bonita real estate: Bonita, The Hidden Gem of South Bay San Diego - 11/16/10 12:52 PM
Bonita, The Hidden Gem of South Bay San Diego
One of the oldest communities in the east part of south bay San Diego, Bonita is considered a Hidden Gem by many. Bonita, Spanish for pretty, describes the five-mile location along the Sweetwater River between the Sweetwater Reservoir and the 805 freeway. Bonita has established neighborhoods, most with larger lots than newer developments and it is conveniently located roughly 20 minutes from Downtown San Diego, Coronado, San Diego Airport, Various beaches and bays. Due to the rolling hills, many homes have ocean views. Although few people keep them much of the homes … (1 comments)

bonita real estate: Bonita Fest - 10/15/10 12:24 PM
Well the Bonita Fest came and went again this year. This was the smallest Bonita fest in a decade or two. Unfortunately for the kids, there was no parade this year. Next year, however, a parade is promised once again thanks to some local contributions.
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bonita real estate: Interest Rates Still Sitting Low - 09/22/10 08:47 AM
Well, some possible light in the dark economic tunnel yesterday in terms of interest rates. The fed announced no change in rates but did hint that some further quantitative easing may be in store at the next meeting. This means that they, the Fed, are more likely to create more "stimulus" without directly lowering interest rates. These, quantitative easing measures are said to be an easier way to spur spending. Tactics, such as the Fed buying mortgage back securities is said to be a less obtrusive measure since at some point all of these stimulus measures have to be unwound. While … (0 comments)

bonita real estate: San Diego Home Sales Declinging - 08/20/10 11:51 AM
While July is historically a bigger housing sales month of the year, last month in southern California home sales declined over 20% from June to July. In San Diego, July sales were over 19% lower than July 2009 according to DataQuick. What a shock right (sarcasm). With the first-time buyer tax credits coming to an end, a slowdown in sales was pretty expected. First-time buyers were acting like those tax credits were golden tickets to financial freedom and home affordability, no matter how much more they paid for their house. Foreclosure filings in California, on the other hand, actually decreased 3 … (0 comments)

bonita real estate: I can hear the taxpayer money flushing down the drain - 08/16/10 01:19 PM
Aimed at Helping Struggling Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure in California, But Is It a Good Idea to Give Federal Funds To Individual States?
As unemployment remains high, foreclosures still abound in California. Especially the newer areas of South Bay San Diego like Eastlake and Chula Vista where it seems like entire blocks foreclose at the same time. The Federal Government is pledging more money to prevent foreclosures. The Obama Administration announced help struggling homeowners with federal funds through two programs:
1. ) The existing Housing Finance Agency (HFA) Innovation Fund for the Hardest Hit Housing Markets. Through the Hardest Hit program, California … (2 comments)

bonita real estate: Chula Vista Schools Adding New Buildings - 08/08/10 10:17 AM
 
Some Chula Vista Schools are getting a few additions funded by bonds and propositions O and R. Both Chula Vista High School and Southwester College will be gaining new buildings. Chula Vista High School is adding a large, 3-story multiuse building for a library, theater and additional classrooms. Southwestern College is planning to build a new central building to house all of the college’s heating and cooling systems as well as a new gym and additional classrooms. It is proposed to save the school some energy costs as well.  Project cost for the college, a cool $33 million. Will this … (0 comments)