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the real estate brief a note from rosemary

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t’s January 11 as I write this and today it was colder in Alpine, CA than it was in Minneapolis, MN 25° vs 36°. All I can say is us San Diegans aren’t prepared for this type of weather. When it’s 26° we are guaranteed to find ice on our car windows. Which of course in my world, is the impetus to post a photo on Facebook of the event. Our household has to use a credit card to clean off the ice on our windshields. We got rid of that nasty old ice-scraper when we left Wisconsin 25 years ago. Of course if you don’t have to be out the door first thing in the am the sun will melt the iciness away. Winter in San Diego County is wonderful despite our bemoaning the “cold” weather. Winter gives us the best sunsets of the year, rain showers provide us with green hillsides. If we want to get to the snow, Julian or the Laguna Mountains are not far away. Soon we will see our beloved California Poppy gracing us with it’s presence come February/March along our freeways. Still after 25 years, I sure do love it here. Even when it get’s a little “cold”.

carolyn’s mortgage memo why mortgage rates are low and buying Is cheaper than renting

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ortgage rates are hovering at historic lows largely due to implementation of the third round of quantitative easing (QE3). This program, recently orchestrated by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) involves purchasing additional agency mortgage-backed securities at a pace of $40 billion per month.

In an additional effort to keep borrowing costs down and spur economic growth, FOMC announced it would continue Operation Twist through the end of the year. The plan entails selling $400 billion in short-term Treasuries in exchange for the same amount of longer-term Treasuries.

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The FOMC noted that "these actions, which together will increase the Committee's holdings of longer-term securities by about $85 billion each month through the end of the year, should put downward pressure on longer-term interest rates, support mortgage markets, and help to make broader financial conditions more accommodative," according to a statement.

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he most expensive home that sold in San Diego County in the month of December is this 1964 built, 4 bedroom 4 bath, 4,254 sq. ft. home located on a .24 acre oceanfront lot in La Jolla’s Beach Barber Tract. The buyer paid $7,425,000.

It’s the new year. I don’t know about you but it feels a little on the surreal side that it’s 2013. We ended 2012 with a threat of falling off the “fiscal cliff”. Drama, drama, drama, the media sells it so well. I will be the first to admit that I was not entirely happy with the package that our representatives passed, however, I was glad to see that the mortgage interest deduction is still safe and that families who have gone through a short sale will not be taxed for the forgiveness of debt by the Federal government. For more details on this go to: LivinInSD.com/FiscalCliff.

This year promises to be another good year for real estate sales, low interest rate, low inventory, combined with an increase in values, is just the right mix for the market to continue to move upward.

Until next time...Blessings

This is timely news particularly for a housing market that's healthier than many realize. According to Trulia, on average, buying a home is now 45% cheaper than renting in the100 largest metro areas in the nation (providing the homeowner plans to stay in the home for the national average time of seven years). That's a savings of $771 every month!

At the same time, housing prices are now posting solid gains.

According to the most recent CoreLogic data, year-over-year home prices have risen 5% since September 2011, the seventh consecutive monthly increase and the largest since July 2006. And according to its most recent Housing Markets Insights report, investment bank Morgan Stanley anticipates a 2012 housing price increase of 7% to 9%.

If you're considering taking advantage of today's market conditions and historically low interest rates, contact me today.

Carolyn lives in Rancho San Diego with her husband, teenage daughter and 2 dogs. She has lived in East County for the past 22 years and loves the sunshine and sense of community. Carolyn can be contacted at 858-550-2541 or Carolyn.plummer@prospectmtg.com Equal Housing Lender. Prospect Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #3296. I am a licensed mortgage originator, NMLS# 300310, and am licensed to originate mortgage loans in the State of California. To learn more, visit my Prospect Mortgage website at: myprospectmortgage.com/cplummer

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taking care of your most important asset with a home repair and maintenance schedule Judy Sullivan

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nce again the season of New Year's resolutions is upon us. How many times have we each set lofty goals only to see them fall by the wayside and we are back to our old ways of doing things. So this year why not do things a little different?

The first thing I always do is list everything I’d like to see done to my house, from soup to nuts, the sky is the limit!

Brainstorm things that need repair and items that require regular maintenance, upgrades I want to make. Dream it big and have fun with it.

ake a list of the items you want to do around your home in 2013. Break the list down into manageable task’s.

Next prioritize your list, into necessities and niceties. An example to help you get going is, the peeling and cracking paint on your home would most likely be a higher priority than new outdoor furniture. You get the picture, just keep it real!

If it is a big project break it down into smaller doable projects. For example, let's say you want to paint your house. Your weekends are free but you know that you can't accomplish the project in one weekend.

