Carlsbad Real Estate News and Views: California: Cardiff by the Sea

Cardiff Real Estate February 2009 Market Report

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If I can provide more information about Cardiff real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

5 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • February 08 2010 11:32PM

Encinitas Health Clubs - EZIA Human Performance in Cardiff (Encinitas) CA 92007

Of the Encinitas health clubs, EZIA Human Performance in Cardiff CA is a standout. That, in fact, is likely true in all of Southern California!

Health clubs in Encinitas - EZIA Human Performance in Cardiff, CA

Co-Founders Isaiah Truyman and Jason Waiton have a real gem, and a truly unique concept, at EZIA Human Performancein Cardiff (Encinitas) California just blocks from the ocean.

EZIA

Easy ~ Intelligent ~ Athletic

Just spending a few minutes on their new website will give you a perspective on this one-stop shop "best in class" fitness facility offering private coaching (with on-line scheduling), small and large group training (you can schedule classes on-line), physical therapy and sport massage, nutritional services and so much more.

Health clubs in Encinitas - EZIA Human Performance in Cardiff, CA Yes, EZIA Human Performance has top-notch equipment,but don't expect walls of weight machines as you find in all the other Encinitas health clubs.

It all starts with a comprehensive, advanced videotaped fitness assessment so before and after results are clearly visible, obvious and measurable.

This detailed physical assessment is key to helping members maximize the benefits of working with a personal coach to accelerate individual goals (EACH person has one) and achieve sustainable lifestyle changes.

Yes, athletes and elite athletes (cyclists, runners, tri-athletes, golfers, surfers) benefit from the "no obstacles, no excuses" philosophy embodied by the team of world-class instructors, but this is NOT just for them.

Anyone, including children, with the commitment to optimize their fitness can achieve maximum results with a well-developed and unique plan plus private coaching in the EZIA Human Performance environment (both inside and outside the facility, say at the beach) combining teamwork, creativity, service, discipline and fun!

Encinitas Health Clubs - EZIA Human Performance in Cardiff CA

EZIA Human Performance also partners with chiropractors, local physicians and other health professionals in the local community.

Encinitas Health Clubs - EZIA Human Performance in Cardiff CA

EZIA Human Performance is located at 230 Birmingham Drive in Cardiff (but with short term plans for expansion in a new facility so stay tuned for updates). (760) 635-1200 or email them at Info@EZIAhp.com.

Follow EZIA Human Performance on Facebook and Twitter.

Of the health clubs in Encinitas, EZIA Human Performance is truly unique. Check it out!!

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Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for October 2009

If I can provide more information about Cardiff and Encinitas real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

8 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • February 02 2010 11:37AM

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

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Here is a summary of the Cardiff real estate market for December 2009 based on information provided by the MLS (private sales are not included). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed.

	TOTAL	DETACHED	ATTACHED
# SOLD	11 (up 83%)	7 (up 75%)	4 (doubled)
Average $	$943,741 (down 5%)	$1,081,594 (down 10%)	$702,500 (up 79%)
DOM	61	42	96
Sale $/List $ Ratio	98%	99%	96%

The number of homes sold in Cardiff in December rose significantly compared to November. The average time on market dropped in all categories from the prior month's averages. Average sales prices dropped for detached homes but rose significantly for attached home; it would be unwise to draw any firm conclusions of the pricing trends or other trends due to the small number of attached homes sold

At the end of December there were 8 homes in the Cardiff real estate market with a Contingent status (i.e., short sale and REO homes that had offers being reviewed by the lenders). Until approved these homes are considered active and, thus, are included in the Active statistics below.

As of December 2009 there were 56 Cardiff homes for sale, the same as last month. This represents an inventory of 6.8 months for attached homes (up from 4.4 months in November 2009) and 7.4 months for detached homes (down from 9.3 months in November).

12 Cardiff homes came on the market in December, the same as the last 2 months, with 5 homes going pending during the same period, 4 less than in November.

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for September 2009

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for July 2009

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for June 2009

Cardiff Real Estate February 2009 Market Report

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Want to Live in a Musical Community? Try the Composer District in Cardiff, California

1 comment • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • January 06 2010 11:33PM

Cardiff Real Estate – A VIDEO Tour of the Poinsettia Heights Neighborhood in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California

Cardiff, or more properly known as Cardiff-by-the-Sea, is a small seaside community just south of Encinitas (they have their own zip code, 92007, but technically are part of Encinitas - town government, etc.). Cardiff has a long history as a surfing community, as many do in this area, and despite many changes in recent years - shops, restaurants, new and remodeled housing - it still retains the small-town feel so many residents and visitors enjoy.

