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Great website for all fellow pet-lovers .............. Where I go, my dog goes! ...... :~)
For all 69 hotels, see web address: http://hotels.petswelcome.com/california/san-diego/
5592 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92117
858-268-9758Categories: hotel
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2. Motel 6 - San Diego Airport/Harbor
2353 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-8931Categories: hotel
Check Rates4. Comfort Inn Mission Bay Seaworld Area
4540 Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
(877) 424-6423Categories: hotel
Check Rates6. Motel 6 - San Diego - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
2424 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
619-296-1612Categories: hotel
Check Rates8. Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites
6474 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115-2645
6195823088Categories: hotel
Check Rates9. Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
1-619-2323861Categories: hotel
Check Rates10. Sheraton San Diego Mission Valley
1433 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
619-260-0111Categories: hotel
Check Rates12. La Quinta Inn San Diego Rancho Penasquitos
10185 Paseo Montril
San Diego, CA 92129
8584848800Categories: hotel
Check Rates13. Rodeway Inn & Suites Downtown
719 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92101-3213
(877) 424-6423Categories: hotel
Check Rates14. La Quinta Inn San Diego Old Town
2380 Moore Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619291-9100Categories: hotel
Check Rates15. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter
509 9th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
1-619-7274000Categories: hotel
Check Rates16. Extended Stay America San Diego/Hotel Circle
2087 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, CA 92108
619-296-5570Categories: hotel
Check Rates17. Staybridge Suites San Diego Rancho Bernardo Area
11855 Avenue Of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
1-858-4870900Categories: hotel
Check Rates18. Sheraton San Diego Hotel And Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-291-2900Categories: hotel
Check Rates19. Quality Inn Near Qualcomm Stadium
5399 Adobe Falls Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(877) 424-6423Categories: hotel
Check Rates20. Quality Inn Airport Seaworld Area
2901 Nimitz Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106-9849
(877) 424-6423Categories: hotel
Check Rates23. Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-1500Categories: hotel
Check Rates24. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10950 North Torrey Pines Road
San Diego, CA 92037
858-558-1500Categories: hotel
Check Rates25. Holiday Inn San Diego-Rancho Bernardo
17065 W. Bernardo Dr.
San Diego, CA 92127
1-858-4856530Categories: hotel
Monday, February 7, 2011
PET FRIENDLY Hotels & Lodgings in San Diego!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
25 Fun & Free Things to Do in San Diego - SanDiego.org
25 Fun & Free Things to Do in San Diego
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Free Activities for Kids and Adults in San Diego
1. Head to San Diego’s many beaches, all free to the public, to swim, body surf or hang-ten. Play in the sand, collect seashells or just bask in the sun.
2. Visit La Jolla Cove and see the magnificent sunset on the ocean. La Jolla Cove is one of the most spectacular natural settings in the world.
3. Visit downtown San Diego's Seaport Village for hours of free entertainment, leisurely strolling and window-shopping. Enjoy a laid-back day of hanging out in the grass and watching the many passing yachts and ships on picturesque San Diego Bay, or take in the sights from one of the many bay-view eateries.
4. Stroll through the 16½-block historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego and view the renovated turn-of-the-century Victorian architecture, home to boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops and more.
5. Fly a kite along the grassy field in the Tecolote Shores of Mission Bay Park, a 4,600-acre aquatic park. Here, away from trees and overhead wires, friends and family gather to launch colorful kites into the bay breezes.
6. Enjoy free organ concerts at 2 p.m. on Sundays at the Spreckels Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park. The Organ Pavillion features one of world’s largest outdoor pipe organs, a San Diego landmark since 1914, where organists play traditional favorites, waltzes and show tunes on enormous 32-foot pipes.
7. Visit Old Town and witness the living legacy of San Diego history. Guests are also invited to wander free through Old Town’s historic buildings, including the blacksmith shop, Seeley Stables, Stewart House, Estudillo House and the oldest schoolhouse in San Diego.
