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Background and experience:
 | Dennis purchased his first home in 1970 while not yet legal age.
He increased its value by building an addition, and has been hooked
on real estate ever since.
| Dennis & his wife Crystal have owned homes in Carlsbad,
Mission Viejo, Atascadero, Escondido and Vista.
| They built their house in Atascadero from scratch, on a lot that
was supposed to be un-buildable. | Dennis & Crystal both passed their real estate exams on the
first try, Dennis in 1985, and Crystal in 1991.
| As general contractors, they built another house in the city of
Escondido, giving them experience in all aspects of the construction
fields and in working with the permit process.
| Dennis & Crystal have purchased, repaired and exchanged seven
investment houses in Carlsbad, Escondido, San Marcos and Rancho
Bernardo.
| In the role of general partners, they owned and managed a 10-unit
apartment building in Vista, gaining valuable owner/ resident and
property management experience.
| As members of the California All*Stars, Dennis has access to the
know-how and expertise of the top agents, and constantly keeps
abreast of the latest market conditions.
| Dennis has earned both the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
and the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designations, the
highest in the industry. |
For
the latest up-to-the-minute information on San Diego real estate,
visit Dennis's website at:
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| Oceanside, Carlsbad,
Fallbrook, Encinitas
Oceanside
is the northernmost city in San Diego county. Further north is 17
miles of Camp Pendleton Marine Base, separating San Diego County from
Orange County. The city is geographically large, extending from the
ocean to Fallbrook. Oceanside has the only harbor between Dana Point
and Mission Bay, and the only pier in north county. Here you'll find
affordable housing with many homes in the $350,000 to $400,000 range.
Oceanside is the last true real estate bargain along the Pacific Coast.
Oceanside offers 3.5 miles of some of San Diego County's widest and most
beautiful beaches, a 900-slip small craft harbor, one of the largest
wooden recreational piers on the West Coast, and the "king" of
the California missions, Mission San Luis Rey. Oceanside's coastal
location enjoys cooling breezes in the summer, and its climate is part
of a region recognized as
the mildest in the entire continent of North America. The city provides
2 public golf courses and operates 26 parks, community
centers, and swim centers. Health care is nearby at Oceanside's Tri-City
Medical Center, which is surrounded by many private medical offices and
an outpatient surgical center. The city also provides police and fire
public safety services, water and sewer services, trash pickup, two
libraries, and a recreational program for parks and schools. Oceanside
has a commuter train station for the "Coaster" which offers
service to downtown San Diego, and is also a stop for the Metrolink
train to Orange County and Los Angeles.
The eastern end of town has a beautiful master planned community, Rancho
del Oro, which is both newer and affordable, a rare combination in San
Diego county. Everything east of College Blvd. is in the Vista school
district.
There is also a finger of Oceanside that is south of route 78 sandwiched
between Carlsbad and Vista known as Ocean Hills. This area is newer,
feels like part of Shadowridge, and has some larger homes that are a
real value in my opinion. Ocean Hills is also the home of Ocean Hills
Country Club, the premier senior area in San Diego, bar none. So if
you're looking for coastal living on a budget, I would definitely check
out Oceanside.
Carlsbad has it all, and has done everything right. It has
the ocean, a regional mall, and many fine resorts. Many new housing
tracts are being built, with most homes priced between $300,000
and $400,000. This is the only place near the beach in San Diego
county where most areas are new. Everything has a clean feeling.
Carlsbad was rated by Fortune magazine as one of the finest places
in the U.S. to retire. Clean air, mild climate, low crime, reasonable
prices, nearness to services, and plenty of recreational activities
helped it win that rating. Near the beach is a quaint village with
tourist shops and patio cafes. Inland is La Costa, site of world
championship golf and tennis competitions. The Aviara development
boasts a world class golf
course and the Four Seasons resort, the only five star resort in
the county.
Carlsbad has fine schools, a thriving tourist industry, and a growing
industrial area populated with mostly software, golf, and communications
firms. Legoland has just opened, which will bring more attention
to the area. In summary, there just isn't anything bad to say about
Carlsbad!
For
a detailed tour of Carlsbad's neighborhoods, visit Carlsbad
Homes - Real Estate in Carlsbad.
Fallbrook is a rural town with a gentlemanly atmosphere. It's
beautiful homes on the rolling hills, and in winter when everything
is green it's really spectacular. Fallbrook is a great town to live
in, with home prices from around $400,000 and up. If you want some
land and a place in the country, this is the spot.
Known as the avocado capital of the world, the evergreen groves that
cover the hillsides give Fallbrook a back east feeling. It's not as hot
and barren as other rural areas like Ramona or Valley Center. I can't
think of a more beautiful rural spot than Fallbrook. If you want genuine
small town living, check out Fallbrook.
Downtown has everything you need, including two supermarkets, but for a
Costco or a shopping mall, you'll need to go to Oceanside or Escondido,
each about 1/2 hour away. Fallbrook's distance from San Diego makes
commuting a chore, but also gives the area it's small town charm and low
prices. The area is a favorite with those that don't have a daily
commute, such as pilots and traveling salespeople.
Fallbrook is also becoming something of an artist's Mecca, with a number
of galleries downtown and several events throughout the year.
Encinitas is a coastal town with two very different faces. The
coastal strip consists of older, individual style homes. Some are quaint
cottages with stained glass and wind chimes, while some are very modern,
3 stories high to catch an ocean view. The coastal area attracts what
I'll call a "hippie" sort of culture (no offense intended,
it's the best description I can think of). If you like crystals and
aromatherapy, you would fit right in the coastal area of Encinitas.
Excellent surfing beaches are also found here.
The inland area, east of I-5 is typical suburban tract neighborhoods,
mostly built in the 1980s. There is very little new construction in
Encinitas except for a new shopping area along El Camino Real and
a new golf course going in. Encinitas is the first affordable housing
going north along the coast. Typical prices are $500,000 to $700,000.
Points south like Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Carmel Valley are all
much more
expensive. The coaster train also stops here, making this a great town
for commuters to San Diego.
The eastern part of the city is the rural Olivenhain, the closest
coastal area to San Diego where you can find horse property. These
homes are very large and begin around $1,000,000.
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