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Shopping for a New Home in Winter

If you’ve been thinking about buying a new home, winter is the time to start getting serious. Here are a few reasons to brave the cooler weather and go on a house hunt:

The winter season has fewer units on the market, and sellers tend to need to move from their property. You can use that to your advantage to get a favorable deal.

Winter has fewer buyers in the market. Looking for a home in the winter can be inconvenient, and people are less likely to move. Families also tend to be on a September to June cycle because they are unwilling to move their children to a new town in the middle of the school year. Fewer buyers means less competition.

Lenders usually have fewer loans to process and less paperwork to deal with. With lenders less hassled, you might be able to  expect a smoother process to get approved for a mortgage.

Finally, as all savvy shoppers know after the holiday season comes the season of bargain opportunities. This includes houses as well!!

So go out and brave the weather, rain or sun and find that home you’ve been looking for. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY.

For a complete list of all the latest short sales, foreclosures and standard sales call: PAM or JOANNA .

PAM PARTON: 760-580-1615                       JOANNA WOOLLEY: 760-580-1630

Why Real Estate is still America’s Best Investment

Why Real Estate is still AMERICA’S BEST INVESTMENT

The latest headlines tell us the economy fluctuates from recovery to ruin on a weekly basis. In reality, real estate is cyclical, and the market is on its way to recovery in most areas. Although you may feel nervous about home ownership, property is still your best long – term investment.

In more than two thirds of the country, housing affordability has dipped to pre-housing bubble levels, creating opportunities for those looking for a bargain. Home prices are expected to rise in 2013 due to fewer distressed sales and the impending housing shortage.

Mortgage rates have decreased over the last fifty years to record lows. Due to the economic downturn,borrowers with stellar credit and a solid employment history are best able to secure financing right now. However, as conditions improve, the market will expand for borrowers who may not fit the mold of traditonal lending standards, such as the self employed.

A major advantage of homeownership is building equity. The average seller who purchased a home in 2002 gained 24% in equity, while those who purchased their homes 11 to 15 years ago had a median gain of 40%.

So in spite of all the negative news the press is brain washing us with IT IS STILL A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME!

For more information on great HOME  DEALS available in North County San Diego give us a call as  we would love to share this information with you.

PAM PARTON:  760-580-1630                             JOANNA WOOLLEY: 760-580-1615

Content courtesy of

Brian Buffini, Wall Street Jouranl and National Association of Realtors.

How To Purchase 10973 Meadow Glen Way With ZERO Money Down

USDA Rural Housing Loan Program Available For Hidden Meadows

Peaceful Golf Course Views

Now it can be easier than ever to purchase this charming Golf Course home located in the coveted Hidden Meadows Community. 

There is a little known  government loan program called USDA Rural Housing loan program that helps eligible home buyers purchase homes in rural areas with

• NO MONEY DOWN
• NO PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE REQUIRED
• SELLER CAN PAY UP TO 6% IN CLOSING COSTS

We have recently discovered that this property at 10973 Meadow Glen Way in Hidden Meadows, qualifies for this USDA Rural Housing Loan program.

For more information and to see if you or someone you know might qualify for this very special loan program click here

 If you know of anyone that has thinking about buying a home, but thought that they were not quite ready yet, give us a call, lets talk to see if this would work for them.

Pam Parton & Joanna Woolley
760-580-1615 or 760-580-1630

28618 Meadow Glen Way, Escondido, CA 92026

Beautiful Granite Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances

It doesnt get any better than this folks!  Completely and beautifully remodeled with quality materials.  Just REDUCED AND PRICED TO SELL at $390,000!

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2148 SQ. FT.  All new Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Counters in Kitchen and Baths, Gorgeous Distressed Hardwood Floors.

  Bathrooms have been restyled with New Traverntine Tiles, New Fixtures, and Lighting.  Enjoy the warmth of 2 Fireplaces, one in the cozy Family Room just off the Kitchen and one in the Master Suite.

Master Bath with Gorgeous Traverntine Tiles and Granite Counters

All this, and one of the most Excellent neighborhoods Escondido has to offer, Hidden Meadows with its unique natural landscape of mountains, hills and boulders, and of course the sporty Executive Golf Course.

This one wont last at this price, come see for yourself and fall in love!

Hidden Meadows Executive Golf Course

Come take a tour of this wonderful home,
 CALL
Pam Parton at 760-580-1615 or Joanna Woolley at 760-580-1630

REDUCED AND PRICED TO SELL!!!