8. Bike or jog along Mission Bay Park’s many trails. Joggers and walkers share more than 20 miles of scenic running paths that wind through sunlight and shade near the shoreline and feature workout courses at planned stations along the route.
9. Visit the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista for a free tour of the 150-acre facility, including training fields and tracks, athlete dorms and the Otay Lake Reservoir. Tours are offered daily from the Copley Visitor Center between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m-3 p.m. on Sunday.
10. Stargaze outside the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park on the first Wednesday of every month. The San Diego Astronomy Association sets up huge telescopes to offer guests a great view of all the stars in the night sky.
11. Take a scenic, one-hour drive to Mt. Laguna. Once there, hop out for an invigorating hike and enjoy the fresh mountain air whispering through the pines.
12. Step back in time with a stop in Julian, a century-old gold mining town in the Cuyamaca Mountains. Pick up a free map at the Chamber of Commerce for a self-guided walking tour of the area’s historic sites and later enjoy a slice of homemade apple pie – a Julian specialty!
13. Grab your picnic basket and head to Torrey Pines State Park where you can watch talented and daring hang-gliders do tricks in the strong winds that sweep along the coastline cliffs.
14. Cross the border into colorful and exciting Tijuana, Mexico. Entrance is free, the people are friendly, and the shops offer unique gifts and apparel as well as great window-shopping. {PEG'S NOTE: beware, the U.S. Dept of State has issued a travel warning on 3/14/2010 regarding travel to Mexico and the ongoing drug wars there. Pls see: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_4755.html }
15. Rollerblade, skateboard or bicycle along the Mission Beach Boardwalk, a scenic 3-mile boardwalk along picturesque Mission and Pacific Beaches.
16. Visit Mission Trails Regional Park to explore the cultural, historical and recreational aspects of San Diego. Stop at the Visitor’s Center and learn about the wonders of nature and the people who once lived on the land. Or, roam through the park’s 40 miles of natural and developed hiking and biking trails.
17. Go scuba diving or snorkeling off San Diego’s shores and see spectacular creatures of the sea. La Jolla Cove offers some of the clearest waters on the California coast, as well as miles of protected underwater preserves to explore.
18. Go bird watching at the Torrey Pines State Reserve. Located high above Torrey Pines State Beach, the area is home of the rare and ancient Torrey Pine as well as a beautiful protected habitat for swifts, thrashers, woodpeckers and wrentits.
19. Stroll through Balboa Park and marvel at its beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. While there, take advantage of the park’s variety of offerings, including 15 museums (select museums free on Tuesdays), free daily park tours, public organ concerts (Sundays), and spectacular gardens (seven are free daily).
20. Visit other museums around town that offer similar free days. In its La Jolla facility, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is free on the third Tuesday of each month; the downtown facility is free daily.
21. Gather family, friends and firewood for a cozy beach bonfire at one of the beaches in San Diego County, including Coronado Beach, La Jolla Shores and Mission Beach.
22. Explore the tidepools in Point Loma at low tide and get up close and personal with flowery anemones, scampering shore crabs, elusive octopus, spongy deadman's fingers and many other magnificent sea creatures.
23. Drive to the top of Mt. Soledad in La Jolla for breathtaking, 360-degree views of San Diego, including the gently curving La Jolla coastline and Mission Bay. Spectacular views of San Diego’s East County communities also await guests at the top of Mt. Helix.
24. Visit the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and experience the natural beauty of the desert. The 600,000-acre park is one of the largest state parks in the United States and each spring, following winter rains, explodes into a rainbow of colorful wildflower blossoms.
25. Take a scenic walk along The Big Bay, San Diego's "largest attraction". With 27 miles of waterfront featuring bayside parks, marinas, hundreds of shops and restaurants, and miles of promenades and bikeways, the Big Bay appeals to all ages and interests.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Who Is This "Peg" Person at RealtorPeg.Posterous.com?!
