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by Roberta Murphy Well, the rats may or may not be IN your Carlsbad home, but chances are good if you have a vegetable garden, bird feeder or other source of food outdoors, rats will be regular nocturnal visitors. And if there is an opening to your attic or garage, you may well have rats in

Bark After Dark: Yappy Hour

January 17, 2015

Carlsbad, Community News, La Costa

Bark After Dark? This is just too good to pass up for Carlsbad and La Costa dog owners! San Diego has been touted as the #1 city for dogs, and Carlsbad would certainly be included (if not surpass) that distinction. On January 21, 2015 Dirty Dogs will present Bark After Dark at CYO Pizza in

La Costa Vons a Winner

November 14, 2014

Community News, La Costa, Things to do in San Diego

Early this morning I hiked up to the new La Costa Town Square and instead of heading into the 24-Hour Fitness as I had planned, kept walking over to the new La Costa Vons where I could browse without an impatient hubby in tow. What a fun way to play hooky from my morning workout at the

Lower Your San Diego Property Taxes for Free

November 1, 2014

Carlsbad, Community News, Real Estate Tips

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Want to lower your San Diego Property Taxes? Carlsbad, CA–We are advising our San Diego real estate clients to appeal the assessed value of their homes by December 1 if they feel their assessment is greater than what their home is worth in today’s market. In past years–and in some cases–San Diego real estate owners are

History of La Costa–Then and Now

October 15, 2014

Community News, La Costa, Real Estate Stories

by Roberta Murphy The Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA had its glamorous beginnings in the 1960’s as Rancho La Costa, when Alga Road was a rutted dirt road and horse stables adjoined the golf course. In those days, La Costa was a relaxing getaway for Hollywood entertainers and sports figures such as Frank

La Costa Homes are Decked for Autumn!

October 4, 2014

Community News, La Costa

by Roberta Murphy I’ve begun to notice that Carlsbad is starting to look a lot like the Fall season–and La Costa homes are decked for Autumn! There are walkways lined with pumpkins, witches on broomsticks, gravestones and spider webs. There are also baskets filled with gourds and child-crafted wishes for a Happy October. How do you

Spotlight on Meadowridge in La Costa

September 7, 2014

Carlsbad, Community News, La Costa

Meadowridge in La Costa probably has some of the best home bargains in all Carlsbad–and some of the finest potential in La Costa real estate. Built in the 1980’s when land was more plentiful, this townhome community is spread out on wide lawns, tree-lined streets and cul de sacs–and offers two pool plus tennis courts.

La Costa and Aviara on Fire

May 15, 2014

Carlsbad, Community News, La Costa

La Costa and Aviara on fire? The La Costa and Aviara wildfires are now collectively known as the Poinsettia Fire, which is currently raging through the hillsides and canyons that line Aviara and Carlsbad. It also appears at least 30 homes may have been damaged or lost in the area. La Costa real estate has

La Costa Fun: The Coaster Train

April 7, 2014

Carlsbad, Community News, Encinitas, La Costa

When taking a break from La Costa real estate, one way to get away from it all is to hop on the San Diego Coaster and take a trip to downtown San Diego and perhaps take in a Padres baseball game. The Coaster just put out its new schedule which starts April 7 and runs

Will Government Shutdown Affect a Carlsbad Home Purchase?

October 9, 2013

Buying, Carlsbad, Community News

If you are wondering if the government shutdown will affect a Carlsbad home purchase, you can stop worrying because recent news from Freddie Mac may have you sleeping a little better. The announcement, effective October 8, 2013, allows lenders to use signed federal tax returns as income verification rather than a tax transcript for loans,