Lund Team Journal - Tyson Lund

Is Staging Worth It for a Carlsbad Sale?

Staging is preparing a home so buyers can picture living there: clean lines, neutral rooms, and furniture that shows scale. Most sellers already stage a little when they mow, paint, or clear counters. Professional staging goes further by choosing pieces that highlight what the house does well.

We use staging when the rooms need help showing size, light, or layout, especially in older plans that feel dated empty. Results vary by price band and condition.If you watch HGTV, chances are you’re familiar with home staging, even if you don’t know it.

Home staging is essentially preparing your home for sale.  When selling their home, virtually everyone will “stage” their home to some degree. It may range from mowing and planting flowers to painting…

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Three Open Houses in North County This Weekend

Join Us Saturday & Sunday to See These Homes in Person

Saturday, October 14th, 1 pm - 4 pm

7081 Aviara Drive, Aviara Point 92011

$2,000,000 - $2,195,000: 5 Bedrooms + Office/Study, 4.5 Baths, 4,524 Sq Ft

• Sophisticated Spanish masterpiece designed to entertain in luxury
• Private .40 acre lot with views of surrounding hillsides
• Dramatic interior with soaring ceilings, custom built-ins, Lutron lighting system, surround sound, & security system

 More about 7081 Aviara Drive

3197 Via De Caballo, Lake Val Serano 92024

$1,000,000 - $1,050,000: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1,898 Sq Ft

• Panoramic Views
• Master suite + loft
• Owned, electric solar system 

More about 3197 Via De Caballo

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Weekend Open Houses at Six Incredible North County Homes

Join Us Saturday & Sunday to See These Homes in Person

Saturday, September 9th, 1 pm - 4 pm

2321 Mica Rd, La Costa Greens 92009 -
$1,250,000 - $1,325,000
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 3,709 Sq Ft 

• Panoramic Golf Course Views
• Outdoor veranda, fireplace, putting green, & BBQ
• Morning room, elegant marble/stone checkerboard floors, plantation shutters

More about 2321 Mica Rd

 2155 Rocky Point Way, Rancho Dorado 92078-
$1,000,000 - $1,050,000
5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 3,717 Sq Ft

• Panoramic Views
• Gourmet Island Kitchen with granite counters & cabinet pullouts
• Owned, paid for solar system including solar heated pool & spa

More about 2155 Rocky Point Way

2774 Unicornio St, La Costa 92009 - $800,000…

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Where to Listen to Outdoor Music This Fall In North County

Summer may be winding down but the music scene is heating up! For the next few months, there are several music venues around northern San Diego that offer a great lineup. No matter what is on your play list, there is plenty for everyone. From rock to country and indie; there's a concert for every taste.

Adventurous Music by the Beach

The Carlsbad Music Festival starts Friday, August 25 and runs through the 27th. Expect a long list of acts from both the ticketed and free stages. Enjoy bands such as Julia Holter, Jonathan Morgan, and Daniel Pate and free bands such as the Midnight Pine, G Burns Jug Band, Clint Davis and the Night Doctors.

Celtic Folk and Rock Music Amid the Vikings

The Viking Festival kicks off on September 23 and runs…

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Four Open Houses in North County - August 2017

We have four properties we are excited to show you this weekend!

Our agents are ready to share these fantastic properties in Carlsbad and Oceanside. Please call us if you have any questions ahead of time. Our office number is 760-438-0800. 

Saturday, August 19th

363 Haven Heights Road, Oceanside, Noon - 3pm

13,000+ SqFt corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac with only six other homes. Formal living and dining rooms, large loft, bed and bath on entry level, upstairs laundry room. Low HOA, no Mello Roos. 

More features and photos: 363 Haven Heights Road

Sunday, August 20th

3537 North Fork Avenue Carlsbad, 1pm - 4pm

Elevated view lot with a upgraded backyard complete with pavers, patio/entertainment area, built-in…

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The Best Beaches in North County California

One of the reasons living in the North County California area is so exceptional is the access to such terrific beaches it provides. Here are some of the best beaches worth exploring in North County and Carlsbad California.

Moonlight State Beach

This is a family-friendly beach that has it all, There's convenient parking, fire pits and picnic areas, a snack shop, and showers for rinsing off. Downtown Encinitas is within walking distance for additional dining options. Early arrivals have a good chance at the additional benefit of watching dolphins at play.

Carlsbad State Beach 

This beach provides a variety of activities from swimming and sunbathing to scuba diving and surfing. Not only are there amenities like bathrooms and showers but the…

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Tyson Lund Nominated for Top Tech Exec Award

The Lund Team is proud to announce Tyson Lund’s nomination for the Top Tech Execs of San Diego 2017 awards. This will be the 10th anniversary of the peer nominated awards and will be hosted at Petco Park. Information technology leaders from around San Diego will be gathered on May 11th to celebrate all of the nominees that drive business technology forward in the community.

“I am honored to be nominated for this great award. Our business is continually focused on implementing cutting-edge technology so that we may better serve our customers,” says Tyson Lund.

Honorees and special award honorees will be selected according to specific criteria for each category, by a panel of independent judges from the IT and business community. The Top Tech Exec…

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Things You Should Know About Going Solar

Happy Earth Day! At The Lund Team, we care about preserving the natural beauty of North County, which is why we make many efforts to minimize our carbon footprint. From the Solar Tubes in our Carlsbad office to solar panels on our personal residences, we believe the the power of renewable energy sources. 

Since many of our clients ask us, "Should I be thinking about going solar?", we invited local expert, the "Solar Queen" herself, Mrs. Meital Stotland to the office to help answer some frequently asked questions about residential solar panels. Watch the video below, or scroll down to read the transcript.

Watch: Does Going Solar Make Sense in North County San Diego?

Does Going Solar Make Sense for you? Transcript

Tyson Lund with The…

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April Real Estate Market Update - Financing

This month, Tyson Lund is joined by Jennifer Lund to talk about the importance of becoming pre-qualified for a home loan in this competitive real estate market. Watch the video or read the transcript below.

Tyson Lund, with The Lund Team, with our great financing contact, Jennifer Lund.

We want to take this time for a real estate market update and two fold - One, educate you about the market and then if you're looking to buy or sell real estate, one of the most important steps, that we can't drive home enough, is get pre-qualified.

And what does that process look like, Jennifer?<?p>

So the process starts with a phone conversation and that is just an opportunity for me to get a lot of details about the borrowers situation. You know: where…

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See the Wildflowers Around North County

While most Southern Californians are headed out to Anza Borrego Desert to see this year’s record super bloom, you can see beautiful wildflowers right here in North County San Diego. We were lucky enough to have a wonderful rainy season that has led to gorgeous bursts of color everywhere, from along the freeway to your own front yard. Here are a few places around town that will save you the drive to the desert.

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad

Perhaps the most famous place in North County to get your fill of beautiful blooms is The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch located right off the 5 freeway and Palomar Airport Road. While not exactly "wildflowers," your family is sure to have a memorable time walking among the rainbow colored…

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