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WATER-WISE PLANTS FOR THE SOUTHWEST: A WISE ADDITION FOR YOUR BOOKSHELF
Review by Miriam Raftery July 17, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Thirsty for ideas to use less water yet still have attractive landscaping? Water-Wise Plants for the Southwest (Cool Springs Press, 2010) offers a wealth of practical solutions ideal for homeowners in San Diego County, where drought, cutbacks in water supplies and rising water rates
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MOVING TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY?
March 21, 2013 (San Diego)–Moving to a new town or city is always very exciting and sometimes also a little nerve racking. When contemplating relocation, therefore, it is always a good idea to take a long hard look at all the pros and cons in order to arrive at a balanced view. Here are just some of the things to
HOME PRICES IN 2013 ARE RISING IN EAST COUNTY, REALTORS REPORT
March 20, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)–Home sales prices in the East County are roughly 13 percent higher through the first two months of 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, according to recent statistics reported by the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR). PSAR said the year-to-date average sales price for East County homes through February was $259,199,
WELLS FARGO TO HELP SAN DIEGO CUSTOMERS FACING MORTGAGE PAYMENT CHALLENGES: MARCH 21 HOME PRESERVATION WORKSHOP
Nearly 8,000 homeowners invited to free event to receive modifications on the spot March 19, 2013 (San Diego)— Wells Fargo & Company is hosting a free Home Preservation Workshop for Southern California Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, and Wells Fargo Home Equity customers – including military service members and veterans – facing financial hardships. Wells Fargo has invited
HOMEOWNER’S GURU: MORTGAGE MODIFICATION SCAMS
By E. Vernon Small March 12, 2013 (San Diego) – If you are a struggling homeowner, you have undoubtedly been approached by companies that claim they will reduce your mortgage payments and/or your mortgage balance by negotiating a ‘loan modification’ with your current mortgage lender. All of these companies claim to be reputable and licensed, and many even operate
HOMEOWNER’S GURU: THE TRUTH ABOUT SHORT SALES
By E. V. Small February 14, 2013 (San Diego)–If you are a homeowner who is underwater and/or behind on your mortgage payment , you probably feel as though you have very few options. Believe it or not, you might just be in a better negotiating position than homeowners with equity and their home and who have made all timely mortgage
FORECLOSURES DROP NEARLY 40% IN CALIFORNIA DUE TO NEW LAW PROTECTING HOMEOWNERS
By Miriam Raftery February 14, 2013 (San Diego) – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s some news homeowners will love. In California, foreclosure filings plunged 39.5% from December to January – the first time since early 2007 that California did not have the highest foreclosure rates in the nation. Nationally, foreclosures have fallen too, though far less steeply:
HOMEOWNER’S GURU: IS IT A GOOD TIME TO BUY OR SELL A HOME?
By E.V. Small February 5, 2013 (San Diego County)–For the past two years this question was extremely easy to answer. The combination of historically low interest rates and abundant inventory due to the record number of foreclosures has resulted in the lowest housing cost in decades. The average sales price of a home in San Diego County during
WHEN SPACE CRAMPS YOUR OUTDOOR STYLE
By Vanessa Stone January 25, 2013 (San Diego)–Whether your patio space is big or small, wide or narrow, don’t allow limited outdoor space to cramp your style! Gerald Shvartsman, founder and CEO of Source Outdoor, has a couple tips to make the most out of your outdoor patio. Mix-and-Match “We’ve noticed many people still want sectionals with deep seating, however they
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MYTHS VS. FACTS
By Colin Martodam, General Manager of ARS (www.arssandiego.com) January 22, 2013 (San Diego County) — If you’ve been told that closing air vents in unused rooms in your home will allow faster or more concentrated airflow into other rooms, or that leaving your ceiling fan on while you’re not home will help cool the house faster, you’ve fallen victim to
ALPINE REALTOR TO SERVE AS 2013 PRESIDENT OF REALTORS ASSOCIATION
January 10, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Alpine resident Jeff Campbell, a realtor with Jeff Campbell & Associates, will be installed as 2013 president of the 1,900-member Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors at PSAR’s 2013 board of directors installation dinner and celebration on Friday, Jan. 18. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Bonita Golf Course, 5540 Sweetwater
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