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

San Diego Martin Luther King Jr Parade - 2012

Here is a good link that provides the details for this Satuday's Martin Luther King Parade in San Diego.  Get out there and enjoy!  Parade Link

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.

El Cajon Job Fair - August 2011

Here is a copy of a letter I recieved from Congressman Duncan Hunter regarding a Job Fair  he will be holding in El Cajon this month.  For some finding a new or better job can be the first step to buying a home.  Take a look.

Dear Kimberlee,

With one in ten San Diegans out of work, getting the economy back on track is one of my top priorities. So is putting San Diegans back to work.


That's why on August 26, 2011, from 9am to 12pm, I will be hosting my second job fair for 2011 at the Cuyamaca College Student Center in El Cajon. Whether you, or someone you know, are looking for work or interested in a career change, I hope you will stop by and speak with some of the participating businesses. In fact, companies from across the county are expected to attend this fair and have opportunities available in a variety of jobs sectors.

Attached is a copy of the flier, which contains additional details, including parking instructions. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Andrea Jones in my El Cajon office at Andrea.Jones@mail.house.gov, or 619-448-5201.

I look forward to seeing you at this event. The event information is also available on my website, http://www.hunter.house.gov/, where you can also sign up to receive periodic updates on my efforts in Congress.

Sincerely,
Duncan Hunter
Member of Congress

Please visit my website at hunter.house.gov to sign up for my e-newsletter and receive electronic updates.

Here is the link to the Job Fair Flyer.

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.

Del Mar 2011 Race Schedule

Yesterday I posted on Facebook that 4 media giants were all saying that now is the time to buy a house.  I also had an office meeting that reiterated this point. 

1.  Here in San Diego county prices are way down, making homes so much more affordable than in recent years.  Locally the value has dropped by 5%-7% since earlier this year.
2.  Inventory is up.  There are many great properties to chose from.  The odds of you finding a home that really suits your needs has never been better. 
3.  Interest rates are very low.  Yesterday, FHA and VA rates were at 4.25%!  It is unlikely that they will go lower.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are predicting interest rates to go up by 1% by year end.

You may be asking yourself why you should buy if prices are dropping and that is a good question.  First you ned to understand that their is difference between "price" and "cost".  The "price" is the purchase price, the amount the home sold for.  The "cost" is how much you will pay for the loan, your monthly payment and how much you will pay over the long run. 

When I work with buyers they are typically most interested in how much their monthly payement will be and if that payment is affordable.  But at the same time they seem to get hung up on the price. This could hurt them in the end.  They are concerned about "prices" declining and want to wait for the bottom to purchase.  But the reality is no one knows where the bottom is until prices start to go back up and you have missed the bottom anyway.  Not only that but the same property will now "cost" them more.  Did you know that a property's value would need to decline by about 10% in order to come close to compensating for a 1% increase in interest rates!

Investors always seem to be ahead of the general public when it comes to buying at the right time.  They do not wait until it is too late.  What are investors doing now?  They are buying!  Last month 39% of the real estate transactions were bought by investors.  More specifically, last week for one listing, 4 cash offers came in.  These investors had proof of funds of over $10,000,000.  These people know what they are doing! They have amassed a fortune by timing things correctly.  They know the returns are coming in, properties are cash flow, the returns exceed the current stock market and most importantly that NOW is the time to buy.

Here are the links to the articles I referenced yesterday.  Take a look and think about it.  If you are planning on buying, don't put it off.  Call me today!

Wall Street Journal
CBS Money Watch
Forbes Magazine
National Public Radio

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

El Cajon Rea Estate Stats - December 2010

Happy New Year everyone! Here is how the El Cajon real estate market looked for December 2010.  I have included statistics for all three zip codes.  This is for detached homes only.

Zip code 92019

There are currently 134 active listings currently on the market. Ranging from $175,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1014 square feet to $2,595,000 for 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, 5890 square feet.
36 properties are pending, currently in escrow.

