Jim's blog about Mission Valley and San Diego
Tips, tricks, ideas, and suggestions for buying and selling, marketing, home maintenance and safety, and much more.
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2009
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Downtown San Diego's East Village has been undergoing a real estate transformation brought on by the construction of Petco Park for the San Diego Padres. Along with the ballpark, East Village has seen the construction of many new condominium towers, townhouses, and office complexes, as well as t...
02/27/2009
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San Diego is one of the largest congregation of military personnel in the free world, and it's going to get a little bigger next year when the U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN-70), a nuclear aircraft carrier, moves to the North Island Naval Air Station from Norfolk, Virginia. Currently, the North Island ...
02/27/2009
Over two decades ago I predicted the end of AM and FM radio. That was when CDs hit the market. I was wrong. That could explain why I'm a Realtor and not Psychic Jim with my own neon-decorated home over on Washington Street. The following is a list of the AM and FM radio stations in San Diego Cou...
02/27/2009
I think Brian and Rita Burke know that when it comes to technology, especially digital pictures, I am somewhat digi-pic-techno-challenged. Here's a photo editing program I found extremely easy to use. If I can do it, anyone can! Thanks, Brian and Rita! Yay, another FREE tool to make your blog pos...
02/26/2009
Since my dad was in the military, I always like to support them whenever I can. Susan Neal of Fair Oaks, California, discovered that we can do more than just send cards at Christmas time. Thanks, Susan!I recently learned of some simple things we can do to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanista...
02/26/2009
Here's a cool index of terms related to green technology which is all the rage. Thanks to Christopher Pagli of Tarrytown, New York. Alternative energy- An umbrella term used to describe any non-traditional energy source (wind power, solar energy) that replaces more traditional sources that use fo...
02/26/2009
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Here's some useful sticky notes computer programs. I'm using Hott Notes which is much better and easier to work with than what I was trying to do with a conglomeration of programs. Thanks to Renae Bolton of Garfield Heights, Ohio, for this little list.I have a confession to make. I am a note-add...
02/26/2009
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My mom and I email each other often, and she usually sends me all sorts of humorous stuff about real estate, home inspections, and pets. Some of it is off the wall and can't be republished at a family site like ActiveRain. Today I got an email about the skeleton of a man found inside a chimney o...
02/26/2009
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Now that spring has sprung here in San Diego County, it's time for the 24th annual San Diego Spring Home & Garden Show February 27 through March 1 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. If you are going to sell your home, help your Realtor get you the most money for your home by preparing it for sale. This...
02/25/2009
It's amazing what technology can do for us if we'll explore it in all its beauty. I have three cameras, the one that I carry with me and use whenever I need it, a spare one at home, and another spare one in the car. Of course, with all these cameras, I discovered several years ago that rechargea...
02/24/2009
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Jim Frimmer
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist