Jamul Real Estate Market Report - April 2013

Today is the first of May already!!  Happy May Day everyone. Here are the real estate statistics for Jamul for the month of April 2013. I have included the numbers for single family homes. If you would like th stats for condos or another area, please feel free to let me know.

There are currently only 25 Active listings in Jamul. Ranging from $399,900 for 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1515 square feet to $1,800,000 for 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 69154 square feet.

22 properties are pending (currently in escrow).

2 properties sold (closed escrow) in April. Ranging from $390,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1988 square feet to $649,000 for 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4076 square feet. The average time on the market was 60 days.

Jamul Real Estate Report - August 2012

Here are the real estate statistics for Jamul for the month of August.  I have included the numbers for the active, pending and sold single family homes.

There are currently 31 active listings on the market.  Ranging from $219,900 for 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1717 square feet to $1,199,000 for 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4434 square feet.

23 properties are pending (currently in escrow).

8 properties sold (closed escrow) in August.  Ranging from $195,000 for 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 810 square feet to $650,000 for 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2619 square feet.  The average time on the market was 126 days.

Realtor's Thank You Drawing - August 2012

I have the best clients in San Diego County! I am dependent upon referrals from people like you to keep my real estate business growing. I appreciate you and would like to show my appreciation with a gas or Starbucks card. Please return this flyer to me for your chance to win.
Good Luck and Thank You!!!

San Diego 2012 Fireworks

Here is some information on the 4th of July Fireworks.  Please feel free to add to the list!

Big Bay Boom - July 4th 9:00 PM multiple locations in San Diego Bay and Imperial Beach Pier Google map Pick your favorite spot near Seaport Village, Coronado Ferry Landing, Spanish Landing, Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South, Cesar Chavez Park, Coronado Tidelands Park, Imperial Beach Pier, Shelter Island and Harbor Island. This year, fireworks will also be discharged at the Imperial Beach Pier. Check out the link below for parking and shuttle information. Big Bay Fireworks

Seaworld San Diego - July 4th around 9:30 pm. Park opens at 9 AM and closes at 11 PM for the weekend. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego Cal. Phone number: (619) 222-6363. View for free from Mission Bay Park, or spend the day at Sea World and enjoy the shows and rides before the fireworks.

El Cajon -  Kennedy Park, 1675 E Madison Ave., El Cajon Google map, fireworks at 9:00 PM tentative.  For more information see El Cajon 4th July Celebration

Santee - Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee, California 92071 Google map fireworks at 9:00 PM  For more details on this event Santee July 4th Events

Camp Pendleton Beach Bash - July 4th 9:00 PM, Del Mar Beach at Camp Pendleton Google map
Annual beach bash celebration and fireworks for military Marine Corps families. For more information see Camp Pendleton Beach Bash

Del Mar Fairgrounds - July 4th 9:30 PM Google map  This is the last day of the San Diego county fair. For information visit San Diego County Fair.

La Jolla Bay  Google map, July 4th 2012 9:00 PM (tentative)
La Jolla Shores, Kellogg Park, Ellen Browning Scripps Park and La Jolla Cove, along the La Jolla Coast Walk.  For event details see La Jolla San Diego Fireworks 2012 Fourth of July

Coronado - July 4th at 9:00 PM, over Glorietta Bay Google map
For more information see Coronado 4th of July Celebration

Mira Mesa Community Park -   Google map July 4th 2012 9:00 PM   For event details see Mira Mesa Fourth of July

Mission Bay Yacht Club - 1251 Carmel Place - July 4 2012 parade and fireworks at 9:00 PM Tentative.  Enjoy the boat parade and fireworks show near the Mission Bay Yacht Club. For more information see Mission Bay Yacht Club

Ocean Beach Pier Google map, July 4th 2012 9:00 PM 

National City-  Kimball Park  Google map July 4th fireworks at 9:00 PM
Annual carnival and fireworks show at Kimball Park.  For more information see National City Fireworks

Poway High School  Google map, July 4 2012 fireworks at 9:00. For more information see Poway 4th of July Celebration and Poway 4th of July Fireworks

Ramona - Olive Pierce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Lane, Ramona Cal 92065 Google map, fireworks at 9:00 PM  For more information see Ramona 4th of July

Jamul Real Estate Market Report - June 2012

It is time for the monthly real estate market report for Jamul.  Here you will find the number of active, pending and homes that sold in June 2012.  As you can see, inventory remains low!

