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13315 Ricks Ranch Rd,Valley Center,CA 92082

RING TAILED TOOTER OF THE WEEK

There are not many places left in this fast paced life of Southern California where you can come home and breath a sigh of relief, relax and feel like you have your own piece of paradise – Well, if you happen to be looking for a home to buy – Valley Center is one of these places.

Home prices here are more than appealing for any home buyer and with the changes  we are promised they will help to make your home investment even more attractive. The first phase of the new road is now finished making your commute  very easy and quicker than ever. We have a new grocery store coming in the near future. Various other business are beginning to spring up along the new road bringing a variety of local places to shop. The award winning high school is rated among the top 1500 high schools nationwide which is enough to toot the Valley Center horn !

Just as an example of the recent home sales  - check this one out:

13315 Ricks Ranch Rd, Valley Center,CA 92082

 This gorgeous Valley Center property JUST SOLD for $550,000. At the top of the market in May 2004 the Sales price was a mere $960,000

This home has real ocean views and breath taking sunsets.

Private and gated this lovely home is immaculate, the setting is pure privacy. Solar heated lap pool and parklike grounds make for your own private resort.  8.5 acres with 130 Avocado trees combined with tropical flowers – for the farmer in you! Panoramic views from every room. Come home to this paradise and you will never want to leave.

13315 Ricks Ranch, Valley Center, CA 92082

If you are considering buying a home and you have an interest in Valley Center, give us a call.

We live and work in this area and would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

Pam Parton 760-580-1615

Joanna Woolley 760-580-1630

San Diego County 4th July 2009 Firework Displays

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 »

Food Drive Efforts Bring GREAT Rewards

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!!!

Valley Center Homes Sold May 2009

Current Market Trends For Valley Center, CA
May 2009
 

Valley Center Market Trends May 2009

Valley Center is showing strong signs of Market Recovery.  Take a look at the row of current Pending listings. 

In the month of May there were 19 homes sold at an average sale price of  $388,278.00

The up and coming sales located in the Pending row show the average list price to be $469,262.00  Now we all know that figure will come down a bit when they actually do close escrow, but it does appear that the values are heading in a positive direction.

If you want to do a quick comparison from the last time we looked at Valley Center, take a look at our article Valley Center Homes Sold March 2009.  Take a look at the increase in the price per Sq. Ft. in the Pending and the Sold rows for May compared to March.

All in all, buyers still have some great opportunities here.  This is an area that has been unspoiled by commercialism.  Valley Center has maintained its country charm and style even with the growth of the newer home developments.

If you are tired of the intense lifestyle of the busy cities and paying high dollar for very little house, come take a look at all that Valley Center has to offer with its magnificent miles of views and clear fresh air, and oh yes,… fantastic home values!

If you are curious about this sleepy little town and its value, give us a call, this is just one of our areas of expertise.

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

Valley Center Homes Sold March 2009

Valley Center Market Trends

As everyone knows, if you are looking at the current real estate market, there are several factors going on here.

The most frustrating being the Short Sale.  We commented on this a few weeks ago in our article, APPROVED Short Sales Increase in North San Diego County. 

So Lets take a look at what is happening in Valley Center with short sales.

Of the 108 current active listings only 35 of them are short sales.  That means you have 73 other homes ready, willing and able to accept your offer.

Of the current 56 pending listings, 19 of them are short sales, so that means that 37 Valley Center home buyers are sailing through an escrow right now with no need to get the approval of the lender on the home.

Of the 13 Sold listings only 2 were short sales.  We would like to see this number increase in the months to come.  I believe it will, based on the 19 pending short sales we are looking at in this chart today. 

Check back with us in May for the final story on April Statistics and see for yourself.

14268 Pebble Beach Way Valley Center, CA

Ring Tailed Tooter Of The Week
Just Sold For $376,000

Fabulous Home Sold- Woods Valley

Homes Sold Valley Center January 2009

  Current Market Trends for Valley Center, CA 92082
January 2009

This is just a snapshot of the activity in the Valley Center real estate market for January 2009. 

 There are many factors and variances concerning all properties, but this will give you a pretty good idea of the current value of homes in this area. 

If you are a seller, be sure to price aggressively, there is a lot of competition with bank owned foreclosures and short sales.  If you are a buyer, all I can say is…GET EM WHILE THEIR HOT!!!

What ever side of the fence you’re on, you don’t need to figure it out on your own, we are here to help, give us a call or an email, and we will handle the rest.

Pam and Joanna
760-580-1615 or 760-580-1630
pamandjoanna@gmail.com

North County San Diego -The Perfect Climate for any Gardener

Where else can you grow roses year round? Not being a San Diego native this climate never ceases to amaze me.

My roses grow all year round, they never stop. I prune them and they grow back to the height they were, with even more buds – their scent is just incredible at this time of year. These photos were taken today, at the end of January!

If you enjoy gardening this is the perfect location and climate for you to enjoy this. You can be in your garden twelve months of the year. So if you’re thinking of relocating to Southern California keep North County San Diego in mind.

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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