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Every Field Note tagged #city-of-san-diego. 34 posts · page 1 of 2.
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Today I want to let you in on a little secret called, “Golden Hill.” While most of you out there have heard of South Park by now, you may not know that that neighborhood plus the surrounding area…
I’m A Home Buyer…Where Are All The Homes?
If you’ve been even curious about buying a home, you may have notice there has not been much inventory in San Diego the last few months. This is typically for the winter season, as the holidays…
Instant Curb Appeal Ideas
For those folks out there that are looking to spice up the exterior of their home, I came across a great site to give you some simples ideas that are do-it-yourself projects and can be done on a…
Budgeting For Closing Costs
I came across some great information for prospective home buyers regarding the closing costs needed when buying a home. According to Pat Setter over at the Union Tribune, “Closing costs are an…
What’s The Point Of The Final Walk Through?
Many of my clients have asked me why we do a final walk through if we already had the home inspection so I want to let others out there know that these two steps of the home buying process are…
South Park’s Fall Walkabout This Saturday!
It’s baaaack! One of my all time favorite neighborhood events is, the South Park Walkabout, is coming this Saturday, October 3rd from 6:00pm-10:00pm. If you haven’t checked out the walkabout yet…
Villa Montezuma – One of Sherman Heights Historical Gems
It is described as a glorious example of eclectic late 19th century Victorian/Queen Anne architecture, a crown jewel of the era which earned it a historical site standing by the city of San Diego…
Help! My Appraisal Came In Low…
After agreeing on a purchase price and getting into escrow, many of my clients have questions about the appraisal. What if it comes in high? What if it comes in low? Who pays for the appraisal?…
Help! My Home Inspection Report Is Overwhelming!
For many people, going through an home inspection can be overwhelming and scary. And while it’s necessary when buying home, to make sure you know as much about the property as possible before…
Summer South Park Walk About Coming Soon
It’s that time of year again! The quarterly South Park Walk About is here and this summer one is always a favorite…. The South Park Walkabout is a quarterly fun-filled evening festival that…
Vintage Flea Market
I came across something new that I haven’t blogged about before and I’m excited for you vintage lovers out there! Coming at the end of this month, on June 28th, 2015 is the Vintage Flea Market San…
Barn Brewery in North Park
Another crafter brewery has opened up in North Park, this time on El Cajon Blvd., which in my opinion is the last major area to become a part of the new North Park. The hip North Park. The…
North Park Festival of the Arts and Craft Beer Block
Spend the day with your family and friends this May 16th from 11AM to 6PM, exploring the historic North Park neighborhood at the 19th Annual San Diego County Credit Union Festival of Arts in North…
Renovation Loan Programs
How to turn that Fixer Home into a GEM! Whether you are purchasing a home or refinancing, if you would like to finance to cost of home renovations into your loan, there are many programs to choose…
Help Make Mother’s Day More Special for Women In Need
Each spring, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® San Diego organizes the Movers for Moms® donation drive to deliver needed items and gifts to women and children staying at the YWCA Becky’s House. Becky’s House…
Buy a Home Now…..or Wait? Any risk?
Not sure whether to buy a home now or not? Should you pay down your revolving debt before looking for a home to buy? How much do you need for a down payment and closing costs? Do you have too many…
Urban Renaissance in Downtown San Diego
If you’ve been in downtown San Diego in the past few months, you may have noticed a lot of construction projects underway. Downtown boosters are calling it an urban renaissance. I’ve recently…
Do Statistics Tell The Truth?
Do statistics tell the truth? Check out the article below and then click on my name to find out the real scoop here in San Diego. By Ana Swanson March 8 This post comes via Know More, Wonkblog’s…
The Best Places to Live in San Diego
San Diego Magazine compiled a list of the greatest areas in San Diego to live, based on certain criteria. According to the magazine, …IF YOU WANT TO RIDE YOUR BIKE SAFELY AROUND TOWN: Carlsbad…
What FHA and VA Buyers Need To Know
Thanks to some of my wonderful news clients that are FHA approved home buyer’s, the topic of finding an “attached” home, aka; Condo or Townhome, came up recently. I figured that if they had…
South Park’s New Brew Pub
Just when I thought South Park couldn’t get any better, I heard about the newest additional to my favorite neighborhood and it’s right up my alley! (No, it’s not literally in an alley, but you get…
San Diego Restaurant Week Is Here
One of my favorite events, San Diego Restaurant Week, is back and there are more restaurants then ever before participating in the event. If you can’t decide which restaurant to eat at take a look…
Historical Walking Tours Through North Park
For history buffs, many San Diegans look to Old Town for a walk back in time. But did you know that the hip neighborhood of North Park has history dating back to street cars? According to an…
Increasing County Loan Limits, And Why You Care
2015 New County Loan limits have been announced and guess which county was one of the lucky 46 county’s that had their loan limit increased? I’ll give you a hint, if you’re reading this blog post…
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