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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!!
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Current Market Trends Escondido, CA 92025, 92026, 92027, 92029
Escondido Real Estate Trends
So… I bet you are all waiting with baited breath to learn what is going on in beautiful Escondido, California Real Estate Market. Well you have come to the right place to get the up to the minute report.
Escondido continues a positive trend upward in all areas. The last look at this market was in our report Escondido H0mes Sold February and March 2010.
In that report we looked at 2 months rather than the typical 1 month cycle as we are here, and we are still seeing stronger numbers through just 1 month as apposed to 2.
This month shows an increase in both ACTIVE listings as well as SOLD listings…that means there is some movin and shakin going on. The active listings increased from 369 early in the year to 432 currently. Sold listings increased from 127 to 142 in May.
Much of this flurry of activity has been due to the tax incentives that buyers have been eager to cash in on, but some of it is due to that shadow inventory o f REO homes being released a little at a time. Buyers have more inventory to choose from…but still not too much, just enough to keep them happy.
Another positive increase we are seeing is in the average SOLD price. That figure has gone from $347,158 to currently $361,486.
As we move into the summer season, we should continue to see the typical increase in activity as home buyers make their purchases in time to settle in for the fall season before school starts again.
Overall, the market is looking a lot more balanced than it has in a very long time. This is a good time to be a buyer or a seller.
If you would like specific information on any area in San Diego County or for any Real Estate questions, jut give us a call, we are here to help!
Pam Parton and Joanna Woolley 760-580-1615 or 760-580-1630
Find Your Dream Home in North Escondido
A View From Every Room
Truly a work of art! Amazingly unique and exquisite at every turn. The finest quality materials and attention to detail have been used in the constuction of this seller built South Western Style home.
Gourmet Dream Kitchen
From the El Dorado Stone Arched hallwyas to the Gourmet kitchen with Red Dragon Granite countertops and stained glass Knotty Alder wood cabinets
South Western Style Masterpiece
The features of this property rival some of the finest Rancho Santa Fe estates. Fabulous outdoor entertaining areas, including outdoor game room, Salt water, Solar heated pool and spa, fire pit, pavillion, built in BBQ center on upper patio, media room on lower level of home, and oh…did I mention those drop dead gorgeous views?
Views from the front
This is a home to be experienced, words and even pictures do not do it justice. It is truly a remarkable masterpiece ready and waiting for a lucky new owner.
Click Here to enjoy the full VIRTUAL TOUR
For more information or to schedule a private viewing of this special property,
CALL
Pam and Joanna
760-580-1615 or 760-580-1630
Check out our Latest Listing -
Sunset Views
2192 Rock View Glen
Stunning Hilltop Location with gorgeous views of Mountains and Canyons. Enjoy the open light bright floorplan with abundant natural light. French doors open to private entertainers patio. New bamboo flooring throughout ground level. Large open kitchen with breakfast nook, brand new appliances. Comfortable master suite with fireplace and huge custom closet. Optional 4th bedroom with full bath on ground floor. 3 car garage with ample storage and work bench.
Breathtaking views from an entertainers patio. The best part is IT’S A REGULAR SALE!
- 2459 SQ FT
- 3 BEDROOMS/3 BATHROOMS
- BUILT IN 1994
- 0.12 ACRES
- VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND CANYONS
- GATED COMMUNITY WITH GORGEOUS POOL AND SPA
- TENNIS COURTS
- WORK OUT ROOM
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PRICED AT $485,000
Call Pam and Joanna for more information or to make an appointment to view this beautiful home.
Pam Parton 760-580-1615 Joanna Woolley 760-580-1630
5 Great San Diego County Christmas Events
There’s no where quite like San Diego at this time of year – how many places can you think of in the U.S.A where you can still be running around in your shorts and sipping mimosas on the patio at this time of year? Of course we do miss out on all the fun things like shovelling our way through 5 feet of snow and hours of power cuts from ice on the utility lines. But for the most part we do still have all of the traditional christmas activities plus the good weather to go with it……so I think all of us who live here in this part of the country are really very lucky. Have a Happy Christmas everyone!
Here are 5 great Christmas events to try out……………….
- San Diego Botanic Gardens: Don’t miss the garden lights at the San Diego Botanic Gardens. The Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Many of these lights are LED, which are much brighter than regular lights. Enjoy the ponsettia garden festively decorated with many different varieties. There are also horse drawn rides, holiday crafts, visits with Santa and live music and refreshments.
Dates and Location: 230 Quail Gardens, Encinitas,CA December 10 -23, 26-30, 2009 http://www.sdbgarden.org/
- Escondido Center for the Art: Two great performances to take the younger ones of the family to:
The Christmas Gift: A magical box travels through time to complete a genarational cycle that makes the Christmas wish of Uncle Max come true. A heart warming story told through drams and dance about love, life and Christmas.
Santa’s Christmas Tree: Two bad elves are banished from the North Pole. They ransomed Santa’s Christmas Tree. Will he get it back? Will the children recieve their toys on Christmas day?
Dates and Location: December 12th, 2009 at 3.30 p.m. Center Theater http://www.artcenter.org/performances/
- Watch the annual migration of the California gray whales to the warm breeding grounds off the coast of Baja California. Glimpse these peaceful giants of the sea from Cabrillo National Monument or go on a special whale watching cruise. 619-557-5450
- Tri Wellness Center presents an Evening of Healing Sounds with Deep Deoja, Peter Andrews and Maynard Evans. Surround yourself with the transforming sounds of Singing Bowls, Didjeridoo, Flutes, Bells, Gongs and Voice. The body heals itself in a state of deep relaxation. Using sound and music to evoke the “relaxation response” is one of the simplest and mose effective ways to heal body, mind and spirit.
