As a buyer or seller in the Encinitas real estate market, it is important to have information about the market conditions in order to make a more informed decision about what to do with regard to buying or selling your Encinitas home.

Here is a summary of the Encinitas real estate market for February 2010 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured and mobile homes). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed due to how data may be entered into the MLS system.  

READ MORE: Encinitas - An Eclectic Seaside Community 

In February 2010, 34 homes sold in Encinitas, 1 more than last month. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

Home sales shifted in the Encinitas real estate market with an increase in detached home sales, but a large downward shift in attached sales. The average sales price of a single family Encinitas home did not change again, whereas attached homes dropped by 9%.

There were 34 homes with a Contingent status at the end of February (i.e., short sale and REO homes having offers that are being considered by the lenders), 3 less than last month.  These homes are considered Active and are included in the overall active statistics.

For February 2010 the Encinitas real estate market saw another increase in inventory, with more homes for sale (242) than in January (13%). This represents an inventory of 4.8 months for attached homes, up from 4.5 months last month, and 6.4 months for detached homes at the current rate of sales, down from 5.4 months in January (based on a 6-month period).

READ MORE: How Important is Inventory when Buying or Selling? Very!! 

91 Encinitas homes came on the market in February compared to 89 the previous month, and the number of homes going pending also rose, by 11%, to 50.

These data are based on information provided by the MLS for homes that went under contract in the last couple of months. More details about the Encinitas real estate market can be provided with regard to current activity as well as within specific areas such as Encinitas Ranch, Leucadia and Olivenhain.

Watching the trends over time, as opposed to focusing on the data for one particular month, are more revealing and informative, and will provide a better sense of what is happening in the Encinitas real estate market. If I can provide more specific information or answer any particular questions, please let me know.

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Encinitas Real Estate - Encinitas Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

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The San Marcos real estate market continues to evolve, especially with the large number of distress sales. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

READ MORE: San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community 

San Elijo Hills - Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos 

Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of our local San Marcos real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller when making decisions about buying and selling. 

In February 2010 there were 68 homes sold in San Marcos' 2 zip codes (92069 and 92078). Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

There were 177 homes on the market at the end of February with a Contingent status, i.e., homes with offers awaiting approval from the short sale and REO lenders, down 1 from last month. These homes are included in the overall Active stats since they are still considered active until the approvals are obtained.

At the end of February 2010 the San Marcos real estate market had 369 homes for sale (48% are contingent), 9% more than in January, another increase. This represents an inventory of 4.6 months for attached homes (up from 3.7 in January)) and 3.8 months for detached (up from 3.4 months at the end of January) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months. Days on market rose across across the board, on average by about 10 days. 

READ MORE:   How Important is Inventory when Buying or Selling? Very!!

In February we saw 141 homes come on the market, a significant increase of 48% over the number in January. The number of homes going pending in February (107) rose by 55% over the rate in January. Thus the San Marcos real estate market remains very competitive for buyers, and homes continue to sell fairly briskly. The good news is that the number of homes available to buyers increased significantly.

This overview of the San Marcos real estate market is based on information provided by the MLS for homes that went under contract in the last couple of months and closed in February. More details can be provided if needed with regard to current activity as well as within the specific zip codes of San Marcos (92078 and 92069).

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San Marcos Real Estate - San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

San Marcos Real Estate - San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for December 2009

San Marcos Real Estate - San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for November 2009

San Marcos Real Estate - San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for October 2009

San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for September 2009

San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for July 2009

San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for June 2009

San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for May 2009

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 Encinitas Orchids was born from a live-long love of flowers, a keen sense of design, a creative and artistic sensibility, and a bit of serendipity - neighbors and friends asking for creations as gifts. 

The business just sorta happened - but listen to the video to hear more. 

Don Doerfler comes by his creative, artistic talents naturally. How can one avoid it, with both parents being animators - his mother worked for Disney and his father worked for Warner - and a grandmother, Florence Davis, with a well-established reputation in the San Diego art community as an Impressionist and Plein Air painter? 

Don's newest orchid creation is a beautiful example of his design esthetic and eye for the beauty of nature - check out the "Drift-ePhyte" in the photo, a new living orchid arrangement that has been extremely popular. 

Encinitas Orchids is the product of a love for the orchid and many years of growing them, and a desire to share with others who might also appreciate the extraordinary beauty and diversity of this flower species.

You'll find Don and Encinitas Orchids at several Farmer's Market's (Leucadia, Mercato in Little Italy) as you'll hear in the video, or you can order off his website, Encinitas Orchids, or stop by his showroom  at 450 Avenida de las Rosas in Encinitas (Wed and Fri 12 - 5; Tues and Thurs 9 - 12; or by appointment at 760-533-0991) 

Don is also an established artist - you'll find him at Painter of Paradise. He is active in the Encinitas arts community and participating in the annual Arts Alive Banner Project - look for this year's banner on the home page of his Painter of Paradise website. 

Encinitas Orchids - Living Orchid Arrangements in Encinitas California

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Carlsbad Homes for Sale - New Homes at Mirasol in La Costa Greens

Buyers looking for Carlsbad homes for sale may be very interested in the new homes at Mirasol in La Costa Greens, a master planned community in South Carlsbad.

