San Diego Coastal Real Estate Blog

Walking Tours Throughout North San Diego County

November 28, 2011

Explore Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido or Julian Anyone? Each town has its landmarks, and one way to find out about them is to take a walking history tour. Most communities offer the tours for free. They’re usually led by history buffs, who sometimes happen to be descendants of the area’s first [...]

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Revitalizing Solana Beach

October 24, 2011

New Fetcher Cove Community Center – Location Location Location! City Manager David Ott said at the time: “We were pretty lucky that thing was still standing once we got to it.” The center, built as Army barracks in the 1940s, had few windows, and therefore limited light. Its paint was chipped, and the bathrooms were decrepit. [...]

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Friendlier Highway 101| Solana Beach

October 3, 2011

Pedestrian Friendly Shopping & Dining by 2013? Reduced speed limits to 10 mph Southbound shared car & bike lane ("a sharrow lane") with a reduced median to compensate for the widened sidewalks Benches, fountains and public art Final design is due in December. The city of Solana Beach is paying for the project through its [...]

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San Diego Assessed Property Values Increase

July 19, 2011

First Increase in San Diego Assessed Property Values Since 2008   Solana Beach & Del Mar had the highest increases in the county with Carlsbad having the biggest decrease. Where does your city rank? Factors that contributed to this year's increase include: a decrease in residential appeals, new assessments of homes that changed owners, new [...]

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How Much Does Your San Diego School Spend Per Student?

June 27, 2011

If your school spent more money per student, were the scores higher on state tests? Some districts achieve higher test results than others, almost regardless of the money spent. Both gaps are explained by a wide range of challenges, from terrain to income disparities to security costs. Poway’s per pupil spending is $7216 per student [...]

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Solana Beach Ocean View Home

June 17, 2011

Walk to Cedros District from this ocean view home… Sunset ocean views and evening lights of Solana Beach from this 3 bedrooms, optional bedroom or den, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,078 estimated square feet home on a 11,761 sq. foot flag lot.  This home was remodeled in 2004 and is within walking distance of Cedros Design District, [...]

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Fiesta Del Sol This Weekend|Solana Beach

June 1, 2011

Come See Me At Our Real Living Lifestyles Booth!   Among the many attractions at this family-oriented festival: wide range of musical performers booked by the famed Belly Up Tavern, an eclectic array of arts and crafts exhibits, merchant booths, children's activities, an international-themed food court, an adults-only beer and wine beverage garden and a [...]

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San Diego |Million-Dollar Market Heading Up

March 1, 2011

It marks the first annual increase in 5 years! Sales of million dollar homes in San Diego County rose 15% in 2010, the first increase since 2005, according to an article by Lily Leung in the SD Union Tribune.  From 2009 to 2010 Del Mar showed an increase of 5%,  Encinitas almost 11% and Rancho Santa Fe 70%!!!! [...]

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North San Diego County Home Prices Up In 2010

February 21, 2011

Up to 10% in Encinitas & Carlsbad! Just in case you missed these great articles in the Union Tribune I thought I would draw your attention to them. The majority of North County saw price increases! Check out these links that have some great information.    How did your community fare overall in 2010?   [...]

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2010 Home Information | Solana Beach

February 3, 2011

Solana Beach Detached Homes in 2010: There were 89 single family home sales in 2010 in Solana Beach ranging from $499,000 – $4,550,000 compared to 67 sales in 2009 ranging from $650,000 – $4,575,000. Currently there is an active inventory  of 35 homes asking $475,000 – $4,900,000. As you may note, sales increased in 2010 and the prices did remain stable [...]

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