Sharon Filbig - North San Diego County Real Estate and Information

 If you haven't ICEd your cell phone yet, here's a gentle reminder/nag from me.What is ICE?  It's an acronym for In Case of Emergency.  No, not the TV series.  It's a program developed by first responders so they can contact your family or your "people" in case something happens.  Paramedics, fir...

Support Rancho Bernardo's FirefightersWhen:  October 23, 24 and 25Where:  Mr. Charlie's Fortune Cookie Restaurant 11828 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92128(858) 451-8958Why:  To Raise Funds to Renovate Fire Station #33 in Rancho BernardoHere's your chance to support those who put their lives on...

When you have two young children, phrases end up coming out of your mouth that you never expected to have to say. "Honey, don't eat the dog food", as your 3-year-old pops another handful into her mouth."Stop throwing the noodles at the wall", thanking heavens that you didn't put the spaghetti sau...

Have you heard of the Legend of Hodgee?  Escondido, CA - Is it just another urban legend, or is it possible we have our own version of the Loch Ness monster inhabiting the quiet, murky waters of Lake Hodges?It all started 1916 when the San Dieguito Mutual Water Company began construction on the L...

Join Us for Coastal Clean-Up DayVolunteers from Prudential California Realty, including myself, are teaming up with the Surfrider Foundation for Coastal Cleanup Day as part of a major cleanup of the California coastline. The volunteers will cover beaches stretching 350 miles from San Diego to San...

To buy or not to buy . . . That is the question of the day.  And the month.  And the year.  Being a first-time home buyer is tough these days.  First of all, there's the natural reservations about taking "the plunge" into homeownership.  For most people, it's the biggest investment of their lives...

Here's the latest report on the Escondido real estate market.  As you can see, markets are local!  You can't just generalize your perception of the "California real estate market", the "San Diego real estate market", or even "the Escondido real estate market".  The chart below is just a very smal...

Here's a list of community events in the Escondido and greater San Diego areas:Ongoing: - Thru Sept 30: Cruisin Grand Escondido - Relive American Graffiti with pre-1970 vintage cars cruising Grand Ave. on Friday nights 5-9pm - Friday Sept 14th - Nitro Nite !! - Thru Dec 20: Canterbury Gardens Esc...

OK, the numbers are in!  We in San Diego have just achieved the dubious distinction of living in one of the most congested metropolitan areas in the country!  Yes, do live in a beautiful place with wonderful climate, breathtaking coastal views, and lots of local attractions.  We are able to enjoy...

Two important things happened today - H.R. 1852 passed in Congress and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates.Both of these actions may positively impact the housing market by easing pressure on the mortgage industry and, more importantly, soothing jittery consumers.HR 1852, "The Expanding Americ...