San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Hye Park (September 30, 2011) - 09/30/11 08:56 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleHye Park
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Hye Park.
Hye Park, built from 1984 to 1986, is a condominium community of 100 units in zip code 92123 in the north central section of Mission Valley between Highway 163 and Interstate 805. Bedroom and bathroom floor plans include 2/2, 2/3, and 3/3, and range in size from 1,248 to 1,480 square feet. Amenities include swimming pool, spa, and outdoor grills. All units … (6 comments)

Why ActiveRain should be YOUR best business practice! - 09/30/11 08:47 PM
Why ActiveRain should be YOUR best business practice!
I'm pretty sure I have not read all the posts about best business practices, but of those that I have read, I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the best business practice that I'm going to mention.
Before I mention my best business practice, I need to practice full disclosure:
First, I'm married to a marketing guru. He has started, built, and sold dozens of businesses throughout his career. Currently, he's mostly a San Diego home inspector, as well as a professional photographer. You might know him as Russel Ray. Russel specializes in Guerrilla Marketing. … (29 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — The Vistas at Fashion Heights (September 29, 2011) - 09/29/11 05:22 AM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleThe Vistas at Fashion Heights
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at The Vistas at Fashion Heights.
The Vistas at Fashion Heights, built from 1980 to 1986, is a condominium community of 65 units in zip code 92111 at the western end of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 2/2, 3/2, 3/3, and 4/3, and range in size from 1,270 to 2,065 square feet. There is one 4/6 unit with 3,000 square feet … (6 comments)

Out & About San Diego — Things to do October 1-9, 2011 - 09/28/11 06:50 PM

 
Things to do October 1-9, 2011
October 1 - 31 — The Haunted Trail, Balboa Park, San Diego. A mile long trail of terror through a twisted gove of pines and gnarled oaks, along with the X-Periment maze. hauntedtrail.net October 1 - 31 — The Scream Zone, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar. House of Horror, Haunted Hayride, and The Chamber. thescreamzone.com October 1 - 31 — The Rocky Horror Show, Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, San Diego. The live stage production on which the cult-classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show was based. oldglobe.org October 1 - January 15, … (6 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Fashion Hills (September 27, 2011) - 09/27/11 06:56 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleFashion Hills
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley!
Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Fashion Hills.
Fashion Hills, built from 1975 to 1986, is a condominium community of 226 large units in zip code 92111 at the western end of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 1/1, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4, 4/3, and 4/6, and range in size from 1,108 to 3,000 square feet. The 4/6 originally was two units. Amenities include swimming pool, spa, … (3 comments)

Out & About San Diego — Beckoning cats at Mingei International Museum - 09/26/11 07:23 PM

 
Beckoning catsat Mingei International Museum
I've seen beckoning cats before but always called them waving cats. I had always thought that they were waving goodbye but in actuality they are beckoning. They're called Maneki Mako, and are Japanese folk art from the Edo Period in Japan, 1603 to 1867. Their beckoning brings good fortune and wealth to individuals and businesses.
Legend has it that a wealthy Japanese feudal lord was seeking shelter from a thunderstorm near a temple. He left the area when he saw the temple priest's cat beckoning to him. Moments later the tree was struck by lightning. The lord showed … (6 comments)

Out & About San Diego — "Bold Expressions" quilt collection at Mingei International Museum - 09/26/11 12:36 PM

 
"Bold Expressions" quilt collection at Mingei International Museum
I finally got to see the "Bold Expressions" quilt collection at the Mingei International museum. I had seen pictures of it, but as with just about anything in life, pictures rarely do justice.
There are more than fifty quilts on display through November 6, 2011, featuring African-American quilts from the American South. The quilts were crafted from common materials available at the time, such as flour sacks, blue jeans, work clothes, you name it. They span the period from 1910 to the 1970s, and are from the collection of Corrine Riley … (10 comments)

How can Buyers find the Right Neighborhood - 09/25/11 10:28 PM
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Via Cindy "in Indy" Marchant Realtor® Fishers Real Estate (Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com):
When relocating and buying a home for sale in Fishers, the average person can be overwhelmed with the number of great neighborhoods.  How can a Fishers Reator® guide her clients without "Steering"?  Steering in general means guiding buyers … (0 comments)