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The Carlsbad new homes for sale at Mirasol is the newest La Costa Greens communities to hit the street. Homes continue to sell briskly in the new communities that are currently available in La Costa Greens - Trieste is in their final phase, and Viridian is getting close. Of the 16 homes that have been released at SolTerra (opened last October), only 2 are available as of 1 week ago and most of these have not even been built.

Mirasol is a community of 71 detached single family residences with 4 floorplans. There will be 1 single story plan but only 3 homes will be built.

Homes will range from around 1953 SF for the single story home, and from 3104 SF to 3217 SF for the two-story models. Final pricing has not been determined but the single story should be priced in the mid $600,000s with the large plans priced from the mid $700,000s.

A big plus is that the children in this La Costa Greens community will attend the Carlsbad Schools (Poinsettia Elementary, which is adjacent to Mirasol; Aviara Oaks Middle School in Aviara, and Carlsbad High School).

HOA fees are expected to be around $270 during the initial phases but at $202 at build-out.

The model homes at Miralsol should be ready for viewing by late April, and the first occupancy of these new Carlsbad homes is projected for late summer. [They are NOT taking deposits yet.]

If you are interested in new construction in the La Costa area, stay tuned for more information on the newest homes to hit the Carlsbad real estate market.

Are you interested in other New Construction in the Carlsbad real estate market and nearby?

I've seen them all and will be happy to arrange a personal tour for you. Keep in mind that availability has likely shifted since these articles were written just a few months ago; prices may be different as well.

La Costa Oaks - Rockledge (high $600s to mid $700s)

La Costa Oaks - CopperWood ($700s and $800s)

La Costa Greens - Viridian ($900s)

La Costa Greens - Trieste (high $600s to high $700s) - final release recently happened

La Costa Greens - Avellino  (attached townhomes in the mid to high $400s)

La Costa Greens - SolTerra (mid to high $500s)

53 Melrose (mid $500s)

Quail Pointe in Encinitas (from the mid $900s)

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San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show will be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

March 5^th through the 7^th, 2010 

Just because the San Diego weather is milder and less wintry than many other parts of the country doesn't mean you can't get excited about spring and the San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show. 

Now who doesn't like a home and garden show?

It can be so much fun to see all the flower and garden exhibits and dream about what your yard could look like. Or, if you are thinking of spiffing up or remodeling your home, whether you are planning to move or not, you can explore the many products, services, home furnishings and exhibits at the San Diego Home/Garden Show.

See some gardens from the 2009 San Diego Home/Garden Show

You can also Ask the Experts if you have particular questions about building permits, for example. And there will be a large display of art work. 

The San Diego Home/Garden Show is being held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar California beginning tomorrow, Friday March 5, through Sunday March 7. There is a large list of exhibitors (the list contains links to many of the vendor websites). 

Hours are 11 - 6 on Friday, 10 - 6 on Saturday, and 10 - 5 on Sunday. You can buy tickets on-line - regular admission is $8 but e-tickets are only $6. Admission after 3 PM is $5.

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The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, and the statistics for January show a number of fairly dramatic changes from the prior month. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured/mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

READ MORE:  Carlsbad Village by the Sea 

Media reports speak in general terms, so their information may not represent the reality of our local Carlsbad real estate market. Having data, and knowledge, about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make informed purchase and sale decisions. 

In February 2010 there were 78 homes sold in Carlsbad's 4 zipcodes, a 34% increase from January following a 49% decrease from December sales. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

The total number of sales rose significantly from the previous month. Average prices, however, declined across the board, while average days on market remained about the same.

There were 114 properties (20% of the total) in Carlsbad at the end of February with the CONTINGENT status (i.e., homes with offers being reviewed for approval by short sale and REO lenders), 13% more than in January.

The overall inventory in the Carlsbad real estate market for the end of February (573 homes) rose again, up 11%, following an increase of 13% in January over December. This represents an inventory of only 6.3 months for attached homes (up from 5.3 months in January) and 4.8 months for detached (compared to 4 months in January) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.

READ MORE: How Important is Inventory when Buying or Selling? Very!!

In February the number of new homes coming on the market increased from the prior month; good news for buyers is that 218 new homes hit the market, up 3% over January.  At the same time 19% more homes went pending (130) than in January, which had increased 28% over December.

This overview of the Carlsbad real estate market is based on information provided by the MLS. More details can be provided with regard to current activity as well as within the specific zip codes of Carlsbad.

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Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for December 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for September 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for July 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for June 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for May 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for April 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for March 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for February 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for January 2009

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Thursdays on the Coast Art Walk in Carlsbad are a Hit

Time is running out for the very popular Thursdays on the Coast Art Walk in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad California.

Carlsbad has a fine reputation as an arts community, with many galleries, including the City of Carlsbad Cannon Art Gallery, several large arts and crafts fairs, such as the Carlsbad Village Street Faire, the annual Art Splash, the 10 free jazz concert series TGIF Jazz in the Parks, and other activities.

