Ocean Hills

November 12, 2011 By

Ocean Hills is a 24 hour guarded and gated senior community in San Diego North County.  Below the photo are links to the most inportant information relating to Ocean Hills.

 Current Listings of Ocean Hills Country Club Homes for Sale

 

The links above provide the most comprehensive information about Ocean Hills Country Club on one website.  Contact Gary Harmon, your Ocean Hills senior specialist, for more information or to get your personal tour.

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Rancho Carrillo Homes

September 4, 2011 By

Rancho Carrillo homes are part of the Carlsbad real estate area located inland from the coast about five miles on the south side of Palomar Airport Road. Snuggled in the valley and hills of South East Carlsbad, these homes are in historic Leo Carrillo Ranch (Rancho De Los Kiotes, on the National Register of Historic Places).  This Carlsbad homes community of Rancho Carrillo homes consists of 18 Rancho Carrillo Villages which are home to 1548 residences. Rancho Carrillo homes boasts beautiful nature trails, a swim center, clubhouse, excellent schools, and great neighbors.  
 
The Rancho Carrillo homes community features a swim center reserved exclusively for residents and their escorted guests.  The Swim Center features a 57 foot swimming pool, spa, picnic areas with barbecues, outdoor showers, restrooms and a beautifully furnished clubhouse with kitchen facilities.
 
Another great ammenity enjoyed by Rancho Carrillo home owners is the many miles of walking trails.  The City of Carlsbad maintains the 4.3 mile network of trails accessible from  Rancho Carrillo   The trails connect to the San Marcos homes trails to the East and to the Bressi Ranch trails to the West of the canyon. 
 
The Rancho Carrillo real estate area has some of the best schools in San Diego North County with their elementary, middle school, and high school all earning A+ ratings with Homefacts.com. All of Rancho Carrillo community schools are within the San Marcos School District, one of the fastest improving districts in San Diego County.
 
Rancho Carrillo homes are the epitome of the San Diego North County homes Real Living Lifestyle. Once you experience the spectacular views, open spaces, walking trails and the cool Pacific breezes, you’ll know instantly that this is where you want your home. See current real estate listings of  Rancho Carrillo homes and nearby Bressi Rancho homes below.

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Single Story Homes

September 3, 2011 By

Finding Single Story Homes in San Diego North County

With the population base getting older and baby-boomers reaching retirement age, the quest for single story, one level homes increases.  So you would think builders would have realized the trend and would have built a lot of single story homes in San Diego North County.  No, the opposite is true.  In the last 15 years, almost everything North County home builders have produced has been large two story homes.  They try to get the most bang for the buck without actually trying to meet the needs of the San Diego North County home buyers.

Don’t give up hope, contact Gary Harmon, your Real Living Lifestyles real estate agent.   As your Realtor, I would suggest the following choices.  If you like senior communities like the beautiful Ocean Hills Country Club Resort, there are a lot of one story homes in the $300,000 to $475,000 price range.  Many of them are twin homes.  If you want detached, one level homes, Lake San Marcos also offers a large mix of single story homes.  One such community is Varadero homes.  It is the community that I personally picked for my home.  Varadero has 105 homes with 4 floor plans and is a newer gated development.  See Varadero Homes Floor plans.  See Varadero current listings.  Below is also current listings of Lake San Marcos homes.  Call Gary  Harmon, your senior specialist, with any questions.

 

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Sea Cliff Homes Carlsbad

April 30, 2011 By

Have you every wanted to live in a Carlsbad Ocean View home.  Now you can!  Get real California living and a resort lifestyle in the gated Sea Cliff homes community of Carlsbad, California.  You can lay in the sun at one of the two pools, dip you toes in the blue Pacific Ocean, or take a sunset stroll along one of Carlsbad’s many beautiful beaches.   This extraordinary complex of Sea Cliff homes features walking paths that wind by several lakes, lush grassy lawn open areas, streams, and many fountains.  Inviting benches are placed in strategic locations for enjoying the scenic views.  Bridges cross gurgling streams that lead to swimming pools.  Situated near one of the pools is a large pavilion.  It is perfect for residents partying and entertaining.  The other swimming pool has an adjacent indoor clubhouse which is perfect for resident activities like card games.   Sea Cliff home owners can also rent it for private parties.  There are two tennis courts, a play ground area and picnic areas.

