Thursday, May 26, 2011

Steele Canyon High School Principal Retires

Steele Canyon High School's principal, Craig Rocha, is retiring after 4 years.  Steele Canyon is located in the Spring Valley - Jamul area.  It is the largest of the charter schools in California with approximately 2,200 students.  Since Rocha has been the principal, test scores have risen every year.  He is retiring after almost 40 years in education.  Assistant principal Eileen Poole has been named as interim principal until a permanent principal takes over for the 2012-2013 school year.

Sign on San Diego

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

El Cajon Weekly Happenings

With this being a long weekend for many, I thought I would share some of the weekly events happening in the El Cajon area.  It should be gorgeous this weekend so get out there and enjoy some of the great things El Cajon has to offer.

Tours of The Water Conservation Garden: 10:30 a.m. every Saturday at the garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon. Free. Information: (619) 660-0614.
Tours of the Heritage of the Americas Museum: noon each Saturday at the museum, 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon. For Information: (619) 670-5194  Cuyamaca Museum

Lake Murray walking trail: 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.  Saturday. Led by the Widow or Widower (WOW) Club of San Diego. Call for Information: (619) 644-5318 or (619) 466-0232.

Arts and crafts: 3 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at Kennedy Park Center, 1675 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon. Free. Information: (619) 444-1676.

Skate clinic: 4 to 6 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Kennedy Skate Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon. Bring skateboard or roller blades and learn the sport at all levels. Cost is $8 per session. Must bring helmet, elbow pads, kneepads and park ID card to participate. Information: (619) 441-1676 or visit
 El Cajon Rec

Weight Loss Support group: 10 a.m. each Wednesday at Wells Park, 1153 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings are open to anyone over 7 years old; support group to help lose weight and keep it off. Information: (619) 562-4966 or  TOPS Website

Senior club: 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday at the Boys and Girls Club, 8820 Tamberly Way, Santee. Information: (619) 258-4100.

Weird House

Now this is what you call a tree house!
 

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Century 21 and The Cake Boss

This year Century 21 is celebrating their 40th anniversary in real estate. To celebrate the big event we are having an amazing cake provided by the cake boss himself, Buddy Valastro from Carlos Bakery. Check out the show on June 6th on TLC. Here is the TLC trailer for the show.  It should be a good one!

"Buddy takes on one of his most difficult cake builds, creating a cake that must represent houses from around the world for Century 21's 40th anniversary. To add to the challenge, it must also feed over 4000 employees and deliver to Las Vegas"

Congratulations to Century 21 for being the leader in real estate for 40 years.  Through forward thinking, adaptation to the real estate market and embrassing of technology Century 21 will surely remain a leader for many more years to come.



Carlos Bakery

TLC - Cake Boss

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Agents BEWARE

I love my job and my fellow professionals in real estate. This serves as a sad reminder of the dangers of our job. Please take a minute and read this article and think about how you conduct your business. Consider changing the way you do business if you are putting yourself at risk. No deal is worth your life.

Daily Real Estate News

Snakes in Jamul

I came across this article and thought I would share it. I have done a lot of business in Jamul and the information is good for people who are considering buying here and also a great reminder for those who already live in the community. The information is not Jamul specific but applies to all of. Us who live and enjoy the great outdoors in San Diego.


Snakes in Jamul, California | eHow.com

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Moving? You Can Help Homeless Teens

Have you been spring cleaning or maybe you are getting ready to move.  Whether you are packing or not you have the opportunity to help homeless teens and adults in the area.  Steele Canyon High School is collecting used books to be donated to people who would really appreciate them.  If you have books you would like to donate, you can bring them to the Steele Canyon library.  If you would like more information contact...

Shannon Roberts
Counselor/Family Connection Administrator Steele Canyon High School
619-660-3548
sroberts@schscougars.org
Steele Canyon High School

Monday, May 16, 2011

Reduced! 3 Bedroom Condo in El Cajon For Sale

Here is a great 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo for sale in El Cajon.  This is a large unit with 1626 square feet.  Some of the features include a large master bedroom, 2 stories, laundry hook ups, and a garage.  Listed at only $190,000, why are you renting?  Take a look and let me know if you would like more information.

El Cajon Condo For Sale

Friday, May 13, 2011

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Thursday, May 12, 2011

El Cajon Recreation Guide

Summer is quickly approaching, have you made plans for your summer?  You need to check out the El Cajon Recreation Guide to see some of the great activities offered through the rec department.  There is swimming, camps, sports, concerts and so much more.  Take a look and get out there and enjoy some of the fun things El Cajon has to offer.

