Stacy Gardner - Realtor

🎯 Who couldn't use a Target gift card?

School supplies. Grandkids. Patio décor. Household essentials. Or just a little retail therapy. 😉

I'm giving my community 37 chances to win up to $500 in Target GiftCards.

Enter here before June 30:
https://www.cbprospectsquare.com/CWB/app/public/cflpreview.jsp?cflkey=5047291&agentkey=202306

Good luck... and try not to spend it all in one Target trip. 😏

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THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 💰

If a buyer approached you tomorrow and wanted to purchase your home, would you know whether to accept?

A recent Leucadia seller faced that exact decision.

Rather than accepting an early opportunity, we exposed the property to the market, created competition among qualified buyers, and strategically managed the negotiation process.

The result?

🏡 Listed at $4,400,000
🏡 Sold at $5,337,500
🏡 Nearly $1,000,000 above asking
🏡 121.3% of list price

The biggest lesson?

A single offer tells you what one buyer is willing to pay.

Competition tells you what the market is willing to pay.

For unique properties like this—ocean views, land, privacy, and a location that rarely becomes available—buyers had been waiting years for an opportunity like this. When a truly irreplaceable property comes to market, the right strategy can make all the difference.

Every property is different. Every seller’s goals are different. The strategy that works for one home may not be the best approach for another.

If you’re considering selling, have received an off-market offer, or simply want to understand your options, Kyle and I would be happy to sit down with you and discuss the strategies we use to help sellers maximize value and determine the best approach for your property.

📞 Stacy Gardner | Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
760-805-2856 | DRE 02093512

📞 Kyle Murphy | Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
760-420-6581 | DRE 01847767

🚨 First chance to see this incredible home in Bay Collection! 🚨

If you've been waiting for a luxury coastal home with ocean views, this one is worth putting on your calendar.

Join me this Friday from 4:00–6:00 PM for the first public open house at 7069 Crystalline Drive in Carlsbad's highly sought-after Bay Collection community.

✨ 5 Bedrooms
✨ 4.5 Bathrooms
✨ Panoramic Ocean Views
✨ Private Primary Suite Balcony
✨ Multiple En Suite Bedrooms
✨ Resort-Style Living

This home truly feels like your own private coastal sanctuary, with a floor plan designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining.

📍7069 Crystalline Drive, Carlsbad
🗓 Friday, June 12
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come see what makes Bay Collection one of Carlsbad's most desirable neighborhoods. I'd love to show you around!

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🎯 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎯

Let's be honest... you don't need school-aged kids to get excited about a Target gift card. 😄

Whether you're shopping for grandkids, refreshing your patio, stocking up on household essentials, grabbing travel goodies, or simply enjoying a little Target therapy (because somehow we all leave with more than we planned), this giveaway is for YOU!

I'm excited to share that Coldwell Banker Realty is giving away:

🎯 5 winners of $500 Target GiftCards
🎯 10 winners of $300 Target GiftCards
🎯 22 winners of $100 Target GiftCards

That's 37 chances to win!

Enter here:
https://www.cbprospectsquare.com/CWB/app/public/cflpreview.jsp?cflkey=5047291&agentkey=202306

Drawing takes place on or around July 1, so don't wait!

And if you win, I fully support spending every penny on things you absolutely did not know you needed when you walked into Target. 😉

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🏡 Myth vs. Fact: Homeownership Edition

One of the biggest things holding people back from buying a home isn’t interest rates or inventory—it’s believing myths that simply aren’t true.

I can’t tell you how many times I hear:
❌ “I need 20% down.”
❌ “My credit has to be perfect.”
❌ “Renting is cheaper than owning.”

The truth? Every buyer’s situation is different, and there are more programs, strategies, and opportunities available than most people realize.

During National Homeownership Month, I’m tackling some of the most common misconceptions I hear from buyers and sharing the facts behind them.

You might be closer to homeownership than you think. 🏡✨

Which myth surprised you the most? Drop it in the comments below! 👇