Archive for June 2010
Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended
If you are a buyer who purchased a home within the guidelines of the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit and you are scrambling to file your papers by the close of business today, you may be in luck. The U.S. House voted yesterday to extend the federal tax credit for home buyers until the end of…
Read MoreNew High School To Open In Carlsbad
Pacific Ridge, a private school located in the Bressi Ranch area of Carlsbad, is in the process of completing a new high school building that will open this fall. The campus has been open since 2007, providing private education to over 350 seventh through twelfth graders. The City of Carlsbad has been helpful in helping…
Read MoreCommunication is Key
Communication is such an important necessity, and it is the key ingredient to effective results in most circumstances. In a world where communicating is easier than ever it astounds me that there are still people who do not communicate effectively. Here is a list of better ways to communicate that will help when negotiating, executing…
Read MoreCome Out and Help With Community Service Day
This Friday, June 18 is going to be a wonderful day, and it will be even better with YOUR help! It is the 27th annual Windermere Community Service Day Fair, and there are SO many chances to do a whole lot of good for humankind. So come on over to The Church at Rancho Bernardo…
Read MoreFree Carlsbad Summer Events
How great is Carlsbad? I know I say this all the time, but I really mean it! If you are looking for some fun things to do this summer and want to save some money, check out what is going on for free! 2010 TGIF Jazz in the Park Concert Series These concerts are always…
Read MoreFree Curbside Bulky Item Pickup for Carlsbad Residents
Want to get rid of that old barbeque? How about the old mattress in your spare room? Basketball hoop? If you have a large or bulky item that you need to get rid of and weren’t sure how to get it to the proper disposal place, you are now in luck if you are a…
Read MoreCalifornia Bill Will Protect Homeowners From Foreclosure
There may be good news for distressed homeowners on the horizon. SB 1275, which was approved by the Senate on June 3, seeks to protect homeowners from foreclosure. The new law will require lenders to contact distressed homeowners and attempt to work out a loan modification, if possible, before initiating foreclosure proceedings. If passed this…
Read MoreLegoland Water Park Now Open
Well, Legoland California has done it again. The newest addition to the park, a 5 1/2 acre water park made especially for children, opened May 28, just in time for summer. The park boasts a 45 foot tower sprouting four enormous water slides and much more. Float down the Build-a-Raft lazy river after you have…
Read MoreFour Seasons Aviara Becomes Park Hyatt
The Four Seasons Aviara will officially become a Park Hyatt on June 21. In a very bitter but not highly publicized move the Four Seasons Resort, which had been involved in a dispute with the property owner for quite some time, settled in April and Hyatt Hotels was designated as the new owner. The exclusive…
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