El Cajon Recreation Guide

Monday, May 9, 2011

El Cajon 2011 Concerts on the Green

Once again Sycuan Casino is presenting Concerts on the Green.  Fridays from May 6th through September 30th you can enjoy a family friendly event and enjoy some great music.  Concerts are held on Friday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00.  The concerts are located on the Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon, across the street from the court house.  Parking Map   Here is a list of the scheduled performers.  If you would like more information, visit Downtown El Cajon

May 13  Candye Kane (swing/blues)
May 20  Taildraggers (bluegrass)
May 27  Downbeat Big Band (big band/swing)
June 3    Rhythm & The Method (rock & roll/ folk/indie)
June 10  Theo & The Zydeco Patrol (zydeco)
June 17  Middle Earth Ensemble (middle eastern fusion)
June 24  Upstream (carribean/reggae/calypso)
July 1     Back to the Garden (classic rock/tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young)
July 8     Downbeat Big Band (big band/swing)
July 15   Shawn Rohlf & The Buskers (folk/country)
July 22   Fandango (classic rock)
July 29   North County Cowboys (country)
Aug 5    Illiana Rose Band (latin jazz)
Aug 12  Sara Petite & The Sugar Daddies (americana/country)
Aug 19  Sonos (indie/acappella)
Aug 26  Aunt Kizzy's Boy's (blues)
Sept 2   Old Town Road (bluegrass)
Sept 9   Akayaa & Bolga Zohdoomah (world music/african)
Sept 16 Scott Martin Latin Soul (latin jazz)
Sept 23 The Stoney B Blues Band (blues)
Sept 30 Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Band (boogie woogie/swing)

Bring your blanket or a chair and I hope to see you out there.  Enjoy!!

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Why God Made Moms

My Friend Joy sent this to me and it cracked me up.  Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there.  I hope this puts a smile on your face.

Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:


Why did God make mothers?

1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.

2. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.



How did God make mothers?

1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.

3. God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.



What ingredients are mothers made of?

1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.

2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.



Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?

1. We're related.

2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's mom like me.


What kind of a little girl was your mom?

1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.

2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.

3. They say she used to be nice.


What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

1. His last name.

2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?


Why did your mom marry your dad?

1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot

2. She got too old to do anything else with him.

3. My grandma says that mom didn't have her thinking cap on.


Who's the boss at your house?

1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball.

2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.

3. I guess mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.


What's the difference between moms and dads?

1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.

2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.

3. Dads are taller and stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friends.

4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine..


What does your mom do in her spare time?

1. Mothers don't do spare time.

2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.


What would it take to make your mom perfect?

1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.

2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue.


If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?

1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.

2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it not me.

3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.







WHEN YOU STOP LAUGHING -- SEND IT ON TO OTHER MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS, AND AUNTS.... and anyone else who has anything to do with kids or just needs a good laugh!!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Alpine Real Estate Report - April 2011

I know you havebeen anxiously waiting but have no fear, here are the real estate statistics for Alpine for the month of April. I have included the active, pending and sold single family detached homes.

There are currently 87 properties on the market. Ranging from $159,900 for 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 754 square feet to $2,599,500 for 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3000 square feet.

21 properties are pending (currently in escrow).

14 properties sold (closed escrow). Ranging from $235,000 for 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 square feet to $540,000 for 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3287 square feet. The average time on the market was 77 days.

If you would like to see how this compare to last month or to check another area, please follow the link below.
Alpine Market Trends

El Cajon Real Estate Report- April 2011

Here we are in May already. I hope you had a good April. Here is the real estate market report for El Cajon for April 2011. I have included the active, pending and sold numbers for single family detached homes for all three zip codes.

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There are currently 121 active listings on the market. Ranging from $202,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1122 square foot to $2,400,000 for 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5890 square feet.

52 properties are pending (currently in escrow).

30 properties sold (closed escrow). Ranging from $170,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1014 square feet to $820,421 for 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3810 square feet. The average time on the market was 91 days.


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There are currently 110 active listings on the market. Ranging from $190,000 for 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1094 square feet to $1,025,000 for 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3175 square feet.

55 properties are pending (currently in escrow).

31 properties sold (closed escrow. Ranging from 135,000 for 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 891 square feet to $615,000 for 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2775 square feet. The average time on the market was 76 days.

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There are currently 125 active lisitngs on the market. Ranging from $122,500 for 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 474 square feet to $999,900 for 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6229 square feet.

55 properties are pending (currently in escrow).

22 properties sold (closed escrow). Ranging from $178,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1018 square feet to $635,000 for 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3187 square feet. The average days on the market was 80.

If you would like to see how this compares to last month or to check another area, follow the link below.
El Cajon Market Statistics

Jamul Real Estate Market Report

Wow, where did April go? Sorry for the delay but here they are. This is what has happened in the Jamul real estate market for the month of April 2001. I have included the active, pending and sold statistics. Take a look.

There are currently 39 active listings on the market. Ranging from $235,000 for 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 588 square feet to $1,930,000 for 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4502 square feet.

13 properties are pending, currently in escrow.

8 properties SOLD (closed escrow). Ranging from $250,000 for 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1414 square feet to $560,000 for 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2875 square feet. The average time on the market for the properties that sold was 97 days.

If you would like to see how the April statistics compare to previous months, click the link below. You can also check on other areas and see some very imformative graphs. Take care and have a great month.

JAMUL STATS

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Jamul Garage Sale - Lots of Great Items for Your Home

The weather is definately warming up and you know what that means...It's time for those wonderful garage sales.  You know the old saying about others people's junk could be your treasurer.  Come take a look and see what you can find for your home.  Conveniently located just 5-10 mins from Rancho San Diego.

Where:  Jamul Community Church, 14058 Jamul Drive, Jamul CA 91935.
When:  Saturday May 7th. 7am to 12pm.

Come take a look at new or nearly new housewares, clothing, electronics, furniture, toys, jewelery, tools and so much more.  You never know what you are going to find.

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