Thursdays on the Coast Walk is a relative new event held on 3 successive Thursdays in Carlsbad Village where resident s and visitors can stroll through the Village and enjoy a wide range of art displays, music and activities from 5:30 until 8:30 at participating retailers and art galleries (the well known Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery at 565 Grand Avenue is a hub of the event).

The Carlsbad Village Association presents this popular free event, and the last one will be March 25. Don't miss your chance to enjoy all that downtown Carlsbad Village has to offer.

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The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A visit to La Jolla on-line, or better yet in real life, will quickly give you a good sense of why this is so. La Jolla, "The Jewel," is an extraordinarily beautiful coastal community with many homes offering fabulous views of the ocean from the hills, and a trendy, very up-scale village offering the finest in shopping and dining. La Jolla has often been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras with wonderful ocean and coastline vistas from the hills, amazing homes, beautiful architecture, and a terrific year-round climate, attracting visitors from around the world.

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Having accurate information on the La Jolla real estate market is essential so you can make informed decisions about your home buying and selling in the community. Like other communities, La Jolla has been hit by the downturn in the market. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive real estate market, particularly for ocean view and ocean front homes.

The La Jolla real estate market saw 34 homes sell in February 2010. Here's a summary of the real estate activity (these data do not include private sales, and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed).

34 homes sold in February, an increase of 31% over last month, a trend we have seen in other communities since the holidays; at the same time average sales prices declined modestly for detached homes but substantially for attached properties.  

33 La Jolla homes (9% of the total) had a contingent status at the end of February (these homes are still considered active, but have offers that are being considered by either the short sale or REO lenders).

There were 354 homes in the La Jolla real estate market for sale at the end of February, a small decrease of 3% from January numbers; 57% are detached single family homes, priced from $697,700 to $25,000,000 (there were 11 homes priced above $10 million on the market at the end of January). This translates into an inventory of 9.8 months for detached homes, and 6.5 months for attached, based on the rate of sales over the last 6 months; both modest increases over the previous month.

85 homes entered the La Jolla real estate market in February (versus 89 in January), a 6% decrease, with 51 homes going pending, compared to 35 last month (up 46%).

If you need more detailed information about the La Jolla real estate market, or would like to know more about specific residential areas and the market conditions (the Village, Muirlands, La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Farms, Bird Rock, Mt. Soledad) please let me know.

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La Jolla Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

La Jolla Real Estate Market Report for December 2009

La Jolla Real Estate Market Report for November 2009 

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The Flower Fields in Carlsbad California are Open!

The famed Flower Fields in Carlsbad CA are open once again for viewing.

This very popular tourist attraction opened recently and 50 acres of extraordinary color are changing every day.

The Flower Fields are only open for a couple of months each year, generally from the beginning of March until mid May, and it is your opportunity to see an amazing collection of flowers (ranunculas) on a hillside overlooking the ocean. 

There is a large rose garden with over 170 varieties of roses plus a miniature rose garden, among other attractions. Group tours are available, too. You can purchase tickets on the Flower Fields website. 

The Flower Fields began about 85 years ago and had been in several locations in North San Diego County before settling in the current spot several decades ago.

The Flower Fields can be seen from the 5 Freeway and easy to spot, located at the Palomar Road Exit at 5704 Paseo del Norte (look for the windmill). Here are the driving directions.

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Solana Beach is an affluent coastal town south of Encinitas and Cardiff, and among the more expensive coastal communities in coastal San Diego. Despite changes in prices over the last several years the Solana Beach real estate market has seen less dramatic changes than some other nearby towns further inland. 

READ MORE: Solana Beach Real Estate 

As a buyer or seller in the Solana Beach real estate market, understanding recent trends and current market conditions is essential in order to make informed decisions; media reports focus on general market conditions and therefore will not provide an accurate picture of the local Solana Beach real estate market. 

The following data are taken from the San Diego MLS (private sales are not included in these statistics, nor are multifamily properties or mobile/manufactured homes). The data are believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed. 

In February 2010 15 homes sold in the Solana Beach real estate market, a decrease of 6 (40%) from January. Here's the breakdown of overall activity.

Of the Solana Beach sales, 2 of the detached homes were REOs. 8 of the 9 sales were under $1 million, which resulted in the dramatic drop in average prices from last month. 

There were 6 Solana Beach homes on the market with a Contingent status (one more than last month), i.e., short sale or REO homes that have offers being considered by lenders. These are included in the statistics below. 

At the end of February 2010 there were 99 Solana Beach homes for sale, up 15% from last month - this is the second consecutive increase in inventory following 4 months of declines. This represents an inventory of 6.7 months for attached homes (compared to 4.9 months in January) with a small increase to 7 months for detached homes from 6.8 months in January, based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.

READ MORE:   How Important is Inventory when Buying or Selling? Very!!

In February 36 homes came on the market (up by 20%), and 14 homes went pending, the same as last month. 

I am happy to provide you with more information about current real estate activity in the Solana Beach real estate market or answer specific questions if you are planning to buy or sell a Solana Beach Home. 

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Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Real Estate Market Report for December 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for November 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for October 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for September 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for August 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for July 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for June 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for May 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for April 2009

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for March 2009 

Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Market Report for February 2009

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