• South Carlsbad Market Report | August 2026

    South Carlsbad Market Report | August 2026,Carrie Filla

    South Carlsbad Market Report for August 2026 South Carlsbad closed 19 home sales in August 2026 at an average price of $1,940,000. Homes took longer to sell and closed a little below asking. For homeowners and buyers in Aviara and Poinsettia Park (92011), August was a move from July's above asking p

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  • South Carlsbad Market Report | July 2026

    South Carlsbad Market Report | July 2026,Carrie Filla

    Carlsbad July 2026 Market Update South Carlsbad's single family home market shifted in July, and the numbers matter for anyone buying or selling in Aviara and Poinsettia Park (92011). Inventory tightened, prices climbed, and homes are now selling above asking on average for the first time in this co

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  • Las Playas vs. Altamira: Comparing Coastal Carlsbad Communities

    Las Playas vs. Altamira: Comparing Coastal Carlsbad Communities,Carrie Filla

    Las Playas and Altamira are both established communities in Carlsbad's Poinsettia Park area. Las Playas is a townhome community built in the 1980s with Spanish-style architecture, located near Pacific Rim Elementary School. Altamira offers condos and twin homes built in the 1970s, with a smaller, pa

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  • 14 Tivoli Court: A Rare Single-Level Retreat Behind the Gates of Trovare in Newport Coast

    14 Tivoli Court: A Rare Single-Level Retreat Behind the Gates of Trovare in Newport Coast,Carrie Filla

    14 Tivoli Court: A Rare Single-Level Retreat Behind the Gates of Trovare in Newport Coast 14 Tivoli Court, Newport Coast, CA 92657 | Offered at $1,449,900 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,180 Sq. Ft. | Gated Trovare Community On the market for the first time in 32 years, this home is perfect for anyone

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  • What Is a Seller Net Sheet? Real Estate Terms Explained

    What Is a Seller Net Sheet? Real Estate Terms Explained,Carrie Filla

    A seller net sheet is a document your real estate agent prepares (or obtains from Escrow) that estimates how much you will net after selling your home. It starts with your expected sale price, then subtracts estimated costs like commission, closing costs, and any remaining loan balance, to give you

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  • What Happens If a Home Appraises Below the Contract Price in Carlsbad?

    What Happens If a Home Appraises Below the Contract Price in Carlsbad?,Carrie Filla

    An appraisal gap happens when a lender's appraiser values a home lower than the agreed purchase price, which limits how much the lender will finance. When that happens, buyers and sellers generally have a few options: the buyer covers the difference, the seller lowers the price to match the appraisa

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  • How Are Property Taxes Prorated when Buying or Selling a Home?

    How Are Property Taxes Prorated when Buying or Selling a Home?,Carrie Filla

    When you buy or sell a home in Carlsbad, property taxes are prorated at closing so each party pays only for the portion of the fiscal year they actually owned the home. San Diego County's tax year runs July 1 through June 30, with bills due in two installments, November 1 and February 1. Your escrow

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  • Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home in Carlsbad, CA: What Homeowners Should Know Before Listing

    Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home in Carlsbad, CA: What Homeowners Should Know Before Listing,Carrie Filla

    Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home in Carlsbad, CA: What Homeowners Should Know Before Listing Selling a home in Carlsbad can trigger capital gains tax on the profit, but many homeowners qualify for the IRS Section 121 exclusion: up to $250,000 for single filers, or $500,000 for married couples f

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  • Can You Sell Your Home and Buy a New One at the Same Time?

    Can You Sell Your Home and Buy a New One at the Same Time?,Carrie Filla

    Can You Sell Your Home and Buy a New One at the Same Time? Learn How This Family Did It Seamlessly Seller Resources | Carrie Filla, Broker Associate | Carlsbad (92011) Carrie Filla, Broker Associate and North County real estate specialist with the Felicia Lewis Group, recently helped a family naviga

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  • "When You Are with Carrie You Know You Are Spending Time with the Best" A Carlsbad Buyer's Experience

    "When You Are with Carrie You Know You Are Spending Time with the Best" A Carlsbad Buyer's Experience,Carrie Filla

    "When You Are with Carrie You Know You Are Spending Time with the Best" -A Carlsbad Buyer's Experience Buyer Resources | Carrie Filla, Broker Associate | Carlsbad (92011) Carrie Filla, Broker Associate and Carlsbad real estate specialist with the Felicia Lewis Group, has built her reputation on one

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  • What Should I Fix Before Listing My Carlsbad Home?