Greetings! For myself and for Prudential California Realty, welcome to your perfect source for in-depth real estate information. Why? Because I refuse to lose! I have a unique set of skills beyond real estate sales to assist you in your choices and walk together with you through the maze of legal paperwork that accompanies all California real estate transactions. Service is service is service, however with my additional research and analytical skills, you’ll receive a quality of trust and care far beyond just “service”. On the cutting edge of high tech home sales analysis and marketing technology, I will assist you in finding your home to love or selling your home in a successful and happy conclusion for you and your family. Join me and the elite Prudential California Realty team to be a truly winning force in your San Diego real estate goals. You too deserve the absolute best, let’s do it! Together, we become the winning team to envy.
WHO AM I, WHERE HAVE I COME FROM?
A lifelong animal & nature lover, I was a Navy “brat” as a kid and have extensively traveled all my life. My travels have made me comfortable in just about any culture or ethnicity. As a matter of fact, up to 1/2 of my clients were NOT born in the United States (of course, the other 1/2 of us were)!
1970 – 1975: Starting Pitcher - ASA/AAU National Fast-Pitch Softball Championships. I didn’t like losing, so I learned to pitch!
Grew up and received college degrees in Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Science degree.
Worked 20+ years in aerospace design and test engineering on jet engines and satellite components which allowed me to finely tune my research and analytical skills. I now apply these skills to real estate data to determine the best course of action personalized for each individual client. You could be one of those who receive only direct personal, priority care from me! Not from an assistant or from an automated program system, but from the real live me whether on the phone, by snail-mail or by email.
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Now, no fluff, no sales pitch stuff, let’s just get started. Click the below link to search for homes for sale or homes already sold and for educational info on San Diego real estate.
http://www.prudentialcaliforniare.com/prucal/agentprofile/agent.aspx?agentid=106575
--- OR --- Copy/Paste the above into the address bar of your browser.
When you arrive at my website, click on “Find A Property” at the top of webpage to search for homes! Also, notice the buttons on the lefthand side of my website, for instance, the “Buyers” button has informative articles about buying San Diego real estate, “Sellers” has articles with helpful tips for selling your San Diego home and “Communities” has information on demographics and characteristics of Southern CA counties and cities. Lastly, you will see an entire entourage of buttons showcasing Prudential’s one-stop affiliated services to fully support the 100% success of your real estate transaction, all from one visit with me.
NOT HAPPY WITH THE SEARCH RESULTS? Really Easy Fix! Just email me or call me and I will set you up with an even more comprehensive search that will come directly to your email inbox with ALL the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) homes that match your own personal criteria!
Better yet, I PROMISE NOT SPAM YOU and you will always, always have a link on any email from me to OPT-OUT AT YOUR CHOOSING.
Cheers, Have Fun & Enjoy - Peg
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Median Home Prices thru Dec '09 from Peg
Greetings, The latest in San Diego SOLD home prices through Dec '09. For CONDOS, in the 13 different zip codes which I track, the median sold prices look like: Ø Compared to 1 mo ago, 54% of zips either went up in market value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5% market value). Most notable of these was Pacific Beach with a 19% increase over values of the prior month. Ø Compared to 2 mos ago, the market value of 46% are still either at a higher value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5%) as they were 2 mos ago. Top dog in this category is Linda Vista with a 96% increase in the market value of 2 mos ago. And, 15% have shown an increase or stayed the same in market value for 2 mos straight. Ø Compared to 1 year ago, we have 39% with a market value either higher in market value or essentially the same (within +/-5%) as 1 yr ago. Leading the 1 yr category is Linda Vista with 23% increase over values of 1 yr ago.