Dates and Location: December 18th at 6.30 p.m. 6250 El Camino Real in Carlsbad. http://www.tricitywellness.com/
- Mission San Luis Rey offers Christmas at the Mission at one of the most breathtaking settings in North San Diego County – Mission San Luis Rey, a National Historic Landmark Founded in 1798, the mission is known as the “King of the Missions” the largest of the 21 California Missions.
Dates and Location: December 19th, 2009 Oceanside, California http://www.sanluisrey.org/
Pam Parton 760-580-1615 Joanna Woolley 760-580-1630
Ring Tailed Tooter of The Week
The sale of this fabulous Estate Home in Escondido is truly a Ring Tailed Tooter! The original list price of the home in 2007 was $1,575,000.00. In my opinion, worth every penny of that price.
Last month, however, a proud and savvy new owner of this spectacular property paid just $1,000,000.00 for it. Hold this property for 10 years and that price could possibly double.
This estate boasts designer finishes including Travertine tile, gleaming granite and stone & marble can be found throughout.
Downstairs you will find a game room every guy dreams of, with all the toys imaginable.
But toward the top of the property, is an additional toy box to be envied, a 5500+ sq ft enclosed garage that can be used as storage, body shop, etc.
Let us not forget about the 900 square foot fully contained detached guest house to boot! Along with the wrap around view deck and vinyl pool.
Truly a unique, and peaceful masterpiece to call home!
Current Market Trends For Escondido, CA June 2009
Escondido Market Trends June 2009
The last time we looked at the market activity in Escondido was in March of 2009.
To see how things have changed over the last 3 months, take a look at our article, Escondido Homes Sold March 2009.
Here you will see a slight upward trend. Are we now looking past the bottom of the market?
In the stats shown here, you will see that the Sold Price per square foot has inched up slightly from $160.17 to $170.76 and the average sold price went from $301,655.00 to $348,329.00.
Another area that is noteworthy is the current active listings.
This months chart has added a new catagory, CONTINGENT. This row of information pertains to properties that currently have an offer on them and are waiting for approval by the lender for a short sale.
They are still active listings, but they are currently in somewhat of a Limbo position, unable to move from active to an actual pending status. So this shows a more accurate picture of available properties.
Available properties has recently become a very desirable commodity. With all the activity of late, we are seeing less and less properties available for buyers who are ready, willing and able to pull the trigger.
When there is a well priced property available, there will be multiple offers submitted very quickly, and your chances of actually aquiring that property can be very slim.
Your offer needs to be your strongest, highest and best right off the bat. This is not the market to expect to lowball and work through negotiations to come to an agreement. A Solid downpayment, solid offer that is at or above the listing price is becoming the norm for these types of properties.
For home sellers, if you were waiting for the market to turn until you listed your home, you might take a look at what your home is worth today, you may be pleasantly surprised. A property that has no bank involvment such as a short sale or an REO, is becoming verydesirable. Buyers are tired of jumping through hoops for these bank owned properties or short sales.
If you would like more information on the value of your home, or are thinking about jumping into this now VERY HOT market, give us a call, we are here to help, and we answer our phones!
Pam and Joanna
760-580-1615 and 760-580-1630
San Diego lets Celebrate
It’s that time of year again - SIZZLING HOT summer weather and time for San Diego County to celebrate 4th July. Where ever you live in San Diego County there will be firework events to enjoy. Did you know that San Diego has been selected as one of the top ten places in the Nation to celebrate 4th July?
There have been some cancellations due to the tight budget restraints but for the most part Fireworks are as usual. We have put together a list of the displays scheduled throughout the County of San Diego. So just for one day let your cares slip away, get out of the house, drop the chores, relax kick back with your family and friends and enjoy 4th July. Read the rest of this entry »
Escondido and Valley Center Residents Rise To The Occasion
Recently we called on the residents of Valley Center and Escondido to help us help those less fortunate and in need of one of our most basic human needs, …food.
As expected, the generous folks of these 2 communities opened their hearts and their pocket books and donated well over 1500 pounds of food toward our food drive effort.
Giving back to the community
We thank them for helping us to help re-stock the pantries of the Interfaith Community Services.
This non-profit organization distributes food to needy families in the communities, and now more than ever the need is even more dire as we experience the challenge of the current economic times.
It was genuinly our pleasure to conduct this food drive, and we enjoyed meeting several of the good people in our community who so graciously and selflessly donated to the cause.
WE THANK YOU ALL!!!
Al Fresco Dining
RING TAILED TOOTER OF THE WEEK
Elegant Equestrian Estate Just Sold in Escondido, CA.
Sold $1,395,000
Peaceful and Elegant Location in Escondido’s Elfin Forest, with incredible grounds,enchanting grove,vineyard, zen garden and over 3000sq ft of single level Napa Style outdoor living.
This could be a five star spa resort and for the price it was truly a great buy.
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New Hand Hewn Hickory Wood Floors.
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Custom Chefs Kitchen with Hand Carved Mahogony Cabinets
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Charming Wine Cellar
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Japanese Zen Garden
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Lavendar Herb Gardens
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Villa Fountains and Vine Covered Patios
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Al Fresco Dining
Custom Chefs Kitchen with sub-zero,dacor and gaggenau appliances
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Raised Aisle Barn,Tack Room and 3 Indoor/Outdoor Paddocks with Vinyl Ranch Fencing.
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Brand New Greenhouse with Stonework Entrance
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Avocado Grove
Outdoor Paddock with Vinyl Fencing