17 properties SOLD (closed escrow) in December, ranging from $185,000 for 3 bedrooms, 1 bahs, 945 square feet to $810,000 for 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4847 square feet.  The average market time for the properties that sold was 76 days.


Zip code 92020


There are currently 100 active listings currently on the market. Ranging from $174,900 for 1 bedrooms, 1 baths, 1000 square feet to $1,195,000 for 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3519 square feet.

38 properties are pending, currently in escrow.

21 properties SOLD (closed escrow) in December, ranging from $168,000 for 2 bedrooms, 1 bahs, 994 square feet to $690,000 for 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3856 square feet. The average market time for the properties that sold was 72 days.


Zip code 92021


There are currently 115 active listings currently on the market. Ranging from $170,000 for 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1100 square feet to $1,200,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet.

37 properties are pending, currently in escrow.

22 properties SOLD (closed escrow) in December, ranging from $167,000 for 2 bedrooms, 1 bahs, 904 square feet to $1,175,000 for 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 6100 square feet. The average market time for the properties that sold was 59 days.

San Diego Chargers 2010 Schedule

Saturday Aug 21, 6:00 PM, Dallas @ home
Friday, Aug 27, 5:00 PM, @ New Orleans
Thursday, Sept 2, 7:00 PM, @ San Francisco
Monday, Sept 13, 7:15 PM, @ Kansas City
Sunday, Sept 19, 1:15 PM, Jacksonville @ Home
Sunday, Sept 26, 1:15 PM, @ Seattle
Sunday, Oct 3, 1:15 PM, Arizona @Home
Sunday, Oct 10, 1:15 PM, @ Oakland
Sunday, Oct 17, 10:00 AM, @ St. Louis
Sunday, Oct 24, 1:15 PM, New England @ home
Sunday, Oct 31, 1:05 PM, Tennessee @ Home
Sunday, Nov 7, 10:00 AM, @ Houston
Mon, Nov 22, 5:30 PM, Broncos @ Home
Sunday, Nov 28, 5:20 PM, @ Indianapolis
Sunday, Dec 5, 1:05 PM, Oakland @ Home
Sunday, Dec 12, 1:15 PM, Kansas City @ Home
Thursday, Dec 16, 5:20 PM, San Francisco @ Home
Sunday, Dec 26, 5:20 PM, @ Cincinnati
Sunday, Jan 2, 1:15 PM, @ Denver

San Diego 4th of July Fireworks 2010

Here are some of the places you can catch Fourth of July Fireworks this year.

SAN DIEGO

SeaWorld San Diego - Celebrate Independence Day on July 3rd, 4th & 5th starting at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Ocean Beach Pier – On July 4th, Fireworks begin at 9 p.m and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Port of San Diego: at 9 p.m. - San Diego Bay is the place to be on Sunday, July 4, 2010. You can see these fireworks from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Spanish Landing, Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South, Cesar Chavez Park, Coronado Tidelands Park and the Imperial Beach Pier.

La Jolla Cove Fireworks - over La Jolla Cove at 9 p.m. on the 4th (858) 454-1444.

Mira Mesa Recreation Center/ Mira Mesa Community Park: July 4th, Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Rancho Bernardo Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

NORTH COUNTY

Poway -The fireworks to begin at 9 p.m.

The San Diego County Fair - The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.

San Marcos at Bradley Park – Fireworks will begin at 9

Escondido Grape Day Park – Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Vista's Brengle Terrace Park 4th of July - Fireworks to begin at 9 p.m

EAST COUNTY

Lake Murray Fireworks - Fireworks to begin at 9:15 p.m.

Ramona Fireworks - Olive Peirce Middle School, Fireworks to begin at 9 pm. and will be synchronized to KYXY's radio's patriotic music.

El Cajon Fireworks : Kennedy Park, Fireworks to begin at 9 p.m. synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Santee Salutes July 4th: - Fireworks to begin at 9 p.m.