There are currently 31 Active real estate listings in Jamul.  Ranging from $250,000 for 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1098 square feet to $1,299,000 for 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5712 square feet.

16 properties are pending, (in escrow).

3 properties sold (closed escrow) in June, ranging from $169,000 for 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1795 square feet to $499,000 for 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2668 square feet.  The average time on the market was 136 days.

Jamul Real Estate Market Report

Want to know how the real estate market for Jamul shaped up in November?  Well, here are all the statistics.

There are currently 44 active homes for sale in Jamul.  Ranging from $199,000 for 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 640 sqft to $1,300,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1102 sqft.

9 properties are pending, currently in escrow.

3 properties sold in Jamul in November, ranging from $369,000 for 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2680 sqft to $415,000 for 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2208 sqft.  The average time on the market was 51 days.

To research more mrket reports please visist my website at www.kqsellshomes.com

Things to do this Weekend in El Cajon

For those of you who live in La Mesa, Santee, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley or other areas of San Diego East County, here are some great events that are going on this weekend.  For those of you who are considering buying a home in Rancho San Diego or other nearby areas, take a look at some of the great events and get out there and enjoy!

Santee Family fest: Saturday Aug. 27, 11-3:00 at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee. This event offers crafts for kids, carnival games, booths, inflatable jumping toys, laser tag, fitness challenges, swimming, a WNBA basketball clinic at 1 p.m. for children 7 to 13 (requires a waiver), and food. This event is Free. Information: (619) 254-4100 ext. 201 or Santee City page.


Sycuan Resort Anniversary party: Thursday Aug 25th, 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the lawn at Sycuan Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon. This event will benefit the nonprofit, Stoneys Kids and feature hors d’oeuvres, dinner, raffle and live auction of an electric guitar signed by country singer Toby Keith. Cost is $25 per person. Information: (619) 204-8245.

Summer Movies in the Park: Friday August 26, 7:30 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane. Watch “Rio.” Free. Information: (619) 825-3810 or Lemon Grove City page.
Concerts on the Green: 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at Prescott Promenade, 201 E. Main St., El Cajon. Aunt Kizzy’s Boys will perform blues music. Free. Information: (619) 401-8858.

Spring Valley Car show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Faith Chapel, 9400 Campo Road, Spring Valley. Christian Rods & Customs Car Club. This annual event will feature classic cars, trophies, food, live music, raffles, vendors and entertainment. Admission is free. Information: (619) 286-5501 or Christian Rods and Customs.
Spring Valley Library Book sale: Friday, August 26, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Spring Valley Library, 836 Kempton St. The Friends of the Library will host a book sale featuring hardcovers, paperbacks, videos, magazines and other items. Information: (619) 463-3006.

Job fair: 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Aug. 26 on the second floor of the student center at Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon.  A number of employers, including those in insurance, communications, technology, retail, law enforcement and entertainment will have representatives. Information: (619) 448-5201 http://hunter.house.gov/.

“The Heart of Mt. Helix”: Saturday Aug. 27, 5:30 to 10 p.m., at the amphitheater on Mount Helix, 4901 Mount Helix Drive, La Mesa. This event features work by local performing and visual artists, food and live music. Tickets are $60 general admission. Information: (619) 741-4363 or Mt Helix Park.

Cool zone for seniors: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage of the Americas Museum, 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon. Free admission to senior citizens looking to cool off during the warm weather months. Information: (619) 670-5194 or Cuyamaca College.
Military Momma Mondays: 9 a.m. each Monday at La Mesita Park, 8855 Dallas St., La Mesa. This fitness class is for any active duty or dependent military mother. The classes involve walking and intervals of toning. Free. Information: (619) 436-7404 or Stroller Strides.

Cajon Classic Cruise: Every Wednesday through Oct. 26, 5 to 8 p.m. on East Main Street at Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon. The weekly car show features hundreds of classic, custom and hot rod cars and motorcycles, vendors, food, DJs, and live entertainment. Free. Information: (619) 401-8858 or Downtown El Cajon.

America's Finest Beer Festival is CANCELED

Now you have time to search for properties since America's Finest Beer Festival, the beer festival scheduled for this weekend at Qualcomm Stadium, has been CANCELED.

