Hat tip to 'just some guy' for sending this in! To transition away from subjective housing regulations in compliance with state law, the City Council introduced new objective development design standards during its Aug. 29 meeting. In 2021, the city of Carlsbad used...
This 6.9-acre oceanfront site has been called one of the most exclusive and unique properties in the United States, and has been listed for sale since 2007 - the current price is $49,000,000. An incredible turn of events is underway - the planned high-end resort was...
Re-purposing commercial and industrial properties into residential developments is an idea that should have been fast-tracked years ago. Bills were signed by the governor yesterday, and they make it look like thousands of new homes will be built shortly. But there is...
The one thing I'll miss when the MLS is gone are those new listings that come out of nowhere! https://www.compass.com/app/listing/0-avenida-encinas-carlsbad-ca-92011/1029145866231605337 https://www.newage-resorts.com/
There wasn't an obvious winner at the TinyFest - everyone is asking full retail for their product, and it makes you think that going custom is a better choice. And they all do custom! https://www.tinyfest.events
This company surveys new-home and resale agents every month, and this report confirms more of what we've been experiencing: A few more listings (but NSDCC listings are dropping off now). More listings not selling/buyers getting pickier. Buyer traffic is steady, and...
In 2021, how many garages have 2-3 cars parked inside? We should change the name from garage to 'flex space', or 'California basement'. Hat tip to my friend Ken: JBREC was pleased to be asked to be part of a team assembled by Pro Builder Magazine to collaborate on a...
This brand-new 8,969sf single-level home in Rancho Santa Fe just closed for $12,500,000:
If you are looking for reclaimed lumber, check these guys out (video first played here in 2015):
Since 2017, there have been 15 RSF sales over $10,000,000, and this house accounts for three of them! It's a remarkable record that is unlikely to be broken: April 2017: $10,600,000 December 2017: $10,850,000 January 2021: $10,850,000 It's also a reminder that the...