10973 East Meadow Glen Way, Escondido, CA 92026 FOR SALE

Don’t miss this opportunity to view this charming peaceful country style home. Light & bright with beautiful views of the golf course yet very secluded. Large picture windows with white plantation shutters let in lots of natural light and showcase the unique woodland style backyard. Views are enjoyed on the deck & patio, behind the privacy of nature with the tranquil sounds of your very own babbling brook. The large bonus room has so many different uses – sewing room, game room, exercise room, storage or perhaps even your own man cave. Home Buyers don’t miss your chance to live in a classic hidden meadows beauty! It’s even a STANDARD SALE!
1800 sq ft 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths
PRICED at $390,000 – $410,000
Call us anytime for more information on this home or other homes for sale in the community.
PAM PARTON 760-580-1615 JOANNA WOOLLEY 760-580-1630

Free Money for Home Buyers in Valley Center and Escondido, CA

Are you looking to buy a home sometime in the near future? If you are don’t miss out on this GRANT money available now – it does not have to be paid back. Keep in mind that there has not been a better time to buy a home in the last 40 years than there is now, interest rates are down, home prices are down and there is grant money available. Why would you not want to take advantage of this opportunity to buy a home? Valley Center and Escondido offer some of the lowest prices in North County San Diego.

• This grant is equal to 3% of the total loan amount of the home you are purchasing.
•  Can be used for down payment, closing costs,prepaid items or earnest money.
• Program is available for first time homebuyers and non first time buyers.
• Home Buyer may own properties but must occupy the subject property.
• The 1st mortgage must be an FHA,VA, USDA-Rural Housing loans,thirty year fixed.
• Qualifying property types must be SFR owner occupied units, Fannie Mae approved condos and PUDS.
• Theres is a maximum income limit for San Diego County of $90,500 gross annual income
• Minimum FICO is 620.

Valley Center and Escondido Home Buyers what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to take advantage of some free money to help you get into the home of your dreams!

Call Pam or Joanna today for more information on how you can qualify for this CHF Platinum Grant Program.

PAM: 760-580-1615        JOANNA: 760-580-1630

Can you afford this Escondido Hidden Meadows Home Now?

 28618 Meadow Glen Way just got even better!

  Now this beautiful remodeled home is more affordable than ever.   Imagine living in one of Escondidos finest and best kept secret communities. 

As you drive through this unique community, you will marvel at the  interesting landscapes and architecture of the homes as they were built to preserve the natural beauty of the enormous boulders and majestic mountains.

Currently offered at just $399,000-$429,000.   

Where can you find all of this at this price?

• 2148 Square Feet
• 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths
• Single Level
• Granite Counters
• Stainless Steel Appliances
• Beautiful and Pleniful Kitchen Cabinets
• Distressed Hardwood Floors
• Traverntine Tile in Bathrooms
• All New Sinks, Toilets, Faucets and Fixtures
• 2 Fireplaces (Including 1 in Master Suite)
• New Carpet
• Indoor Laundry Room with Utility Sink
• .25 Acre Lot
• Beautiful Low Maintenance Landscape
• Golf Course Community
• Community Pool and Club House
• Gorgeous Mountain Views
• Minutes To Freeway But Feels Miles Away
• 2 Different School Districts to Choose from

To schedule a private tour or get open house information, call or text us at 760-580-1615 or 760-580-1630

Beautifully Remodeled Master Suite

Gorgeous Granite Counters and Stainless Steel Appliances

28618 Meadow Glen Way Escondido, CA 92026

Hidden Meadows Beauty

3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 2148 SQ FT

Fabulous Remodeled Home In The Coveted Hidden Meadows Golf Course Community. 

Everything is complete, just bring your furniture and move right in!

Spacious Single Level Living, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2148 SQ FT.  

With Beautiful Distressed Hard Wood Floors, Granite Counters,  All New Stainless Steel Appliances, and gorgeous kitchen cabinets.

And wait until you see the master bathroom suite, fit for a king and queen!

Master Bath

 New carpet in bedrooms, fresh paint inside and out, freshly landscaped, located on a quiet street in lovely Hidden Meadows, close to everything.  

Affordably priced at just $439,000. 

Open House Sunday September 12, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM to view this perfect doll  house. 

Completely updated and upgraded kitchen

For more information and to find out about the special weekend buyer incentives

,

CALL

Pam Parton 760-580-1615 or Joanna Woolley 760-580-1630

San Diego County 4th of July Fireworks 2010

There is no better place to be than San Diego County for your 4th of July celebrations and fireworks displays.

 You may love the excitement of a large crowd or prefer a more quiet and intimate hilltop retreat to view any of  the many piro-technic events offered throughout the county.

Where ever you decide to go, please be safe and have a Happy Independence day!

