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CoreLogic: Home Price Surge is Different this Time

20 Jul

by: Jann Swanson CoreLogic, in a recent article on its blog, celebrated, if that’s the word, the 10th anniversary of the housing bubble.  Principal Economists David Stiff said that the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index reached its peak in July 2006.  And the beginning of the end.  Over the next six years the index dropped […]

$657,500: O.C. median home price hits record

19 Jul

By JEFF COLLINS / STAFF WRITER http://www.ocregister.com/articles/price-722843-median-corelogic.html Orange County home prices in June hit a record high for a second straight month, with bidding wars and historically low interest rates fueling demand for a still-limited number of affordable homes for sale. The median price of an Orange County home – or the price at the […]

Encinitas lets Leucadia project move ahead

26 May

Article Nine homes will be built on 2.25 acre lot on Fulvia Street By Barbara Henry | 11:50 a.m. May 26, 2016 ENCINITAS — A hugely contentious Leucadia housing proposal appears to meet required environmental standards, the Encinitas City Council decided late Wednesday, denying an appeal of the project filed by neighboring residents. The council’s vote […]

Interstate 5 widening to begin late this summer

09 May

This summer driving season beginning from SD County Fair is going to be tough.  Excruciatingly tough.   http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/08/interstate-5-widening-project-encinitas/ A massive plan to widen Interstate 5 in northern San Diego County is set to kick off late this summer and could transform one of the most heavily traveled freeways in the state. The work is part […]

Selling Your Home? Make Sure the Price Is Right!

25 Apr

In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply in many regions of the country, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher than recommended, and many agents go along with the idea to keep their clients happy. However, the best agents realize […]

Pacific Serena (Encinitas) View Battle

09 Apr

Former 55+ Neighborhood has become highly sought after due to cute duplexes on spacious (mostly) lots in an excellent location close to beaches with no HOA or Mello Roos Fees…   http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2016/apr/08/stringers-encinitas-ocean-view-battle/# Some Encinitas residents are suing their downhill neighbors who won city approval to build a second story onto their Pacific Serena home, saying […]

Construction planned for Poinsettia Lane ‘missing link’ – Carlsbad

06 Apr

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/mar/29/construction-planned-for-roads-missing-link/ CARLSBAD — Construction is set to begin next year on Poinsettia Lane’s “missing link” between Interstate 5 and El Camino Real, much to the relief of some Carlsbad residents, a city official said Tuesday. The one-third mile of new road will reduce crowding on a neighboring residential street and help ease the minds of […]

Roxy Restaurant Encinitas to Remodel

27 Mar

Being going to Roxy since mid 1990’s http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2016/mar/25/stringers-remodel-reality-roxy-rumors/# Two very nice gentlemen Roxy rumors By Ken Harrison, March 25, 2016 Mom ‘n’ pop restaurant remodels — not closing — after 38 years It blew up on Facebook this week: Encinitas’ longtime Roxy Restaurant is closing March 31st. Customers are calling with their condolences, the owners […]

New Freeway Bridge Approved at San Elijo Lagoon

18 Mar

From The Seaside Courier Manchester Freeway Bridge The California Coastal Commission has signed off on plans to replace the Interstate 5 bridge over San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas, regional transportation officials announced Tuesday. The Coastal Commission during its March 9 meeting unanimously approved a coastal development permit for the bridge, as well as the initial […]