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        <description>Whether we post about our latest properties for sale or give you tips on how to buy or sell your home, the Lund Team's blog has all of the North County San Diego real estate updates you need! Subscribe today!</description>
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        <title>Propositions 60 and 90 Help California Seniors to Limit Their Property Tax</title>
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By Tyson Lund


As strange as it may seem, homeowners who sell one home and buy another one of equal or lesser value can sometimes suffer a large increase in their property tax. It’s helpful to understand how this seemingly strange result can occur, and it’s important to understand how to avoid it when possible. In California, two laws, Propositions 60 and 90, shield senior citizens from such a tax increase in many cases. Seniors who are aware of the problem and the legal solution can protect themselves by acting promptly when changing residences. We’ll briefly explain the matter here. When the time comes, you can ask your realtor or tax advisor for help with the details.


How can moving to a home even of lesser value sometimes cause an increased tax?


Ordinarily, when someone buys a new home, its value at the time of purchase becomes the basis for the property tax on it. Seniors who bought their home long ago may still be accustomed to figuring their property tax based on a value established long ago. However, property values have generally increased over the decades. So after a sale and a new purchase, a homeowner’s property tax may be greater, even if the new home’s value is less than or equal to the former home’s value today.


In retirement, seniors may have less income out of which to pay their property tax, and a large tax increase may make matters even more difficult. Thankfully, California voters approved Propositions 60 and 90, which protect senior citizens in many cases. We’ll explain when and how the laws can help.


How do Propositions 60 and 90 help seniors to limit their property tax?


When seniors sell their home and buy another one, in certain circumstances, Propositions 60 and 90 allow them to continue to use their former home’s longstanding appraised value in figuring the property tax on their new home. Here are the key points. (1) To benefit, a homeowner or spouse must be 55 years of age or older when selling the original home. (2) The new home must have a value less than or equal to the former home’s value when sold. (3) In most cases, homeowners can benefit only once, that is, in the course of only one change of residence. (4) The requirements include timeframes for the sale and purchase and for filing a claim, after which homeowners can no longer claim the benefit. (5) Proposition 60 covers seniors moving within a county, and it’s applicable in all California counties. (6) Proposition 90 covers seniors moving between California counties, and each county may decide whether to grant the benefit to seniors moving into the county. It’s important for clients of the Lund Team moving into San Diego County to know that the county has granted the benefit. If you’re a senior citizen or soon will be, and you’re anywhere in the process of buying a new home and selling an old one, consult your realtor or tax advisor for help in determining your eligibility for the tax benefit and in claiming it.


The California State Board of Equalization offers seniors and their advisors more information on Propositions 60 and 90 in the form of answers to thirty-two frequently asked questions.


The Lund Team would be happy to assist you with any questions you might have about taking advantage of either Proposition. For more information, call us at (760) 438-0800.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>gwen@illuminousmarketing.com (Lund Team Marketing)</author>
        <title>Rare Opportunity to Own this Encinitas Ranch Masterpiece</title>
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1194 Via Zamia, Encinitas, CA 92024


6 bed/ 7 Baths with 2 Two-car Garages – $2,400,000


Live and play on the gorgeous Encinitas Ranch Golf Course in this stunning 5,355 square foot home with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and a guest casita with full bath. This stunning home is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of paradise.


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Spacious interior spaces include family room and nook arrangement off the expansive kitchen with granite counters.  A formal dining area features elegant hardwood floors and French doors that open on to an outdoor dining patio.


The backyard looks out onto the golf course and features a free form pool, spa, large grass area, covered sitting area, fireplace, and fire-pit, making


this an entertainers dream yard You’ll also enjoy an exquisite interior courtyard with fireplace that makes an intimate setting for relaxation.


The twin two-car garages allow plenty of space for golf carts, weekend toys, and storage. View more images of this dream house.


Come experience all this home has to offer at our Open House, this Saturday, April 26th from 1-4pm with Tracey Ross or call the Lund Team at (760) 438-0800 for your private showing.
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    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 11:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>gwen@illuminousmarketing.com (Lund Team Marketing)</author>
        <title>Top 5 Tips for Finding The Right Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home</title>
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By Garrett Lund


Selling your home can be a daunting task if you don’t know where to begin. One of the keys to a successful home sale is finding the right agent to guide you through the process and ultimately ensure that you get the best price possible. When you’re looking for the right real estate agent to fit your needs, consider these 5 tips.


1.    Find an Experienced Agent


While this might seem like a no-brainer when it comes to choosing your listing agent, it is the cardinal rule in making your selection. Many agents may dabble in real estate part-time or think that they can make a quick buck by becoming an agent. The truth is, an experienced agent brings a wealth of knowledge to your home sale from previous experience such as knowing the history of sales in the neighborhood, what features attract the best types of buyers, and how long a home is typically on the market in your area. You don’t want to be a guinea pig while a green agent figures these things out.


2.    Passion About the Industry


In addition to ensuring your listing agent has the experience needed, you should be able to gauge their enthusiasm about real estate from simple conversations about the market. An engaged and passionate agent will provide an optimistic, but realistic, view of your local market, as well as how that compares to what’s happening nationally.


