Archive for November 2010
San Diego December Calendar of Events
Can you believe it’s the beginning of December and the start of the holiday season already? Is it just me or did this year fly by very quickly? I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season, and a new year filled with joy, good health and lots of laughter. Here are…
Read More$50k Grant to Carlsbad Unified School District
There is some great news on the horizon for San Diego schools. The Carlsbad Unified School District was one of several districts in San Diego county that was recently awarded $50,000 in federal technology grants. This was part of over $3 million in grants that went to schools in San Diego County. The grants will…
Read MoreHoliday Home Sale Advantages
The holiday time is not typically known as the best time to list a home for sale, but it actually can be advantageous. Buyers out looking for homes during the holiday times tend to be very serious buyers; add to that the fact that inventory is typically at it’s lowest during the holidays, which means…
Read MoreThanksgiving in San Diego
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year…spending time with my family, great food, relaxation, no gifts or pressure. The four day weekend is pretty nice too! If you are looking for things to do this Thanksgiving holiday in San Diego county you are in luck. Thanksgiving Day Family Buffet Cruise: Enjoy a traditional holiday…
Read MoreGovernment May Help Pay for Your Home Improvements
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that it has initiated a program that could help you pay for home energy improvements. This program will grant loans, called FHA PowerSaver Loans, to credit-worthy borrowers up to $25,000 to make energy efficient improvements of their choice. PowerSaver loans will be backed by the…
Read MoreDo You Know the Biggest Foreclosure Myth?
There are many misconceptions about purchasing foreclosure properties, even though many people think it is the best way to save money when buying a new home. I just posted a new blog on MoneyPress detailing the biggest foreclosure myth of them all. To read more visit http://www.moneypress.com/the-number-one-foreclosure-myth.htm.
Read MoreIs There Still Value in Home Ownership?
Since the founding of our country home ownership has always been a valuable goal to attain. People bought homes and stayed in them most of their lives, often passing them along to their children. Homes were an important part of our lives–where our children were raised, where we spent holidays, threw the first baseball on…
Read MoreNew Real Estate Laws You Should Understand
Starting January 1, 2011 there will be some new laws effecting buyers, sellers, homeowners and renters, as well as foreclosures. To read the full text of the laws you can go to http:// www.leginfo.ca.gov. Here they are in a nut shell. Short Sale Deficiencies Not Allowed. Lenders may not go after borrowers for the short…
Read MoreGet Tech-Savvy in Carlsbad!
Want to learn how to use Twitter, Google, Skype or Facebook? Curious how to hook up your computer to your television, or how to use Windows 7 to view movies on Nexflix? If you have been looking for ways to get caught up with what’s going on on the internet, or even just learning to…
Read MoreNovember Calendar for San Diego
Here are some great events happening throughout San Diego in the month of November…enjoy: 7th Annual San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival: November 17-21. Join over 9,000 foodies and wine enthusiasts, including chefs, authors, winemakers, media personalities, and celebrity chefs during this week-long festival. Visit the festival website at http://www.worldofwineevents.com or call 619-342-7337 for…
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