Encinitas, CA

Don Doerfler is a master at creating living orchid arrangements. I know, because I met him the other day and saw for myself. His business, Encinitas Orchids, is based at his home in Encinitas, and a visit to his showroom is a visual treat.

Not only are the orchids spectacular, but the vessels used to create the living orchid arrangements (e.g., antique Chinese wood boxes, ceramics) add to their beauty.

And Don's talent for creative use of color and visual imagery as an artist is immediately obvious in the stunning living orchid arrangements he creates.

The orchids will generally last for months, but you can have a perpetual arrangement and be a perpetual customer - bring the arrangement back and Don will replace the orchids (the new orchids may be different) for a modest cost so you can continue to enjoy your orchids.

I learned quite a few things meeting with Don. For example, orchids are the oldest plant, and there are thousands of varieties - indeed they are the most diverse family of plants known. They live in just about every environment save for deserts and the Antartic/Artic.

Read more about growing orchids and the American Orchid Society.

In addition to the Encinitas Orchids showroom where you can view the arrangements Don has for sale, you will find Encinitas Orchids' living orchid arrangements at the Leucadia Farmers' Market (Sundays from 10 - 2), the Mercado in Little Italy (Saturdays from 9 - 1:30) and the Point Loma Liberty Station (Sundays from 9:30 until 2:30).

You can follow Encinitas Orchids on the Encinitas Orchids Blog.

Or become a fan on the Encinitas Orchids Facebook page.

Encinitas Orchids is located at 450 Avenida de las Rosas in Encintias

Showroom hours: W and F 12 pm - 5 pm; T and TH 9 am - 12 pm

Call (760) 533-0991 for appointment and information

Email: Orchids@EncinitasOrchids.com

One last note - Don Doerfler is also a notable artist in the Encinitas area. More on that later, but you can see his artwork at Painter of Paradise.

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All content copyright © 2010 Jeff Dowler "The California Relocation Dude" Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits

As a buyer or seller in the Encinitas real estate market, it is important to have information about the market conditions in order to make a more informed decision about what to do with regard to buying, or selling, your Encinitas home.

Here is a summary of the Encinitas real estate market for January 2010 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured and mobile homes). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed due to how data may be entered into the MLS system.

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In January 2010, 34 homes sold in Encinitas, only 2 less than in December. Here's the breakdown of overall activity.

Home sales shifted in the Encinitas real estate market with a dramatic decrease in detached home sales, and large shift up in attached sales. The average sales price of a single family Encinitas home did not change, whereas attached homes dropped by 9%.

There were 31 homes with a Contingent status at the end of January (i.e., short sale and REO homes having offers that are being considered by the lenders), 2 less than last month. These homes are considered Active and are included in the overall active statistics.

For January 2010 the Encinitas real estate market saw an increase in inventory over December (7%), with 214 homes for sale at the end of the month. This represents an inventory of 4.5 months for attached homes, up from 4.3 months last month, and 5.4 months for detached homes at the current rate of sales, up from 4.5 months in December (based on a 6-month period).

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

89 Encinitas homes came on the market in January compared to 54 the previous month (up 71%), and the number of homes going pending also rose, to 45 compared to 36 homes last month (up 25%).

These data are based on information provided by the MLS for homes that went under contract in the last couple of months. More details about the Encinitas real estate market can be provided with regard to current activity as well as within specific areas such as Encinitas Ranch, Leucadia and Olivenhain.

Watching the trends over time, as opposed to focusing on the data for one particular month, are more revealing and informative, and will provide a better sense of what is happening in the Encinitas real estate market. If I can provide more specific information or answer any particular questions, please let me know.

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All content copyright © 2010 Jeff Dowler "The California Relocation Dude" Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits

A coastal city situated in the northern part of the San Diego County at a distance of 25 miles north of San Diego. The largest industry of the city is of ornamental flowers especially poinsettias. The city was incorporated in 1986 by merging of five distinct communities the Old Encinitas, New Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia and Cardiff-by-the-Sea; each of them still maintaining their own charm and flavor. The city is positioned on six miles of the Pacific coastline and houses the Quail Botanical Gardens, which is a great place to visit.

The beaches of Encinitas are amazing and there are several beaches that stretch from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to La Costa. There are a number of surfing contests held every year in the city. Encinitas has everything that you would like for living, excellent facilities, great shopping, exciting entertainment, lovely golf courses and some great Encinitas California Homes. So if you are looking for relocating to Southern California then consider Encinitas to have a great life.

To search homes for sale in Encinitas, Carlsbad and throughout San Diego county all you have to do is click on the picture of the home below for San Diego county MLS.  If you want the most up to date mortgage rates click on the picture that says "rates". 

             Encinitas and Carlsbad homes for sale                            Current mortgage rates

The market is stabilizing which means that with a strengthening economy home values are  beginning to rise in Encinitas, Carlsbad and San Diego County.  Encinitas has seen an average of 28% rise in sales price!  Get in while you still can.

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Encinitas real estate is some of the most sought after real estate in the country.  We can help you get into a home and our low mortgage rates will help you afford it!  Whether you make a large income and are looking for a jumbo loan or a first time homebuyer looking for a low down payment loan we can help! 

We also have aggressive financing for our veterans utilizing their VA loan guarantee benefits.  To begin your Carlsbad real estate search click on the house below.  If it's mortgage rates you want click on the house that says "rates".

With home values down and mortgage rates historically low there's never been a better time to begin your Encinitas real estate search.

           Encinitas  & San Diego real estate search                    Get current mortgage rates

 1902 Wright Place 2nd floor Carlsbad California 92008*

 First Priority Financial is licensed by the California DRE # 654852  Nevin's California DRE license 016552

  The opinions expressed in this blog are not necessarily those of First Priority Financial.

                     3700 Hillborn Rd #700, Fairfield, California 94534.   This is not a guarantee to lend.  * Not a licensed branch.