Jazz at the Beach - Smooth Jazz 98.1 Jazz Concert July 17 in Oceanside CA

That's right. The first Jazz at the Beach Concert is tomorrow, Saturday July 17^th at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater in Oceanside, CA, sponsored in part by Smooth Jazz 98.1 in San Diego. 

The heat is on...

With the suddenly warmer weather here in SoCal after days and days of June Gloom in July AND the jazz concert guests - Norman Brown, Jessy J, Brenda Russell and Phil Perry. The weather report is spectacular for tomorrow, and what could be better on a summer Saturday but a jazz concert at the beach. 

Seating will begin around 4 with the Jazz at the Beach concert starting at 5:30. Tickets are on sale for $27.50 and $37.50. 

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4686 Cordoba Way in Ocean Hills Country Club in Oceanside California

This gem in the Oceanside 55+ real estate market is a beautifully maintained single story twin-home (the popular St. Tropez model) in the premiere 55+ community in North San Diego County, Ocean Hills Country Club, in Oceanside. 

Read More:  Oceanside - A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community 

Ocean Hills Country Club in Oceanside California

This Mediterranean style home is within walking distance of a fabulous 27,000 SF Clubhouse with numerous social clubs and recreational activities. Enjoy the Olympic size swimming pool with spa, join your friends for a game of bocce ball, keep in shape on the tennis and paddle tennis courts, enjoy your own croquet party, or play a round on the private 18-hole executive golf course. And Ocean Hills Country Club offers gated parking area for your RV, and is a gated community with security guards. 

When you step foot into 4686 Cordoba Way you will love the spacious living room with fireplace, the cathedral ceilings, and sliders to your private backyard with top-notch landscaping; the pavers were added in the last 5 years. While you likely will not need it often, there is a new AC unit that was added in July 2009.

Both the living and dining room offer wonderful views of the landscaped backyard where you can entertain in style and privacy surrounded by lush greenery. The atrium brings great light into the kitchen and family room and offers a quiet getaway and a place for your plants and a fountain. Or close it in to add more interior living space with an enlarged family room or perhaps a 3^rd bedroom. Please note that the builder's plan states 1674 SF for the St. Tropez unit (i.e., excluding the atrium), while the assessor states 1800 SF. The custom cornices and valences were added by the owner and will remain.  The range/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and both toilets are approximately 5 years old. 

Come home to 4686 Cordoba Way in the premiere 55+ community in the coastal area, Ocean Hills Country Club, and live the lifestyle you crave and deserve. For your personal tour, please contact me at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net. 

Why not take a tour through this lovely home and community at 4686 Cordoba Way (links to website with photos, videos, and information).

Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for June 2010

The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. 

Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about a purchase or sale. 

READ MORE: Oceanside California - A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community 

In June 2010 there were 195 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), 2 more than last month. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

Sale volume rose slightly overall, primarily due to the increase sales for attached, since detached home sales declined. Average sales prices declined across the board. 

In Oceanside there were 281 homes with a contingent status at the end of June, down 4 from April. This represents 29% of all the homes for sale. Buyers entering the Oceanside real estate market are seeing almost 1/3 of the inventory already with offers in for approval for short sales and REOs. (Note: these are not the only short sale and REO homes for sale, just those with offers). These contingent homes are included in the overall Active stats below. 

At the end of June 2010 the Oceanside real estate market had 967 homes for sale, up 10% from April, the 6^th month of increased inventory. This represents an inventory of 5 months for detached homes (up from 4.6 months in May) and 6.1 months for attached homes (up from 5.5 months) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.  

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

In June 2307 Oceanside homes came on the market, a 10% increase from May. But during June the number of homes going pending (152) was 11% less than last month. 

More details can be provided with regard to current activity in the Oceanside real estate market and within the specific zip codes. 

READ MORE:

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for May 2010 

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for April 2010 

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for February 2010 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for May 2010

The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. 

Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about a purchase or sale.

