Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for January 2011 As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home.  The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making an informed buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the limited inventory and the diversity of homes for sale.  READ MORE:   Cardiff by the Sea - Quintessential Beach Community  A Visual Tour of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Like to Walk? Live in the Walking D... 02/07/2011

Cardiff By The Sea Real Estate Market Update (January-2011) The FNMA bond ended up 78 basis points, closing at $99.00 for the week. More good news, the economy is showing signs of strengthening and mortgage rates remain at super low levels.  The key metrics below will provide some insight into the Cardiff By The Sea single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:                                 Cardiff By The Sea Single Family Homes January, 2011: Cardiff By The Sea Homes for Sale: 43 (Active, contingent, and pending) January, 2011: Cardiff By The Sea Months of Inventory: 7.9 December, 2010: Cardiff By The Sea Median Home Price $1,400,000; 62% higher than December, 2009 December, 2010: Cardi... 01/31/2011

Searching for home and loan info? We have both right here! We have Cardiff by the sea home and loan info in one place! Cardiff by the sea real estate Cardiff loan info: enter your information in our quick quote below. No need to leave a lot of personal information. We display mortgage rates for California along with estimated closing costs. Quotes include estimated title, escrow and appraisal fees. California mortgage rates updated every 30 minutes. Conventional - jumbo - FHA Fast - efficient - competitive January 19, 2011 www.CardiffHomeAndLoan.Info View Larger Map 01/19/2011

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for December 2010 As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home.  The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making an informed buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the limited inventory and the diversity of homes for sale.  READ MORE:   Cardiff by the Sea - Quintessential Beach Community  A Visual Tour of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Like to Walk? Live in the Walking ... 01/02/2011

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for November 2010 As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home.  The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making an informed buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the limited inventory and the diversity of homes for sale.  READ MORE:   Cardiff by the Sea - Quintessential Beach Community  A Visual Tour of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Like to Walk? Live in the Walking ... 12/13/2010

Kitesurfing at the Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA in November   A blustery fall day made for terrific kitesurfing at the beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California this past weekend. Indeed, because of the wind and the cold (OK 50 degrees and wind is chilly here in SoCal) there wasn't too much else going on at the beach in the early morning except kitesurfing and a few brave surfers in wetsuits.  I personally like both feet on the ground, unless I'm flying, and a bunch of other land-lovers were out to watch the kitesurfers tackle the wind and the waves. It was pretty cool to watch, despite the chill and wind.   Kitesurfing is sorta like flying a big kite, except you use the kite to pull you along on your surf board. Sounds easy, looks hard.  In case you didn't know what kitesurfing was, n... 11/30/2010

Don't Miss The Kringle Mingle in Cardiff is December 2, 2010  Come one come all to the Cardiff Kringle Mingle this coming week - I love that name.  The Kringle Mingle, the 3rd annual, will be held on Thursday December 2 from 4 until 8 pm in Cardiff, sponsored by Cardiff 101 Mainstreet. The Kringle Mingle will be held at the Cardiff Town Center located at 2087 San Elijo Avenue in the heart of town  Here's the scoop: Food from local restaurants Shopping at the Gift Fair Musical performances Craft table for the kids Donated decorated Christmas tree and more All of this is sure to provide a great evening of entertainment, fun and gift buying for all. And of course there is a photo op with Santa.  Don't miss a great holiday event in a very cool town. The Kringle Mingle in Cardiff is sure to ... 11/28/2010

Cardiff by The Sea Real Estate Market Snapshot (November-2010) Welcome to the November Cardiff by The Sea real estate statistical review. Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Cardiff by The Sea single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:     Cardiff by The Sea Single Family Homes November, 2010: Cardiff by The Sea Homes for Sale: 51 (Active, contingent, and pending) November, 2010: Cardiff by The Sea Months of Inventory: 8.7 October, 2010: Cardiff by The Sea Median Home Price $685,000; 24% lower than October, 2009 October, 2010: Cardiff by The Sea Homes Sold: 3; 50% lower than October, 2009 Cardiff by The Sea Condos and Townhomes November, 2010: Cardiff by Th... 11/12/2010

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for October 2010 As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home.  The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making an informed buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the limited inventory and the diversity of homes for sale.  READ MORE:   Cardiff by the Sea - Quintessential Beach Community  A Visual Tour of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Want to Live in a Musical Community... 11/07/2010

I saw this van parked along the coast road in Cardiff-by-the Sea (a.k.a. Cardiff) across from the beach. No doubt it belongs to a surfer, judging from the wetsuit hanging outside. I was stopped at the light and fortunately had a few seconds to snap a photo. You see all sorts of interesting vehicles here in California, especially near the beach. This one was a real prize, I think. I would have liked to have met the owner!! It's a slice of surfing life here in SoCal. 10/23/2010

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for September 2010 As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home.  The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making an informed buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the limited inventory and the diversity of homes for sale.  READ MORE:   Cardiff by the Sea - Quintessential Beach Community  A Visual Tour of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Want to Live in a Musical Communi... 10/02/2010