Sea Cliff Homes

There are many mail kiosks throughout the community that have bulletin boards for community announcements and also serve as an informal way to meet up with your friendly neighbors.  Many Sea Cliff homes enjoy panoramic ocean views, canyon views, or views over the greenbelts and lakes.  Some Sea Cilif homes look out over Batiquitos Lagoon and the ocean.
The well maintained Sea Cliff homes within this community are both single level and two story models ranging from about 1180 esf up to 1680 esf.  Some of the homes have been expanded and are even larger.  Each Sea Cliff home Carlsbad has its own private gated court yard entry.  The front yards are all maintained by the Sea Cliff homeowners association  making these easy care homes perfect for second homeowners, seniors, owners  that travel, and those that just don’t want to be bothered with yard work.  This quiet gated community is located only a half mile from the entrance to South Carlsbad State Beach.  Poinsettia Shopping Center is only a mile away.  Whether you are looking for a primary home or second home, Sea Cliff , Carlsbad homes for sale are a great place to live.
For a personal tour of Sea Cliff Carlsbad Ocean View Homes, contact Gary Harmon, your top Carlsbad Realtor.

Enjoy the following video of Sea Cliff homes Carlsbad.

 

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Now is the Time to Buy a Carlsbad North County Home

April 29, 2011 By

The Carlsbad and San Diego North County housing downturn will reverse itself one day, will you have missed out? While economists and consumers may be uncertain when the bottom will come, there are growing signs that it’s already here or extremely close. The best time to buy a Carlsbad home is now — and here’s why.


It’s hard to tell if the Carlsbad or San Diego North County housing market has reached bottom until prices and sales volume start to rise again. So the best time to buy is when market conditions are indicating the approach of a bottom. To take advantage of near-record low mortgage interest rates and home prices as low as they were a decade ago, home buyers may have to take some risks, such as riding out another short-term dip in property values.
But the rewards may be well worth it. A number of factors point to a small window of opportunity to buy “at the bottom” before the market turns more favorable. Here are the six greatest reasons to buy a home right now:

  1. The economy is growing
  2. More jobs are available
  3. Houses are a hedge against inflation
  4. Mortgage interest rates are near record lows
  5. Pent-up demand is ready to release
  6. Buy-versus-rent ratios favor home ownership

I just met a lender named Mike West with Sierra Pacific.  I am very impressed with his knowledge and follow through.  He put together a great video to share with you.  It is called “The Why and How of Purchasing a New Home.”  Please take the time to watch it, it may save you an incrediable amount of money.

In becoming one of the top real estate lenders in the nation,  Sierra Pacific Mortgage also became one of the most widely respected mortgage banking companies in the country.  Having weathered economic storms and withstood the test of time, SPM has earned the respect and admiration of their peers while continuing to thrive as an industry leader and maintain their solid reputation of integrity, stability and character.  Since 1986 they have been a progressive leader in both wholesale and retail lending offering cutting edge technology, market leading pricing and reliable service. When you examine them, two things are clear. They are here to stay and are here to serve their customers. Contact Mike West, 760-208-1739 for more information.

Advice for Carlsbad and San Diego North County buyers: A housing recovery doesn’t proceed in a straight line. The question is, how deep are the dips? San Diego buyers could wait for even better conditions, but the current alignment of falling mortgage interest rates, lower home prices, and wider selection is unlikely to happen again. Prices may go lower, but mortgage interest rates may go higher. If this isn’t the bottom, it’s very close. Act now.

Need help ? Contact Gary Harmon, and find your San Diego North County home now. See Current Listings of ALL San Diego homes.

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San Diego North County Real Estate Facts – April 2011

April 16, 2011 By

Below the photo is a summary of current real estate conditions in San Diego North County.