READ MORE: Oceanside California - A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community

In May 2010 there were 133 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), 12% more than last month. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

Sale volume rose substantially for detached homes but decline for attached. Average sales prices declined modestly for detached homes but showed a dramatic increase for attached properties. 

In Oceanside there were 289 homes with a contingent status at the end of May, down 4 from April. This represents 33% of all the homes for sale. Buyers entering the Oceanside real estate market are seeing 1/3 of the inventory already with offers in for approval for short sales and REOs. (Note: these are not the only short sale and REO homes for sale, just those with offers). These contingent homes are included in the overall Active stats below. 

At the end of May 2010 the Oceanside real estate market had 882 homes for sale, up 7% from April, the 5^th month of increased inventory. This represents an inventory of 4.6 months for detached homes (up from 4.4 months last month) and 5.5 months for attached homes (down from 5.6 months) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.  

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

In May 279 Oceanside homes came on the market, a 2% increase from April. But during May the number of homes going pending (170) was 22% less than last month. 

More details can be provided with regard to current activity in the Oceanside real estate market and within the specific zip codes. 

READ MORE:  

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for April 2010  

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for February 2010  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about a purchase or sale. 

READ MORE: Oceanside California - A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community 

In April 2010 there were 173 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), just 5 fewer than last month. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

Sales volume dropped for detached homes but rose for attached. Average sales prices  declined overall, after 3 consecutive months of average price increases. 

In Oceanside there were 293 homes with a contingent status at the end of April, down 4% from March. This represents 35% of all the homes for sale. Buyers entering the Oceanside real estate market are seeing over 1/3 of the inventory already with offers in for approval for short sales and REOs. (Note: these are not the only short sale and REO homes for sale, just those with offers). These contingent homes are included in the overall Active stats below. 

At the end of April 2010 the Oceanside real estate market had 827 homes for sale, up 2% from March, the 4^th month of increased inventory. This represents an inventory of 4.4 months for detached homes (up from 4.1 months last month) and 5.6 months for attached homes (up from 5.5 months) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.  

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

In April 279 Oceanside homes came on the market, a 12% decrease from March. But during April 217 homes went pending, 14% more than last month. 

More details can be provided with regard to current activity in the Oceanside real estate market and within the specific zip codes. 

READ MORE:

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March 2010  

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for February 2010  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March and April 2009

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18th Annual Oceanside Days of Arts April 17 and 18

Need something to do this beautiful spring weekend? 

Why not head north in San Diego County where the City of Oceanside and the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) presents their popular "Oceanside Days of Arts."

The 2-day arts and crafts fair will be held at the Civic Center in the heart of downtown on Pier View Way. 

The event is free, with parking nearby, adn will run from 10 am until 5 pm both days.

North San Diego County has an amazing array of outdoor fairs, festivals and other events, and the Oceanside Days of Arts is one of the more popular and well attended in that community.

So what will you find? 

For one, over 100 booths of arts and crafts displays of artists from all over. While this is smaller than some other locals arts fairs (the ones in neighboring Carlsbad being some of the largest in the country), along with food vendors and live music. A perfect combination along the coastline. 

And why not stop by the California Surf Museum, just a few steps away, while you're in the area, or take a stroll on the Oceanside Pier?

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The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. 

Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about a purchase or sale. 

READ MORE: Oceanside California - A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community 

In March 2010 there were 178 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), a 22% increase over February, the 3^rd month of sales increases. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

Sale volume rose again fairly significantly, while days on market dropped across the board. Average sales price also rose, the 3^rd month of price increases for detached homes. 

In Oceanside there were 306 homes with a contingent status at the end of March, up 1 from February. This represents 37% of all the homes for sale. Buyers entering the Oceanside real estate market are seeing almost over 1/3 of the inventory already with offers in for approval for short sales and REOs. (Note: these are not the only short sale and REO homes for sale, just those with offers). These contingent homes are included in the overall Active stats below. 