For HOUSES in the 18 different zip codes which I track, the median sold prices look like: Ø Compared to 1 mo ago, 50% of our zips either went up in market value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5% market value). Bay Park/Old Town leads this pack with a 20% increase over values of the prior month! Ø Compared to 2 mos ago, again, the market value of 45% are still either a higher value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5%) as they were 2 mos ago. Point Loma had a 19% increase in the market value over those of 2 mos ago. And, 28% of zips have shown an increase or stayed the same in market value for the past 2 mos straight. Ø Compared to 1 year ago, we now have 72% with a market value either higher in market value or essentially the same (within +/-5%) compared to 1 yr ago. Here we have Bay Park/Old Town shows a 16% increase over market values of 1 yr ago. To summarize: We are still seeing an slight RISE IN PRICES THIS WINTER over both the 1 month and 2 month periods in almost 1/2 or more of our zip codes, not quite as dramatic as in Oct & Nov, but still a noticeable change. The slight slowdown from the pace of Oct & Nov in part can be attributed to the glut of people hoping to close escrow by the end of Oct to qualify for the federal $8000 credit program and, in Nov, we have folks who did not quite make the Oct deadline but were no doubt quite relieved that the program was extended! These sales that were seen in Dec are really the telling story about where we stand with real estate recovery in San Diego since these sales are not so heavily influenced by the $8000 credit program. That is why we say, in Dec we are still showing some signs of recovery at a steady, albeit a distinctly slower pace. Most economists who I have heard/read specializing in real estate, are saying that 2010 & 2011 will continue this trend of monthly ups & downs but also will still have a basic very gentle, upward trend. Then in 2012, they perdict we will see definite upward movement in real estate values more closely resembling a “normal” market. One of the criteria they use for this projection are the number of loans scheduled to "reset" the monthly payment in 2010 & 2011 to create a higher monthly payment for the homeowner thus putting them at risk for default and forclosure. The number of loans scheduled to “reset” in 2012 is known to be significantly less than the number scheduled for 2010 – 2011. Cheers - Peg Mary "Peg" Heying REALTOR® - CA DRE License # 01726709 Prudential CA Realty 2830 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 Cell: (619) 301-8589 Email: realtorpeg@yahoo.com |
Median Home Prices thru Dec '09 from Peg
Greetings, The latest in San Diego SOLD home prices through Dec '09. For CONDOS, in the 13 different zip codes which I track, the median sold prices look like: Ø Compared to 1 mo ago, 54% of zips either went up in market value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5% market value). Most notable of these was Pacific Beach with a 19% increase over values of the prior month. Ø Compared to 2 mos ago, the market value of 46% are still either at a higher value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5%) as they were 2 mos ago. Top dog in this category is Linda Vista with a 96% increase in the market value of 2 mos ago. And, 15% have shown an increase or stayed the same in market value for 2 mos straight. Ø Compared to 1 year ago, we have 39% with a market value either higher in market value or essentially the same (within +/-5%) as 1 yr ago. Leading the 1 yr category is Linda Vista with 23% increase over values of 1 yr ago.
For HOUSES in the 18 different zip codes which I track, the median sold prices look like: Ø Compared to 1 mo ago, 50% of our zips either went up in market value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5% market value). Bay Park/Old Town leads this pack with a 20% increase over values of the prior month! Ø Compared to 2 mos ago, again, the market value of 45% are still either a higher value or stayed essentially the same (within +/-5%) as they were 2 mos ago. Point Loma had a 19% increase in the market value over those of 2 mos ago. And, 28% of zips have shown an increase or stayed the same in market value for the past 2 mos straight. Ø Compared to 1 year ago, we now have 72% with a market value either higher in market value or essentially the same (within +/-5%) compared to 1 yr ago. Here we have Bay Park/Old Town shows a 16% increase over market values of 1 yr ago. To summarize: We are still seeing an slight RISE IN PRICES THIS WINTER over both the 1 month and 2 month periods in almost 1/2 or more of our zip codes, not quite as dramatic as in Oct & Nov, but still a noticeable change. The slight slowdown from the pace of Oct & Nov in part can be attributed to the glut of people hoping to close escrow by the end of Oct to qualify for the federal $8000 credit program and, in Nov, we have folks who did not quite make the Oct deadline but were no doubt quite relieved that the program was extended! These sales that were seen in Dec are really the telling story about where we stand with real estate recovery in San Diego since these sales are not so heavily influenced by the $8000 credit program. That is why we say, in Dec we are still showing some signs of recovery at a steady, albeit a distinctly slower pace. Most economists who I have heard/read specializing in real estate, are saying that 2010 & 2011 will continue this trend of monthly ups & downs but also will still have a basic very gentle, upward trend. Then in 2012, they perdict we will see definite upward movement in real estate values more closely resembling a “normal” market. One of the criteria they use for this projection are the number of loans scheduled to "reset" the monthly payment in 2010 & 2011 to create a higher monthly payment for the homeowner thus putting them at risk for default and forclosure. The number of loans scheduled to “reset” in 2012 is known to be significantly less than the number scheduled for 2010 – 2011. Cheers - Peg Mary "Peg" Heying REALTOR® - CA DRE License # 01726709 Prudential CA Realty 2830 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 Cell: (619) 301-8589 Email: realtorpeg@yahoo.com |
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| Mary "Peg" Heying REALTOR® - CA DRE License # 01726709 Prudential CA Realty 2830 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 Cell: (619) 301-8589 Email: realtorpeg@yahoo.com |
San Diego Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Home Buyer Assistance Programs
Neighborhood Stabilization Homeownership Program Funding now available
The pre-approval application process is now open for first-time home buyers seeking to purchase foreclosed properties in the City of San Diego through the San Diego Housing Commissions (SDHC) Neighborhood Stabilization Homeownership Program (NSHP).
