Educational articles about current real estate market trends, financial information about mortgages and financing, tax breaks or incentives for homeowners, and other topics that are beneficial to home buyers, sellers, or other real estate professionals.

live theatre san diego

There are some excellent reasons to live, work, and play in the North County communities. One of those that not everyone thinks of is live theatre. North Coast Repertory offers many shows and opportunities for singles, couples, and families to get out and enjoy everything the theatre has to offer. There are variety nights to get involved in, along with current shows like How the Other Half Loves and This Random World. Additionally, there are donor events, opening night festivities and much more to become part of all season long.

What Kinds of Shows Are Available?

North County has several theatre venus providing a range of viewing experiences. With comedy, tragedy, and more, there is something for everyone to appreciate. Couples can attend a…

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prep for selling a home in spring

No matter the time of year, if you are selling your home, it is pertinent that you increase its curb appeal as much as possible. And if you're selling during the Springtime, this happens to be one of the best times to carry out several curb appeal projects. For now, let's take a quick look at tips and tricks for improving your home's curb appeal during the Spring, many of which will go a long way in making sure your home sells as quickly as possible and for the most amount of money.

1) It's Time to Add a Hedge or Two

Did you know you can increase the value of your home by as much as four percent by adding a hedge? And not only does a hedge or two add visual appeal to the home but it also helps incorporate a sense of privacy, which is especially…

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Video Transcription of March 2018 Real Estate Market Update

Tyson Lund with the Lund Team, giving you a market update for March 2018. The numbers aren't in yet, but we are already seeing the effects of continued low inventory, and what is said to be another robust record spring, with average prices in the coastal cities and close to corridor, and San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside as well, year over year, you're going to see increases.

We're already seeing it, where we are listing properties slightly above the recent sales that have happened in the winter of 2017, and already we are seeing at asking prices, we're seeing multiple offers, so for home buyers in this market trying to get a gauge of what is going on, you're seeing the results of…

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family friendly things to do san diego

For families planning a vacation and people thinking of relocating to San Diego, finding something to do isn't a problem, but deciding where to start is! You can find something to do, see or eat in North County almost 365 days a year. Here is just a small sampling of kid and family-friendly activities waiting for you when you arrive.

Playtime

  • iFLY is a vertical wind tunnel and indoor sky-diving venue is the next best thing to free-falling from a jump plane at 13,000 feet. Experience bodyflight for the first time, or hone your competitive formation techniques with a personal coach.
  • GLOWZONE's fun, challenging activity zones include rock climbing, Bazooka Ball, a Skyscraper ropes course, miniature golf, bumper cars and an arcade room – all…

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Video Transcription of Winter 2017 Real Estate Market Update

Tyson Lund, with The Lund Team, giving you a December Market Update for North County.

We've had a tremendous year in North County average price points overall this year have been up as much in some metrics as up as eight and a half or nine percent year over year in the peak part of spring. We're in a time period, typically, where there's fewer properties being listed and put on the market. Homeowners are hunkering in for the holidays and spending time with family and that's a wonderful thing.

Homeowners looking to potentially sell in the New Year are making their plans. You can do wonders by preparing for that. And what does that mean? That means doing the Honey Do list,…

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Every home seller wants to get the most value from their home and the right real estate agent will share the same goal. However, many sellers choose to bypass an important step in the process that could increase the sale price of the home and reduce the number of days on the market. What is this magical step? Home Staging.

What is Home Staging?

If you watch HGTV, chances are you’re familiar with home staging, even if you don’t know it.

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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 walls neutral colors.

However, the real magic comes in when a potential buyer can truly visualize themselves…

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Top Tech Exec Awards 2017

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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Residential Solar Panel Questions

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

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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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Coastal California living doesn't get any more laid back and relaxed than the lifestyle to be found in the downtown Carlsbad area. Residents can enjoy sun-drenched days at the beach and a variety of outdoor activities, as well as a wide range of shops and boutiques for an afternoon of shopping fun. For even more fun, dine at one of the delicious restaurants, or grab that special someone and dance the night away at one of the many popular night spots. With all that Carlsbad has to offer, maybe its time to see what the North County area has to offer you. 

Surf, Sand, and Water

Downtown Carlsbad living means experiencing the beauty of the Pacific Ocean every single day. Residents and guests enjoy the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of water…

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