Photos from Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360
The new El Camino Real Grille in the La Costa Towne Center in South CarlsbadLocated in: Carlsbad, CA
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market seeking new homes might consider SolTerra in La Costa Greens in Carlsbad CA, if they are looking for detached homes priced under $600,000 in the La Costa area of Carlsbad.
READ: Carlsbad Village by the Sea
La Costa - A Great Residential Community in Carlsbad
La Costa Greens is a master planned community built beginning in 2004. While most of the villages within La Costa Greens are only offering resale homes, Trieste, Viridian, Avellino and SolTerra are offering new homes.
READ MORE: La Costa Greens - Master Planned Community in Carlsbad California
SolTerra (a total of 38 homes) is a new La Costa Greens community offering new homes that are very well priced relative to resale homes currently active in the Carlsbad real estate market. The new homes at SolTerra are currently priced in the mid to high $500,000s which is a good value in the Carlsbad real estate market for new homes with approximately 1900 - 2200 SF.
SolTerra's Phase 1 consists of 9 homes, with 3 already sold - and the models are not even completed! Most homes have canyon and easterly views of the La Costa hills and are either 2 or 3 stories depending on the floor plan.
Estimated property taxes are approximately 1.3 - 1.4% (which includes Mello Roos fees) with HOA fees of approximately $261 (to be verified). Residents will have use of the private club, The Presidio (ax expansive facility in La Costa Greens with clubhouse, fitness facility, and swimming pool), tennis courts, and an extensive network of footpaths and bike trails.
Buyers who use SolTerra's preferred lender will receive up to $10,000 toward their closing costs, upgrades or flooring (call me for more information). That could be quite an incentive.
Children in the SolTerra community will attend the Carlsbad Unified Schools.
Shopping and dining are nearby and abundant along El Camino Real (the closest shopping center is barely a mile south), the Carlsbad Public Library and Cannon Art Gallery are a short distance by car, and the Carlsbad beaches are about 3 miles west.
SolTerra provides a terrific opportunity for buyers seeking new homes for under $600,000 in the Carlsbad real estate market. Don't miss out on this opportunity as homes are selling - give me a call with any questions and to arrange a personal tour.
I'll post more photos once things have progressed enough in the construction.
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If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.
All content copyright © 2009 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market seeking new homes might consider CopperWood in La Costa Oaks in Carlsbad CA, if they are looking for larger homes (and higher price) than those at Rockledge across the street. But these new construction homes in La Costa are going fast, too...surprisingly so.
READ: Carlsbad Village by the Sea
La Costa - A Great Residential Community in Carlsbad
La Costa Oaks is a master planned community built between 2003 and 2006 and until recently only offered resale homes. That has now changed with the new developments at Rockledge and CopperWood.
READ MORE: La Costa Oaks - Master Planned Community in Carlsbad California
CopperWood (total of 53 homes) and Rockledge are the two new La Costa Oaks communities offering new homes that are pretty well priced relative to resale homes currently active in the Carlsbad real estate market. The new homes at CopperWood are priced in the mid $700,00s to low $800,000s currently which is a good value in the Carlsbad real estate market for homes this size.
Phase 1 is already sold out and all homes (most with canyon and/or distance ocean views) have now closed escrow.
CopperWood New Homes at La Costa Oaks - Phase 2:
There are 4 Carlsbad home available in this phase with a December 2009/January 2010 anticipated move-in date. These homes (3 floor plans) range from 3189 SF up to 3688 SF:
CopperWood New homes at La Costa Oaks - Phase 3:
There are 2 homes left in this phase with a March/April 2010 move-in date planned: Plan 1, priced at $817,990 with 3260 SF and a 9000SF+ lot, and a Plan 3, priced at $821,990 with 3688 SF on a lot of almost 8000 SF; these homes are not view homes. Estimated property taxes are 1.3% (which includes Mello Roos fees) with HOA fees of approximately $242 (to be verified) which will decrease to about 223/monthly once the community (including Rockledge) is completed. Residents will have use of the private club, The Oaks Club (a 5500 SF facility in the existing community), offering a large pool, spa, kitchen, meeting rooms and more. A new pool facility is being built within walking distance of CopperWood and is expected to be completed in 2009.