NSHPs primary objective is to help a first-time home buyer from a low-moderate income
(Up to 120% Area Median Income) with good credit and the ability to make mortgage payments buy a foreclosed property within the City of San Diegos targeted areas in City Council Districts 3, 4, 7 and 8 from San Ysidro to Miramar. Click here for maps of the targeted areas.
A first-time home buyer is defined as an individual who has not owned a home in the last three years.
The financial assistance is made possible through a $9.4 million federal grant, (Housing and Recovery Act of 2008-H.R. 3221), which was awarded to the City of San Diego in January and is being administered by the San Diego Housing Commission.
San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is currently accepting pre-approval applications for NSHP. First-time home buyers who believe they meet the requirements for the program are encouraged to contact a certified NSHP lender to assist with the process; or the buyer can complete the pre-approval application on their own and deliver it to:
San Diego Housing Commission
Attn: Loan Management
1122 Broadway #300
San Diego, CA 92101
Upon receipt of the pre-approval application, SDHC will determine the buyers eligibility and issue a pre-approval letter that can be submitted with a purchase offer using the NSHP.
For questions regarding the NSHP pre-approval process, contact:
Vicki Monce 619.578.7491 or vickim@sdhc.org
All potential buyers are required to attend an eight hour home buyer education class with a SDHC approved class provider. The buyer must attend the class before placing an offer on a property. The classes fill up quickly, so any buyer considering participating in NSHP should enroll in a class today!
NSHP Deferred Payment Loan
SDHC will provide eligible buyers with a 0% interest deferred payment loan up to 17% of the sales price to assist in the purchase of the home. No payments are required for 30 years, unless the property is sold, refinanced or not owner occupied, at which time the loan must be repaid. A minimum of 3% down payment from the buyers personal funds is required. The first trust deed loan must have a 30-year fixed interest rate.
NSHP Closing Cost Assistance Grant
SDHC will provide eligible buyers with a closing cost assistance grant up to 3% of the sales price. The grant can ONLY be used to pay closing costs which are not covered by seller concessions or other subsidies. The grant is recoverable, and must be repaid plus 5% interest if the property is sold, refinanced, or not owner occupied within the first six years. After six years, the grant is forgiven.
NSHP Rehabilitation Loan
SDHC will provide eligible buyers with a 0% interest rehabilitation loan up to $50,000. The rehabilitation loan must be used for repairs related to health and safety, curb appeal, and energy efficiency. Loans up to $10,000 will be forgiven in 5 years; loans up to $30,000 will be forgiven in 10 years; loans up to $50,000 will be forgiven in 15 years. If the property is sold, refinanced, not owner occupied, or if the repairs have not been maintained within the term of the loan, the rehabilitation loan must be repaid plus 3% interest.
Related documents for home buyers
Related documents for certified NSHP lenders
Click this link for website and forms!
http://sdhc.org/NSP.shtml
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