Valerie Harrison, the President and CEW of Rancho San Diego/Jamul Chamber of Commerce explains in a letter that the event has been canceled because the organizers realized they are "financially overextended.  Tickets purchased on Ticketweb will be refunded immediately and booth and VIP tickets will be refunded ASAP.

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.

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

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

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

Jamul Housing Market

This is no Aprils Fool's.  Here are the real estate market statistics for Jamul for the month of March.

There are 39 Active Listings (homes currently on the market); ranging from $159,000 for 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1223 square feet to $1,930,000 for 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4502 square feet.

12 properties are pending, (currently in escrow).

14 properties sold in March (closed escrow); ranging from $285,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1480 square feet to $700,000 for a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4029 square feet.  The average days on the market was 55 days.

More Jamul Stats and Graphs

Jamul Real Estate Market Report

It's that time again! Here are the real estate statistics for Jamul for the month of February 2011.

There are currently 46 active listings: ranging from $159,000 for 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1223 square feet to $2,350,000 for 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 6264 square feet.

13 properties are pending (currently in escrow).

6 properties sold (closed escrow): ranging from $186,000 for 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 876 square feet to $819,000 for 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3350 square feet.

If you would like more information regarding these properties or if you would like me to check another area, please feel free to give me a call.

Jamul Real Estate Stats for Dec 10

Happy New Year everyone!  Here is how the Jamul real estate market looked for December 2010.

There are currently 47 active listings currently on the market.  Ranging from $199,000 for 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2070 square feet to $2,350,000 for 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 6264 square feet.

9 properties are pending, currently in escrow.

7 properties SOLD (closed escrow) in December, ranging from $250,000 for 4 bedrooms, 2 bahs, 1356 square feet to $790,000 for 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3758 square feet.  Average market time was 72 days.

If you need further information or would like me to check another zip code, please feel free to give me a call.

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Here are some great holiday safety tips to keep in mind throughout the holiday season.The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Please feel free to excerpt these tips or use them in their entirety for any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of the source.
Trees

When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant."

When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles.

When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces, radiators or portable heaters. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.

Cut a few inches off the trunk of your tree to expose the fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption and will help keep your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.

Be sure to keep the stand filled with water, because heated rooms can dry live trees out rapidly.

Lights

Check all tree lights-even if you've just purchased them-before hanging them on your tree. Make sure all the bulbs work and that there are no frayed wires, broken sockets or loose connections.

Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.

Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use. To hold lights in place, string them through hooks or insulated staples, not nails or tacks. Never pull or tug lights to remove them.

Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks.

Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire.

Decorations

Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals.

Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders, and place candles where they will not be knocked over.

In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable. Keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing or inhaling small pieces. Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a young child to eat them.

Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass "angel hair." Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial snow sprays.

Remove all wrapping papers, bags, paper, ribbons and bows from tree and fireplace areas after gifts are opened. These items can pose suffocation and choking hazards to a small child or can cause a fire if near flame.

Toy Safety

Select toys to suit the age, abilities, skills and interest level of the intended child. Toys too advanced may pose safety hazards for younger children.

Before buying a toy or allowing your child to play with a toy that he has received as a gift, read the instructions carefully.

To prevent both burns and electrical shocks, don’t give young children (under age ten) a toy that must be plugged into an electrical outlet. Instead, buy toys that are battery-operated.

Children under age three can choke on small parts contained in toys or games. Government regulations specify that toys for children under age three cannot have parts less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 inches long.

Children can have serious stomach and intestinal problems – including death -- after swallowing button batteries and magnets. Keep them away from young children and call your health care provider immediately if your child swallows one.

Children under age 8 can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Remove strings and ribbons from toys before giving them to young children.

Watch for pull toys with strings that are more than 12 inches in length. They could be a strangulation hazard for babies.

Parents should store toys in a designated location, such as on a shelf or in a toy chest, and keep older kids’ toys away from young children.

Food Safety

Bacteria are often present in raw foods. Fully cook meats and poultry, and thoroughly wash raw vegetables and fruits.

Be sure to keep hot liquids and foods away from the edges of counters and tables, where they can be easily knocked over by a young child’s exploring hands. Be sure that young children cannot access microwave ovens..

Wash your hands frequently, and make sure your children do the same.

Never put a spoon used to taste food back into food without washing it.

Always keep raw foods and cooked foods separately, and use separate utensils when preparing them.

Always thaw meat in the refrigerator, never on the countertop.

