North County Open Houses

Join The Lund Team this weekend, August 20th and 21st, as we host an Open House Extravaganza in North County San Diego. This is a great opportunity to tour many of the homes that are currently available in Carlsbad and Vista. Get the details below or preview all of our Featured Listings.

Open House Map

Carlsbad Open Houses

Saturday, August 20th, 1-4pm

6769 Obsidian Pl. Carlsbad, CA 92009

5 Bedrooms + Optional Bedroom, 4.5 Baths, 4,316 Sq Ft - $1,375,000, MLS #160038630

2824 Carrillo Way Carlsbad, CA 92009

4 Bedrooms + Master Retreat, 4.5 Baths & 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Guest Apartment - $1,200,000 - $1,248,800, MLS #160044050. Take the Virtual Tour now!

872 Ginger Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92011

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,028 Sq…

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 The secret is out! People love living in La Costa, Carlsbad. The weather is balmy for most of the year, the sky seems like a special kind of blue, and there are at least a million more reasons. Here are the top five reasons to live in La Costa.

Award Winning Schools

Families with kids love living in La Costa because they know their children will receive a top-notch education.  The Carlsbad Unified School District is dedicated to providing every student an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment, and they back up that commitment with programs that include services for special ed pupils, as well as an impressive visual and performing arts agenda. In the nearby San Dieguito Union High School District, high school students can attend…

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Once you are listed, a showing request can arrive with little notice. Many listing agreements allow about 24 hours to prepare; confirm what yours says. Either way, a light daily reset beats a full clean every time the phone rings. Below are the usual trouble spots and quick ways to handle them.

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Dishes in the Sink

Even tidy folks don’t always clean the dishes immediately after a meal. To get rid of dishes in the sink in a hurry, you can do one of two things, after which you should scour the sink and dry it with a dish cloth so it shines.

1. Throw everything in the dishwasher, including the things that you ultimately won’t wash in the dishwasher (i.e., cast iron skillet, plastic storage lids). You can sort it out after you return home.

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North County San Diego is alive with the sound of music almost all the time, and we’re not just talking about your neighbor’s teenage garage band! There are some insanely talented established and new musical acts around just about any corner. Here are some to get you started, but you’ll definitely want to hang onto this list and add more as you find them.

The Landings at Carlsbad

Do you have friends flying in to visit you? Plan on lingering at the airport after they get their luggage. You can treat them to super delicious cuisine at The Landings at Carlsbad airport lounge while you watch aircraft take off and land. On Wednesday through Sunday, enjoy live music from bands like Heart of Leo, Jim Gibson, and 40 Proof.

Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in…

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Residents of North County San Diego are just about as patriotic as they come, so there’s no shortage of places to watch 4th of July fireworks. The only question that needs to be answered is where the perfect spot is for you and your friends and loved one. We went ahead and dug up some possibilities, so get ready for lift off when the red rockets glare and the sky lights up with America’s finest symbol of freedom.

Legoland

Can you imagine the look on your kids’ faces when you tell them you’re going to Legoland to watch the fireworks on Independence Day in North County San Diego? For a family with youngsters in tow, there’s no better place to bond. They call it Red, White and BOOM!, but we’re calling it solid family fun, and we recommend you check…

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Free Marketing for Local Businesses

You have probably heard it said that the three most important words in real estate are “local, local, local”. At The Lund Team, we know this to be true. What many fail to realize, however, is that when the term “local” is used, it should refer to much more than just the houses in a neighborhood or city. In the North County San Diego area, we know that “local” refers to not only the local residents, but the businesses, industries and services that combine to build and maintain our healthy, growing community.

Let The Lund Team Help Market Your Business – for Free!

To help build an even stronger bond between the residents of our area and the businesses that operate here, The Lund Team has come up with an innovative idea with benefits for the entire…

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Memorial Day Weekend Events North County San Diego

Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summer in most parts of the United States and here in the North County San Diego area, we will be celebrating the holiday with a wide variety of family-oriented activities. Whether you are a long-time resident or have just recently arrived in our area, The Lund Team invites you to partake in the fun and then follow it up with our traditional, always inspiring Memorial Day Remembrance Celebration. Here are all the details to help you schedule your holiday weekend!

Celebrate the Holiday with Locally Grown Food

Luscious, locally grown foods are part of the summer here in the North County San Diego area, and this Memorial Day Weekend offers the chance for some of the areas tastiest offerings.

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Giving Back in Carlsbad

 

For more than 30 years, the real estate professionals from The Lund Team have served Carlsbad and the North County area. As area business leaders and as long-time residents we believe for our community to thrive, it's essential to give back. Here are a few highlights from our efforts in recent months. 

Carlsbad High School Mock Interviews

Since its inception during the school year of 1997-98, Carlton and Sandy Lund have been a part of the Carlsbad High School mock interviews program. This special, voluntary program currently has 163 members of the Junior class enrolled and gives students the opportunity to experience insight into the professional world.

More than a decade ago, Carlton Lund interviewed a young student named Jeff Pashby as…

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Strong financing is part of a competitive North County offer. Know your credit, document your funds, and keep your loan officer informed before you write. The dos and don’ts below are the habits that keep underwriting from stalling a purchase.

The Do’s

  • Get your credit report and know your credit score.  Find any fixable challenges that could boost your score.  It's worth real money.  Higher score means a lower rate and access to more loan programs.
  • Figure out how much for a down payment and where you will get it.  There are strict rules about the source of money you’re able to use for your down payment. Breaking any these rules can sabotage your home purchase goals.
  • Gather your financial documents and be prepared for scrutiny. Pay stubs,…

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This week's new listings include three distinctly different properties with unique personalities. Each is conveniently located in exclusive neighborhoods.

Walk to Shopping and Schools from this Upgraded Bressi Ranch Home

2638 Peppertree Way, Bressi Ranch, 92009 - $949,900

5 Bedrooms/ 3.5 Baths, 3,092 Sq Ft - MLS #160020801

Bressi Ranch Home for Sale on PeppertreeA perfect floor plan, upgrades, and walkability combine to make this Bressi Ranch home an excellent choice for your family. Inside, discover impressive improvements like rich, hardwood floors. The spacious kitchen includes white marble counters, a subway tile backsplash, pendant lighting, premium stainless steel appliances, a six-burner GE monogram cook top with a hood and a built-in media niche. The living area features a…

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