Cardiff real estate - Poinsettia Heights neighborhood

Like to Walk? Live in the Walking District in Cardiff, California

Cardiff Real Estate - Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for November 2009

Cardiff Restaurants - Trattoria Positano Cardiff-by-the-Sea California

Poinsettia Heights is a small, older and popular neighborhood located on the east side of the 5 freeway off Birmingham where prices are lower. Many of the homes in this neighborhood were the first in the area (built in 1961), which formerly was land belonging to the Ecke Family of poinsettia fame. Most of the homes are single story but many have been remodeled, or could be, often to take in the ocean views. Because of the proximity to the freeway you will have some noise depending on where the home is situated, as well as with the ocean breezes.

Cardiff real estate - Poinsettia Heights neighborhood viewed from across the freeway

There are 3 homes for sale in the Poinsettia Heights area of Cardiff right now, ranging in price from about $590,000 to $747,000 with 3 bedrooms and living areas from about 1100 SF to a bit over 1600 SF. A recent sale - a completely remodeled single story with no views and 1100+/- SF - was $600,000; another remodeled home with around 1500 SF sold recently for $749,000. Homes on the west side of the roads which run parallel to the ocean generally offer the best views, especially if you build up.

Enjoy the video tour of the Poinsettia Heights neighborhood of Cardiff, California.

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Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for September 2009

7 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • December 16 2009 11:50PM

Cardiff Real Estate - Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for November 2009

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Here is a summary of the Cardiff real estate market for November 2009 based on information provided by the MLS (private sales are not included). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed.

	TOTAL	DETACHED	ATTACHED
# SOLD	6 (down 14%)	4 (down 33%)	2 (up 50%)
Average $	$992,581 (up 16%)	*$1,207,500 (up 39%)	**$392,000 (up 70%)
DOM	104	117	79
Sale $/List $ Ratio	92%	91%	95%

*This average is skewed because of 1 detached home sold for $2.75 million

**The two homes sold for $755,000 and $370,000

The number of homes sold in Cardiff in November declined by 1 from October. Average sales prices dropped fairly significantly but it would be unwise to draw any firm conclusions of the pricing trends or other trends due to the small number of homes sold.

At the end of November there were 7 homes in the Cardiff real estate market with a Contingent status (i.e., short sale and REO homes that had offers being reviewed by the lenders). Until approved these homes are considered active and, thus, are included in the Active statistics below.

As of November 2009 there were 56 Cardiff homes for sale, 3 more than last month. This represents an inventory of only 4.4 months for attached homes (up from 3.4 months in October 2009) and 9.3 months for detached homes (up from 8.4 months in October).

12 Cardiff homes came on the market in November, the same as last month, with 9 homes going pending during the same period, 2 less than in October.

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for July 2009

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for June 2009

Cardiff Real Estate February 2009 Market Report

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Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

If I can provide more information about Cardiff-by-the-Sea real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

2 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • December 04 2009 01:03AM

Cardiff Real Estate - Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for October 2009

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Here is a summary of the Cardiff real estate market for October 2009 based on information provided by the MLS (private sales are not included). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed.

	TOTAL	DETACHED	ATTACHED
# SOLD	7 (down 36%)	6	1
Average $	$852,909 (up 2%)	$865,833 (down 27%)	$329,000
DOM	113	110	76
Sale $/List $ Ratio	97%	96%	100%

The number of homes sold in Cardiff in September declined, with 4 fewer homes sold than in September. Average sales prices dropped fairly significantly but it would be unwise to draw any firm conclusions of the pricing trends or other trends due to the small number of homes sold. The attached sale was a short sale; 1 detached sale was an REO and 1 was a short sale, thus distress sales accounted for 43% of the Cardiff sales in October.

At the end of October there were 8 homes in the Cardiff real estate market with a Contingent status (i.e., short sale and REO homes that had offers being reviewed by the lenders). Until approved these homes are considered active and, thus, are included in the Active statistics below.

As of October 2009 there were 53 Cardiff homes for sale, 3 more than last month. This represents an inventory of only 3.4 months for attached homes (up from 2.9 months in September 2009) and 8.9 months for detached homes (up from 6.8 months in September).

12 Cardiff homes came on the market in October, 1 more than in September, with 11 homes going pending during the same period, 1 less than in September.

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for July 2009

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for June 2009

Cardiff Real Estate February 2009 Market Report

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Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for June 2009

4 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • November 15 2009 05:20PM

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

Cardiff real estate market report

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Here is a summary of the Cardiff real estate market for September 2009 based on information provided by the MLS (private sales are not included). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed.

