Encinitas, CA Real Estate News

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Encinitas Cruise Nights 2023~ Final Night ~ Classic car buffs and non-aficionados all love the Encinitas Cruise Nights that take place the 3rd Thursday each month from May through September. And that means the FINAL CRUISE NIGHT is tomorrow, the 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tomorrow night is also the kick-off for the annual Wavecrest Woodie Meet in Encinitas. So you can expect lots of classic woodies. Local car clubs park their vehicles along Main Street and some side streets for all to admire! And there will be dozens. I’ve attended several times and it was great fun, but it’s been a number of years now. Here's a slide show from a past visit.  You can’t help but be impressed by the Woodies, Hot Rods and other classic, vintage, and foreign cars parked along the Coast Highway 101! They’re...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
    One of The Biggest Blights To Manufactured Home Remodeling Projects.     Receptacle Boxes "Shall Be Flush With The Finished Surface"    BY JAY MARKANICH Home Inspector with Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC EMAIL  SHORT URL              Share: June 25, 2014 04:05 AM The IRC code says that receptacle boxes "shall be flush with the finished surface." Receptacle boxes installed post facto to the construction of the house are often incorrectly done. There are many reasons for that - possible damage to the box or receptacle, looseness developing over time, the escape of a spark - many reasons. Who knows the history here. This is new phone/cable/internet equipment installed near the electrical panel box. Was the receptacle installed to accommodate that equipment, or did the equi...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Pending Home See Biggest Increase Since April 2010     Pending Home See Biggest Increase Since April 2010   Fox News Repost Published June 30, 2014 Reuters REUTERS Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes hit an eight-month high in May, the latest indication that housing was pulling out of a recent soft patch. The National Association of Realtors said on Monday its Pending Home Sales Index, based on contracts signed last month, increased 6.1 percent to 103.9, the highest level since September of last year. The percent increase was the largest since April 2010, just before the expiration of a tax credit for first-time home buyers, and it beat economists' expectations for a 1.5 percent advance. Signed contracts lead existing home sales by a month or two. Home sales fell last summer a...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
A “silver tsunami” Is Invading San Diego and They're   Ready To Rally!     This is our regular contribution on behalf of the Baby Boom Generation and how they will continue to impact San Diego in so many ways.     Definitely a repost worth the read.   Sobering numbers go with boomers' party   Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on printShare on emailMore Sharing Services0   By Paul Downey Thursday, June 26, 2014 Article Comments RELATED SPECIAL REPORTS Boomer Generation Clichés are trite and overused phrases that have an annoying tendency to be true. Take for example “silver tsunami” and “graying of America.” These have become go-to phrases in just about all baby boomer news reports and speeches. I’m guilty of sliding these worn sayings into a few columns and community presentations ...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
July 4th Cruises in San Diego July 4th Cruises in San Diego We really couldn't think of a better place to host July 4th Cruises. San Diego's known to have a young and bustling workforce, and once we caught on to the entertainment scene there, we knew it would be the perfect place to host these special events. While there are plenty of entertainment options in and around town, when you're looking for a feasible option that will definitely peak the interest of your office mates, it doesn't get much better than these July 4th Cruises. It doesn't get more beautiful than San Diego's coast, and you'll be able to take in the beauty as you cruise around and enjoy drinks and music in a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere. We offer an array of event options, so rest assure that you'll have a ch...
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By Rob Denny, "Dream Home Specialist"
(HomeSmart Realty West)
Encinitas, CA Home Prices Remain Strong Real estate market report for San Diego, CA provided by Rob Denny of Allison James Estates And Homes.   Encinitas Home Prices   Single Family Detached (SFD) home sales in Encinitas Ca,  increased 1 percent to $1,074,295 in May 2014 compared to $1,067,291 in April 2014. Year-over median prices for SFD homes in Encinitas, CA 2014 increased 15 percent, compared to 2013. Detached home sales in North County San Diego continued 22 straight months of sustained year-over median price increases. Median prices decreased 1.49 percent to $562,500 in May 2014 compared to $571,000 in April 2014. Year-over median price for SFD homes in North San Diego County increased 1.29 percent, compared to $555,200 in May 2013. Inventory has begun to finally pick up with new...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Issues For Residents Thinking About   The Purchase of Their Park   Part II   Answers To Residents’ Questions Department of Real Estate   A Guide for Residents Purchasing Their Mobilehome Park Answers To Residents’ Questions 1998 (reprinted February 2004)    This part discusses issues involved in purchasing a park and what may happen if you choose not to participate. It is imparative that should you decide to move forward with the purchas of your park/community that you always work with experienced professionals at every level.    Starting with an expererienced and accomplished law firm that understands all the nuances of the entire conversion process is of utmost importance to a successful and seamless transition to property ownership.   Should I participate in the purchase of my park?...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