Cardiff Surf Classic and Green Beach Fair October 2 and 3, 2010 READ MORE: Cardiff-by-the-Sea | The Quintessential Southern California Beach Town The Cardiff Surf Classic and Green Beach Fair, an annual event being hosted by the Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association, will be held next weekend, October 2 and 3, in Cardiff CA. The Green Beach Fair is focused on educatiing consumes about living a more sunstainable lifestyle, offering a host of options for improving how GREEN your home, and lifestyle can be. Cardiff Surf Classic and Green Beach Fair is being held at the Seaside Reef beach [Cardiff State Beach] (1 mile south of Cardiff on teh Coast Road), offering surfing contests for all ages, plenty of healthy food, eco-friendly products for homes, beach & garden, an art village for the kids,... 09/25/2010

Short Sale Process Explained - Cardiff by the Sea California - Short Sale My Home Do you think you are in a potential short sale situation?  Do you know your options?   You do have them... Overview:   Short sales typically occur when a borrower is in a situation where the home is worth less than what is owed to the lender on the property.   In some cases depending on the borrowers situation, the lender may approve a short sale which allows the property to be sold for less than the amount owed.   In this case the lender approves the short sale and takes less, and the borrower is no longer responsible to pay the loan.   In some cases the lender can ask that the borrower take back a loan to pay the deficiancy amount between what was owed and what the property sold for.   However, in many ... 09/14/2010

Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for August 2010 As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home.  The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making an informed buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the limited inventory and the diversity of homes for sale.  READ MORE:   Cardiff by the Sea - Quintessential Beach Community  A Visual Tour of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Want to Live in a Musical Community?... 09/06/2010

Great places to eat in Cardiff and Encinitas Here are some really good places to eat if you are visiting Cardiff-by-the-Sea or Encinitas anytime soon. Even if you live here, and just want to get a different taste these places are outstanding! Lotus Cafe - 765 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4451                                           * Good Healthy Burgers, Salads, and Smoothies Kealani's - 137 West D Street, Encinitas, CA 92024-3516* Hawaiian Food, Shredded Pork,Chicken,Beef, with rice and a world class sauce Pipes Cafe - 123 Liverpool Drive, Cardiff By Sea, CA 92007-1823                                                 * Good sized portions with lots of taste. Rimel's Rotisserie & Zenbu Sushi - 2005 San Elijo Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007             *  Rotisseri... 08/16/2010

Cody Steele | Steele Realty | (858) 775-6678 1656 Edilee, Cardiff, CA Just Reduced!!! $699,000... Great Cardiff home situated on a corner lot with an Ocean View. 3 bd/2 Ba with Bamboo floors and upgraded bathroom. Newer 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $699,000 Year Built 1961 Sq Footage 1,606 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 7,200 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Welcome to Cardiff! Single Story Home with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, situated on a Corner lot with Ocean Views. Property has been upgraded with Granite Counter Tops, Bamboo Floors, Scrapped Ceilings, Dual Pane Windows, Stamped Driveway, 2 Car Garage, Newer Roof and Skylights . This property is a must see and should not last long. see additional photos below PROP... 08/16/2010

What happens when you order a trash bin that is too big for the job? We just closed Escrow on this property in Cardiff and they decided to some work on the place. Next thing they know they are doing a bigger remodel and order a bigger trash bin from the local Waste Management Company. So they deliver the trash bin to the property. The truck operator asks the Owner "where do you want it?" The Owner says "Just in the drive way so we can still get in and out of the Garage." Well the truck operator did not have the bin connected to the cable and as the lift raised it came shooting off the back of the truck and smashed the garage like a freight train! Nobody was hurt thank goodness! I mean seriously that could have killed someone... Craziness! Here are the photos of what happened! Enjoy, and... 08/11/2010

Dog Days of Summer Festsival in Cardiff by the Sea The Dog Days of Summer are here.  The real canine variety, not the period of summer we know as that (want to know where the dog days of summer phrase comes from? Check out the link).  The 5th Annual Dog Days of Summer in Cardiff is a contest and canine festival featuring man's (and woman's) best friend on Saturday August 14th from 10 am until 3 pm, on Aberdeen Drive where it meets San Elijo Avenue along the coast. The festival is billed as "entertainment for dogs and the people who love them."  This fun event is sponsored by the Cardiff 101 Association.  The Dog Days of Summer festival includes a host of vendors (lots of dog products), fun activities, speakers on a variety of topics (e.g., summer pet allergies, holistic healing, cage fr... 08/10/2010

Market is starting to crawl back after the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit disappeared. It was like our Market came to a screeching halt once the Credits disappeared. Even with the interest Rates as low as they are it still couldn't help. This has been the case for the last month in a half! I mean the showings went from 3 a week to nothing, zip, nada! Has anyone else noticed this or is it just in San Diego? I did hear a strong rumor that the Tax Credit is coming back in September! Maybe that will get some of these Buyers up off the couch again... Then again maybe not...     08/10/2010

The Secret Bank Formula Sowhat is the Banks Secret Formula? Why is it when a Bank Owned property comes on the market in my area they have to wait so many days before they can reduce their price? Even when they know they have listed it way to high from the beginning! I recently submitted an offer of $610,000 for my client on a Bank Owned property listed at $689,000. The Listing Agent said that is a good offer and that it will probably go for around that price but, for now they are only allowed to reduce it by 5% and the lowest they can go is $650,000... Why do they not want to sell it right away? I guess I thought they would be a little smarter than that! Does anybody really know the Secret Bank Formula? Does the Bank even know their own Secret Formula? I truly think they do not know! Ch... 08/10/2010