	TOTAL	DETACHED	ATTACHED
# SOLD	11 (up 57%)	5	6
Average $	$852,909 (up 2%)	$1,118,166 (down 17%)	$530,333(up 18%)
DOM	67	58	73
Sale $/List $ Ratio	97%	99%	94%

The number of homes sold in Cardiff in September rose, with 4 more homes sold than in August. Prices shifted up overall, and for attached homes, but declined for detached homes. Because of the very small number of homes sold, it would be unwise to draw any firm conclusions of the pricing trends or other trends.

At the end of September there were 5 homes in the Cardiff real estate market with a Contingent status (i.e., short sale and REO homes that had offers being reviewed by the lenders). Until approved these homes are considered active and, thus, are included in the Active statistics below. Of the Cardiff homes that sold in September, 1 of the detached homes was an REO; 1 attached home was a REO and 1 was a short sale.

As of September 2009 there were 50 Cardiff homes for sale, 3 fewer than last month. This represents an inventory of only 2.9 months for attached homes (down from 5.6 months in August 2009) and 7.8 months for detached homes (down from 10.2 months in August).

11 Cardiff homes came on the market in September, 1 more than in August, with 12 homes going pending during the same period, 2 more than went pending in August, which had increased over July as well.

Cardiff Real Estate February 2009 Market Report

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3 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • October 06 2009 03:49PM

Senior Move Masters - An Innovative Business in San Diego

Clipart of a moving truck I was at the Because I Care Community Fair on Saturday in San Marcos as one of the representatives for the consortium I belong to - Professional Care Alliance. I met a number of interesting businesses while I was there, in addition to sharing information about what our consortium does.

One business, in particular, stood out - Senior Move Masters.

Senior Move Masters, an innovative business in San Diego, was of particular interest given my new listing in Ocean Hills Country Club in Oceanside, a 55+ community. Here's why.

Senior Move Masters provides a range of useful services to assist seniors who are moving, especially in cases where downsizing is important. Senior Move Masters helps to develop a game plan for the move including assisting with making decisions about what to take and what to part with (and how), space planning, packing and unpacking, finding the right moving company and so much more.

A big issue is deciding what to take versus get rid of, and figuring that out, plus finding ways to get rid of unwanted items, can be a major challenge. And of course the move itself, from packing to unpacking and setting up the new home for living, can be complicated, and difficult for many seniors.

Using a customized moving timeline, Senior Move Masters helps to orchestrate the entire process to help seniors relocate and settle into a new home. These services can be especially useful in cases where there are few or no family members nearby to help with the process of downsizing, packing, moving and unpacking.

Senior Move Masters can help families and their loved ones transition into a new home or assisted living facility smoothly. They can be reached at (760) 942-4525 or (800) 545-4775, fax (760) 942-4406, or email them at info@seniormovemasters.com.

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If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

13 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • September 29 2009 10:27AM

Cardiff Restaurants - Trattoria Positano Cardiff-by-the-Sea California

Discovering a new restaurant and having a memorable experience is always a pleasure, and in the case of a small number of Cardiff restaurants, Trattoria Postiano in Cardiff-by-the-Sea California, I was not disappointed.

Trattoria Positano in Cardiff-by-the-Sea California

Trattoria Positano delights in many ways. One can easily imagine being in Italy while dining at this friendly, family-run restaurant.

And with glimpses of the ocean and the setting sun through the palm trees (depending on where your table is) while enjoying home-made pasta, among other traditional Italian preparations, with good friends and conversation, I couldn't have been happier. Except, perhaps, actually BEING in Italy.

My Salmone al Saltimbocca was excellent. I am a big fan of fava beans which were hidden beneath the salmon, prosciutto, potato and a wonderful sauce. The menu was extensive, as Italy restaurant menus tend to be (in my experience here and in Italy), making the selection difficult, but leaving open a wealth of future dining opportunities.

The De Luccia family has a real gem of a place. I highly recommend a visit to a terrific Cardiff restaurant, Trattoria Postiano Cardiff-by-the-Sea California.

Trattoria Positano is located at 2171 San Elijo Avenue in the downtown area of Cardiff. (760) 632-0111.

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9 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • September 26 2009 10:35AM

Not Quite Speechless Sunday

San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff California

Certainly it's hard to be quiet about a view like this, taken from a home in the Walking District in Cardiff (formally known as Cardiff-by-the-Sea). It's easy to see why so many folks are smitten with Southern California and want to own a home wtihin view or walking distance of our gorgeous coastline.

It's also such a treat to have a beautiful lagoon like this one preserved for all to enjoy year-round.

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