At the end of March 2010 the Oceanside real estate market had 817 homes for sale, up 7% from February, the 3^rd month of increased inventory. This represents an inventory of 4.1 months for detached homes (up from 3.4 months last month) and 5.5months for attached homes (up from 5.3 months in February) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.  

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

In March 317 Oceanside homes came on the market, a 14% increase over February - more good news for buyers. During March 190 homes went pending, 6% less than last month. 

More details can be provided with regard to current activity in the Oceanside real estate market and within the specific zip codes. 

READ MORE:  

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for February 2010  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March and April 2009

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Join the Laughter Yoga Club this Saturday in Oceanside CA

Laughter is good for you. We all know that "laughter is the best medicine," and everyone seems to enjoy a good laugh. But so often with our busy lives, stress, fatigue and other reasons laughter avoids us. It's hard to find something to laugh about. And laughing without a reason? Perhaps not so easy to do. 

Laughter Yoga Clubs were started in India back in 1995 and have become quite popular - there are now over 6000 Laughter Clubs in 60 countries. [photo courtesy of foxtongue on Flickr]

The Laughter Yoga Club will be held at 5205 Windmill Street in Oceanside, CA on Saturday March 20 beginning at 11 am. 

Visit the Feeling Good Place for more information or call Hanna (760-944-8417) or Stacey (760-390-1498). Email Hanna at Hanna@FeelingGoodPlace.com.

Please RSVP as space will be limited

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The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. 

Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about a purchase or sale. 

READ MORE: Oceanside California - A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community 

In February 2010 there were 146 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), a 7% increase after a 32% decrease from December to January. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

In Oceanside there were 305 homes with a contingent status at the end of February, up 16 from January. This represents 40% of all the homes for sale. Buyers entering the Oceanside real estate market are seeing almost 1/2 of the inventory already with offers in for approval for short sales and REOs. (Note: these are not the only short sale and REO homes for sale, just those with offers). These contingent homes are included in the overall Active stats below. 

At the end of February 2010 the Oceanside real estate market had 761 homes for sale, up 10% from January. This represents an inventory of 3.4 months for detached homes (up from 3.1 months last month) and 5.3 months for attached homes (up from 4.5 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 278 Oceanside homes came on the market, a substantial 40% increase over January - good news for buyers. During February 201 homes went pending, 33% more than last month. 

More details can be provided with regard to current activity in the Oceanside real estate market and within the specific zip codes. 

READ MORE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March and April 2009

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There are many independent seniors communities here in Southern California, and seniors seeking a new home in a 55+ community have many options depending on where they prefer to live, the amenities desired, and budget. 

The Oceanside real estate market offers a variety of communities for seniors; Emerald Lake Village is a 55+ community in south Oceanside close to the Carlsbad line that has a strong appeal for a variety of reasons. 

Emerald Lake Village is gated, providing an additional level of security that is appreciated by many seniors. There is a club house with pool, spa, billiard room, large meeting room and full kitchen, as well as a library with fireplace. Residents with RVs can use the area set aside for RV parking with a fee of $25/month. 

There are 161 Cape Cod-style manufactured single story homes in Emerald Lake Village on gently rolling hills with a large greenbelt. These homes are attached to permanent foundations and are fee simple ownership, unlike a number of communities which are land lease. Residents pay HOA fees of $170/month currently. 

The Oceanside homes at Emerald Lake Village are 2-bedrooms with 2 baths with attached garages, and living space ranging from around 1100 SF to over 1700 SF in several different styles. There are few sales in this community, with only 9 homes sold in all of 2009. Prices ranged from $210,000 to $290,000 (average price/SF was $170/SF). There are no active listings at the current time. 

Here are some other seniors communities in the San Diego area to consider:

Oceanside Real Estate - Ocean Hills Country Club in Oceanside CA  92056  

A VIDEO Tour Through the Lake San Marcos Community in San Marcos CA  

Carlsbad Real Estate - 55+ Communities Here and in Surrounding Areas  

Oceanside Real Estate - 55+ Community at Oceana

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