Spring Valley Swap Meet – Fireworks to begin at 9 p.m.

SOUTH BAY

National City: Kimball Park - Fireworks to begin at 9 p.m.

Farmers' Markets - A Taste of Summer

Summer is here and you know what that means...yummy, fresh fruits and veggies.  Here are some San Diego area Farmer's Markets that you might want to check out.

Cardiff Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, 7am-10pm daily, 760-767-5555

Carlsbad Farmers' Market, Roosevelt St. between Frand and Carlsbad Village, Wed & Sat, 1pm-5pm, 760-434-2553

Chula Vista Farmers' Market & Open Air Bazaar, Center St. & 3rd, Thurs, 3pm-6pm, 619-422-1982

Otay Ranch Farmers' Market, 2015 Birch Rd & East Lake Blvd, Tues, 4pm-7pm, 619-522-1982

City Heights Farmers' Market, Wightman St between Fairmont and 43rd, Sat, 9am-1pm, 760-751-4193

Clairemont Market and Bazaar, Schweitzer Elementary School, Sat, 3pm-6:30pm

Coronado Farmers' Market, Old Ferry Landing, 1st St and B Ave, Tues, 2:30-6pm, 760-741-3763

Del Mar Farmer's Market, El Camino del Mar & 10th, City Hall parking lot, Sat, 1pm-4pm, 760-727-1471

East Village Farmers' Market, 8th and Market, Sat, 8am-3pm, 619-232-1430

Horton Square Farmers' Market, Horton Square downtown, Thur, 11am-3pm, 760-741-3763

3rd Ave Farmers' Market and International Bazaar, 400 block of 3rd Ave, Sun, 9am-1pm, 619-279-0032

Encinitas Farmers' Market, Paul Ecke Elementary, Sun, 10am-2pm, 760-745-8877

Escondido Farmers' Market, Grand Ave between Juniper and Kalmia St, Tues, 3:30pm-7pm, 760-745-8877

Hillcrest Farmers' Market, 3960 Normal St, Sun, 9am-2pm, 619-237-1632

La Jolla Farmers' Market, La Jolla Elementary, Sun 9am-1pm, 858-454-1699

La Mesa Farmers' Market, La Mesa Village on Allison St, Fri, 3pm-6pm, 619-440-5027

Little Italy Mercato, Date st and India, Sat, 9-1:30pm, 619-233-3769

Mission Valley Farmers' Market, Westfield Mall East Parking lot, Fri, 3pm-7pm, 619-795-3363

North Park Farmers' Market, University and 32nd, Thurs, 3pm-sunset, 619-237-1632

Ocean Beach Farmers' Market, Newport Ave between Cable and Bacon, Wed, 4pm-8pm, 619-279-0032

Oceanside Farmers' Market, Pier View Way and Coast Hwy 101, Thurs, 9am-1pm, 619-440-5027

Pacific Beach Farmers' Market, Promenade Mall, Mission Blvd between Reed and Pacific Beach Blvd, Sat, 8am-noon, 760-741-3763

Point Loma Farmers' Market, Liberty Station, Sun, 9:30am-2:30pm, 619-795-3363

Poway Farmers' Market, Midland Rd and Temple St, Sat, 8am-11:30pm, 858-668-4576

Ramona Certified Farmers' Market, Collier Park, 626 E St, Sat, 8:30am-12:30pm, 760-788-1924

Rancho Bernardo Farmers' Market, Bernardo Winery, Fri, 9am-noon, 760-500-1709

Scripps Ranch Farmers' Market, Scripps Poway Pkwy and Spring Canyon Rd, Sat, 9am-1pm, 858-586-7933

Solana Beach Farmers' Market, South end of Cedros Ave, Sun, 1pm-5pm, 858-755-0444

Temecula Farmers' Market, Pronenade Mall, outside of JC Penney, Wed, 9am-1pm, 760-728-7343

Tierrasanta Farmers' Market, De Portola Middle School, Thurs, 3pm-7pm, 858-272-7054

UCSD Farmers' Market, UCSD Bookstore, Lyman Lane and Library Walk, Tues, 10am-2pm, 858-534-4248

Valley Center Farmers' Market, Valley Center Community Center, Thurs, 3pm-7pm, 760-751-4193

Vista Farmers' Market, County Courthouse, Sat, 8am-noon, 760-945-7425

San Diego Fair Opens This Friday!