And we all know that there is a lot of prep work that has to be done before painting to begin. Break down the exterior of your house into easily identifiable sections or parts; work on completing one section or part at a time. Start with the least visible section of your house (the back porch or the side of the garage). This will “shrink” the immediate goal to an achievable mark for one weekend’s worth of work. It will also give you some practice before tackling the more visible areas of your house, and provide a reference for the amount of time you will need to complete the additional sections.

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Then set a deadline to complete the job.

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hoosing what colors to paint the exterior of your home could be one way to “shrink “ your goal into an achievable mark in a given weekend. Be sure to view the colors at different times of the day and live with the samples for several weeks before making a decision. You’ll be living with this color for a while.

Complete all your prep on Saturday, and then paint on Sunday. Painting can get pretty repetitive and mundane so keep a good pace to avoid burnout, and always save the front or most visible side of the house for last. If you are really feeling the pressure to finish, turn your project into a party; invite family and friends, crank the tunes, get the grill going, and reward the honest day’s work with refreshing beverages and comfort foods! In no time you will be finishing that project and making some great memories to go along with it.

A well planned job will not only give you a great sense of satisfaction but also save you time and money.

Here is a comprehensive check list for maintaining your home: www.ahaanow.org/Documents/Checklist/MaintenanceChecklist.pdf

Exclusive Stager /Redesigner for The Joles Group Judy Sullivan

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Pete ‘N Keely January 18-March 3

Clybourne Park January 12-February 10

Mixtape Through March 30

The Mountaintop March 2-March 31

Damien March 22-May 5

The Old Globe theoldglobe.org Pygmalion January 12-February 17 The Bothers Size January 26-February 24 A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder March 8-April 14 Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House March 23-April 21

The Coronado Playhouse coronadoplayhouse.com Ruthless January 25-March 3

February

San Diego Museum Month www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org 2/1 – 2/29 Times vary San Diego Black Film Festival www.sandiegoblackfilmfestival.com 1/31 – 2/3 Times vary Super Bowl XLVII 2/3 3:30pm Escondido Chocolate Festival www.escondidochocolatefestival.com 2/9 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Little Italy Carnevale www.littleitalysd.com.

2/9 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm San Diego Brazilian Mardi Gras Carnival www.brazilcarnival.com 2/9 8:00 pm – 2:00 am

Broadway San Diego Broadwaysd.com Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth March 5

2013 Padres FanFest www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 2/9 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Mermaid Run 5K, 10K, & 1/2 M www.mermaidseries.com.

2/9 6:00 am - 12:00 pm Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk www.animalcenter.org 2/10 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter www.gaslamp.org 2/12 6:00 pm – 12:00 am Coronado Valentine's Day 10K www.coronado10k.com 2/17 8:00 am – 10:00 am UCSD Tritonman Triathlon www.tritonman.com.

2/23-2/24 6:45 am - 10:00 am Guacamole Bowl Cook-Off Contest www.guacamolebowl.com.

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San Diego Home/Garden Show www.springhomegardenshow.com 3/1-3 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Montgomery Waller Community Park Carnival www.eventful.com 3/2-3/5 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Finish Chelsea's Run www.chelseaslight.org 3/2 7:30 am -11:00 am 65th Annual OB Kite Festival www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org 3/2 9:00 am - 4:00 pm San Diego Robotics Competition www.sandiegoregional.com 3/7-3/9 8:00 am Annual Ugly Dog Contest www.uglydogcontest.com 3/10 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Family Winemakers Wine Tasting www.familywinemakers.org 3/10 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival www.stpatsparade.org 3/16 9:00 am - 5:30 pm SD Science & Engineering Fair www.sdsciencefestival.com 3/16-3/23 10:00 am - 3:00 pm St. Pat’s Day 10K & 2/4-M. www.kathyloperevents.com 3/17 8:00 am - 10:00 am Miller Lite Shamrock www.sandiegoshamrock.com 3/17 4:00 pm - midnight 17th Annual Rolando Street Fair www.eventful.com 3/24 10:00 am - 6:00 pm San Diego Hot Chocolate 15/5K www.hotchocolate15k.com 3/24 6:45 am and 7:15am

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By Barbara Allen

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ant to explore an early California rancho? Hidden in a lush coastal canyon in Carlsbad, the 27-acre Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park was once part of the working Rancho de los Quiotes, or Ranch of the “Spanish Daggers.”