ARE YOU READY? - YOU SHOULD BE! - 09/25/11 10:27 PM
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Via Evelyn Kennedy, Residential Real Estate Alameda, CA (Gallagher & Lindsey, Alameda, California):
ARE YOU READY? - YOU SHOULD BE!
Are you Ready? You Should Be!  You should know how to do CPR and operate an AED( Automated Electrical Defibrillators).  Its not difficult and the knowledge that you might be able to save a … (0 comments)

Real Estate Winners VS Losers (Where Do You Fall?) - 09/25/11 10:25 PM
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Im not a 'preachy' kind of person.  I don't claim to be an expert because I have a fancy title or years of schooling or experience (although both are true in this case).  I am fairly simple.  If you ask me for my opinion, you will … (0 comments)

Recommending a Home Stager ~ What is in it for the Realtor? - 09/25/11 10:23 PM
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Via Anna Dovger~Home Staging ~The Woodlands, TX (Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607):
Recommending a Home Stager ~ What is in it for the Realtor?
 
I know,  I know, I know ...Realtors have been selling Real Estate for years with no ones help and suddenly that new industry called Home Staging … (0 comments)

Are You Prepared For Today's Savvy Home Buyer - 09/25/11 10:22 PM
Can't let those buyers become more savvy than us!
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Via Rebekah Radice Colorado Springs FHA Loan 203k, VA Mortgage, Loan Pre-Approval (Benchmark Mortgage, Colorado Springs FHA, VA, Pre-Approval):

Today’s home buyer isn’t the buyer of five or more years ago.  After the sub prime collapse and the subsequent tightening within the … (0 comments)

Want To Sell Your House? Think "Perfect Crime" - 09/25/11 10:21 PM
Sometimes it helps if you think like someone else.
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Via Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations):
Want To Sell Your House?  Think "Perfect Crime"
Getting your house SOLD these days may require extreme measures.   No, I'm not suggesting you break the law, but I do suggest you think "Perfect Crime" … (0 comments)

Do photos really matter when selling a home? Really do they? - 09/25/11 02:28 PM
I don't know if a good photo helps sell the place, but I'm 99.9% certain that a bad photo helps it sit on the market.
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Via Lynn Pineda-Coral Springs REALTOR® Coral Springs Florida Homes For Sale (Keller Williams Partners Realty):
Do photos really matter when selling a home? Really do they?
This … (0 comments)

Golden Oldies — #14 (September 24, 2011) - 09/25/11 12:23 AM
Here is the latest edition of Golden Oldies by Russel Ray. Where he finds the time to read through so much, I don't know, although I think it probably has something to do with him reading 600 words per minute courtesy of one of those speed reading courses he took several decades ago.
 
