Annual Chocolate FestivalSan Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas 2019 It’s time once again for the San Diego Botanic Garden Chocolate Festival in Encinitas.  The 2019 festival is this coming Saturday May 11, 2019, the day before Mother‘s Day (notice that little hint?!) from 10 – 4:00. If you are a true chocoholic like me you may be thinking “cool, I can have chocolate for breakfast!!” Anyone with a fondness for chocolate living in the area will have a tough time resisting this event – I know I would be there is I wasn’t already committed for the day. We attended with friends several years ago, and it was wonderful, and everything I could have hoped for taste-wise!   You will be able to enjoy delicious tastings from numerous chocolate vendors (to name a few…Pacari Chocolate, Gourmet M Choc... 05/09/2019

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Report for April 2019 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for April 2019 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In April 54 homes sold in Encinitas, another increase in sales, by 13% from March. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. Detached Homes Sold 38 (up 9%), 40 Days on Market, Average S... 05/06/2019

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Housing Market Report for March 2019 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for March 2019 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In March 48 homes sold in Encinitas, a huge increase by 60% from February. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. Detached Homes Sold 35 (up 46%), 30 Days on Market, Average ... 04/09/2019

Enjoy ArtFest at the San Diego Botanic Garden April 13 and 14, 2019 The popular, and beautiful, San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is wonderful to visit at any time, but what a special place to enjoy an art festival.  The 2019 Annual San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest is next weekend, Saturday and Sunday April 13th and 14th from 9 am until 5 pm. ArtFest 2019 will showcase over 30 of some of the finest regional artists and beautiful works of art in a wide array of media (paint, sculpture, fiber, glass, metal), in the beautiful setting of these spectacular gardens in Encinitas near the beach.  Not only can you enjoy the beautiful art displays, and perhaps make a few purchases for your home or garden or as a gift, but some artists will be demonstrating their artistry. It was great fun whe... 04/06/2019

                            BACKYARD HOME anyone? The city of Encinitas continues to lead the field when it comes to embracing and implementing the latest California laws on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). It's been somewhat of a challenge for most of the San Diego Jurisdictions to come to terms with. However, Encinitas has gone far beyond the pale. They have actually launched what they proudly call their PRADU Program and waived all their permits including the grading permit. Additionally, there will be no school fees for any ADU under 500sf. This greatly reduces the overall costs and often cumbersome and lengthy time it takes to go through the permit and plan approval process.To find out more about this exciting new program  and how CREST BACKYARD HOMES can help turn your ADU goals in... 03/10/2019

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Homes for Sale in February 2019 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for February 2019 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. LEARN MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In February 30 homes sold in Encinitas, 1 less than in January. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. Detached Homes Sold 24 (up 24%), 29 Days on Market, Ave. Sales Price $1,... 03/06/2019

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Real Estate Market Report for January 2019 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for January 2019 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In January 31 homes sold in Encinitas, a decrease in sales by 26% from last month, another drop. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. Detached Homes Sold 20 (down 3... 02/11/2019

2019 Annual 5K Paw Walk in the GardenSan Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas CA The San Diego Botanic Garden and the Rancho Coastal Human Society will host their 7th Annual 5K Paw Walk in the Garden in Encinitas. Both organizations will benefit from the proceeds.  This fun, non-competitive event takes place Saturday February 16, 2017, rain or shine, from 8 until 12 noon. The first walk starts at 9 am, and you must begin your walk no later than 11 am. Registration begins at 8 am. And you don’t even have to have a dog!! From all I have heard and read, humans AND dogs love the 5K Paw Walk at the San Diego Botanic Garden, whose mission is to introduce, or re-introduce, residents to the beauty and resources at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. The 5K Paw Walk will offer products... 02/08/2019

2018 Year-End Market Report for Encinitas CADetached Single Family Homes Here is an overview of what happened in the housing market for detached single family homes in the coastal community of Encinitas, just south of Carlsbad, in 2018, with a number of shifts as compared to 2017.  Encinitas offers a broad mix of single family detached homes, from bungalows in the funky Leucadia area (a community at the north end of Encinitas), to multi-million dollar ocean-front bluff-top homes along Neptune Avenue, to golf course frontage and view homes in Encinitas Ranch, to expansive homes on large lots and equestrian properties in Olivenhain. You will also find some new construction! 2018 HOUSING MARKET FOR ENCINITAS414 detached single family homes sold in 2018, a decline by 7% from 2017 sales, and... 01/29/2019

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Update for December 2018 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for December 2018 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In December 42 homes sold in Encinitas, a decrease in sales by 14% from last month, not surprising given the holidays. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity.Detached Homes Sold... 01/05/2019