It's June in San Diego so you know what that means... The San Diego Fair!  Opening day is this Friday, June 11th.  It will run through July 5th and will be closed 3 Mondays (June 14h, 21st, and 28th.

Ticket prices are $13.00 for adults, $7.00 for 62 and older, $7.00 for ages 6-12, and 5 and youger are FREE.  Tickets can be purchased at the Fairgounds Box Office, located on Jimmy Durante Blvd or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/2010-San-Diego-County-Fair-Admission-tickets/artist/1417878

Keep in mind the Special Day pricing...

Tuesday June 15th fair admission is just $3.00, with special tickets available ONLY at Albertson's.
Every Tuesday (June 15th, 22nd, 29th)  All kids 12 and younger get free admission.

Don't forget the Concerts and Shows!

June 11th - Sammy Hagar and the Wabos, 7:30pm.,  $22-$166
June 12th - Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, 7:30pm. $22-$100
June 13th - Los Tigres del Norte, 7:30pm, $22-$33
June 15th - Jeremy Camp with Steven Ybarra, 7:30pm, $22-$33
June 16th, Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx, 7:30pm, $22-$100
June 17th, Donna Summer, 7:30pm, $22-$136
June 18th, KC and the Sunshine Band, 7:30pm, $22-$100
June 19th, Guy Fieri, 7:30pm, $27-$111
June 20th, La Arrolladora Banda El Limon, 7:30pm, $22-$33
June 22nd, Mitchel Musso and Honor Society, 7:30pm, $22-$33
June 23rd, Kenny Loggins, 7:30pm, $22-$100
June 24th, Switchfoot, 7:30pm, $22-$33
June 25th, Julio Iglesias, 7:30pm, $22-$100
June 26th, Gospel Festival: Marvin Sapp with J Moss, 7:30. $22-$33
June 27th, Intocable with El Tono de Mexico, 7:30pm, $22-$33
June 29th, Uncle Kracker, 7:30pm, $22-$33
June 30th, Lonestar, 7:30pm, $22-$33
July 1st, Lifehouse, 7:30pm, $22-$33
July 2nd, OneRepublic, 7:30pm, $22-$55
July 3rd, Jeff Dunham, 7:30pm, $22-$55
July 4th, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with Fireworks, $22-$33
              7:30pm, Navy Band Southwest
              9:00pm, Fireworks
              9:30pm, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

For more information on planning your trip to the fair and for any schedule changes, please check out the fair website.  Have fun and don't eat too much!   San Diego Fair

New Years Eve - San Diego

It is hard to believe, but it is time to say goodbye to 2009 and ring in 2010.  Here are some of the New Years Eve happenings in San Diego.

Big Night San Diego:  San Diego's largest New Year’s Eve celebration, hosted at the Hilton Bayfront.

Read more: Big Night San Diego

First Night Escondido:  alcohol-free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration.
Read more:  First Night Escondido

Voyeur 2010 New Year’s Eve: high energy nightclub downtown.
Read more: Voyeur San Diego

New Year’s Eve Beach Party, you can't go wrong with New Years Eve and the beach at The Catamaran Resort.  Read more:  New Years Eve Beach Party

New Year’s Eve 2010 at The Wonderhaus: Head to the East Village to ring in the Year.
Read more:  Wonderhaus

New Year’s Eve Yacht Party 2010: Bon voyage! Set sail and ring in the New Year on San Diego Bay
Read more:  New Years Eve San Diego


However you decide to ring in the new year and celebrate New Years Eve, please make it a safe one and don't drink and drive!