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Debbie Rumsey | Century 21 Sea Coast | debbie.rumsey@yahoo.com | 760-815-2202 3710 Indian Way, San Diego, CA Gorgeous Clairemont One of a Kind Remodel! 3BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $535,000 Year Built 1954 Sq Footage 1,659 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Cover...

The California Association of Realtors has extended the Mortgage Protection Program through December 31, 2010 OR until the funds have been exhausted. "Through the Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program, first-time home buyers who lose their jobs due to layoffs may be eligible to r...

  Homeless In America"There but for the grace of God, go I" - attributed to John Bradford, 16th CenturyIn any given night in America, 700,000 to 2 million people have no home to go to. Staggering statistic? Yes. And these numbers were from 1996. In Colorado Springs, Fountain Creek runs parallel t...

Will your credit be affected after a loan modification? A recent article from rismedia.com just came out talking about the affects of loan modifications and credit scores.  Evidently, consumers are seeing a 50 - 100 point hit on their credit scores after modifying their loans. These hits are bein...

Here is a great post written by Lonnie Glessner in regards to whether or not you should buy a home NOW!The number one reason to buy a home right now may surprise you. The number one reason to buy a home now is NOT that the first time home buyer tax credit or the repeat home buyer tax credit is en...

Did I hear the alert correctly on the television today?  The emergency broadcast system sent an alert over the the television stating there is a TORNADO WATCH today in ENCINITAS and North San Diego county! Can it be true? My daughter asked me, "Mom, what do we do if a tornado comes?"  I paused a...

Here are some great ways to kill unwanted pests without hazardous chemicals: Ants: Find their entry point and seal with caulking. Pour tartar, red chili powder, cinnamon,paprika or dried peppermint at point of entry. Kill ants with soapy water or vacuum. Prevent fleas on your pets:  Add small amo...

Homemade Green Cleaning Supplies are not only economical but they will help make your living spaces less hazardous and free of toxins that typical cleaners deliver when used in your home. Here are some simple recipes to use to replace the store bought chemical versions: 1.  All purpose cleaner:  ...

I attended a meeting this week in which a "Local Short Sale Manager" from the San Diego area was a key speaker.  I wanted to share with you the direction that Wachovia / World Savings is taking for short sales.  Here are the key points: Wachovia has placed local short sale managers in the field. ...

Claire's on Cedros is a fabulous bakery and cafe located in Solana Beach, just north of the train station on Cedros Avenue.  My husband and I had the pleasure of eating breakfast at Claire's last weekend and were pleasantly surprised by the structure as well as the delicious food. Take a look at...