Realtor Introduction Video

Check out my video highlighting some of the most fantastic parts of North County. I had a blast shooting this short clip, there will definitely be more to come in the near future. 

$1,000 Cash Giveaway!

My Coldwell Banker office in Encinitas is giving away a $1,000 cash prize this holiday season, and I would love to help put you in the drawing to be the winner! Imagine what an extra $1,000 would do for you this winter, whether you need some extra dough for buying presents or want to take a quick getaway trip during the holidays, this is your chance to fund it! 

Simply download the flyer below and then print it, fill it out, and then send it back to me via email, fax, or snail mail and I will enter you in the contest. It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes of your time...

GOOD LUCK! 

Print me out and send me in!

Photo Friday

Welcome back to Photo Friday! I missed last Friday because I was out of the country sailing, but am back in action this week to show you guys some pictures of Cardiff and it's local landmarks.

Welcome to Cardiff!

Firing Cardiff Reef

The bluff at Pipes Beach/ Cardiff Campgrounds

The infamous Cardiff Kook

Seaside Market Shopping Center

Best breakfast plates in San Diego at Pipes!

Bull Taco overlooking the surf in the campground

Glen Park

Beautiful View of the Cardiff Lagoon

View from inside the Chart House Resturant

Las Olas - Great Mexican food by the beach

October Real Estate Market Profile

A question I am commonly asked as a Realtor is: "What is the condition of our local Encinitas real estate market?" Well, as a response, see below for a "Market Action Report" that I have created for the month of October to illustrate where we stand these days in Encinitas. 

 *(note, the data comes from detached homes only, and does not include condos, or townhomes)

Property Sales

October Property sales were 40, up 60.0% from 25 in October of 2011 and -9.1% lower than the 44 sales last month. October 2012 sales were at their highest level compared to October of 2011 and 2010. October YTD sales of 376 are running 23.7% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 304.

Prices

The Median Sales Price in October was $912,500, up 40.1% from $651,200 in October of 2011 and up 30.8% from $697,750 last month. The Average Sales Price in October was $1,059,054, up 36.8% from $774,012 in October of 2011 and up 19.7% from $885,030 last month. October 2012 ASP was at highest level compared to October of 2011 and 2010.

Inventory & MSI

The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of October was 107, down -1.8% from 109 last month and down -40.6% from 180 in October of last year. October 2012 Inventory was at the lowest level compared to October of 2011 and 2010.

(A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The October 2012 MSI of 2.7 months was at its lowest level compared with October of 2011 and 2010.)

Leucadia Dining Guide

Despite covering only a small stretch of the greater Highway 101, the Leucadia corridor between La Costa Ave and Encinitas Blvd. has some fantastic restaurants to explore. I will undoubtedly be describing these in more detail in future posts, but for today I will just make a list of some of my favorites.

Breakfast Spots:

• Pannikin - Used to be the Encinitas railroad station, famous for their in-house coffee and home baked pastries. This is a hot-spot for locals and tourists alike, especially on weekends. 
• Robertos - Great breakfast burritos to refuel you after a morning surf.
• Juanitas - Also home to an amazing breakfast burrito.
• Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Go say hi to Tom. They have great donuts and you won't meet a nicer family working anywhere in San Diego.
• Mozy's - If you want to feel extra healthy after eating breakfast, go to Mozy's. The whole place just makes you feel like you are living a cleaner life, not to mention the food is absolutely delectable (I love their use of plantains). 
• A Little Moore Cafe - Old school Leucadia breakfast diner with good vibes. 

Lunch Hideouts:

• Sub Palace - Great, family-owned lunch spot. HUGE sandwiches at a great price, all freshly cut vegetables and a cool Hawaiian-style environment.
• Robertos - Lunch is a great time for some of Encinitas' best carne asada fries. 
• Juanitas - Obviously, burritos are always a solid lunch option.
• Karinas- See Robertos and Juanitas. Mexican food you can't go wrong with!
• Haggos Tacos - Super healthy, locally grown ingredients served out of a food truck. 

Dinner Dates:

• Fish 101 - One of the newer restaurants along the 101, it has already become immensely popular. Try their shrimp po' boy sandwich and their fish dishes with grilled asparagus and other great veggies.
• Le Papagayo - Great live music and wonderful dinner dishes. Great atmosphere and a fun place to go as a date or with the whole family.
• Sake House - SMALL... Make a reservation or get their early. Worth the effort though because they have an immense selection of all types of sake's and their dishes are small but order lots of different ones and you will leave a very very happy person.
• Leucadia Sushi Bar - Sushi on a conveyer belt where you can just take whatever you want and pay at the end. Fun place to go with lots of friends if you want cheaper sushi. 
• Vigiluccis - If I had to pick the most romantic restaurant in Leucadia this would be it. Ask for a table in the "back house" and you will see what I am talking about. Pizza and pasta dishes are their specialties, oh, and wine :)
• Birdhouse Grill - Tasty Turkish cuisine where you can find live belly dancing shows on Friday and Saturday nights. 
• Happy Fish - I like this place a lot, great dinner deals and Beer-Sake-Roll specials. Cool picnic-style seating inside as well as individual tables.
• La Especial Norte - Chicken tortilla soup. Enough said... Go here if you feel like you are getting sick and want to feel a million times better.

Photo Friday - Downtown Encinitas

It's Photo Friday again! Today I am going to focus on Downtown Encinitas, and the various shops, restaurants, and other iconic buildings it is home to.

Welcome to Downtown Encinitas

Two of my favorite restaurants, Kealani's and Manhattan Giant Pizza 

The infamous La Paloma theatre - first opened in 1928

Nixon HQ right here in Downtown Encinitas

Our most famous surf shop - Hansen Surfboards was opened in 1962

 The Union is a very popular new eatery and bar

Encinitas' most crowded beach - Moonlight Beach

Cardiff Classics always has some sweet cars for sale on display

The Boat Houses!

Consistently voted one of the top restaurants in Encinitas - Q'ero

One of my favorite places to eat lunch on a sunny day - outside St. Tropez bakery in the Lumberyard

Swamis Self Realization Fellowship

H Street Viewpoint - another great lunch spot

Half off beer pitchers until 10pm at 1st. St. Bar

Our new Whole Foods Market at the Pacific Station, with luxury condos above

Photo Friday - Leucadia

Welcome to my new segment, Photo Friday! Each Friday I will showcase some photos of our lovely North County San Diego communities, and places within them that make them so special. I will begin with the town I was born and raised in, Leucadia.

Welcome to Leucadia Sign

Grandview Beach Access

Beacons Beach Access

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - go say hi to Tom!

Classic Leucadia Liquor Sign

Beacons Zig-Zag Trail

Karinas! Best Carne Asada in Town

Surfing Madonna outside Cafe Ipe

Classic Leucadia Post Office

Fish  101 - highly recommend the Shrimp Po' Boy

MOZYS! Tropical Burrito is the Best

The Pannikin - Used to be the Encinitas Train Station back in the day

Lou's Records - come here for a throwback to the past

Best California Burritos in town under $5

Encinitas Surfboards has a great selection of awesome boards