The rancho was built in the late 1930s by Leo Carrillo, a Broadway actor, film star, and most notably as “Pancho” in the 1950s TV series The Cisco Kid. Carrillo wanted property with an old adobe and a water source that he could refurbish and recreate as a rancho to connect to his Spanish heritage. He purchased 1700 acres from the pioneering Kelly family who homesteaded the land in the 1860s. The ruins of a two-story, Monterey-style adobe was used as a base for Carrillo’s hacienda. The ranch later expanded to 2,538 acres.

A peacock, one of forty-two on the property, greets you when you arrive. Stroll along a dirt road from the caretaker’s cottage and listen to the lap of water in the creek below as feathery, white wisps float on the afternoon breeze. Farther along, a sign with the

with cattail reeds. Climb a series of steps to Deedie’s House, a pueblo-style artist retreat, perched on a hill overlooking the hacienda.

Restored pictographs etched into the outside eastern wall of the pueblo by Leo Carrillo include a self-portrait of the owner riding his horse, Conquistador, and a drawing of his wife, Deedie. At the far end of the adobe is an outdoor kiln.

Follow a switchback path from the pueblo, alongside the creek, across another wooden footbridge to the horse stables and a second windmill. Bales of hay sit outside six horse stalls—the largest at the far right, Conquistador’s. On the left are a pigeon roost, storage shed, carriage house, and a cantina, where vaqueros, Carrillo’s ranch hands, relaxed after a hard day.

Located at 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane in Carlsbad, the park is open Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free 90minute guided tours are available on weekends. Two areas of the park can be reserved for private events. For more information, “Flying LC” brand, designed by Carrillo, welcomes visitors. On check the City of Carlsbad web site. the right, the small adobe Wash House served as Carrillo’s temporary home while the hacienda was being built. Carved into the threshold at the entry to the hacienda is Su Casa Amigo.

Wind rustles Queen Ann palm fronds above a sand-covered deck beside the aqua reflecting pool. The cabaña, its original bar and fireplace in place, is where Carrillo hosted parties for his Hollywood friends. A large windmill that pumped spring water into the pool still stands guard.

Traverse a footbridge from the hacienda across the creek, loaded Barbara Allen is a freelance writer. She has written educational materials for the past 15 years and currently writes reading assessment items for an e-learning company in Virginia. Barbara loves to travel, explore new places, and write about them. Check out her blog: bicoastalbarb.wordpress.com/about her cross-country All photos courtesy of Barbara Allen travels.

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the panama canal-insider secrets Did you see the movie the Bucket List starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? If not, you should. Did it cause you to make a bucket list? If you did make a list, have you done anything with it? This year I'm going to share info on some of my favorite destinations and maybe they will become one of yours!

I traveled as an employee on cruise lines for ten years. Now home in San Diego, I work as a travel agent to assist people with more than just making a booking! I love to help my clients get the most from their vacation by sharing info and tips I've learned over the years about some of the incredible places that have awed me ... the Panama Canal is one of them.

In addition, new locks, currently under construction are opening in 2014, so 2013 is the year to be sure you will go through the locks that are over 100 years old.

The Panama Canal cruises offer not just the quickest link between the Atlantic and the Pacific, it's also the most beautiful. On Panama Canal cruise vacations you will sail through a stunning engineering achievement and visit some of the beautiful islands of the Caribbean, the rain forests of Costa Rica, or the emerald capital of the world...Cartagena, Columbia!

Want more tips about the Canal? Call me anytime!

After working on cruise ships for 10 years, Elaine Allen has settled back in North Park, San Diego to enjoy her grandchildren and garden that abounds with hummingbirds and butterflies. She wants to make sure each trip she plans brings enjoyment and enrichment to her clients. Elaine can be reached at : Phone: 619 564 7088 email: elaine.allen@avoyatravel.com

A view of the locks from the bow.

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ur family was on a long road trip, and my little sister, an avid reader, seemed intrigued by the signs as we drove through each new town. After a long period of silence, Paula asked my parents; “So many of these signs say “Lots For Sale.” How in the world do they expect anybody to buy what ever they’re selling? “Lots of what?”

Want to save money (and who doesn't) and fulfill your dream transiting the Canal? In the Spring many ships "reposition" from Winter itineraries to Alaska. Most have to transit the Canal to get there. Pricing for repositioning cruises are always priced better than regular cruises. Better yet while the trip begins in Florida, you complete your usually 14 day cruise in San Diego which means "no flight home." It can't be beat, save money and not have to fly home.

Another good tip! To get the best views of the Canal locks, even if you have a veranda stateroom, it is imperative that you be as far forward as possible. So the bow is the place to be...this is where you can see the locks, their impressive size and beautiful decor. Its truly a magnificent experience.

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In January 7, 1894 W.K. Dickson received the first patent for motion picture film. A demonstration included a 47-frame film (about 2 seconds) that showed a man sneezing.