Buyers who use CopperWood's preferred lenders will receive up to $10,000 toward their closing costs (call me for more information). That could be an incentive.
Children in the CopperWood community will attend the Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union High School Districts schools.
Shopping and dining are nearby, the beaches are about 6 miles west, and the new La Costa Town Square is slated to be built down the street less than a mile away.
CopperWood provides a terrific, but clearly increasingly limited, opportunity for buyers seeking new homes of over 3000 SF and 4 or more bedrooms in the Carlsbad real estate market. Don't miss out on this opportunity - give me a call with any questions and to arrange a tour.
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If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.
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We spent part of the day yesterday in Julian, California, an old mining town in the mountains about 1/5 hours from Carlsbad. I am always on the lookout for what other real estate brokerages and agents are doing, and some signs, names, and ads just naturally catch my eye.
I saw this from a distance, and being where we were my first thought it might be a bar or pool hall or something - you know, the old wild west mining thing? When I got close and saw the tag line I thought...ah, resale homes on the mountain, a real estate office. Sometimes I have a one track mind.
And of course I immediately thought of good friend Woo Hoo Sally Cheeseman in Hawaii because of the name.
But it turns out Mustang Sally's is a consignment shop of sorts. I still thought it was a great name and it does sorta grab your attention. Needless to say we were not in market for used clothing so went on our way.
Dining out is a favorite activity of mine. And of the Julian restaurants The Julian Grille in Julian CA is the best, in my opinion.
We take an annual trip (and sometimes more) to Julian CA to enjoy the town, the quaint shops, and of course the apples and apple pie for which Julian is famous.
We always take time to have lunch at The Julian Grille in the heart of town on Main Street. Taking a trip to Julian is a fun thing to do for a day or overnight and a beautilful drive through the mountains from Carlsbad.
The Julian Grille is in a quaint old home and offers a number of individual dining rooms - the enclosed porch is the best, offering views of the street so you can take in Main Street while dining.
There is a miniscule bar (room for 3-4) plus plenty of outdoor dining on the cover patio under the trees in warmer weather.
Being at about 5000 feet above sea level, Julian gets cold enough for snow in the winter, which can be a great time to enjoy visiting without the hoards of tourists (and a treat for us Californians who want a taste of snow) during apple season on the weekends.
The place gets jammed when there is a big event in town, especially the Apple Days Festival, but otherwise is not to hard to get seated in for lunch. Dinner on weekends in the summer and fall are more crowded - I suggest reservations to be sure.
The lunch menu offers a wide range of salads (my spinach salad with grilled salmon was excellent), among other things, and dinner might consist of beef, fish, chicken, pasta and other creative offerings. They have a respectable wine list with reasonable prices for lunch and dinner. With linens and old silverware, you can't help but feel the history of this old house in the heart of one of the early California mining towns. Well worth a drive (less than 1.5 hours) from the coast.
The Julian Grille is located at 2224 Main Street in Julian.
You can make reservations and other inquiries at (760) 765-0173.
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If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.
All content copyright © 2009 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market seeking new homes might consider Rockledge in La Costa Oaks in Carlsbad CA.
READ: Carlsbad Village by the Sea
La Costa - A Great Residential Community in Carlsbad
La Costa Oaks is a master planned community built between 2003 and 2006 by a number of reputable local builders with homes to meet a variety of budgets, style preferences and space needs. This master planned community was built out some years ago and until recently only offered resale homes.
READ MORE: La Costa Oaks - Master Planned Community in Carlsbad California
Rockledge and CopperWood are the two new La Costa Oaks communities offering new homes that are pretty well priced relative to resale homes currently active in the Carlsbad real estate market. Rockledge homes are priced un the low $600s to low $700s, a substantial value in the Carlsbad real estate market.