Why is this important? There are many agents out there who may have weathered the storm in the housing market in the last few years, but who feel burned out by the whole industry. Finding an agent who is excited as you are about finding the right buyer for your home, not only makes the process more pleasant for you, it ensures you that every possible avenue is being explored.  


3.    Familiarity with Your Neighborhood


Finding a real estate agent that is intimately familiar with your neighborhood is essential to successfully selling your home. Just having a sign in a neighboring yard doesn’t give that agent the knowledge they need to attract the right type of buyers. How many homes has the agent sold in your neighborhood recently? What do they see as the most marketable aspects of the neighborhood? Can they tell you about the HOA and school districts off the top of their heads? These are all indications of how intimately familiar the agent is with your area.


Another easy way to gauge their familiarity is having a look at their website and blog. Is your community featured prominently? How are they promoting your neighborhood overall?


Other questions to ask the agents are what organizations they are involved with in your community. Are they Chamber members? Do they serve on the board of local organizations such as educational or charitable foundations? The more involved your agent is with the community, the better reach they have in finding potential buyers that are right for you.


4.    A Variety of Channels to Market Your Home


In years past, real estate agents’ main channels of advertising relied on local newspapers or postcards. While these may still be effective in some cases, there are many, many more channels available to market your home to attract the best possible buyer.   


Not only should the agency incorporate the MLS feed into their own website, they should be optimizing that website to attract new visits from potential buyers. With over 90 of home searches beginning online today, your home needs to have great visibility on as many outlets as possible.


Leveraging social media channels is another very powerful way to market your home to the widest possible audience. Creating notices about open houses, new listings, and even community events keeps their audience engaged and informed about new opportunities.


Pro Tip: Does the agent create a video of your home to help make the sale? With online video being one of the most popular online activities, it is a huge advantage to have a virtual tour of your home available for buyers to view. Using quality video to showcase all that your home has to offer will only increase your chances of locating that perfect buyer.


5.    Provides References of Recent Clients


A qualified agent should be able to provide you with references from recent home sales in your area to give you an idea of what to expect. You can also take a look at their own social media profiles to see if they have positive feedback from recent clients.


Finding the right Real Estate Agent to help you through the process of selling your home is essential to having a successful sale. If you are in the North County San Diego area and are thinking about selling your home, give us a call and see if The Lund Team is a good fit for you.


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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>gwen@illuminousmarketing.com (Lund Team Marketing)</author>
        <title>Timeless Custom Single Level Home in La Costa</title>
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3 Bed/2 Bath – 2957 Levante St, Carlsbad - $749,000, 1,982 Sq Ft


This remarkable single level home in La Costa features a dramatic entry into a private courtyard.  The formal living room’s vaulted ceilings and numerous windows provide bright, natural light to enjoy.


Take the Virtual Tour







 The home also has ideal spacious secondary bedrooms and updated bathrooms for comfortable living, as well as vaulted ceilings and skylight in the master bedroom.


Create gourmet meals in the remodeled kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry and granite slab counters with full backsplash.


Enjoy the coastal breeze in the south-facing backyard with covered patio, extensive brickwork, grass play area, and park-like landscaping on this private 10,240 square foot lot.


Walk to La Costa Heights Elementary School and a short distance to other Carlsbad Schools.  This neightborhood has no HOA and no Mello Roos.


See more photos of this property or visit the home in person at our Open House on Saturday, April 10th from 1-4pm.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>gwen@illuminousmarketing.com (Lund Team Marketing)</author>
        <title>Get Discount LEGOLAND® &amp; SEA LIFE Tickets &amp; Support Carlsbad Education</title>
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By Tyson Lund


The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is teaming up with LEGOLAND® California for Celebrate Carlsbad Day™ on Sunday, May 4th by offering deeply discounted tickets to the community. The funds raised from the sale of these tickets will benefit the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, which provides grants to the Carlsbad School District for music, science, and other innovative education projects.You can purchase tickets to LEGOLAND® for $25 (normally priced $83 for Adults &amp; $73 for Children 3 &amp; up) or for SEA LIFE Aquarium for $8 (normally priced $20 for adults and children 3 &amp; up).  These tickets will be good for admission to the attractions Sunday May 4th from 1 – 8pm, which is 3 hours longer than the regular closing time.  Student performances will also be held that day at the Miniland Stage from 3-5pm showcasing our talented youth. To purchase tickets and support this great cause, you can download this form and either email or fax it in to have your tickets emailed directly to you. You can also phone in your order if you prefer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy great family fun at LEGOLAND® and support our Carlsbad Schools
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 09:57:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>gwen@illuminousmarketing.com (Lund Team Marketing)</author>
        <title>Beautifully Upgraded Hacienda In Rancho Carrillo Just Listed</title>
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4 Bed/ 4.5 Bath – 2817 Carrillo Way - $899,000 - 950,000 – 3,758 Sq ft


This elegant ‘Cabrillo’ residence in the Haciendas at Rancho Carrillo has had over $145,000 in enhancements and upgrades, making this home the envy of the community.  The private backyard backs up to open space behind so you can enjoy the ocean breeze or sit by the custom fire pit in the evenings.


