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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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FREE CLINIC FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HOMEBUYERS NOVEMBER 19
November 17, 2011 (Chula Vista) – Assemblyman Marty Block (D-78th Assembly District), whose district includes much of East County, invites the public to attend a free clinic to assist homeowners and homebuyers on Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A coalition of nonprofit organizations and housing agencies in the San Diego region will be on hand to
HOT KITCHEN TRENDS ON DISPLAY AT ASID KITCHEN TOUR
By Miriam Raftery and Mayan Avitable November 17, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – What are the hot styles, materials and design trends in kitchens today? ECM spoke with Lynn Wyndham Morris, communications director for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) San Diego Chapter and owner of a Touch of Tradition Home & Garden Shoppe in the Miramar
FITDESK PEDAL DESK TURNS SEDENTARY COMPUTER WORK INTO A HEALTHY EXERCISE OPTION
November 11, 2011 — (Nashville, Tennessee) – FitDesk is a unique product that combines two seemingly polar opposite activities – exercise & computer work – into one productive and efficient activity. The FitDesk Pedal Desk is an innovative product that allows a person to exercise comfortably on a stationary bike while using a laptop computer or playing a video game.
SUSTAINABLE HOMES TOUR NOV. 5 SHOWCASES CREATIVE LIVING—FROM A STRAW BALE HOME TO AN AIRPLANE HANGER
November 4, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — Lakeside River Park Conservancy will host a Sustainable Homes Tour on Saturday, November 5. The tour includes about 10 sites on tour, including many in East County. These homes have a variety of sustainable applications from the construction of the homes, products, landscape and conservation. The variation from new build
ASK THE DESIGNER LANDSCAPE CONSULTATIONS DURING FALL HOME AND GARDEN FESTIVAL NOV. 5
November 4, 2011 (El Cajon) — The Water Conservation Garden is offering a 20 minute landscape design consultation at the Fall Garden & Home Festival. A professional designer who focuses on drought tolerant landscapes will meet with you. After the meeting, you’ll leave with design ideas, and a list of plants. Bring photos of your house and the area
SIXTH ANNUAL LA MESA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR NOV. 5
November 1, 2011 (La Mesa) – Take a step back in time on the La Mesa Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, November 5. Sponsored by the La Mesa Historical Society, this year’s tour features five historic houses by noted local architects, some of whom went on to even greater architectural fame. The houses include two mid-century moderns, an original Cliff
AT HOME IN DEERHORN VALLEY: AN ARTIST’S STRAW BALE STUDIO RISES FROM THE ASHES, DOUBLING AS COMMUNITY CENTER
"At Home” is a new series highlighting creative homes and lifestyles in San Diego East County communities. By Miriam Raftery “Straw bale building is like a barn raising—a wonderful, friendly activity that reaches out and brings people together.” – Kim Hamilton October 30, 2011 (Deerhorn Valley) – Four years after the Harris Fire
SUSTAINING THE GOOD LIFE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA—THE ART OF CONSERVATION
Fall Garden and Home Festival abounds with conservation ideas, gardening tips, art and family fun October 24, 2011 (Rancho San Diego, CA)–The Fall Garden and Home Festival, hosted by The Water Conservation Garden and Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy will take place on Saturday, November 5, 9am-4pm on the campus of Cuyamaca College. The multi-faceted event takes conservation and sustainable
SEVEN EAST COUNTY KITCHENS ON THE ASID KITCHEN TOUR ON OCT. 22
October 20, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)–The American Society of Interior Designers’ self-guided Kitchen Tour, set for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will showcase 14 beautifully remodeled kitchens in San Diego County — including several in East County and San Diego’s inland regions. designed by some of the region’s own design stars. “This is an
FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO EAST COUNTY: ARCHITECT CRAFTS HOMES THAT ARE ENERGY-SAVING AND BEAUTIFUL
By Rachel Ford July 28, 2010 (San Diego) — Green architecture is hot right now. For San Diego architect Simi Razavian, who developed techniques in her Middle Eastern homeland, it’s also a way of life. Designing homes that utilize energy saving construction and passive solar design is a simple solution to save
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