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Karen Morton Realtor - Compass San Diego

REALTOR® at Compass | North San Diego County
📲 760.801.0839
DRE #: 01414192

09/03/2026

The fall market is already moving—and your home may be worth more than you think. 🍂🏡

Many San Diego homeowners have built significant equity over the past several years, giving them more options to sell, buy, or make their next move.

If you've been thinking about a change, now is a great time to understand where you stand.

Let’s review your home’s current value and create a strategy that works for you 📲

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

09/02/2026

When a home has space for every part of your life… 🏡

Room to work from home, entertain friends, spend weekends by the pool, and still have space for an RV, boat, or future ADU.

If finding a home that better fits your life is on your list this fall, let’s start the search! 🔍

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/27/2026

Just Sold | Temecula, CA ✨🏠

Congratulations to my clients on the successful sale of their beautiful home in Harveston! With a bright, open floor plan, a private backyard, and access to the community’s lake, trails, pool, and more, this was a wonderful place to call home.

Wishing the new owners many happy years ahead!

📍40548 Charleston St. Temecula, CA 92591
💰 Closed at $902,000

Co-Listed with Erika Patron | DRE #01983225

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/26/2026

This is what “nowhere to be” should look like. ☀️🌴

Set on more than half an acre in San Marcos, this fully remodeled single-level home pairs a resort-style pool and spa with an outdoor fireplace, pizza oven, built-in BBQ, and plenty of space to relax, entertain, or simply stay home.

Inside, you’ll find 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 offices, and beautiful upgrades throughout—plus owned solar, a new roof and HVAC, Tesla charging, and room for an RV, boat, or future ADU.

Who needs a vacation when this is your backyard? 🏡

📍3227 Oleander Ave. San Marcos, CA 92078
💰 Offered at $1,549,000

Come take a tour, and let's make it yours! 📲

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/23/2026

🏡 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮–𝟯 𝗣𝗠!

Experience the best of both worlds in San Marcos: nearly half an acre of space and privacy in a quiet neighborhood, while still being just minutes from excellent San Marcos schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences.

📍3227 Oleander Ave. San Marcos, CA 92078
💰 Offered at $1,549,000

This move-in-ready, single-level home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 offices, and approved plans for an ADU—giving you even more possibilities for multigenerational living, guests, or future rental income.

Thoughtfully remodeled throughout, the home features:
✨ New luxury vinyl flooring and designer paint
✨ Remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and smart appliances
✨ Beautiful primary suite with a spa-inspired bathroom
✨ New roof and owned solar
✨ Tesla charging station
✨ Resurfaced pool and spa
✨ Outdoor fireplace, pizza oven, and built-in BBQ
✨ Room for an RV, boat, and future ADU

With mature trees, generous outdoor space, and access to the highly regarded San Marcos Unified School District—including San Marcos High School—this property offers a rare blend of rural breathing room and connected North County living.

Stop by today to experience it for yourself! 🔑

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/21/2026

Before you invest $50,000 in renovating your home, make sure you know whether the market will pay you back 🏡

Not every upgrade delivers the same return. Some improvements can strengthen your San Diego home’s value and buyer appeal, while others may simply reflect your personal preferences.

The smartest first step? Meet with an agent who can help you look at comparable homes, current buyer expectations, and what renovated properties are actually selling for in your local market.

📲 I'm just a text or phone call away!

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/18/2026

📊 North County San Diego Market Update | August 2026

Fewer homes came on the market in July, but that didn’t mean fewer sales.

For detached homes in July:
▪️ The median sales price held relatively steady at $1,232,500, up 0.2% year over year
▪️ Closed sales increased 8.4%
▪️ Pending sales dipped 2.3%
▪️ New listings fell 23.7%
▪️ Inventory was down a significant 40% from last year
▪️ Homes sold in a median of 31 days, compared to 32 days last July

So what should you take away from these stats?

Buyers may be more selective, but they also have considerably fewer homes to choose from than they did a year ago. Meanwhile, homes are still selling, and prices have remained remarkably resilient.

For sellers, accurate pricing and pre-market preparation still matter. For buyers, having an experienced local agent in your corner can make all the difference.

If you're thinking about buying or selling, let's talk about what these numbers mean for your neighborhood.

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/16/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4PM | SAN MARCOS, CA

Single-level living, more than half an acre, and a backyard that might make you cancel the rest of your summer plans ☀️🌴

This beautifully remodeled San Marcos home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 offices, with an open, light-filled interior and designer upgrades throughout.

Outside, enjoy a resurfaced pool and spa, an outdoor fireplace, a pizza oven, and a built-in BBQ. There’s even space for an RV, boat, or potential future ADU!

Add in a new roof, owned solar, a Tesla charger, no HOA or Mello-Roos, and a location close to San Marcos schools, shopping, dining, and everything North County has to offer.

Come see it for yourself today! 🔑✨

📍3227 Oleander Ave. San Marcos, CA 92078
💰 Offered at $1,549,000

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/15/2026

Looking for an easy side dish to add to your weeknight rotation? 🥕🌿

This Fresh Veggie Orzo with Spinach & Carrots comes together in about 25 minutes. Simple ingredients, plenty of flavor, and an easy way to sneak a few extra veggies onto the plate.

Save this one for your next busy weeknight! ✨

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

08/08/2026

🗓️ OPEN HOUSE TODAY | 12-3PM

Set on more than half an acre in San Marcos, this spectacular single-level home has been completely transformed from top to bottom—and the result feels every bit like a brand-new home!

Inside, 4 bedrooms and 2 dedicated offices unfold across a bright, open floor plan filled with thoughtful details from white oak cabinetry and quartz surfaces to smart appliances and designer finishes throughout. The primary suite features its own private outdoor sitting area, a spacious walk-in closet, a soaking tub, a double vanity, and a beautifully finished walk-in shower.

Outside, the property becomes its own private retreat. A freshly resurfaced pool and spa are surrounded by an outdoor fireplace, pizza oven, and built-in BBQ, creating a backyard made for long afternoons, dinner outside, and weekends spent at home.

There’s also plenty of room for an RV or boat, plus potential for a future ADU! A new roof, owned solar, and Tesla charging add to the convenience of this home.

All of this within the San Marcos Unified School District and just minutes from shopping, dining, and the coast 🌊

More than remodeled—completely reimagined ✨

📍3227 Oleander Ave. San Marcos, CA 92078
💰 Offered at $1,549,000

Can't make it today? Call me to see it on your schedule! 📲

Karen Morton
760.801.0839
DRE # 0147815
Compass

Address

682 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
92024

Website

http://www.karenmortonhomes.com/

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