The first floor features a spacious entryway leading to the extensively upgraded kitchen with granite slab counters, custom stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances, built-in refrigerator, nook, and generous walk in pantry. Also featured is a beautiful first floor bedroom and full bath, conveniently located in close proximity to the common areas.


The second level holds three additional bedrooms, including a spacious master suite and a loft or teen room for family fun. The 3-car tandem garage is perfect for housing all your toys as well.


Located near well-ranked and recently remodeled schools, beautiful parks, and historical landmarks, this community is the ideal setting for your next home.  Enjoy all of the benefits of east Carlsbad in the Rancho Carrillo community, such as the community pool and spa, shared outdoor barbeque and picnic areas, and clubhouse.


Interested in learning more about this property? Contact the Lund Team today at (760) 438-0800 for a private walk through or attend our Open House, Saturday, April 12th from 11am - 4pm. 


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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:13:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>gwen@illuminousmarketing.com (Lund Team Marketing)</author>
        <title>8 Great Things Homeowners Love About Rancho Carrillo</title>
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By Garrett Lund


There are so many reasons to love living in North County San Diego, sometimes it is hard to narrow it down to just a few. Rancho Carrillo homeowners enjoy these top 8 reasons why they love their little slice of heaven in east Carlsbad.


1. Walking &amp; Hiking Amidst the Rancho Carrillo Nature Preserve


The Rancho Carrillo Trail winds through 4 miles of the beautiful nature preserve, which is home to a variety of native southern California wildlife and features a seasonal creek and wetlands. The trail stretches to the east, connecting with the San Marcos Trail system and to the west where it will connect with the future trails in Bressi Ranch and La Costa. The unpaved paths have gentle slopes throughout, making it perfect for hikers, runners, and cyclists. As an added bonus, the trails are pet friendly


2. Private Swimming Complex &amp; Community Center





The Rancho Carrillo swim center is the centerpiece of the community and is reserved exclusively for residents and their guests. The center features a 57 foot pool and spa which are heated year round.  There are also numerous community events held at the Center throughout the year that make use of the clubhouse, as well as the picnic areas with barbecues.  


 


3. Enjoy Relatively Low Fees to Comparable Communities


While the price of amenities such as a heated pool and clubhouse might quickly become untenable, Rancho Carrillo’s fees are very reasonable when considered along side other surrounding communities. Homeowners are free to enjoy their community without the worry of those high costs.


4. Attractive Price Per Square Foot in Carlsbad


Always wanted to live in Carlsbad, but found the cost per square foot undesirable? In Rancho Carrillo, homeowners are able to get a great value per square foot of their real estate, while taking advantage of all that Carlsbad has to offer.


5. Close to Alga Norte Park


Rancho Carrillo is also located near Alga Norte Park where families have fun at sports fields, the skate park, playgrounds, and community swim center. Take advantage of the beautiful Southern California weather by spending time outdoors with other members of the community.


6. Out of the Fog Belt, but Close to the Beach


The community sits just outside of the fog belt, yet it is still just minutes to the beach giving residents the best of both worlds.


7. Surrounded by Luxurious Resorts, Entertainment, &amp; Shopping


Whether you’re in the mood for a round of golf, a relaxing massage, or a first class movie experience at Cineopolis, east Carlsbad has a plethora of entertainment options that will make you feel that you’re on vacation year round With plenty of dining and shopping choices to choose from in Bressi Ranch and Plaza Paseo Real, you’ll find what you’re looking for right in your own backyard.


8. Well-Ranked &amp; Recently Remodeled Schools


School age children of Rancho Carrillo residents attend one of the well-ranked neighborhood schools from Carrillo Elementary &amp; San Marcos Middle School to the recently remodeled San Marcos High School.


Does Rancho Carrillo sound like the perfect place for your new home in North County?  Let our family at The Lund Team help your family find that perfect home.  Create a customized search to see our available real estate properties and schedule an appointment to see how we can help you by calling (760) 438-0800. 
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:20:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>gwen@illuminousmarketing.com (Lund Team Marketing)</author>
        <title>Join in the Conversation about the Future of Real Estate</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Lund Team’s own Tyson Lund will be a panelist at tomorrow’s Conversations 2014: Real Estate Summit presented by North San Diego County Association of Realtors at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido.  The event promises to be provocative and unlike other symposiums that shy away from “touchy” subjects by encouraging conversations about how the current political climate will affect the future of the industry, as well as who the future home-buyers will be. During the first segment, panelists will discuss whether for-sale housing as we know it has a future and how new laws will affect the market. The second segment, during which Tyson will be presenting, will address whom the buyers of tomorrow will be and what Realtors need to do differently to attract those clients.  The structure of both segments, as well as the luncheon Keynote Speaker presentation by Joel Singer, is intended to give North County San Diego Realtors actionable items that they can put into practice within their own agencies. We hope to see you tomorrow at the event from 7:30am to 1pm for an in-depth look at the real estate industry.  For more information, please visit NSDCAR’s website.  Unable to attend? We will be posting video snippets, as well as our take-aways from the event here on our blog, so stay tuned for more information ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
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