Single women are becoming a more important segment of the home buying market, according to a report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. It revealed some particularly interesting statistics.
More than one in every five home buyers is a single woman, and twice as many unmarried women are buying homes than single men. Single [...]

Posted in Real Estate, Things of Interest No Comments »

Existing-home sales — including single-family, townhomes, condos and co-oops — increased by 2 percent in May from a level of 4.89 million units in April, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Total housing inventory at the end of May fell 1.4 percent. This represents a 10.8-month supply at the current sales [...]

Posted in Real Estate No Comments »

Fri, 8/1 Giants 7:05p
Sat, 8/2 Giants 7:05p
Sun, 8/3 Giants 1:05p
Tue, 8/5 at Mets 4:10p
Wed, 8/6 at Mets 4:10p
Thu, 8/7 at Mets 9:10a
Fri, 8/8 at Rockies 6:05p
Sat, 8/9 at Rockies 5:05p
Sun, 8/10 at Rockies 12:05p
Tue, 8/12 Brewers 7:05p
Wed, 8/13 Brewers 7:05p
Thu, 8/14 Brewers 12:35p
Fri, 8/15 Phillies 7:05p
Sat, 8/16 Phillies 12:55p
Sun, 8/17 Phillies 1:05p
Tue, 8/19 at Diamondbacks 6:40p
Wed, 8/20 at Diamondbacks 6:40p
Thu, 8/21 at Diamondbacks 6:40p
Fri, 8/22 at Giants 7:15p
Sat, 8/23 at Giants 12:55p
Sun, 8/24 at Giants 1:05p
Mon, 8/25 Diamondbacks 7:05p
Tue, 8/26 Diamondbacks 7:05p
Wed, 8/27 Diamondbacks 12:35p
Fri, 8/29 Rockies 7:05p
Sat, 8/30 Rockies 12:55p
Sun, 8/31 Rockies 1:05p

Posted in All Things San Diego, Celebrity Sightings, Fun Stuff - Cartoons, Local Business, Padres Baseball, Upcoming Events No Comments »

CCT Musical Theater presents Alice     July 31-August 10
CCT Musical Theater is proud to present the world premiere of Alice, written by local artist Jon Lorenz and produced by CCT at the East County Performing Arts Center.  Alice is a modern-day musical based on the well-loved story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.  This rockin’ new musical [...]

Posted in All Things San Diego, Hike - Bike - Kayak, Run/Walk, Upcoming Events, Water Events Comments Off

Balance and symmetry are the ruling characteristics of this formal style. Homes are often brick with detailing in copper or slate. Windows and chimneys are symmetrical and perfectly balanced, at least in original versions of the style. Defining features include a steep, high, hip roof; balcony and porch balustrades; rectangle doors set in arched openings; [...]

Posted in Architecture Styles No Comments »

Ubiquitous up and down the East Coast, Federal-style architecture dates from the late 1700s and coincided with a reawakening of interest in classical Greek and Roman culture. Builders began to add swags, garlands, elliptical windows, and other decorative details to rectangular Georgian houses. The style that emerged resembles Georgian, but is more delicate and more [...]

Posted in Architecture Styles No Comments »

In important news for homebuyers, the tax deduction for private mortgage insurance is now good through the 2010 tax year. The extension of the tax deduction makes mortgage insurance a more attractive choice for buyers interested in entering the housing market or refinancing an existing mortgage.
New News About the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction
The original deduction [...]

Posted in Helpful Hints, Lending, Real Estate, Taxes No Comments »

Young Chuck, moved to  Montana and bought a horse from a farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the horse the next day. The next day he drove up and said, ‘Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the horse died.’
Chuck replied, ‘Well, then just give me my money back.’
The farmer said, ‘Can’t [...]

Posted in Jokes, Loretta's Line No Comments »

Blue loves to take rides, just as most dogs do.  Since he lives in Arizona he doesn’t get to have an open window very often during the summer.  This time he is going camping with his family headed toward Williams, Arizona where the temperature was permissable for him to ‘catch-the-wind’.
He’s loving his favorite place with his [...]

Posted in Pet Stories, Pets No Comments »

There is no secret that the housing market has changed – here are some tips on how to sell your home without stressing-out.
1. “Pricing” is everything.  Put your home on the market at 5% below the most recent comparable sale.
2. Always make your house “available” for showings.  Don’t give the buyer a reason to buy the house [...]

Posted in Helpful Hints, Real Estate No Comments »