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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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WHY THE REAL ESTATE MARKET LOOKS BRIGHT FOR SAN DIEGO
By Ryan Zuckerman, Homehub.com After a few years of a down economy and real estate market, the sun is rising again, as things turn around for the housing market in San Diego. How you might ask? Here are HomeHub.com’s top three reasons why we believe the future is a bright for the real estate market in San Diego. Remember this,
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE MARKET FINISHES STRONG AT END OF 2012
Foreclosures down 41% in California and 19% nationwide By Kurt Wannebo January 5, 2013 (San Diego)–The year 2012 has become the critical turning point in this downward market that began many years ago. Analysts will say that the real estate market started its downward trend in 2008, however, through my work I was able to see indicators and pockets of
MAYOR FILNER AND NAAC ANNOUNCE FREE HOMEOWNERS CONFERENCE DEC. 15 IN SAN DIEGO
Do you qualify for compensation due to wrongful foreclosure in 2009 or 2010? Find out and get help–free December 13, 2012 (San Diego) — San Diego’s newly-elected Mayor Bob Filner and the National Asian American Coalition (NAAC) are co-sponsoring what could be the largest Independent Foreclosure Review (IFR) event and resource fair in California this year. Under the IFR review,
WHAT ‘S UP WITH THIS DOWN MARKET?
By Kurt Wannebo, CEO, San Diego Real Estate and Investments (SDREI) November 26, 2012 (San Diego)–Did you know that right now that we are actually in a seller’s market and prices are starting to go up? If you are a buyer waiting for the bottom of the market to buy, news flash, you already missed it by a couple of
TIPS FOR A SAFE AND WARM WINTER SEASON
By Juan Velasco November 22, 2012 (San Diego) — With the cold weather setting in, consumers should be aware of certain safety measures and energy-efficient tips to keep their home comfortable throughout the winter months. 1. One of the easiest heating tips: On sunny days, take advantage of the sun to bring in heat. Adjust blinds so they are open and tilted
SAN DIEGO COUNCIL APPROVES PROPERTY VALUE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
November 20, 2012 (San Diego)—By a 5-3 vote, San Diego’s City Council voted last week to pass the Property Value Protection Ordinance (PVPO) aimed at helping banks clean up blighted foreclosure properties. It requires banks to register with the city and pay a $76 fee whenever they take action to foreclose a home. The registry makes it possible to immediately identify the bank
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DECEMBER 1 IN LAKESIDE
November 19, 2012 (Lakeside) — The Lakeside Historical Society will be hosting their annual HOLIDAY HOME TOUR on Saturday, December 1 from 10a.m. until 2p.m. Four unique homes and one business will be featured on the self-guided tour. The Lakeside Museum and Olde Community Church will open for viewing as well. Mrs Clause Christmas Resale Shoppe will be open for shopping.
THE BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN: WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO START PLANNING THE HOME REMODEL OF YOUR DREAMS
November 15, 2012 (Sunnyvale, CA)—With the holidays (and associated chaos) fast approaching, you probably aren’t putting much thought into home improvement—except, perhaps, to grumble about the fact that you’ll have to cook another Thanksgiving meal in your outdated kitchen, or to wish that you didn’t have to steer your fa-la-la-ing guests toward your house’s only bathroom with its leaky faucet.
CHRISTMAS IN ALPINE HOME TOUR, DECEMBER 9
November 15, 2012 (Alpine) — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its eighth annual “Christmas in Alpine” Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, December 9th from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an opportunity to stroll through five stunning country estates and view one of Alpine’s beautiful churches, which will be decorated for the season. The historic town hall will
THE ALPINE WOMAN’S CLUB 8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR IS DECEMBER 9TH
November 9, 2012 (Alpine) – The Alpine Woman’s Club 8th Annual Holiday Home Tour is December 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will have an opportunity to stroll through five stunning homes which will be decorated for the holidays and visit a local church which will also be decorated for the season. Ticket holders can stop by the
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