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2010
The $100 million allocated for California's first-time homebuyer tax credits may be depleted in about 10 to 20 days or sooner, according to C.A.R.'s Economics team. California's Franchise Tax Board (FTB) plans to begin accepting applications on May 1, 2010 for tax credits up to $10,000 for first...
04/30/2010
La Mesa and Mt Helix are the best areas for homes with real character. If you like cookie cutter homes, this is NOT the place for you. If, however, you like creative designs, unique styles, tree-lined streets, terraced hills and a beautiful mix of Spanish, contemporary, mid-century, ranch, storyb...
04/29/2010
La Mesa, CA is ready for summer-- this June heralds the return of 2 favorite events: Back to the 50's Car Show Step back in time... Every Thursday 5pm - 8pm June through August This Summer Event draws more than 2,500 spectators. Classic cars line La Mesa Boulevard and compete in our weekly contes...
04/27/2010
Charming La Mesa and Mt Helix homes-- no cookie-cutters here! Here starts Gallery #1 of many. One of the main reasons people choose to live in La Mesa and Mt Helix is the stylish diversity of home designs. Dating back to the late 1800s until now, you can find every type of home from contemporary...
04/23/2010
La Mesa rocks! Really, check out all the beautiful stonework.... no wonder so many put La Mesa and Mt Helix on the top of their home search lists. There are so many gorgeous home styles from Spanish and Mediterranean to contemporary, woodsy, mid-century, Colonial... all in the same Mt Helix and L...
04/22/2010
I thought all it would take would be a week of diligently unsubscribing to each and every one of those pesky unwanted emails that clog up my daily routine...but a funny thing happened... I am now receiving several other emails from other places I did not request. I think it will be quicker just t...
04/22/2010
If you enjoy a tropical look, La Mesa and Mt Helix abound with Palm Trees. La Mesa has been designated a Tree City USA since 1980 and there are dozens of varieties of trees to admire and enjoy. Most of Mt Helix and La Mesa are terraced and hilly, so you'll have both shade and sunshine... and fan...
04/19/2010
Why has La Mesa CA been designated a Tree City USA since 1980? First, we've adhered to the 4 standards set by The Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. These were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management plan and pro...
04/17/2010
Mt Helix/La Mesa CA-- another celebration for Earth Day, 2010. Join us on Sunday, April 25 from 11 am – 3 pm. You won’t want to miss this free family-fun event held in the Mt. Helix Amphitheater, 4905 Mt. Helix Drive in La Mesa. Co-sponsored by the Jarrett Meeker Foundation and Mt. Helix Park,...
04/13/2010
What are you waiting for? You have 3 weeks to claim a "double dip" of $18,000 in tax credits. Home buyers have until April 30 to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit available for first-time buyers, as well as a $6,500 credit for current homeowners. California homebuyers can also benef...
04/08/2010
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Barb Fischer
San Diego and La Mesa Real Estate