Phase 1 (9 homes selling from $601,490 to $737,990) at Rockledge which opened earlier this year is sold out and more homes have now closed escrow.
Rockledge New Homes at La Costa Oaks - Phase 2:
There is 1 Carlsbad home available in this phase of 7 homes, which offers a canyon view on a corner lot with an extended deck off the upstairs master bedroom. This home with 2463 SF, 4 bedrooms + loft and 3 baths is priced at $701,990. Estimated move in date is January 2010.
Rockledge New homes at La Costa Oaks - Phase 3:
There are 3 of the 9 homes in this phase that are still available with March 2010 move-in dates planned.
Thus these new homes are selling well - with only 5 of the 25 homes available since starting construction earlier this year. Estimated property taxes are 1.3% (which includes Mello Roos fees) with HOA fees of approximately $242 to $246/month (to be verified). Residents will have use of the private club, The Oaks Club (in the existing community), offering a large pool, spa, kitchen meeting rooms and more. A new pool facility is being built nearby Rockledge and is expected to be completed in 2009.
Buyers who use their preferred lenders will receive up to $10,000 toward their closing costs (call me for more information).
Children in the Rockledge community will attend the Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union High School Districts schools.
Shopping and dining are nearby, and the new La Costa Town Square is slated to be built down the street less than a mile away.
Rockledge provides a terrific, but increasingly limited, opportunity for buyers seeking new homes in the Carlsbad real estate market. Don't miss out on this opportunity - give me a call with any questions and to arrange a tour.
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If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.
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Passionate about solving buyer & seller real estate problems in Carlsbad & coastal North County San Diego communities. Relocation to Carlsbad and nearby is my forte! CALL or TEXT ME at (760) 840-1360.
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STARTING OUT: After 15 years in corporate Human Resources positions, my wife and I opened a successful art gallery in Cambridge, MA. Shortly thereafter I obtained my real estate license and began working for RE/MAX Destiny in Cambridge (home of Harvard University and MIT).
After 3 years my wife and I made a huge decision to relocate to Carlsbad California in the Spring of 2005 (photo at right is of Cambridge's Harvard Square in winter), and bought our 9th home in the La Costa area of Carlsbad so we could be near the beaches.
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began working for RE/MAX Associates in Encinitas in June 2005 (about 4 miles from my Carlsbad home where I actually have my office). In addition to my corporate business skills and experience, I have been a primary home buyer and seller 9 times, and have bought and sold a business condo and 2 vacation properties (one waterfront), all in 4 different states. So I understand consumer issues from the buying and selling viewpoint, and have had some harrowing experiences, which benefits YOU.
RELOCATION :
I have relocated a number of times AND I understand it well (want to learn more about relocation and how to do it well? Visit Carlsbad Relocation A to Z). And I love writing about living here in San Diego, my most recent move - there is lots of information in my blog Fans of Coastal San Diego but now I concentrate on the blog you are visiting now. I have moved very young children, pets, and cars. I also understand the business side of relocation from my years of Human Resources experience.
Training, education and technology are incredibly important in the real estate business, and are expected by today's buyers and sellers.
I obtained my e-Pro designation to expand my technology expertise.
I became an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) early in my career since I believe strongly in consumer advocacy.
I am 1 of the 4% of all REALTORS with the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, which required advanced coursework in technology, referrals, and buyer and seller strategies, and had rigorous production requirements. The value for you as a buyer or seller are the many advanced strategies I know how to use for marketing your home or helping you find the right home. The use of technology is key in this market when working with buyers and sellers, and for daily business operations and communications.
I also have the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) certification.
I am very excited about the skills, techniques and strategies I offer my clients to better serve their needs in our increasingly challenging and competitive market. I am active in the CRS organization to support their educational programs in Southern California and to continue my own edcation in the real estate business, and served on the Board of Directors for the Southern California Chapter of the CRS as the Treasurer for 2008; I am currently serving as Secretary on the Board for 2009.