• The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – increased from $358,000 in February 2011 to $393,500 in March 2011.
• Detached homes in North County rose 7.82 percent from $417,500 in February 2011 to $450,165 in March 2011, the largest monthly price increase in the past 12 months. Year-over median single-family detached homes in North San Diego County declined four percent, from $469,000 in March 2010, the second month of year-over declines following an 18-month trend of increases in median price (with the exception of August 2010).
• The number of single family detached North County listings (active and contingent) increased 3.93 percent to 4,626 ending March 2011, the third monthly increase. Year-over listings increased by 14.11 percent from March 2010.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD homes jumped 50 percent from February 2011 to March 2011 and increased 4.72 percent year-over from March 2010.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached North County homes decreased from 69 days in February 2011 to 58 days in March 2011.

The above information on San Diego North County real estate was furnished courtesy of the North San Diego County Association of Realtors.   To get more San Diego home information, contact Gary Harmon, your San Diego North County Realtor.

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Search Like a Pro

April 5, 2011 By

Make sure you don’t miss the advanced search tools available for free on my main website, www.HomeInfoSanDiego.com.   For instance, you can search for properties by Area, Map, Zip Code, or MLS Number. If you see a property that you like, click on its thumbnail picture or hit the View Details button to see additional photographs and a detailed description of the North County homes.

www.HomeInfoSanDiego.com

Buying a San Diego North County home can be overwhelming if you don’t have a clear idea of what you’re looking for. Do you want to live near the beach or inland?  Are you looking for a detached property or perhaps a condominium? How many bedrooms and bathrooms will you need? Once you’ve come up with a list of requirements, you can save time by saving your preferred search parameters.

On the Property Search page, make your selections for your preferred area, number of bedrooms, and other details, and select Save Search. At this point, you can choose a name for your search, such as “2 bedroom Rural Houses” or “Homes in the Downtown Area.” Once you’ve named and saved your search, you can quickly access this search from the Saved Searches folder in your account, 24 hours a day. Every time you select a saved search, your pre-selected search criteria will be applied to the listings, and you’ll see all the properties that match your criteria. This feature can be a real time saver, as you don’t have to enter the information every time you want to look for homes.

Did you know that you can bookmark your favorite North County properties for quick viewing later? When you’re looking at a property’s Details page, you’ll see a button that says Add to Favorites. Click the button, and that property will be instantly saved to your own hidden Favorites folder on the site.

If you’d also like to share listings with friends and family, just click Send to a Friend, and the listing details will be sent to their email inbox. If a paper version of the listing is more convenient, simply hit Print, and you’ll be taken to a printer-friendly version of the listing details. On your browser, go to File and Print. Voila!

Are you looking for more information than just current property listings? Would you like to learn about North County neighborhoods in the San Diego North County market? HomeInfoSanDiego.com has tons of great information about market conditions, nearby amenities, local schools, and much more.  Just click on the blue community button of your choice at the top ot HomeInfoSanDiego.com.  Simply select the community or neighborhood you’d like to read more about.

Have you spotted any San Diego North county listings you like? If so, you can easily arrange to view it in person by clicking Request a Showing from a property’s Details page. You’ll be taken to a brief form where you can post your preferred dates and times, or ask questions about the property. I’ll be in contact with you as soon as possible to schedule your tour!

See Current Listings of ALL San Diego North County homes now!  For more information, contact Gary Harmon, your top San Diego North County Realtor.

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Villa Trieste Homes

March 18, 2011 By

Villa Trieste homes are North County homes for Seniors over  55.  Villa Trieste homes are about three miles from the beach but very near to TriCity Hospital, medical offices, and major shopping areas.  Villa Trieste homes are in a gated neighborhood just off Rancho Del Oro and just to the north of Highway 79.

