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MARCH MEMBERS’ MONTH AT THE WATER CONSEVATION GARDEN
March 7, 2012 (El Cajon) — The Water Conservation Garden is encouraging the public to become members in March, and take advantage of several special benefits. (To join click here. Garden Member Plant Sale: Save 20% on All Plants, All Month The Garden thrives in large part because of the contributions from members. As a thank-you to this special group of people,
AGENTS’ FRUSTRATIONS WITH THE PRESENT REAL ESTATE MARKET
By Karen Ziegler, Ziegler Realty February 20, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)–As a real estate agent, I’ve seen firsthand frustrations with factors that are needlessly driving down housing prices. Below are some of those factors, along with potential solutions. One leading frustration with the market today, is the condition of the REO (Real Estate Owned)/Bank Owned Homes.
REAL ESTATE TRENCHES: JANUARY 30, 2012
By Charlotte Reed “Real estate is my business—my only business.” January 30, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – This week, we have big news on major regulatory changes for California’s real estate industry, good news about our local real estate market, and a warning about a real estate-related scam: C.A.R. defends DRE budget reserves Perception of better
WELLS FARGO HOSTS JAN. 25 WORKSHOP TO HELP SAN DIEGO CUSTOMERS FACING MORTGAGE PAYMENT CHALLENGES
Several workshops scheduled in 2012 to help thousands of American families avert foreclosure January 22, 2012 (San Diego)— Wells Fargo & Company is hosting the first of three free workshops across Southern California in San Diego for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, Wachovia Mortgage and Wells Fargo Home Equity customers facing financial hardships. Wells Fargo has invited more than
FROM THE REAL ESTATE TRENCHES
by Charlotte Reed "Real estate is my business…my only business." January 13, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – In today’s column, we cover the latest hot topics in real estate locally and nationwide. This week’s topics are: MLS consumer website now available Three realtor associations in merger talks Agents search for the perfect office
FROM THE REAL ESTATE TRENCHES
By Charlotte Reed December 12, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)—From the Real Estate Trenches is a weekly column focused on real estate news that impacts East County’s real estate market. This week’s local and national real estate highlights include: Fannie and Freddie suspend evictions for the holidays Prudential Financial sells its real estate brokerage for $110 million Counting
OUT, OUT DARN DEER!!
How to deter those doe-eyed diners from your backyard this fall and winter season By Joan Casanova December 11, 2011 (San Diego) — With fall and winter on our door steps, you’re probably thinking you’re out of the woods when it comes to deer damage in your backyard landscapes. Wrong. Actually, fall and winter mark the beginning of the
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS LIGHT UP JAMUL HAVEN HISTORIC INN
By Megan McGlamery December 5, 2011 (Jamul) — Tucked away in the scenic countryside of Jamul, California is the five-star Jamul Haven Inn, an exquisite bed and breakfast featuring a beautiful Victorian farmhouse. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom inn is especially spectacular during the holiday season, when innkeeper Marianne Roetzheim brings the holiday spirit to life with her stunning
CHRISTMAS IN ALPINE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DEC 4TH
December 1, 2011 (Alpine) — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its Seventh Annual Christmas in Alpine Holiday Home Tour on Sunday December 4 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. “You will have an opportunity to stroll through four stunning homes which will be exquisitely decorated for the holidays,” said Carlette Anderson with the Alpine Women’s Club. Also, visit the new Queen of
FIRE SURVIVORS’ REBUILT HOME IS ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT– AND BEAUTIFUL
By Miriam Raftery November 15, 2011 (Lakeside) – After Scott and Abby Anders lost their home during the 2003 Cedar Fire, they resolved to rebuild. From the ashes, they have created a home that takes maximum advantage of the terrain and climate. In addition, solar photovoltaic and solar water heating systems have made the house a net-zero electricity
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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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