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Todd Joles known as Todd the “Toolman,” is a handyman by day and business associate of his wife Rosemary, a passionate luthier by night, mandolin/bluegrass aficionado by choice, chief cook and bottle washer because he loves his wife and a purveyor of this useless knowledge. If you are in need of handyman services you can contact Todd at: 619-985-5017. He may even share some useless knowledge with you.

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Drats this Helen Thomson chick is divulging our secrets…bravo & mia "A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it." -Helen Thomson

Photo compliments of: Rebecca Johnson

Bravo and Mia are the fur-children of Rebecca and Shayne Johnson. They are the grand puppies of Rosemary and Todd Joles.

botanical name: lathyrus odoratus common name: sweet pea Likes: Sun Hates: Heat Blooms: Pink, White, Purple, Blue Negatives: None Known Bonus: Wonderful scent

In my garden time slows to a snails pace.

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rosebud’s garden Rosemary Joles is passionate about low-water gardening in San Diego. She loves creating gardens that look like lush water thirsty gardens, yet need very little moisture to maintain them. Her other passions include real estate, lattes spending time with family and friends, reading, music and laughter!

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Recently I ran across an Australian author by the name of Drew Lindsey. I was so captured by his murder mystery lead character Ben Hood that I went through all seven books in less than a month.

Lindsey’s insight into a legal system very unlike our own fascinates me. With a 30 year career as a Policeman, Detective and Fraud Investigator, Lindsey brings a realistic understanding of the politics, prejudices and personal issues faced by officers in Australia. Start with the first in the series, “Coral Sea Affair.” You won’t be disappointed. www.drew-lindsay.com

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nce in a while you run across something that makes your life easier.

If you are like me, you are always searching for a mobile device charger. I recently ran across this combination USB charger and electrical outlet at my local big box home store. For approximately $23.00 you can purchase this outlet replacement and have 2 USB charger ports while still having a working outlet. Being a handyman, I installed it myself in under ten minutes.

If you’re home improvement skills don’t include electrical work, for about $15.00 you can get auxiliary device that plugs into the outlet

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ometimes you find great music in the most unlikely of places. On a recent trip to our local 99 Cent store I took a few minutes to peruse the bargain bin. Much to my surprise I came across an acoustic disc by the name of “Song of the Mississippi, Natural Encounters.” This wonderful relaxing disc combines Old Time Americana with Blues and Dixieland music. It’s been such a hit at our home that it hasn’t been out of the player since I brought it home!

Interested? You can get your copy at Amazon.com.

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ur beloved San Diego Chargers have never won a Super Bowl. Forty-six times they have endeavored to win the game of all games. They did make it to the Super Bowl once, on January 29, 1994 at Miami, Florida’s, Joe Robbie Stadium, currently Sun Life Stadium where they competed against the San Francisco 49ers.

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often hear people say California has no seasons. I disagree.

We have Earthquake, Winter Storms, and Wildfire Season.

Here are some steps your family can take to be prepared. It is not comprehensive, just a checklist to get you started.

6. Documents and Photos. You can replace furniture and buildings. Photos are irretrievable. Take a home inventory.

Keep a copy in a safe deposit box & use a backup program such as carbonite.com or the Cloud. Have a storage container ready to go or use a pre-setup one such as docbox911.com sells. Have a small fire safe for valuables. Take your photos and scan them onto an internet storage site. Store negatives in the same safe deposit box you put the home inventory and documents in.

7. Create and maintain Defensible Space. Trim tree limbs back off roofs and sides of house under the eaves. Clean out the rain gutters. Clean out the garage and take all chemicals and flammables to your city’s Public Works Center or drop them off at a local Household Waste event. epa.gov/ Clear space at least 100 feet from our house. Clear up clutter.

9. Learn CPR and First Aid. Contact your local Red Cross at redcross.org.

10. Pets & Special Needs. For your pets, make sure you have food, water, leash, a crate, medicines, toy, and blanket. hsus.org and ready.gov have ideas & lists. Go to the National Council on Disability at ncd.org to make sure you have the right supplies for 1. Reverse 911 Cell Phone Registration. If you are no longer the disabled and elderly. Medications are critical to have with using a land line, the Office of Emergency Services (OES) you. cannot warn you to evacuate. Register every family member’s CELL phone number at oes.ca.gov or readysandiego.org The more you plan and prepare in advance, the easier it will be 2. Have a Plan. Where do you meet in case of an emergency? for you to act instead of react, in an emergency. Please go to my Who do you need to contact? Have an emergency kit for each website for further information at farmersagent.com/sromo family member already prepared. Go to ready.gov or oes.ca.gov for checklists. And then, PRACTICE your plan.