  A Guide for Residents Purchasing Their   Mobilehome Park   This Guide is a repost from     The Department of Real Estate first published in 1998 and reprinted in February 2004   Due to the very lengthly and comprehensive information contained in this report we will be releasing it in segments during the next several weeks on both Active Rain and Trulia.   Therefore, if you are interested in this subject we suggest that you monitor both websites as we will not be duplicating content but moreover alternating between the two sites in order to attain a broader reach of audience. We will also be linking these posts to Google+, Facebook and Linked In.    We hope you will gain information and knowledge regarding the often times very difficult task of converting a rent/lease Manufactured Home...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
3 Bedroom Single Family Home with Great Views for Sale in Encinitas   A wonderful opportunity to own a single family attached home (twinhome) in the Encinitas neighborhood of Summerhill is now yours.     1st Public Open House Sunday June 22 from 2 until 5 pm   Enjoy a VIRTUAL TOUR of 2311 Summerhill Drive   2311 Summerhill Drive, a single family twin home in the community of Summerhill in Encinitas, offers a private yard with panoramic views north and east to the mountains.   Enjoy the sun rises and evening lights just steps outside your kitchen or living room.   This 2-story 3 bedroom home offers hardwood floors in the kitchen and fire-placed family room, brand new carpet, and a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with KitchenAid stainless appliances, abundant storage (lower cabinets and the pant...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
  You'll Never Run Out of Things   To Do In   San diego!   View this email in your browser   Events This Weekend in San Diego! Things To Do This WeekendJune 20th - June 22nd Take a Sunrise Surprise Stroll at the San Diego Zoo   This summer at the San Diego Zoo, they have many awesome programs, such as summer camps for kids and teens, as well as "Surprise Sunrise Strolls," which are guided tours in which "insider secrets" are shared! If you think you know everything, then think again! Also, there are loads of shows, activities, and of course animals to check out! More info... Go On An Old Town Trolley Tour  With frequent stops throughout San Diego, you can hop on and off the trolley to explore America’s Finest City at your own pace. See where California began and grab some Mexican food ...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Fireworks Are Alive and Well In San Diego. Here's Information On The   "Big Bay Boom!" http://www.bigbayboom.com/ Region: Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, Hillcrest,Coronado, Mission Bay and Beaches, Mission Valley and Old Town, South Bay   Date: July 4, 2014Price: Free     The Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed strategically around the Bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Seaport Village, Embarcadero South Marina Park and Coronado Ferry Landing. The impeccably choreographed display will last approximately 17 minutes. More than 850,000 people are expected to come to the waterfront to watch the show and the Port of San Diego strongly encourag...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The Summerhill Neighborhood in Encinitas CA   The Summerhill neighborhood in Encinitas is located about 1 mile east of the El Camino Real shopping corridor. And about 5 miles inland from the Encinitas beaches.   Summerhill is a community of about 200 single family twin homes with several floor plans, built in the mid-1980s. Summerhill homes are all 2-story, with attached garages, and private yards, and some on the hills offer gorgeous views to the north and east. The homes in Summerhill range in size from 1658 SF to 2096 SF with 3 or 4 bedrooms.       The HOA fees are very low and there are no Mello Roos. There is a nice park at one end of the community off Willowspring. And of course the Summerhill kids get to attend the top notch Encinitas Schools (Encinitas Union School District and ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Encinitas Homes for Sale What Happened in the Encinitas Real Estate Market in May 2014?   As a buyer or seller in the Encinitas real estate market, you need to understand the local market conditions so you can make a more informed decision about what to do with regard to Encinitas homes for sale.   Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for May 2014 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family 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  Leucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA   In May 2014, there were 54 homes sold in Encinitas, 21% fewer sales than last month. Here’s the...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Single Family View Home Coming Soon in Encinitas   A wonderful opportunity to own a single family attached home (twinhome) in the Encinitas neighborhood of Summerhill will soon be yours.     A private yard with fantastic views north and east to the mountains is just one highlight of this special home located near the El Camino Real shopping corridor with abundant shopping, dining and services, and in the Encinitas School District.   FEATURES This 2-story 3 bedroom home offers hardwood floors in the kitchen and fire-placed family room, new carpet, and a gorgeous gourmet kitchen installed about 5 years ago with KitchenAid stainless appliances, abundant storage, and a roomy computer area looking out on a small private courtyard. This may be the best value in Encinitas in this competitive ...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Things To Do In San Diego This Week   Vacationing in "America's Finest City right now? Or just   a local looking for something to do? It's impossible to be   bored in San diego.   