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San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — City Scene (September 24, 2011) - 09/24/11 11:26 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleCity Scene
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Beautiful San Diego has much to offer, and you can have it all right at the doorstep of your condominium at City Scene.
City Scene, built from 1986 to 1989, is a condominium community of 334 units in zip code 92111 in the western end of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 2/2 and 3/2, and range in size from 1,046 to 1,271 square feet. Amenities include a swimming pool, spa, outdoor grills and picnic areas, and a fitness center. All … (5 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Mission Valley Terraces (September 24, 2011) - 09/24/11 01:22 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleMission Valley Terraces
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Beautiful San Diego has much to offer, and you can have it all right at the doorstep of your condominium at Mission Valley Terraces.
Mission Valley Terraces, built from 1983 to 1985, is a small condominium community of 18 units in zip code 92110 at the far western end of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 1/1 and 2/2, and range in size from 663 to 1,030 square feet. Amenities include a swimming pool, spa, and common laundry. Some units … (4 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — The Franciscan (September 22, 2011) - 09/22/11 10:31 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleThe Franciscan
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Beautiful San Diego has much to offer, and you can have it all right at the doorstep of your condominium at The Franciscan.
The Franciscan, built from 1970-72, is a gated condominium community of 193 units in zip code 92108 at the western end of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans at The Franciscan include 0/1 studios, 1/1, 2/1, and 2/2, and range in size from 505 to 1,100 square feet. This is one of the few Mission Valley communities that offers … (11 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Presidio Mirage (September 21, 2011) - 09/21/11 12:48 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SalePresidio Mirage
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Beautiful San Diego has much to offer, and you can have it all right at the doorstep of your condominium at Presidio Mirage.
Presidio Mirage, built in 1989, is a small, quiet condominium community of twelve units in zip code 92110 at the far western end of Mission Valley. All twelve units have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, 1,259 square feet, and in-unit laundries.
Living at Presidio Mirage allows you to walk to the University of San Diego, the Morena/Linda Vista … (4 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — The Bluffs (September 20, 2011) - 09/20/11 03:10 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleThe Bluffs
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Beautiful San Diego has much to offer, and you can have it all right at the doorstep of your condominium at The Bluffs.
The Bluffs is in zip code 92108 at the western end of Mission Valley and offers some of the most affordable housing in all of Mission Valley. It is also one of the few communities that offers studio condominiums.
The Bluffs is within walking distance of Fashion Valley Mall, directly across the street from the Riverwalk Golf Club, … (4 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — The Abbey (September 20, 2011) - 09/20/11 01:05 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleThe Abbey
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at The Abbey.
The Abbey is a very small community of just nine units in zip code 92111 at the western end of Mission Valley and very close to the University of San Diego. These units are unique in Mission Valley due to their size and construction. One of them is actually a single family detached home with no common walls, and several of them … (5 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Friars Village (September 19, 2011) - 09/19/11 11:26 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleFriars Village
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Friars Village.
Friars Village is a large condominium community of 440 units in zip code 92111 at the western end of Mission Valley and very close to the University of San Diego. If you live in Friars Village, you can enjoy a swimming pool, spa, outdoor grills and picnic areas, a children's playground, great landscaping that includes fountains, and a club house
If you … (3 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Park Place Estates (September 19, 2011) - 09/19/11 07:48 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SalePark Place Estates
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Park Place Estates.
Park Place Estates is a townhome community of 144 units in zip code 92110 at the western end of Mission Valley. Amenities include swimming pool, spa, outdoor grills and picnic areas, and individual garages. Units also have in-unit laundries.
If you like to golf, Riverwalk Golf Course, a public course, is nearby. Also nearby are several shopping malls, including Fashion … (3 comments)

"Is there any aluminum wiring in the home?" Sometimes a yes or no won't do. - 09/19/11 07:24 PM
I'm intimately familiar with this, possibly the inspiration for this post!
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Via Russel Ray, Southern California home inspector based in San Diego (Real estate, photography, marketing, music, history & more!):

 
"Is there any aluminum wiring in the home?" Sometimes a yes or no won't do
Beware, homeowners! Apparently there are … (1 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Rio Vista (September 19, 2011) - 09/19/11 04:56 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleRio Vista
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Rio Vista.
Rio Vista is a small community of just 18 units in zip code 92108 at the western end of Mission Valley. Amenities include underground parking, a swimming pool, and a common laundry room. Some units also have in-unit laundries.
If you like to golf, Riverwalk Golf Course, a public course, is nearby. Also nearby are several shopping malls, including Fashion Valley Mall … (3 comments)

Well You Must Be the One to Call... Every Time I Google.. You Come Up! Thank You ActiveRain! - 09/19/11 04:56 PM
I'm having this same problem. Now if I can just get some of these people to the closing table!
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Via Kathy Streib-Home Stager-Palm Bch County South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging):
Well You Must Be the One to Call... Every Time I Google.. You Come Up!
We're in the middle of … (0 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Woodspring (September 19, 2011) - 09/19/11 04:17 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleWoodspring
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Woodspring.
Woodspring is a quiet, gated, and stable community in zip code 92110 at the western end of Mission Valley. Amenities include swimming pool and spa. All units have in-unit laundries.
If you like to golf, Riverwalk Golf Course, a public course, is nearby. Also nearby are several shopping malls, including Fashion Valley Mall and Hazard Center.
You can catch the San Diego Trolley at … (3 comments)

Is your blog wandering in the desert or do you have a map? - 09/18/11 10:26 PM
I once wandered, wondering why I was wandering while I was wondering about wandering.
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Via Liz and Bill Spear RE/MAX Elite Warren County Ohio: Cincinnati to Dayton (513.265.3004 www.LizTour.com):
Is Your Blog Wandering In the Desert Or Do You Have a Map? We'll be the first to admit that we didn't … (0 comments)

