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FROM THE REAL ESTATE TRENCHES: THE BIG PICTURE, PLUS LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS
By Charlotte Reed, REALTOR, SRES CRS Windermere SoCal Real Estate La Mesa Branch July 13, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) –This week in the real estate trenches, we bring you some “big picture” news of landmark state legislation and a major federal court case settlement, both of which have major ramifications for our local real estate market, lenders
GOVERNOR SIGNS HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS INTO LAW
July 11, 2012 — Marking a major milestone for Californians and all Americans, the Homeowners Bill of Rights, a package of bills sponsored by Attorney General Kamala D. Harris that gives homeowners important new protections and places restrictions on how aggressively banks can foreclose, was signed into law today by Governor Brown. As Attorney General, Kamala Harris has made homeowner
SENATOR JOEL ANDERSON AND SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® TO HOST FREE WORKSHOP FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS
Panel of experts to answer questions about purchasing a home July 7, 2012 (El Cajon) — A free workshop to assist the first time home buyer will be held on Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. with a check in at 8:30a.m. with Senator Joel Anderson, the San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR), and a
HOMEOWNER BILL OF RIGHTS HEADS TO GOVERNOR’S DESK
Updated July 5, 2012 with roll-call votes for San Diego legislators July 2, 2012 (Sacramento) – “Sometimes David beats Goliath…Just a few minutes ago, the Homeowner Bill of Rights was passed by the California State Legislature," the Alilance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) annouced. "This means that Wall Street Banks are on notice: California will no longer tolerate the
HEARTLAND COALITION TAKES NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT SERIOUSLY AT GREEN UP-CLEAN UP BLOCK PARTY
By Sherry Adler, El Cajon, CA June, 22, 2012 (Chula Vista) — An uninhabitable residence at 102 East Oxford Street in Chula Vista provided the setting for Heartland Sustainable Housing (HSH)’s “Clean Up-Green Up Block Party” on Saturday, June 16. HSH is a division of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition, publisher of East County Magazine. Curious
HIGH-POWER LIVING: SOLAR FUELS HOUSE AND VEHICLE FOR LOCAL COUPLE—WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME
“It’s just the right thing to do.” – Gene Dolphin How Kathy and Gene Dolphin walk their talk every day By Faith Attaguile June 11, 2012, (San Diego) — When the energy “crisis” hit California in 2001, Kathy and Gene Dolphin got angry. The roving blackouts and triple-digit rate increases in California caused by Enron’s market manipulations
STATE SENATE DEFEATS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING BILL
June 1, 2012 (San Diego)– State legislation that would have generated $500 million annually for the construction of affordable housing in California failed to reach the necessary two-thirds vote in the State Senate today and is dead for the year. “Today’s vote is a disturbing reminder of how little our state is doing to address its lack of
AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED BY SD HOUSING FEDERATION
May 30, 2012 (San Diego) — The San Diego Housing Federation has announced finalists for its annual affordable housing and community development awards newly named the “Ruby Awards . . . There’s No Place Like Home”. Finalists include individuals, organizations and developers of affordable housing. Awards will be given in 11 categories at a reception and awards presentation Thursday, June
BIRD FEEDER BATTLES: WINNING THE WAR AGAINST SQUIRRELS
For bird lovers, the sight of a bushy tail hanging off the side of a feeder means just one thing: war. May 19, 2012 (San Diego County) — Sure, squirrels have to eat, too, and no one wants to harm the persistent critters. But that doesn’t mean you have to put up with squirrels scarfing down the seed
TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHOWCASE FIVE STUNNING HOMES ON ASID’S 2012 SELF-GUIDED REMODEL TOUR MAY 19
The Tour Features a Wisconsin-style “Lake House” on the La Jolla Oceanfront, Tennis Star Bobby Riggs’ 1970’s Remodeled Mid-Century in Ramona and Three North County Homes that Showcase Universal Design for Aging in Place May 11, 2012 — The San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is offering an exclusive self-guided tour of five recently
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HOMEGOODS OPENING NEW STORE IN EL CAJON ON MAY 20