The Weekly Yelp North County San Diego North SD's Happiest Hour! Dutch Mule: $9 from 4-6:30pm – Avant Cheap booze + snacks = a happy hour in North SD! Take a break from traffic and kick your work day to the curb with local joints serving up specials. From casual bars to fancy-pants patios, you'll find discounted dishes and drinks throughout NCSD!     AVANT 72 reviews Rancho Bernardo 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA Mediterranean, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars   “We went there for happy hour and ordered the chef platter and calamari. Both were awesome, but the chef platter was the best. It had a variety of meat...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Independence Day    In   San Diego 2014   Finding something to do in San Diego on   the 4th of July shouldn't be difficult.   Whether you're a tourist or a local   resident there's no where you can go in    AMERICA'S FINEST CITY!     San Diego County Fair 2014 – Saturday June 7 through Sunday July 6 2014 at the Del Mar San Diego Fairgrounds (Interstate 5 at Via de la Valle). More San Diego family fun with concerts, flowers, rides, exhibits and more at the San Diego County Fair . This is one of the best of the summer San Diego events! July 4th is a popular day - enjoy the fireworks at 9:30 at the San Diego County Fairgrounds. July 4th Firework Displays - Summer wouldn't be the same without a San Diego Fireworks show. Check out our 2014 fireworks schedule and Google map of this all Americ...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
34th Annual Vicilucci's    World Beach Bocce Ball Championship   If you're into fun things to do on the beach come check out this happening. It's one of the most fun events of the year and all proceeds go to the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs.   What started out just being a bunch of old "Over The Line" guys getting toghether for some fun in the sun one day about 34 years ago has raised over 1 million dollars for this very worthy cause.   Although the tournament is sold out every year it's one of the most fun things to watch on the sand and you can even bring your dogs. Come pitch your beach chairs,  towells and umbrellas and be prepared to have a BOCCE BLAST     Home Rules Gallery FAQs Sponsors Hall of Fame Festa De Bocce Register Beach Bocce Ball Tournament July 12, 2014 Dog Beach - De...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Big Places     On   Tiny Spaces   Part 2   When the Cubic Ft vs The SF   Counts       We ended Part 1 showing the removal of two circa 50's 10'x36'1bdrm 1 bath trailers on two 1200sf lots.         The next phase was to  prep the pad sites for the installation of the new homes. All the utilities were retrofitted and re- routed underground.             We then installed 2 new 15'x36' (540sf) 1 bdrm 1bth Silvercrest HUD Manufactured Homes.                The next phase was to design, engineer and fabricate a tubular steel super-structure framework which was used to support the site- built wood-framed "Cabanas" for the 2nd  story.          In the end we have a 2 story 1170sf 2 bdm 2 bath "Beach Casita" on a 1200sf space/lot with an 8'x14' upstairs balcony which has  been pre-plumbed for an ...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Living In Leucadia, California Is Like   Living In Lahaina, Hawaii   Check Us Out and Find Out How!   Lah   Check Out The Stats Below and Compare   CLIMATE  Lahaina Encinitas United States Rainfall (in.) 14.6 15.6 36.5 Snowfall (in.) 0 0 25 Precipitation Days 33 44 100 Sunny Days 281 263 205 Avg. July High 87 88 86.5 Avg. Jan. Low 63.3 37.7 20.5 Comfort Index (higher=better) 53 46 44 UV Index 9.9 5.9 4.3 Elevation ft. 46 205 1,060   Having spent 10 beautiful days in Lahaina recently my wife, Janis and I, were amazed at just how similar the overall climate, lush topography, charm, quaintness and overall ambience was compared to Leucadia where we live almost year around.    The day we left Encinitas it was 69f with 2 to 4 foot nicely shaped waves and when we arrived in Hawaii it was 80f a...
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By John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer
(CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)
Want To Live In Hawaii On The Mainland?   Take A Look At How You Can.   Lah   Compare these stats and then give us a call   CLIMATE  Lahaina Encinitas United States Rainfall (in.) 14.6 15.6 36.5 Snowfall (in.) 0 0 25 Precipitation Days 33 44 100 Sunny Days 281 263 205 Avg. July High 87 88 86.5 Avg. Jan. Low 63.3 37.7 20.5 Comfort Index (higher=better) 53 46 44 UV Index 9.9 5.9 4.3 Elevation ft. 46 205 1,060   Janis and spent 10 beautiful days in Lahaina. When we left Encinitas it was 69f with 2 to 4 foot nicely shaped waves and when we arrived in Hawaii it was 80f and pretty flat not to mention very crowded.   According to http://weather.org/weatherorg_records_and_averages.htm  On December 11, the day we departed HA, for San Diego, it was 77f and rainy with 2 to 3 foot very poorly shape...
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By Solutions Real Estate San Diego, Expert Real Estate Advisors in San Diego
(Solutions Real Estate)
On July 1st of 2013, parents suing the Encinitas Union School District for allowing several public schools to implement Ashtanga Yoga as part of their physical education curriculum, were unsuccessful in their lawsuit. San Diego Superior Court Judge John Meyer rejected the parents’ claims that classes were an unconstitutional promotion of Eastern religions.   The school district’s program is funded by a grant from the Sonima Foundation, an organization that advocates yoga practice and provides statistics showing that aside from physical benefits, children that participated in a yoga practice saw a decrease or recovery from ADHD and PTSD symptoms, experienced greater emotional balance and a reduction in feelings of stress, helplessness, fear and anxiety.   On the other side, parents and c...
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