Referrals are an essential part of my business; buyer and seller referrals are the best compliment I can receive, and I treat each and every one with the utmost care. I also have an large, active referral database I use whenever I can for outbound referrals, so I can help you if who are moving from this area as well as people you know elsewhere in the country.
To learn more about the benefits I offer you with my advanced training and education as a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), click on this link.
Lastly, I am a big beach lover.
So you will read a lot from me about the areas near the Southern California beaches of North County San Diego, especially in Carlsbad where I live, and neighboring Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach and Del Mar.
I don't get to enjoy the beach as much as I would like, but try to take some time to appreciate the beautiful coastline we have whenever possible. If you have questions about the beaches and the communities nearby, please feel free to ask...I'll tell you what I know.
WHAT I DO:
As a Carlsbad REALTOR, I focus on residential home sales, including single family homes (resales, new construction),e.g., conservation, weather, erosion). condos, multiunit properties and 55+ (age-restricted) communities. I have owned waterfront real estate so I am familiar with the issues you have to deal with when living directly on the water - weather, erosion, increased maintenance and more.
I work with both buyers and sellers, and have substantial experience with first time home buyers. I have significant personal relocation experience, and as a REALTOR have helped a number of buyers relocate (from a few hundred miles to across the country). I understand the difficulties of relocation (and have experience it multiple times myself), and offer a variety of unique real estate services tailored specifically for relocation clients.
For sellers, I provide a variety of marketing services (some of which you don't expect) and a VIP Seller Home Value Audit.
WHERE I WORK:
I focus primarily on the coastal beach communities in San Diego's North County as well as inland. I concentrate on homes for sale in Carlsbad (just a few of the neighborhoods include La Costa, Aviara, Rancho Carrillo, Calavera Hills, The Bay Collection, Bressi Ranch, Brookfield, La Costa Greens, La Costa Ridge), where I live.
I also assist buyers and sellers in Oceanside, San Marcos (including Santa Fe Hills, Lake San Marcos and San Elijo Hills), Encinitas (including Leucadia and Encinitas Ranch), Cardiff-by-the-Sea (the Composer and Walking Districts), Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe and La Jolla.
And if you are in the military and relocating to or from Camp Pendleton (bordering Oceanside) I can help you as well.
Consumers need lots of information, whether buying or selling a personal home or investing in real estate. A big part of my job as a real estate professional is to make sure you get what you need so intelligent and informed decisions can be made.
My real estate role truly is consultative - I help clients better understand and define their needs, work with them to find options that are available, offer alternative solutions to their problems, educate them on buying, selling and relocation, and enable them to reach their real estate goals, whatever they might be.
Here is a sampling of the information available to you through my blogs and personal website to make your decision and transaction as worry-free as possible:
Buyer Reports (Becoming a Good Buyer, Questions for your Lender, What a REALTOR Does, Forms Checklist)
Seller Reports (Forms Checklist, Benefits of Property Pricing, What a REALTOR Does, Making a Good Impression)
Carlsbad Community Profile (housing, restaurants, shopping, photos and virtual tours)
Carlsbad Town Website and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Carlsbad Communities (these are just some of the Master Planned Communities, subdivisions and complexes I know) - Aviara (overview), La Costa (overview), La Costa Greens, La Costa Ridge, Rancho Carrillo, La Costa Valley, Calavera Hills, La Costa Oaks, The Bay Collection, Avocet (Aviara), Aviara Neighborhoods - Azure, Isla Mar and Tramonto, Bressi Ranch, Bella Lago (Aviara), Aviara Point, Trieste (La Costa), Balearas (La Costa Greens),Brindisi (Aviara), Alga Hills (La Costa), Viridian (La Costa Greens), The Fairways (La Costa)
Carlsbad February 2009 Market Report (want reports for prior months, and for other communities such as Encinitas and Cardiff? Just let me know)
Carlsbad Schools, School Reports
Things to Do in Carlsbad (golf, beaches, tourist attractions)
First Time Buyer Central (great for first time home buyers, but plenty of helpful information for ALL buyers, experienced or not)
Carlsbad Relocation and Relocation Services
Carlsbad Area Photos and Virtual Tours
My Carlsbad Area Photobloggery
BUYERS: if you are interested in homes for sale in other nearby communities (Oceanside, San Marcos, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley, Poway, Scripps Ranch), or have a home to sell, let me know as I can help you in these areas, too! I know some areas almost as well as I know Carlsbad.