May 11, 2012 (El Cajon) — HomeGoods, the off-price store dedicated to home fashions, will open a new store in El Cajon on Sunday, May 20 at 8:00 a.m. The 25,000 square-foot store is located in the Westfield Parkway, Fletcher Parkway and Johnson Avenue. With the addition of this store, HomeGoods will have four stores in the San Diego marketplace. HomeGoods offers home fashions at
DUCHENY CALLS ON OPPONENT TO PASS STRONG HOMEOWNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Ducheny Chastises Vargas for "Special Interest" Favors May 5, 2012 (San Diego) — Congressional Candidate Denise Moreno Ducheny took issue with Senator Juan Vargas’s recent voting record and called on the Senator to back a strong set of foreclosure protection bills being discussed in the Senate this week. "The recent voting record of my opponent is a disservice to the residents
REPS. DAVIS & HUNTER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ALLOW ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY TO REFINANCE
April 27, 2012 (Washington D.C.)—Wednesday, U.S. Representatives Susan Davis (D-CA) and Duncan Hunter (R-CA) introduced the Fairness for Military Homeowners Act, legislation allowing military homeowners to refinance mortgages on a principle residence while serving at a duty station that prevents them from occupying the home. Currently, active duty military members cannot refinance if the home is not “owner-occupied.” “Our
SPRING HAS SPRUNG: GREEN YOUR ‘SPRING CLEANING’ WITH EARTH-FRIENDLY TIPS FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT
April 20, 2012 (San Diego) — Just in time for the season’s most notorious task, Waste Management has come up with a list of five tips to not only motivate Spring cleaning efforts, but ways to go about doing it in a natural, safe way for the environment. Turns out, trading-in the chemicals and expensive cleaning products for a
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT WITH A STRUCTURAL PEST INSPECTION
By Derek Roach April 11, 2012 (San Diego) — Purchasing a large investment such as a home can be a stressful experience. There can be multiple parties involved to ensure a smooth transaction during the buying process. Real estate agents, loan officers, escrow representatives, appraisers, and home inspectors all play a significant role in accomplishing one goal: Closing the
PROPERTY VALUE LOSSES NEAR WIND TURBINES GREATER THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT, APPRAISERS FIND
Losses can be up to 40%; values affected 3 miles from turbine sites By Billie Jo Jannen For East County Magazine March 30, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)–A real estate appraisal expert who has made a specialty of assessing impacts from nearby wind turbines has announced that he is revising his figures in response to a recent study of over
ASID’S ‘SPRING SPRUCE UP’ HAS ARRIVED
March 26, 2012 (San Diego) — The American Society of Interior Designers’ annual “Spring Spruce Up” event is underway now through the end of May. For a discounted rate of $85 per hour, the public can arrange for a professional designer to come to their home or business to consult on their remodel or design project and obtain advice,
MEDIATION GROUP FORMED TO ADDRESS LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROVERSIES
March 18, 2012 (San Diego) — The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) today announced the establishment of its Land Use and Environmental Mediation Group, specializing in resolving disputes among landowners, developers, environmentalists, community activists and government agencies around development issues and other environmental concerns. NCRC is a San Diego-based non-profit institution which sponsors mediation of a wide variety
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARIES OFFER HOME CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
March 13, 2012 (San Diego) – Foreclosures and notices of default remain a problem for many in the county. The San Diego County Library is sponsoring HOME Clinics at branches throughout the county during 2012 to help homeowners get the information they need. The clinics provide homeowners in distress with the opportunity to speak with professionals regarding their options
ATTORNEY GENERAL KAMALA HARRIS AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS UNVEIL CALIFORNIA “HOMEOWNER BILL OF RIGHTS” PACKAGE OF BILS
March 11, 2012 (Sacramento) – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John A. Perez have announced their sponsorship of six bills known collectively as the California Homeowner Bill of Rights. The bills aim to protect homeowners from unfair practices by banks and mortgage companies and to help consumers and communities cope
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