When cash isn't king - 09/18/11 10:19 PM
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Via Frank & Sharon Alters, CDPE-Short Sales Jacksonville-Orange Park-Fleming Island (Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - Clay, Duval, St. Johns ):
When Cash Isn't King Investors and other buyers regularly tout the phrase that "Cash is King." Just this past week in an email, a prospective buyer commented that, "I guess cash … (0 comments)

Docusign and Me - 09/18/11 10:11 PM
My broker also doesn't allow us to use Docusign, but there are a lot of us exerting a lot of pressure.
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It's not that I didn't want to use Docusign or … (0 comments)

Area rugs: Tips for selection and placement - 09/18/11 10:03 PM
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Via Donna Dazzo Home Stager in the Hamptons & New York (Designed to Appeal, LLC):
When I am staging a home for sale, area rugs serve many functions in a room:
Defining the area, for example, a seating or dining area in a large room Adding pops of color to an otherwise neutral … (0 comments)

***Changes to the VA funding fees - 09/18/11 09:57 PM
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Via Doug Capps, CLO, CRMS (Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.):
Some good news...  VA will be reducing the funding fees for Veterans. 
 
Changes to VA Funding Fee  
 

 
 Subsequent Use of Entitlement for all:
 
·         Loans closed from 10/01/2011 – 09/30/2012 = 2.8%
·         Loans closed from 10/01/2012 – … (0 comments)

Will they still have your size when the price goes down to 75%?? - 09/18/11 09:50 PM
My 33-year with Borders came to a close last week with the liquidation of the Mission Valley store. It was amazing that people would come in on the last day, when everything that was still left was 90% off, or more, and ask, "Did you sell that book about [insert subject matter] that you had for 20% off three weeks ago." At some point you have to decide to go ahead and buy. You snooze, you lose.
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Poison ivy…………Why? Feng shui insight by New York City consultant Laura Cerrano - 09/18/11 09:46 PM
I've never experienced poison ivy but many of my outdoor friends have. Notwithstanding that, I like the way Laura compared poison ivy to negative people.
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Via Carole Provenzale and Laura Cerrano Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City/Feng Shui Manhattan ):
Poison Ivy…………Whyyyy??  Feng … (0 comments)

Zestimates/Shmestimates...Comparing Apples to Oranges - 09/18/11 09:43 PM
My opinon of Zillow's Zestimates: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Zestimate/Shmestimate   Comparing Apples to Oranges
We’ve discussed this before, but it keeps coming back like a bad penny. Much of suburban America is made up of subdivisions.  In these communities, which were generally … (0 comments)

Is my Mission Valley condo VA-approved? - 09/18/11 08:09 PM
Is my Mission Valley condoVA-approved?
I think it's amazing that, in a County that has about 225,000 active-duty miliary personnel and who knows how many retired military, there are condominium communities that are not VA approved. There are, though.
Following is the status as, of September 14, 2011, of the 39 condominium communities in Mission Valley. There are two lists here. The first list is by community number corresponding to the numbers on the map below. The second list is in alphabetical order. The links for each community take you to my ongoing market data series for each community.

 
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San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Friars Hollow (September 18, 2011) - 09/18/11 02:51 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleFriars Hollow
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Friars Hollow.
Friars Hollow is a small, quiet community in zip code 92110 in the western end of Mission Valley. Along with its great location, it offers a swimming pool, spa, and tennis court, and all units have in-unit laundries.
If you like to golf, Riverwalk Golf Course, a public course, is nearby. Also nearby are the Fashion Valley Mall and the Fashion Valley … (4 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Mission Bellwood (September 18, 2011) - 09/18/11 01:14 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleMission Bellwood
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Mission Bellwood.
Mission Bellwood is a small, quiet complex in zip code 92108 in the western section of Mission Valley. It is in a great location and has a swimming pool, spa, outdoor grills and picnic areas, and a club house. All units have in-unit laundries.
If you like to golf, Riverwalk Golf Course, a public course, partially surrounds the community, and Fashion Valley … (3 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Mission Greens (September 17, 2011) - 09/17/11 10:41 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleMission Greens
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Mission Greens.
Why Mission Greens? Along with its central location, you've got a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, recreation room, and great landscaping, including water fountains and large ponds, which make for a very relaxing place to live among the hustle and bustle of Mission Valley. Along with common area laundry facilities, many units also have in-unit laundries.
If you like to golf, Riverwalk … (4 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — The Courtyards (September 16, 2011) - 09/16/11 05:24 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleThe Courtyards
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at The Courtyards.
Why The Courtyards? Along with its central location, you've got pools, spas, a sauna, a fitness center, tennis courts, a recreation room, and great landscaping, including ponds and lakes. There is a common area laundry facility although many units also have an in-unit laundry.
The Courtyards was built in 1988 and is located in zip code 92110 at the western end of … (5 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — Presidio Place (September 15, 2011) - 09/15/11 05:48 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SalePresidio Place
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Presidio Place.
Presidio Place is located in zip code 92110 at the western edge of Mission Valley. It is a popular condominium community because of its location within walking distance of SeaWorld and Mission Bay Park, excellent property management, and strong owners' association. There are 402 units built from 1979 to 1981. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 1/1, 1/2, 2/2, 2/3, 3/2, and 3/3, and … (5 comments)