9:00 p.m. BIG BAY BOOM 2010

The Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show over San Diego Bay will be a 17 minute visual sensation.  Fireworks will be fired off of four barges placed strategiacally around the bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Seaport Village and the Coronado Ferry Landing as well as the Imperial Beach Pier.  Be sure to find your spot because over 850,000 people are expected to line up along the Big Bay to catch a glimpse.

The live simulcast will be on 105.7 The Walrus FM radio.  If you want to just put your feet up on the table and watch from your leather sofa, grab the remote, turn up the volume, and tune into San Diego FOX  5 HD and Cox 4 HD.

Catch the Trolley: Closest stop is at the Santa Fe Depot in San Diego or Seaport Village.

Free Shuttles: Shuttles will begin departing from designated areas at 5:30 p.m. and will be taking people back to their cars right after the fireworks show.

Point Loma: Corner of Carleton Street and Rosecrans Street in Point Loma, adjacent to West Marine. Only street parking is available at this location .  The shuttle will drop passengers off in front of the gazebo on Shelter Island.  The pick up location after the show will also be at the gazebo.

Port of San Diego: Port of San Diego building (3165 Pacific Highway) will have Sundance Buses at the Port of San Diego Administration building, 3165 Pacific Highway and at the Ports employee lot directly across the street on the southwest corner of Pacific Highway and Sassafras Street.  Parking is free at this location.  Passengers will be dropped off at Harbor Island Park.

9:00 p.m. San Diego County Fair 4th of July

Closing out the San Diego County Fair with a big bang is part of the tradition.  Fried food and fireworks are a great combination!
Viewing Note: Solana Circle Drive, between Via De La Valle and Nardo Avenue will be close to all vehicular traffic for a safe and orderly viewing of the fireworks display at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.  All of Solana Circle Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at 8:00 p.m. on July 4, 2010, and will re-open at approximately 10:00p.m.  Please call Deputy Fier Chief Dismas Abelman at 858-720-2402 for more information.

9:30 p.m. SeaWorld

SeaWorld lights up the sky every night during summer but the big bad July 4th displays the big daddy of the year.  This is a special patriotic fireworks presentation.

8:30 p.m. Legoland

You can watch fireworks at Legoland on July 4th and every Saturday in July at 8:30 p.m. But on July 4th, the day will be highlighted with all things Red, White and Boom!

9:00 p.m. La Jolla Cove Fireworks

This is a 25 year tradition in La Jolla.   There has been some environmental issues threatening this event but organizers are determined to make it happen.

7:30 p.m.  Summer Pops on the Embarcadero

Summer Pops 2010 will ring in the national celebration of independence with a lot of pomp and circumstance, courtesy of pops conductor and popular entertainer, Marvin Hamlisch.  Marvin and the Pops will celebrate the 4th withba patriotic performance packed with Broadway hits, marches and as always appreciated in San Diego, a salute to our military.  After the musical performances, fireworks will be displayed over the bay each night of the holiday weekend.

9:00 p.m. Coronado

Lets face it, no place in San Diego is more patriotic than Coronado.  Coronado paints the town red, white and blue for July 4th.  The 62nd Annual independence Day Parade will be on Saturday, July 3.  On July 4th the 35th Annual Independence Day 15K Run/Walk at Tidelands Park will be at 7;00 a.m.  The fireworks over Glorietta and San Diego Bay will be on July 4th at 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m. Escondido

Its an all day affair of patriotic pastimes and family fun at Escondido Grape Day Park.

9:00 p.m. Mira Mesa

The community of Mira Mesa kicks off the day with the 36th Annual 4th of July Parade at 1:00 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

9:00 Poway

Big old fashioned 4th of July event all day at Old PowayPark 14134 Midland Road followed by fireworks at Poway High School.

9:00 p.m. Spirit of the Fourth in Rancho Bernardo

Rancho Bernardo kicks off July 4th at the athletic fields at Bernardo Heights Middle School.

9:00 p.m.  Ramona

July 4th Ramona Community Fireworks and Family Picnic (pending funding).  Please call 760-789-1311 to check on this events status.  The evening event will take place at Olive Peirce Middle School on Sunday, July 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The fireworks show will be synchronized to patriotic music broadcast over radio station KYXY 96.5 FM.

9:00 p.m. San Marcos

The patriotic celebration starts at 6:00 p.m. with music and fun for all in Bradley Park.

9:00 Santee

Santee Salutes from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Town Center Community Park West Ball fields, followed by fierworks at 9:00 p.m.

HAVE FUN, BE SAFE, RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBORS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY!!

contribution of content by San Diego News Network.