4. Water. The rule of thumb is one gallon of water per person, per day. fema.gov 5. Change the batteries in your smoke detector at Daylight Savings time when you reset your clocks. Don’t forget your flashlight batteries as well.

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Susanne Romo, LUTCF has been working in insurance since 1986.

Her passion is showing her clients that there can be a vast difference between just ‘having’ insurance…and being properly insured.

She can be reached at 858 751 0956 or sromo@farmersagent.com

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and Company Salons

MEGAN MCGHEN Hair Stylist Valentines Day Special 20% Off All Glass and China

619·464·3166

Excludes consignment items

619-337-8711 10ish to 5ish

Ad good through 2/14/13

8329 La Mesa Blvd.

La Mesa, CA 91942

Layaway/Delivery Available

4695 Palm Avenue · La Mesa · CA · 91942

sd concerts

Janis Ian

John Jorgenson Quintet

BB King

1/25 Roy Zimmerman Location: Normal Heights Price: $20-$47 Time: 7:30 pm Info: amsdconcerts.com

3/7 Flogging Molly Location: Downtown Price: $36-$46 Time: 8:00 pm Info: houseofblues.com

1/26 John Jorgenson Quintet Location: Normal Heights Price: $22-$49 Time: 7:30 pm Info: amsdconcerts.com

3/21 Kenny Rogers Location: Solana Beach Price: $98-$103 Time: 8:00 pm Info: bellyup.com

2/1 Ray Wylee Hubbard Location: Normal Heights Price: $25-$52 Time: 7:30 pm Info: amsdconcerts.com

3/22 Janis Ian Location: Normal Heights Price: $30 Time: 7:30 pm Info: amsdconcerts.com

2/9 Spider John Koener Location: Normal Heights Price: $20-$47 Time: 7:30 pm Info: amsdconcerts.com

3/24 Gordon Lightfoot Location: Solana Beach Price: $75-$132 Time: 8:00 pm Info: bellyup.com

2/15 Ellis Paul Location: Normal Heights Price: $20-$47 Time: 7:30 pm Info: amsdconcerts.com

The San Diego Reader has a comprehensive list of concerts by venue check it out at: sandiegoreader.com/music

2/17 Guy Davis Location: Normal Heights Price: $20-$47 Time: 7:30 pm Info: amsdconcerts.com 2/20 BB King Location: Solana Beach Price: $99-$104 Time: 8:00 pm Info: bellup.com 2/24 Gustavo Romero Location: Escondido Price: $30-$47 Time: 3:00 pm Info: artcenter.com

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domiciles

Sunset and Ocean Views · Carlsbad · $324,000-$333,900 2 Bedroom 1 Bath · 897 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

City and Mountain Views · Lakeside · $325,000-$335,000 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath · 1462 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Walk to Harry Griffin Park · La Mesa · $365,000 4 Bedroom 2 Bath · 1344 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Dual Master · Mission Hills · $399,000-$404,000 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath · 958 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Light and Bright Ventana · La Jolla · $798,000 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath · 2593 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Live on Oceanfront Walk · Mission Beach · $959,000 2 Bedroom 2 Bath · 1002 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

from east county to the coast

Pride of Ownership · Lemon Grove · $350,000 3 Bedroom 2 Bath · 1269 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Walk to Village · North Park · $359,875 2 Bedroom 1 Bath · 1106 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Meticulously Maintained · University City · $585,000 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath · 1288 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Recently Remodeled · Pacific Beach · $649,000-$689,000 4 Bedroom 2 Bath · 2076 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Ocean and Sunset Views · Del Mar · $1,799,000 4 Bedroom 3 Bath · 3048 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

Ocean Views · Solana Beach · $2,300,000 3 Bedroom 3 Bath · 2911 Sq. Ft. · 619·405·7673

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very home is a masterpiece

LEASED · Santee · $1950 princessmarciedr.info

Pending · Vista · $20,000 sunrisecircle.info

SOLD · Santee · $223,500 livininsd.com

SOLD · Ramona · $270,000 livininsd.com

Contingent · Poway · $375,000 rollinglendrive.com

SOLD · Alpine · $383,000 lobeliaroad.com

SOLD · La Costa · $510,000 tourmalinedrive.info

SOLD · La Costa · $911,271 livininsd.com

Contingent · El Cajon · $269,900 garfielddrive.info

Low real estate inventory, multiple offers, many buyers…means higher prices for sellers.

If you are thinking of making a move give us a call. We have buyers for your home.

Rosemary Joles In Harmony With Your Dreams

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