What are the commute times to the military base Camp Pendleton, CA?From our www.sandtoseaproperties.com Military FAQs page: Oceanside To Camp Pendleton: 5 to 20 minutes, depending on location on base. Temecula To Camp Pendleton: 20 minutes to the Weapons Gate in Fallbrook and then add minutes to get to your on-base destination.    Temecula to Miramar: 55 to 1:05 depending on location in Temecula.Murrieta To Camp Pendleton: 25 to 30 minutes to the Weapons Gate in Fallbrook and then add minutes to get to your on-base destination.    Murrieta to Miramar: 1:05 to 1:15, depending on location in Murrieta.Menifee To Camp Pendleton: 30 to 35 minutes to the Weapons Gate in Fallbrook and then add minutes to get to your on-base destination.     Menifee to Miramar: 1:15 to 1:25, depending on locati... 08/08/2017

Camp Pendleton REALTOR® with Military BackgroundFrank Delzompo, 951-326-7330, retired from the Marine Corps in 2004 as a JAG attorney and judge, and he started into real estate that same year.  He has since helped hundreds of military and civilian families to buy, sell or rent homes "from the sand to the sea:" from Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, to the San Diego military bases like Miramar and MCRD as well as the billets at the San Diego hospital and Coronado, and all the way out to MCAGCC 29 Palms.Frank is trusted and experienced to help military families PCS'ing to or from these areas of coverage.  Our team is a designated USA Cares Military Housing Specialist certification, but more importantly, Frank has the "boots on the ground" experience helping many, many families use the VA loan ... 04/02/2016

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VA LOANS:  FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS A VA loan is one of the best loan options in today’s market.  The loans are guaranteed by the Veterans Administration, and solidly backed by the federal government.  Once you have earned your VA benefit (current service, past service, surviving spouse), the benefits are yours for life.  There is no downpayment required, no private mortgage insurance and the loan payments are fixed and all-inclusive (principal, interest, taxes, home insurance), so you can rest assured that your payments won’t change and your taxes and insurance will be paid on time. The advantages to obtaining a VA loan are real.  VA loans have lower monthly payments (compared to FHA with MI and some conventional loan products), easier qualification guidelines and the ability to purchase... 02/18/2014

Why Buyers, Sellers, Landlords Want Our Blog to Get Found: BEST DEALS When buyers, sellers and landlords are looking for a local real estate company to help them buy, sell or rent out their home, they are recognizing that the real estate agent's web of connections matters to get them the "best deal."  By the end of this post, I hope to explain that you will get your best deal by using a local, full-time, connected agent whose website and blog posts get found. What is the "Best Deal"? For buyers, the best deal is buying a home at a payment they can afford.  In a seller's market, where the number of buyers is high, and sellers are receiving multiple offers, the "best deal" might just be getting your offer accepted instead of the other two, four, ten or twenty buyers who offered!  Are you ... 02/07/2014

What Is a Military Clause in a Lease for a Rental Home? A "military clause" in a lease for a rental home is a clause that essentially says, "If the tenant receives military PCS orders, the tenant is not breaking the lease to give 30 days' notice to the landlord."  You'll want to check with your local property manager regarding language typically used in your town and regarding the typical number of days' notice.  Near Camp Pendleton, you can call Frank Delzompo, my husband and broker-owner of Sand to Sea Properties, at 951-326-7330 for the most up-to-date information on wording of the clause and related details. Let's break this down a little more: PCS orders are "Permanent Change of Station" orders.  These orders are issued by the US military to service members for the military member ... 01/06/2014

Busy people are always looking for shortcuts in food preparation so they can reduce the time spent in the kitchen.  Here are some timesaving methods that will help you in food preparation and planning future meals. Slice mushrooms quickly and evenly by using an egg slicer. Cut cheese and meats more easily by placing them in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to firm them up before slicing. Hard-boiled eggs will keep for about one week refrigerated so do several at one time so they’re ready for a variety of dishes and salads. For easier potato peeling, cut a single thin strip around each potato before boiling.  After cooking the potatoes, insert a fork at the peeled strip and peel back the two sections of skin. It also helps if your kitchen is well organized with everything in its place wi... 10/11/2013

Mortgage rates remained in negative territory throughout the day on Tuesday, ending 9 basis points down. This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate updates dating back over 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  To make things easier, I have also posted a quick report on How To Read The Charts Below. Also, make sure to learn THE TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES (to help understand the relationship between rates & fees/credits) along with THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES (to better understand the relationship betwee... 09/17/2013

That means you both must agree on the type of house you want, shop for the house together, make the decisions together, and sign the documents together.  You are both legally responsible for paying the mortgage loan and taking care of the house.  If you are buying the house with someone else, for example, your sister or brother is helping you qualify for the loan, then you all are equally responsible.  If your parents are giving you money for the down payment, then they probably will want to help you select the best house possible, so get them involved in the process early, http://tinyurl.com/cs4724e.What is great about America? It is the American Dream, of course. It is the idea that we are in control of our own destiny, free from harsh government sanctions as in some other lands.  It ... 05/24/2013