Could you benefit from a list of homes in your price range and town(s) that meet YOUR criteria? Give me a shout - it's a snap for me to share that information with you by email, and set you up with an automated email system that will send you what you need when you need it.
You can search for Carlsbad real estate and area homes for sale on my main website.
Follow me on Twitter - @JDowler and @CarlsbadHomes
SELLERS: Here's a snapshot of some of the services I will provide to you when we list your Carlsbad home for sale (or anywhere along the coast in North San Diego County).
Most sellers want to know what their home is worth in today's market. You can find out the value of your home here.
And find out what real estate had sold in your area here.
SUCCESS STORIES - Here's what a few past clients have said. If you want to speak to any people I have helped in the past just let me know.
Jeff Dowler came recommended to me by a friend [a former client of Jeff's]. After watching many of my other friends and family suffer through terrible experiences of agents out only for themselves, I was glad to finally find an agent whom someone would actually recommend. Jeff proved himself worthy of the accolades of my friend and those I bestow upon him now. When other agents would have pushed me into buying for that juicy commission check, Jeff actually recommended we keep looking because certain things did not feel right about the seller. As the buying process progressed, Jeff helped me through it step by step, picking up where lawyers and other parties slacked, keeping things on track. For all the problems, my purchase was probably one of the most stress free experiences of my life. I can not say enough about how fabulous Jeff is. Jeff manifests a friendly, helpful, and truly caring professionalism. I feel like not only did I have an advocate, but a friend. Andrea (Buyer AND Seller)
I have met a lot of Brokers throughout my career, but none quite like you. Your sincerity, patience and professionalism were so rare...Jim (Vice President/Sales Associate - Major Brokerage Firm)
You have been absolutely amazing, especially this past month. From late meetings to constant cell calls, you've always been there for us. We really appreciate how wonderful you've been...Crystal and Steve (First Time Buyers)
Thanks so much for all your help through this challenging process. We appreciate how available and responsive you have been throughout. Danny and Veera (First Time Buyers)
Recently we listed and sold our home in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, California. We chose to list our home with RE/MAX Associates; specifically Jeff Dowler and Dale Ostertag. We had some unusual situations and were pressed for time to sell our home. Living in another state, it was so very important for us to list our home with someone we could trust and who would be willing to assist us in some rather unusual circumstances. We had interviewed several realtors and chose Jeff and Dale because they seemed willing to go the extra mile to help us.
Based on information that we received from other people that had sold or bought a home, and based on our own experience in buying and selling a home, we believe that Jeff and Dave went above and beyond what a realtor is required to do, and what a realtor normally does. They reassured us, kept in close contact with us, did what we asked them to do, and were there when we really needed them. Additionally, they were way ahead of us in anticipating our next needs.
It can be a difficult, agonizing process to select a realtor. We were so glad that we chose Jeff Dowler and Dale Ostertag to list our home! We recommend to everyone that they select RE/MAX Associates. Thank you, Jeff and Dale for a job well done! Randall and Debra (out-of-state sellers)
...Jeff, as you know, this is the first time that I [Pat] have had to handle most of the things associated with buying and selling a home. It was with your patience and gentle guiding hand and calm demeanor that I was able to do this. You quickly calmed me down when I was experiencing a melt down over the phone or through an email. Although we had great realtors that we were working with selling our home in Arizona, you once again came through with suggestions and guidance. I would not have made it through the process without having you for our realtor... Pat and Tom Taubler (out-of state buyers)
Outstanding, dedicated service to YOUR needs!
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