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said July 22nd, 2011 and categorized under Uncategorized
In a Wall Street Journal Article dated July 10, 2011, it mentioned that now is a great time to buy real estate, but only if you qualify for a good mortgage loan. 
Interest rates are extremely low and home prices are down as well, meaning this is a great time to purchase a new piece of property. Since the collapse of the real-estate market, the best way to get a good rate on purchasing a home is you need to have a great credit score and put down a large down payment. For those who need to borrow money, need to start paying close attention to their credit scores. As of last week, there has been some new rules created to make it easier to see how one’s credit score affects the interest rates they pay. “These rules, the result of last year’s Dodd-Frank financial-services legislation, require banks and other lenders to disclose to consumers the scores used to determine interest rates charged borrowers, or to deny credit.” Read the rest of this entry »
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said July 19th, 2011 and categorized under Uncategorized
California Senate Bill 183 was signed into law to regulate the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors. The law is a two-part law that requires an update to the Transfer Disclosure Statements used in real estate transaction, and pits into law the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Act of 2010. 
As of July 1, 2011, the fist part of the new law requires that Transfer Disclosure Statements (TD forms) include a line item regarding the presence of absence of a Carbon Monoxide detector in the same manner as Smoke Detectors, for all residential units that are sold. This applies to almost all types of occupancies from rentals, single family owner-occupied, to multi-family housing. If the property is being sold, it must now include a Carbon Monoxide Detector if the residence has fireplaces, gas appliances, and/or attached garages as describes below.
The second part of the law enacts the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 which requires that all residential properties, not just those being sold, be equipped with a CO Detector when the property has a fossil fuel burning heater or appliance, fireplace, and/or an attached garage. All single-family homes in structures with 1-4 units (owner or tenant occupied) must be equipped with a detector on or before July 1, 2011. Make sure a Carbon Monoxide Detector is installed in all properties prior to the Appraisal being completed, so that a re-inspection is not required.
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said July 15th, 2011 and categorized under Uncategorized
A preferred design concept has been selected, from multiple models, on which to base the redevelopment of Horton Plaza and Horton Plaza Park.
The concept ideas were present to the public on June 21 and the winner for the favored plan was the Cabrillo Arch plan. The Cabrillo Arch model features an arched amphitheatre-style plaza with an attractive water feature. The Horton Plaza plans will include vendor kiosks, gleaming luminaries, solar panels, restrooms and a large public area with the intentions to hold over 200 public events each year.
The future manager, Westfield, will manage the city-owned property for 25 years through a $35 million development agreement with CCDC. However, there still is another public forum that is to be held on July 26 to finalize the projects details. This will be the last opportunity for the public to voice their opinion and give feedback on the final renovations for the Horton Plaza project. Once the final concept is adopted it will be presented and considered by the CCDC Board of Directions in September.
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said December 14th, 2010 and categorized under Uncategorized
Avocado Estates is a privated gated community just north of Rancho San Diego, in the south eastern area of El Cajon. Avocado Estates was built in the late 1970s and prior to the development was a 100 acre Avocado grove. Today there are 101 homes in the gated park like community and many boast expansive views of the El Cajon Valley. There are more than 600 trees throughout Avocado Estates, along with a heated community swimming pool, BBQ facilities, and several walking trails.
We just listed a beautiful remodeled home in Avocado Estates! Very private location with gorgeous views from a large wrap around deck with lush landscaping and abundant fruit trees. The interior of the home has been remodeled with all new bathrooms, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and brand new wood flooring in the living room/dining room, hallway and office. The home also has soaring vaulted ceilings and new vinyl windows and doors.
The home is located at 1371 Timberpond Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019
Asking price $549,000
For more information about the development visit the Avocado Estates website.
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said November 18th, 2010 and categorized under Uncategorized
Carnival Splendor being towed in San Diego Bay
Here are some photos I took a few minutes ago of the the Carnival Splendor being towed from the B Street Pier in San Diego to 10th Avenue Marine Terminal.
Carnival Splendor on it's way to 10th Ave Marine Terminal
Carnival Splendor on it's way to 10th Ave Marine Terminal
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said November 5th, 2010 and categorized under Uncategorized
Monday evening I had dinner for the first time at Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant. The atmosphere is great, kind of a rustic lodge feel. I ordered “Sweet Potato Tacos” and they were the most delicious tacos I’ve ever eaten! Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant is located at 2202 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, (4th & Ivy) in the Banker’s Hill area of San Diego.
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said November 4th, 2010 and categorized under Uncategorized
The Westfield Group proposed to demolish the former Robinson-May building at the Horton Plaza Shopping Center and give the space back to the city to create a 1.5 acre Times Square type gathering space.
Read more about the proposed plans and history of Horton Plaza by CLICKING HERE.
Horton Plaza Shopping Center has over 130 stores and is located in Downtown San Diego.
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said October 11th, 2010 and categorized under Uncategorized
Please join MARYAH (Metro Area Real Estate Professionals for Young Adult Housing) for the 5th Annual Harvest Howl for Youth Housing on October 28th, 20010 at 6PM, rooftop of the Park Manor Suites. This year’s event promises to be even more spectacular than last year’s.
- Hosted bar for 1 hour
- Food of plenty, generously donated by: Babycakes, Baja Betty’s, Barrio Star, Charisma, Eclipse Chocolat, Gulf Coast Grill, Hash House, Inn at the Park, Ono Sushi, Mistral, R Gang and Vagabond.
- Silent auction with live art demonstration by Mark Jesinoski (Bid on his work in progress!!!)
- $40.00/$50.00 at door (Become a HOST for only $250 and receive 2 front-of-line tickets and VIP party)
MARYAH is a group of local real estate professionals whose goal is to raise funds in support of The Center’s Youth Housing Project.
Harvest Howl 2010 is sponsored through generous donations from Lawyers Title, Affinity Escrow Services, Union Bank, Woods Real Estate Services, Keller Williams, Jenny Flynn & Dean McConkey, Casa Alegre, Windermere Signature Properties, Courtesy Chevrolet, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
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