The economy shows signs of sluggishness, but not the housing market, according to a new report released this week from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Consumer spending is softening and wage growth is "moderate," but the housing market has rebounded, the Fed says. "Housing activity indicators displayed further gradual improvement in August," according to the report. Over the last three months,...
Shout out to Aviara Oaks Elementary! U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized Aviara Oaks Elementary School as one of 362 National Blue-Ribbon Schools for 2019. The coveted award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. In 2019, only 30 schools in California received this...
“I had the great fortune of meeting Robyn Trinci (pictured here with her daughter Morgan) when we bought our first house almost twenty years ago. She made the seemingly intimidating first time home buyer/loan process understandable. She comforted us every step of the way, educating and navigating us through our first monumental purchase and several subsequent investment purchases later. Just last month,...
After attending the State of the City video presentation at Dove library on August 26th, 2019, I am so impressed with Carlsbad. We are well run, financially sound, forward thinking, environmental pioneers and home to 10 of the fastest growing start-ups in the nation. Carlsbad was named one of the best beach city locations to live in the nation by Wallet hub. Duh… we live here, we already know this!...
Congratulations to the 12U Gold team, who are heading to Nationals in Medford, Oregon and the 12U Silver team for making it to Regionals!!! Come join us and show your support for the girls at That Pizza Place on Monday, July 15th from 5-9pm. A percentage of the proceeds will go directly to CSA and the families of the girls who worked so hard to qualify for these...
We met in elementary school, she was a Kelly Cougar, I was a Magnolia Lion. We spent years on the soccer field together, she swam the backstroke I swam the fly in the IM, she was Soph Prez, I was Frosh Prez, we built floats, sang in air bands and even stalked Esteban at Vons (I will take credit in match making 😉). We traveled abroad we lived abroad...And now we have reunited back home...In Carlsbad (THE...
"Every woman has the power to build the world"...and that is what Team CalRes Cares did last week at the Habitat for Humanity Women's Build. Our team of eleven fiercely, wonderful, women raised $7,223.52 contributing to the $200,000 goal which as of today has been met! Me made great progress that day finishing the roof, ¾ of the Brick Fast installed and grouted, straight edged the entire top floor and...
It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend California Residential Consulting. We met owner, Maria when she successfully helped us sell our condo and assist my daughter and her family to purchase their forever home. We also own a rental property in La Jolla that was overseen by another property management company. There were several occasions that occurred while working with that company which...
Over four years ago, I was referred to an adorable young couple, newlyweds in fact, who were so eager to buy their first home. I will never forget the day I gave them their keys...the excitement on their faces! Fast forward four years, 2 precious kiddos later, I had the honor to sell their first home and facilitate the purchase of their brand new build and forever home! Over the past four years, Brett and...
We're at it again... building new homes for our community with Habitat for Humanity. Homes are the foundations of our lives! Home building is in our blood! Did you know both Maria and Kim come from construction families? Maria's dad was a home builder and so was Kim's grandfather! We love giving back to the community and feel that everyone should have a place they can call home. The Mission of...