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Escondido,North County San Diego, Renaissance Faire

If you are looking for something to do this weekend , April 25th is the first day of the Escondido Renaissance Faire, also May 2nd and 3rd will be the 2nd weekend for this local family event.

Everyone comes in costume, mostly period recreations from 14th -16th century England, from Royalty to Pirates, Shakespeare plays, Battle Pageants,  Jugglers and  live music, the list goes on and on. There’s something for every taste and its lots of fun!

You can also enjoy a variety of interesting foods,wines and ales while relaxing at this great event. With around 52 different vendors you won’t go hungry or thirsty.

Visitors are encouraged to come in some kind of period costume, just so you can feel a part of this event, travel back in time and feast on fabulous cuisine throughout the day. For more info on this fun event click here

Felicita Park,Escondido,CA 92025

April. 25th – 26th &  May 2nd – 3rd 2009   10a.m to 6p.m each day

Homes Sold Escondido March 2009

Current Market Trends For
Escondido, CA
March 2009

These statistics come directly from information provided by Sandicor, the San Diego County MLS. 

There are many variables to stats like these, so please take a look at the big picture.

The true story is really told in the SOLD row of this chart.  The current active listings in Escondido show the average list price to be $530,235.  Well that may look real good if you are sitting in the sellers seat  and wanting to sell your home in this market.  But this is skewed by 1 listing for over $15,000,000.

You will get a more accurate reading by looking at the averages of the pending and sold listings.

Currently there are 366 buyers waiting to close escrow on a home in Escondido, that is FANTASTIC!

In the month of March there were 151 homes SOLD in Escondido, that’s almost 5 homes per day. 

A lot of people may think Escondido is a sleepy little town with  nothing going for it, but nothing could be further from the truth.  Escondido is movin’ and shakin‘ these days.

If you are looking for a nice home for a great price, take a look at what this ‘up and coming town’ has to offer.   You just might be pleasantly surprised by what you find.

If you would like a tour guide through the city, give us a call, we’re here to help and we answer our phones!

Pam and Joanna
760-580-1615 or 760-580-1630

2009 Cruisin’ Grand Escondido

Ten years ago this Escondido institution became a weekly event from April to October in what was once a deserted downtown.

Over the years it has helped to transform the local business’s bringing visitors not just from the area but from as far away as unheard of parts of the world.

This has been and still is one of the more successful ways to improve the economy of this once small unheard of town.

Come on over to Grand St in Escondido and  join us for the 10th Year of Cruisin’ Grand opening night on Friday evening April 3rd 2009. Do some cruisin’ and listen to the cool music while you relax the night away.

Homes Sold Escondido January 2009

    Current Market Trends for Escondido, CA
January 2009

Well folks, there is definitely some movement going on in the real estate market today. 

The general consensus of those of us in the industry, say there is plenty of activity, but actual closings are still a bit hard to come by. 

If you take a look at January compared to December, you will see the exact number of pending properties, 370.   So wouldn’t you expect to see a number pretty close to that in the Sold column for January? 

What is going on here?  We know we are still dealing with a major force of short sales and foreclosures, but what is the reason that less than half of them have actually closed? 

I would encourage and ask for any and all commentary on this from my colleagues.  What have your recent experiences been?  Are you seeing more activity?  Are you having success with closing escrows?  If so, share your methods, we could all use the help to bring this market to a more balanced playing field.

The statistics shown here are just an average snapshot of the real estate market in Escondido for January.   The values of all homes will vary considerably.  If you are curious about the value of your home today, give us a call,  for a free, no obligation Market Analysis.  We are here to help, and we answer our phones.

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

25352 Rue De Fleur Escondido, CA 92026

   Ring Tailed Tooter of The Week

How much would you think you would pay for an entertainers paradise, 3,547 sqft home,  2.5 acres sitting high on a hill in a gated community with breathtaking views in every direction, immaculately maintained with the highest quality upgrades and furnishings including a resort style pool, waterfall and spa?  $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 perhaps?  Well maybe in Rancho Santa Fe or Del Mar, but not in this hidden little jewel of a community tucked away in North Escondido.  This home located in the gated community of Montreux, just sold for ONLY $680,000 .  Now that is something to shout about!  What fabulous values are you missing out on?  If you are even thinking about jumping into this unbelievable market we are currently experiencing, give us a call right away so we can help you find your dream home or investment property before someone elses finds it first!

Are you looking for an Experience? Check out San Diego’s Local Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets can be found almost every day of the week throughout the year in every corner of San Diego County. The fruits and vegetables are all grown here locally – not something force ripened or grown in a faraway land. These markets are certified, which means that the produce sold by the grower is all grown in California and meets California standards.

The Farmers Markets have developed a reputation for fresh high quality produce, and you will find some items you will never see in the grocery store.

Oranges and Lemons

There is something for everyone, and more often than not someone will be selling something delicious to try for breakfast or lunch. The atmosphere is relaxing, and everyone seems to be happy and enjoying themselves. The colors are vibrant and the aromas are inviting – so come on out of the box and make that boring chore something to look forward to, and why not support our local Farmers?

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Broadway Musical- “Movin’ Out” comes to California Center for the Arts in Escondido

“MOVIN’ OUT”

Captivating Energising Musical

Time Magazine declares this is “The Number one Show of the Year!” The New York Times calls “Movin’ Out” “a shimmering portrait of an American generation.”

This is an amazingly energetic show and very well cast. The dancing is non-stop, and will leave you energised and exhilarated for days to come. “These tornado driven dancers and rock musicians propel the audience into delirious ovations”. quote by Downtown Escondido Magazine.

 Definitely a must for those who love music and dance!

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Homes Sold Escondido November 2008

Current Real Estate Market Trends Escondido, CA
 November 2008

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