Agents, Better Safe Than Sorry... - 09/15/11 03:10 AM
As much as I love doing open houses, I'm always mindful of safety and property.
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It is a shame that it has come to this, but agents, both men and women, should really think before they show a home or host an open house. We have … (0 comments)

Being a "good" agent just doesn't cut it anymore - 09/15/11 03:01 AM
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Via Diane Grady-Klinge (Watson Realty Corp.):
It used to be that you could be a good agent and do a good job and that was enough. It was all that it took. Today is a totally different world. With the financial chaos, political problems and national debt in the trillions, our buyers … (0 comments)

ActiveRain Talent Contest — Will play for food - 09/14/11 09:50 PM
Will play for food
I always think of a talent contest as traditional talent like music, magic, etc. Maybe that's because I've been playing the piano for 45 years. I see that there are lots of entries that are not traditional talent, so maybe my entry into the First Annual ActiveRain Talent Contest will be the unusual one, i.e., the winner!
Following are the final three minutes of Samuel Barber's Piano Sonata in E-flat minor, op. 26. This is Barber's only piano sonato. It's not an easy one, but it is a lot of fun to play. Hope you enjoy it, … (20 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Mission Village (September 13, 2011) - 09/13/11 08:15 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleMission Village
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Mission Village.
Mission Village, built in 1972, is a community of 256 units in zip code 92108 in the central section of Mission Valley. Units range in size from 419 to 1,030 square feet, and bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 0/1, 1/1, and 2/2. The studio units are very popular with pilots and flight attendants, as well as companies needing to bring people in for … (7 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — River Scene (September 12, 2011) - 09/12/11 07:14 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleRiver Scene
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at River Scene.
River Scene, built in 1990-1992, is a gated community of 108 units in zip code 92108 in the central section of Mission Valley. Floor plans include 2/2 and 3/2 (bedrooms/bathrooms), and range in size from 1,229 square feet to 1,274 square feet.
Amenities at River Scene include swimming pool, spa, fitness center, clubhouse, outdoor grills, fountains, secure underground parking, and in-unit laundry.
… (5 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Rio del Oro (September 11, 2011) - 09/12/11 12:08 AM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleRio del Oro
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Rio del Oro.
Rio del Oro, built in 1994-95, is a gated community of 103 units in zip code 92108 in the central section of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 1/1, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 3/2, and 3/3, and range in size from 770 to 1,479 square feet.
Amenities at Rio del Oro include swimming pool, spa, fitness center, fountains, secure underground parking, … (6 comments)

Cracks — Do you love them as much as I do? - 09/11/11 10:22 PM
I was able to refer to this URL while I was with a Client today. Love ActiveRain and its resources.
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Via Russel Ray, Southern California home inspector based in San Diego (Real estate, photography, marketing, music, history & more!):

 
Cracks — Do you love them as much as I do?
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What Will a Short Sale Do to Your Credit Score? - 09/11/11 10:20 PM
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Via Robert Rauf (REMN - Real Estate Mortgage Network (NJ)):
What Effect Does a Short Sale have on my Credit?
 