CREST 'BACKYARD' HOMES.  Alive And Well In 2019!  Happy New Year Everyone. Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New Years Eve. Now it's time to hit the ground running. I always look forward to the new year and love a fresh start and all the new and exiting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We've come a long way in the 'BACKYARD' HOME biz since 2016 when the Senate and Assembly Bills were first passed in  Cali.;  Albeit we've been in the Small Home Biz for over three decades. Small home construction be it ground up design build or factory built is our forte. We are pleased to introduce Active Rain, Facebook, Linked in and Bigger Pockets to our exciting and beautiful brand of BACKYARD HOMES aka Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Unlike many consulting companies in this fast pac... 01/04/2019

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Report for November 2018 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for November 2018 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In November 49 homes sold in Encinitas, an increase in sales by 7% from last month. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. Detached Homes Sold 33 (up 27%), 27 Days on Market, A... 12/06/2018

2018 Garden of Lights San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas Holiday lights at this time of year are great fun, and a terrific venue to enjoy them…at a cost… is at the San Diego Botanic Gardens. The annual Garden of Lights at the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas, opens tonight, Saturday December 1st. The San Diego Botanic Garden is a beautiful place to enjoy at any time of the year, but I suspect no one would deny that it’s especially magical during the holidays when the gardens come to life with more than 125,000 sparkling lights for their annual Garden of Lights event.  You can enjoy the gardens and lights from December 1st through the 23rd, and then again from the 26th to the 30th, from 5 – 8:30 PM every day (the San Diego Botanic Garden opens at 9 am).  Enjoy this tour of the G... 12/01/2018

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home Worth? Encinitas Market Report for October 2018 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for October 2018 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In October 46 homes sold in Encinitas, a decrease in sales by 10% from last month. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. TOTAL HOMES SOLD46 (down 10%), 41 Days on Market, ... 11/08/2018

CREST BACKYARD HOMES Available In Weeks Not Months Please give us the opportunity to provide you with the best approach to your CREST BACKYARD HOME solution. Can't find a contractor? Labor shortage in your neighborhood? Prices too high? Too much time and money to permit? If you've been stifled by high prices and the amount of time it takes you to get your Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) designed, permitted, constructed and CO'd perhaps it's time to take a look at a CREST BACKYARD HOME.  This FACTORY BUILT option may be the perfect solution for you. If you're lot/parcel/property has the room in the front, back or side of your property you may be a very viable candidate for a CREST BACKYARD HOME. Even if space is limited on the sides of your primary home it is still possible to crane set an... 10/15/2018

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Report for September 2018 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for September 2018 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In September 51 homes sold in Encinitas, an increase in sales by 11% from last. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. TOTAL HOMES SOLD51 (up 11%), 32 Days on Market, Ave. Sa... 10/03/2018

Wavecrest Woodie Meet is Saturday September 22, 2018 The world’s largest and longest running woodie festival will take place this Saturday in Encinitas. I went a few years ago and it was amazing! The 39th Annual Wavecrest Woodie Meet on September 22, 2018 - the last day of summer may I remind you - takes place at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, just north of the downtown area at the end of Encinitas Boulevard.   By reputation, the Wavecrest Woodie Meet is the largest of its kind in the world, with around 300 of these famous cars showing up (the majority were built by Ford), and tons of car admirers, gawkers, and collectors. There are a number of prize categories, and you can expect lots of people gathering to admire these magnificent cars, trade stories, enjoy the beach and surf, and hang... 09/17/2018

A Summer Night of Classic Cars and Live Music in Encinitas 2018 It’s hard to believe we are getting close to the end of summer, and reminders of the holidays ahead are popping up.  Another reminder of summer ending is Thursday, September 20th, will be the last of the Classic Car Nights in Encinitas. This annual series runs from June through September on the 3rd Thursday, and your final chance in 2018 is next week (not this week). And remember, Fall begins on Saturday the 23rd!  You can’t help but be impressed by dozens of classic and vintage cars, Hot Rods, and Woodies, whether you are a collector or just a gawker! And exploring the downtown area of this classic beach town on a summer evening is lots of fun. The Classic Car Nights are sponsored by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Assoc... 09/09/2018

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Report for August 2018 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale.  Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for August 2018 based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In August 46 homes sold in Encinitas, a significant drop by 19% from last month in contrast to neighboring Carlsbad and Cardiff by the Sea. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. T... 09/06/2018

Taste of Encinitas Food Festival is August 7, 2018 Here’s a foodie alert for Encinitas residents, Carlsbadians and others in the North San Diego County area! The 29th Annual Taste of Encinitas Food Festival takes place on Tuesday August 7th in downtown Encinitas. Downtown Encinitas has a reputation as a dining destination, and more than 28 restaurants will take part in the 2018 Taste of Main Street Food Festival, on the Coast Road in downtown Encinitas from 5:30 until 8:30 pm.  It’s a tasty opportunity to sample food from your favorite restaurants plus try some new ones, all for the price of $45. There are also 20 “sip” stops at local retailers and salons in the downtown area, with tastes of beer from local breweries and wine from Temecula’s popular wine country. Be sure to bring an ID ... 08/03/2018