Foods that require refrigeration should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours.

Happy Visiting

Clean up immediately after a holiday party. A toddler could rise early and choke on leftover food or come in contact with alcohol or tobacco.

Remember that the homes you visit may not be childproofed. Keep an eye out for danger spots.

Keep a list with all of the important phone numbers you or a baby-sitter are likely to need in case of an emergency. Include the police and fire department, your pediatrician and the national Poison Help Line, 1-800-222-1222. Laminating the list will prevent it from being torn or damaged by accidental spills.

Traveling, visiting family members, getting presents, shopping, etc., can all increase your child's stress levels. Trying to stick to your child's usual routines, including sleep schedules and timing of naps, can help you and your child enjoy the holidays and reduce stress.

Fireplaces

Before lighting any fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers, and other decorations from fireplace area. Check to see that the flue is open.

Use care with "fire salts," which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting if eaten. Keep them away from children.

Do not burn gift wrap paper in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.

2010 - American Academy of Pediatrics

Jamul Real Estate

Happy December everyone!  Here are the real estate statistics for Jamul in November 2010.  I have included the active, pending and sold listings.

There are currently 41 active listings in Jamul, ranging from $159,900 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1223 square feet to $2,301,000 for a 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 6264 square feet.

11 properties are pending, currently in escrow.

4 properties sold in November, (closed escrow) ranging from $270,000 for 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1622 square feet to $650,000 for 4 bedroom. 3 bathroom, 2519 square feet.

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!  Be safe and enjoy.

Controlled Burn Scheduled

November 9, 2010 (Pine Valley) -- Cal-Fire will be burning brush piles on the Corte Madera Ranch south of Pine Valley during the next two days. Smoke will be visible from through the eastern portions of San Diego County. Weather permitting, the burns will begin around 10 a.m. and should be completed by 2 p.m. both days as part of an ongoing vegetation management plan, said Nick Schuler, Cal-Fire battalion chief. Watch for updates with additional details at www.EastCountyMagazine.org.

Jamul Real Estate Stats - October 2010

Today is November 1st so you know what that means...time to see how the real estate market looked for the month of October.  Here is the breakdown for Jamul.

There are currently 45 properties on the market.  Ranging from $250,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1341 square feet to $1,995,000 for 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 7103 square feet.

There are currently 9 properties pending, which means they are in escrow.

4 properties SOLD in October (closed escrow), ranging from $203,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1126 square feet to $575,000 for 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2726 square feet.

If you are considering buying or selling a home in Jamul, please feel free to give me a call.  I would be happy to help.

Zillow.com says San Diego home values increase

By Jennifer Davies, UNION-TRIBUNE

Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:06 a.m.

San Diego home values increased by 7.8 percent in July — the largest year-over-year appreciation of the 125 metro areas surveyed — says a new report by Zillow.com, a real estate website.
On a monthly basis prices here, inched up just 0.9 percent. Nationally home values declined 0.2 percent from the previous month and were down 3.2 percent from July 2009. Out of 125 metropolitan markets Zillow surveyed, 85 saw negative year-over-year change in home values in July while 13 were flat. Along with San Diego 23 other markets saw a positive annual change. After San Diego, the metro areas with the largest year-over-year increases were Oklahoma City (6.6 percent), San Jose (6.3 percent), San Francisco (6.1 percent), Little Rock (5.8 percent), and Los Angeles (5.7 percent). The areas with the biggest annual declines were Bend (-22.3 percent), Miami-Fort Lauderdale (-16.9 percent), Ocala, Fla. (-16.2 percent), Lakeland, Fla. (-15.3 percent), Grand Junction, Colo. (-13.1 percent), Detroit (-12.9 percent), and Orlando (-12.9 percent).
Note that Zillow.com comes up with its home-value index by looking not only at homes that have sold but also at pending sales as well as homes that are currently not on the market. Some in the real estate industry are critical of the model because they aren’t convinced you can assign a value on a home that isn’t currently on the market.
Locally, the areas with the largest jumps in values were: Del Mar, up 17.1 percent to $1,434,500; Poway, up 13.5 percent to $518,100, and Santee, up 13.2 percent to $340,800. The areas with the largest annual depreciation in July were: Rainbow, down 14.6 percent to $353,900; Rancho Santa Fe down 9.8 percent to $1,918,700; Fairbanks Ranch down 9.5 percent to $2,417,000.