Every short sale seller wants to know the answer to this question.  Naturally, there is no straight forward answer, but hopefully I can shed some light on the topic.  Without a … (0 comments)

Pala Casino's Hot Rods & Classics car show, September 17, 2011 - 09/11/11 02:32 PM

 
Pala Casino's Hot Rods & Classics car showSeptember 17, 2011
The Pala Casino's Hot Rods & Classics car show takes place September 17, 2011, at the Pala Casino in Pala, California. Although the Casino is about 45 miles north of your Mission Valley condominium, it's a great day trip if you're looking for something a little different.
The show begins at 8:00 a.m. on the fourth deck of the parking structure. While you're checking out the cars, check out the gorgeous views, too!
There will be vendors offering everything you need for yoru hot rod and classic cars, as … (6 comments)

Our Stories Start at Home - Quietly Respectful - 09/10/11 05:35 PM
I really loved this post, and some of the words could easily be used for so much: "Home is where your story begins," "Let's be quietly respectful."
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Via Debb Janes, Residential Realtor Green Camas, Washington Residential Realtor (The Carl Group, LLC):
Our Stories Start at Home - Quietly Respectful.

We all … (0 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley Condos For Sale — Mission Gate (September 10, 2011) - 09/10/11 03:23 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleMission Gate
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Mission Gate.
Built from 1995 to 1997, Mission Gate is a gated community of 98 units in zip code 92018 in the central section of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 2/3 and 3/3, and range in size from 1,230 to 1,646 square feet. These are some of the larger units in this area of Mission Valley.
Amenities include swimming pool, spa, in-unit laundry, … (4 comments)

One thing you need, and probably don't have, in your emergency preparedness kit! - 09/09/11 08:10 PM
There were many people here who got caught out yesterday without the all-American dollar in their wallet. Don’t let it happen to you!
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Via Eric Cooper (Russel Ray Photos):
One thing you need, and probably don't have,in your emergency preparedness kit!
I'll bet you have flashlight and fresh batteries. Probably some … (0 comments)

Fall Home & Garden Show, September 16-18, 2011 - 09/09/11 05:32 PM

 
Fall Home & Garden Show, September 16-18, 2011
The Westward Expos Fall Home & Garden Show is coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds from September 16-18, 2011. This is the 22nd consecutive years, making Westward Expos an annual part of our communities.
Admission is $8, with children under age 12 getting in free.
On Friday, admission for seniors age 55 and over is just $1.
Show HoursFriday, September 16, 11:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, September 17, 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSunday, August 28, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This is the place to go this month if you need … (6 comments)

Free electronics disposal at SeaWorld, September 10, 2011 - 09/09/11 04:56 PM

Free electronics disposal at SeaWorld,September 10, 2011
Those of us who have tried to recycle used electronics know that there is often a recycling fee, even though the electronics stores usually charge us a recycling fee when we buy the electronics (It's one of those add-on fees that you don't pay much attention to.).
Sometimes a company such as Home Depot or Staples comes along and provides a free recycling event. Sometimes a city will have a recycling even because it's better to just let people bring them in rather than drop them off on the side of the road … (5 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — River Colony (September 8, 2011) - 09/08/11 06:12 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleRiver Colony
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at River Colony.
River Colony is a gated community of 300 units in zip code 92108 in the central section of Mission Valley. River Colony was built in 1992, planned as condominiums but built as apartments and converted to condominiums around 2004. There has always been a lot of real estate action in River Colony following the conversion as you can see from the tables … (5 comments)

A public service announcement from Zoey the Cool Cat - 09/07/11 03:43 PM
A public service announcement fromZoey the Cool Cat
I grew up with cats. Lots of them. Mom would take in any cat that crossed the boundary into our yard, even if the cat wasn't necessarily looking for a new home. A little milk and food, and that cat was hers!
Cats aren't stupid. They know that the best home is where food and drink magically show up with little effort on their part.
I never had a cat of my own until September 21, 2007. Almost a year earlier, on Thanksgiving 2006, a black cat came by our house and we … (10 comments)