    What Should I Fix Before Listing My Carlsbad Home?,Carrie Filla

    How do I find out what my home is worth in Carlsbad, California?Your home's value in Carlsbad is determined by what buyers are actually paying for similar homes in your specific area right now, not by what you paid for it, what you have put into it, or what online tools estimate it to be. The most r

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  • What Is My Home Worth in Carlsbad CA?

    What Is My Home Worth in Carlsbad CA?,Carrie Filla

    How do I find out what my home is worth in Carlsbad, California?Your home's value in Carlsbad is determined by what buyers are actually paying for similar homes in your specific area right now, not by what you paid for it, what you have put into it, or what online tools estimate it to be. The most r

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  • What to Look for During the Final Walkthrough Before Closing

    What to Look for During the Final Walkthrough Before Closing,Carrie Filla

    What should buyers look for during the final walkthrough before closing on a home?The final walkthrough is your last opportunity to confirm the property is in the condition you agreed to purchase it in. It is not a second inspection. It is a verification that agreed upon repairs were completed, noth

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  • What Happens During Escrow When Buying or Selling a Home in Carlsbad?

    What Happens During Escrow When Buying or Selling a Home in Carlsbad?,Carrie Filla

    What happens during escrow and how long does the process take?Escrow is the period between an accepted offer and the official transfer of ownership. A neutral third party called an escrow company holds all funds and documents and coordinates the closing process on behalf of both buyer and seller. Th

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  • Should You Waive a Home Inspection When Buying in Carlsbad?

    Should You Waive a Home Inspection When Buying in Carlsbad?,Carrie Filla

    Should buyers waive a home inspection when purchasing a home in Carlsbad, California?In most cases, no. Waiving a home inspection removes one of your most important protections in a transaction and leaves you with little to no recourse if significant problems surface after closing. Even in a competi

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  • Just Listed 187 Del Sureno Fallbrook, CA 92028

    Just Listed 187 Del Sureno Fallbrook, CA 92028,Carrie Filla

    187 Del Sureno, Fallbrook | Single Story Home on a Quarter Acre Lot with No HOA Turnkey and Move In Ready in a Peaceful Fallbrook Neighborhood 187 Del Sureno, Fallbrook, CA 92028 | Offered at $699,000 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,448 Sq Ft | Quarter Acre Lot | No HOA | Single Story | RV Parking This type of

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  • Just Listed! 219 11th Street in Del Mar

    Just Listed! 219 11th Street in Del Mar ,Carrie Filla

    First Time on the Market in Nearly 40 Years! A Rare Del Mar Village Opportunity 219 11th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014 | Offered at $2,495,000 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,113 Sq. Ft. | 4 Stories | Ocean and Sunset Views | Standalone Guest Suite | EV Charger Some opportunities in real estate come along so rarel

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  • 44297 Marcelina Ct, Temecula | Six Bedrooms and Resort Living in Morgan Hill

    44297 Marcelina Ct, Temecula | Six Bedrooms and Resort Living in Morgan Hill,Carrie Filla

    A Move In Ready Home on a Private Court with Mountain Views and Open Space Behind 44297 Marcelina Court, Temecula, CA 92592 | Offered at $1,049,000 6 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,877 Sq Ft | 8,276 Sq Ft Lot | Mountain Views | Morgan Hill Finding a home in South Temecula that genuinely delivers on space, updat

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  • South Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report | April 2026

    South Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report | April 2026,Carrie Filla

    Homes Selling Over Asking as South Carlsbad Market Hits Its Stride April 2026 South Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report: Buyers Are Competing April delivered one of the most compelling data points of the year for South Carlsbad real estate: homes are selling over asking price. The 92011 zip code reco

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  • What to Know Before Buying a Condo or Townhome in Carlsbad

    What to Know Before Buying a Condo or Townhome in Carlsbad,Carrie Filla

    Buying a condo or townhome in Carlsbad means taking on an HOA along with the property. Understanding what the association covers, how it is managed, and what the financials look like is just as important as evaluating the home itself. Condos and townhomes make up a significant share of the Carlsbad

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