There are a total of 150 Villa Trieste homes consisting of duplexes and condominiums.    These homes were built in 1991-1995, which makes them a little newer that the fabulous senior retirement community of Ocean Hills Country Club homes.  Villa Trieste homes duplexes are around 1762 esf to 1890 esf.  They are 2 br/2 ba.  These duplexes have 2 car garages.   The Villa Trieste typically duplexes range in price from $300k to $400k.The Villa Trieste homes condos are both first floor and second floor units.  The main living area is on the first floor and thes Villa Trieste homes are from 1016 esf to 1400 esf.  They have a single car garage and an extra outside space.  The Villa Trieste condos typically range in price from $200k to $300k.  Home owner association fees are Homeowner fees are currently $250-275 per month and include exterior building maintenance, common area maintenance, a gated community, and pool, spa, and clubhouse.

Other Oceanside homes for sale for over 55 seniors are Ocean Hills Country Club homes,  Emerald Lake Village homes and the very affordable  Oceana CA homes.

Listings of Villa Trieste homes seldom come on the market.  If you are interested in these Oceanside homes, contact Gary Harmon.  I will set up a personal search for you so we will know when a Villa Trieste home hits the San Diego North County real estate market.

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Rent vs Buy – San Deigo Homes

March 13, 2011 By

San Diego North County Homes make good investments, so why rent when you can buy?   Moving from “Renter” to “Owner” may be easier than you think.  You may be able to find a San Diego North County home with a total monthly payment comparable to your current rent payment!
Example:
Interest rate and payment illustrations are below. Contact Gary Harmon, and I will put you intouch with Home Services Lending for current interest rate and payment information. Rates are illustrative and are subject to change daily.

Payments will vary during the initial 123 months due to annual adjustments to the required monthly mortgage insurance premium. After 123 months the mortgage insurance premium is dropped. Closing costs are assumed to be paid by the borrower at closing. If the closing costs are financed, the loan and payment amounts will be higher. Your loan’s interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of the loan transaction and your credit profile up to the time of closing. Amounts shown for hazard insurance and taxes are estimates and are subject to change.
1. Financing the UFMIP is optional. Borrower can pay the premium at closing.

Get Started Now

Take your first step to buying your San Diego North County home by talking to a tax advisor for more information. To get more information about borrowing money see HomeServices Lending.  To get more information about buying a San Diego North County home, contact Gary Harmon, your North County Realtor.

Current Listings of ALL San Diego homes is the easiest way to see photos and get details about what is available in San Diego North County.

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Ocean Hills – Listing of the Day

December 29, 2010 By

After showing many Ocean Hills Country Club homes to my buyers, I have concluded that 4947 Delos Way is one of the nicest and best priced Ocean Hills homes on the market today.  It is listed by Ocean Hills Realty.  If you would like to see this home and other Ocean Hills Country Club properties, call me, Gary Harmon 760-745-1220.    More home info on this San Diego North County home follows.

Remarks: The “Bellagio”. AEGEAN inspired senior community. Large LR/DR area. Powder rm. Inside laundry . Addt’l room off the breakfast area (most Bellagio models do not have this), could be used as a den or office. Upstairs features a loft with a sundeck (perfect for an exercise area or artist’s loft). The 2 master suites make this one of Ocean Hills Country Club’s favorite floor plans. Great location – open in back, facing west! Home has been WELL maintained. Curtains matching bedspread do not stay.

Above Oceanside listing of the day was provided by Gary Harmon – DRE #01007062.
Information courtesy of Prudential California Realty is subject to verification and is not guaranteed.

Listing of the Day – 4947 Delos Way – Oceanside, CA 92056

 View all photos of this Ocean Hills home. Learn more about Ocean Hills Country Club.   See other over 55, senior living homes in Oceanside:

Ocean Hills Country Club Homes and Emerald Lake Village. Not looking for Oceanside homes, try North County homes for over 55 retirement living.

Get a private tour of this Ocean Hills Country Club home listing, contact Gary Harmon, your Oceanside, Hadley Home Team Realtor.

See all Prudential Residential listings in my office.

One of be best ways to serch for Oceanside homes for sale is to use Gary’s Listingbook. You can learn to “Search like an agent.” Set up your own searches and be notified when new listings hit the San Diego North County real estate market. View the Gary Harmon Listingbook instructonal video and click on the Listingbook logo to set up you personalized account today.

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