VA loans getting cheaper? Not really but they just made homeownership more affordable for uniformed service members..The Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced increases to the Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) for servicemembers, which will make the monthly payments on your VA loan easier to manage.The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. The intent of BAH is to provide uniformed servicemembers accurate and equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets, and is payable when government quarters are not provided.Search for BAH by zip codeBAH rates are based on the combination of local costs for rent, utilities and renter’s insurance for various housing types. Any fluctuation ... 02/19/2013

Do you know someone who is currently applying for a mortgage loan and looking for the lowest mortgage rates? By forwarding this article, you will be doing them a huge favor! Finally a free daily report which offers complete transparency regarding mortgage rates by showing the actual market activity which influences the direction of mortgage rates. All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this complimentary daily update. The Mortgage Stre... 07/31/2012

After another fairly uneventful day Friday, the market has jumped out to a great start for the new week!  By reading this free daily update, you are equipped to better assess interest rate trends while learning about THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES. Please feel free to share this report with your friends, clients, neighbors, and co-workers to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks.  The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Monday 5-14-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still on the fence (or if you are a Real Estate Agent attempting to educate your "on the fence" Buyer), please review t... 05/14/2012

Home buying is a process! We’re going to review some of the common mistakes that first-time buyers make, and we’re going to show you how they can ruin your opportunity to buy your first home. How to avoid those types of blunders? You'll find out in our HousePro Academy online course, Home Buying 101. MISTAKE #6:  Not understanding that home buying is a process A sixth common mistake is when buyers do not understand the process.  Buying a home is a 3-month process, or even longer if you’re buying a distressed property such as a short sale or bank owned home.  Here in our course we’re showing you how to go through all the steps, one by one, because we realize it’s quite lengthy.  Some home buyers get bored and they don’t follow through, or they get overwhelmed and don’t take action.  Buyi... 03/27/2012

Buying a home is a big decision, so it helps to have a local mortgage expert on your side! I started Castle & Cooke Mortgage to give my customers peace of mind when working through their real estate financing. We are one of the largest privately-owned direct lenders, and we have direct relationships with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Gennie Mae. There’s nothing I love more than helping my clients realize the dream of home ownership.  I’m an experienced mortgage broker with a unique gift for making my clients feel comfortable with the process. It’s important they are confident that I can get their financing closed on time and seamlessly, and my clients have come to rely on me for this type of service. I make myself available virtually anytime so my clients can contact me if they have a que... 03/26/2012

Slight bounceback day today after 2 tough days this week. What can we expect from mortgage rates for the rest of the month? All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this complimentary daily update. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Wednesday 3-21-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still o... 03/21/2012

What are San Diego's lowest mortgage rates today? What can we expect from mortgage rates in the 1st quarter of 2012? All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this daily update. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Thursday 2-9-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still on the fence (or if you ... 02/09/2012

Sonic Fast Food Restaurant Coming To Camp Pendleton In Oceanside, California! A full-service Sonic Drive-In restaurant is under construction in the San Onofre area of Camp Pendleton. Construction on the franchise began this month in the northern section of the Marine Corps base and is expected to be completed in November 2011.. Sonic Burger will be renovating an existing structure to house the restaurant.  Sonic sister location in Vista, California open in April 2009. Sonic currently has 57 franchises in California --Sonic is anticipating opening 9 other locations besides the one in Santee and Vista, California. Sonic restaurants are a throwback to 1950's drive-ins with no indoor dining, but customers can congregate on patios or order via car-side intercoms and have roller skating serve... 08/09/2011

If you are shopping for Camp Pendleton VA loans or VA Lender, Camp Pendleton, CA let 20 years experience work for you. Experience AND new ideas count when helping you close your Camp Pendleton VA loans with a VA Lender. For your next home purchase or refinance consider Chris McBrearty. Consider this when thinking about experience: Over $700 Million in closed loans, 20 years experience, Certified CA DRE continuing education trainer teaching Realtors and Lenders about VA and HUD loans, Top producer for more than half his career and more than 2,000 happy customers. If you are trusting the most important investment of your life you need to think about using a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (www.cmpsinstitute.org). Less than 1% of all mortgage professionals have even bothered to get ... 08/01/2011

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Stationin San Diego County I've driven from San Diego to Los Angeles many times and never paid much attention to nuclear power plants. March 11, 2011, changed that. Of course, that was the date when the 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated northern Japan, including the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. At about the halfway point between San Diego and Los Angeles is the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station:   San Onofre is at the northwest corner of San Diego County and is surrounded by Camp Pendleton and San Onofre State Park. Interstate 5 passes right by, carrying tens of thousands of cars each day, and perhaps a few hundred thousand cars on weekend days when Los Angelenos come to San Diego and Tijuana to get away from the L.A. smog. San... 04/10/2011

For those of you who participated in the Bulldog Bike race this weekend, I salute you! The Bulldog Bike race is part of the MARSOC Hardcore race series, which includes 3 mud runs, a half-marathon, bike races, a duathlon, and a triathlon. Make no mistake, “hardcore” is definitely the key word here. In all, there are ten events that make up this intense series of races that is both fun and challenging. At the end of the year, points from each race are tallied up and an overall winner is announced. This past Saturday morning, registration began at 7:30am at the Las Pulgas parade deck with anticipation for a prompt 8:30am start. The race consisted of 26 miles of rolling hills and an extremely steep 1 mile long climb at mile 13. In keeping with Camp Pendleton tradition, rain began to pour d... 03/21/2011