Keywords: If I wanted to find it six months from now.... - 09/07/11 01:15 AM
Keywords:If I wanted to find it six months from now....
I use URLs to various ActiveRain posts on a regular basis in my marketing and advertising. When I first started at ActiveRain, I didn't, and I didn't understand how to use tags and keywords.
My marketing guru, whom many of you know, gave me a simple way to determine those tags and keywords by asking one simple question:
If I wanted to find it six months from now, what would I look under? I used to use every keyword I could think of, but I had so many keywords that I … (21 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — Union Square (September 6, 2011) - 09/06/11 08:59 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleUnion Square
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Union Square.
Union Square was built from 1996 to 1998. It is a gated community of about 130 units in zip codes 92108 in the central section of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 2/2, 2/3, and 3/3, and range in size from 950 to 1,345 square feet.
Amenities at Union Square include swimming pool, spa, outdoor grills and picnic areas, in-unit laundry, and … (9 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — Park Villas South (September 6, 2011) - 09/06/11 04:11 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SalePark Villas South
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Park Villas South.
Park Villas South was built from 1973 to 1975. It is a gated community of 344 units in zip code 92108 in the central section of Mission Valley. Units range in size from 506 to 1,020 square feet, and bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 0/1, 1/1, and 2/2. The 0/1 studios make great overnight homes for pilots, flight attendants, and other … (5 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — Park Villas North (September 5, 2011) - 09/05/11 10:47 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SalePark Villas North
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Park Villas North.
Park Villas North was built from 1971 to 1975, with another section built in 1981. It is a gated community of 296 units in zip code 92108 in the central section of Mission Valley.
Units range in size from 506 to 1,056 square feet, and bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 0/1, 1/1, and 2/2. The 0/1 studios make great overnight homes … (4 comments)

Minimalist staging - 09/04/11 11:33 PM
Minimalist staging
I went to preview some properties before I had an open house from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Rarely do I find staging at unoccupied condominiums, so I was somewhat shocked when I found this staging:


 
I don't know whether that really was the extent of their staging, whether those 14 items got left behind by the owner, whether they were just starting the staging, whether staging was just ending....
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Labor Day Weekend Open House - 09/04/11 09:08 PM
Labor Day WeekendOpen House
I didn't see too many open house signs today, which could explain why my open house was very busy.
I have noticed over the years (that means since I started as a Realtor in 2005; I track everything using Excel) that open houses on holiday weekends are pretty good. I guess people are looking for something to do, especially those people who are looking for a new place to live!
This condominium is my own listing that I took back in January. We had an accepted offer by the end of January and spent seven months in … (4 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — Kensington Park Villas (September 4, 2011) - 09/04/11 08:52 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleKensington Park Villas
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Kensington Park Villas.
Kensington Park Villas, built from 1975 to 1978, is a gated condominium community of 134 units (some say 146 units!) in zip code 92108 in the eastern section of Mission Valley. Bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 2/2, 2/3, 3/3, and 4/3. These are some of the largest condominiums in Mission Valley, ranging in size from 1,340 to 2,251 square feet. They … (3 comments)

San Diego Mission Valley condos for sale — Mission Verde (September 3, 2011) - 09/03/11 09:25 PM
San Diego Mission Valley Condos For SaleMission Verde
Enjoy the hassle-free condominium lifestyle from the central location of Mission Valley! Everything that beautiful San Diego has to offer is right at the doorstep of your condominium at Mission Verde.
Mission Verde, built in 1978-1979, is a condominium community of 234 units in zip code 92108 in the eastern section of Mission Valley. Units range in size from 660 to 1,082 square feet, and bedroom/bathroom floor plans include 1/1, 2/1, 2/2, and 3/2. These are great starter homes in a great area of Mission Valley, and there are many floor plans to … (4 comments)

When the computers aren't working.... - 09/02/11 10:05 PM
When the computers aren't working....
Go for a walk.
Life isn't all about computers and smart phones.
I'm off for a walk. Hopefully I'll come back to find that the other half is happy again because he got everything working.
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Even YOU can blog about local news and events! - 09/01/11 08:54 PM
Even YOU can blog about local news and events!
Real estate agents, home inspectors, and mortgage lenders always have something to blog about.
new listings new solds open houses short sales foreclosures financing fiascoes horror stories about home inspectors and the home inspection mortgage lenders and how they wouldn't finance our A+++++ Client other real estate agents, like the one who took the key just 15 minutes earlier and kept me from having an open house. Should send her the bill for all the work and advertising I did, not to mention the goodwill that I possibly lost from some prospective … (12 comments)

Seriously Simple Photography Tips — Right of privacy, right of publicity, and right to free expression - 09/01/11 07:37 PM
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Via Eric Cooper (Russel Ray Photos):

Right of privacy, right of publicity,and right to free expression
A comment by Jill Sackler (comment #2) to my recent post titled Don't be afraid to get close!, said, " I thought we couldn't do close-ups without permission?"
The general answer to the question is … (0 comments)