Hey Agents, My name is Amanda and I work for Ace Hauling and Demolition located in North County. We have been receiving a lot of calls and requests for driveway, pool, spa and deck demolition throughout all of San Diego. If you have any listings that need some demolition done, please take a look at our flyer. We offer up front pricing and can come out to give you an estimate the same day or next day and will take photos that you can provide your broker or asset manager. Good Luck out there! - Amanda 760.743.8885 or jordan.ace.kelly@gmail.com or www.acehauling.com Description and Features License #895818 877.721.3366 Ace Hauling and Demolition has been performing Asphalt, Concrete, and Dirt Removal since 2000! As members of the BBB, we pride ourselves on great customer service, professio... 05/12/2009

Hello and Welcome to Escondido Foreclosure properties. During the recent down turn Escondido home prices have experienced declines due to the overwhelming number of foreclosures and the tightening of credit. The region also faces pressure due to the recent rises in unemployment. So the question to ask, Is there opportunity to buy in this market? We believe the answer is Yes, but only with the right approach. The potential silver lining and opportunity here is the following: According to Dataquick, in the month of March, 2009 there were 3,020 sales in San Diego county which represents a 43% increase in sales volume over March of 2008. The median home prices in Escondido for that same period have fallen by 37.73% to a median price for Escondido of 229,166 making Escondido as affordable a... 05/08/2009

When: Friday 5/22/09 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: 200 W Grand Avenue, Escondido, 92025 The Bank of Escondido Parking Lot will be the site for a wonderful opportunity to clean house (and go green) and it will be absolutely free! Bring documents for shredding, e-waste to dispose, old appliances to recycle, and learn to "Flex Your Power" all in one place. Shred-It Truck will be on site shredding your material while you watch! DPR Enterprises will be there to collect your e-waste (computers, monitors, keyboards, etc) EDI will be there to recycle your old appliances Downtown Business Association will be sponsoring a Flex Your Power booth with energy efficient giveaways. Hope to see you there! Broker, Realtor®   Save time . . . outsource annoying administrative tasks.All the commission check... 05/06/2009

Incorporated in 1888, the City of Escondido is one of the oldest in Southern California. As such, it has charming streets with great character. From bungalows to cape cods to historic charmers, the streets of historic Escondido have at all. Every Mother's Day, the Old Escondido Historic District is open to the public and offers its Old Escondido Mother's Day Home Tour. Five unique homes will be available for touring. Tickets are $15 now, and $18 if purchased on the day of the event. Lemonade and cookies will be served. For more information, visit http://www.oldescondido.org Interested in buying or selling in North San Diego County? Please feel free to give me a call! Melissa R ZavalaBroker, Realtor®   05/05/2009

If you are visiting San Diego County for more than just a day or two, and want to try something a little bit off of the beaten path, I'd highly recommend a trip to the North County. Drive north on the 5 freeway and exit at Lomas Santa Fe. Go west straight to the ocean. Then, proceed north. Stop for lunch at Las Olas, a wonderful family-style Mexican cafe with amazing views of the California Coast. Now that you are energized, continue to proceed north up the coast. You will pass through Encinitas, a happy-go-lucky traditional beach town that evokes feelings of days gone by. Here you can walk and browse shops, go to Swami's beach, or see a film at La Paloma movie theatre (in the same location since 1928). If it is a Friday (and I hope that it is) you should then head east via highway 78 t... 05/02/2009

Perched at the top of a hill overlooking Lake Hodges in South Escondido, Cathy Carey's Escondido home is a work of art. Her expansive gardens, with 360 degree views, are as well.  One of the pleasures of art, in addition to being visually appealing, is the emotion that it creates. The same is true of a garden, at least for many folks. The vibrantly colored paintings and other creations by artist Cathy Carey, like the amazing garden that has blossomed under her careful hand and mind, are a joy to behold.  Visit Carey's website for more information and photos of her many creations.  Carey has turned her home into an art gallery, literally, and twice a year opens it up for folks to come view, and acquire, her art work (Art Studio Tours). The photos below will give you a good feel for the v... 04/30/2009

If the notion of a journey to Renaissance England intrigues you, you only need to go Escondido, CA to experience a return to the days of olde.  READ MORE: Escondido Real Estate - A Tour of Escondido: A Diverse Inland San Diego Community  There's a Queen [Elizabeth, BTW], a battle or two (with several hundred wielding all sorts of weapons), Shakespearean actors and musicians, and archery demonstration by the San Diego Archers of Ravenwood, arts and crafts vendors, street performers, gypsies, a pirate village and all sorts of other entertainment are sure to enchant you and make you feel it is, again, 1572 (the year chose to celebrate at this year's Renaissance Faire).  If you get hungry, you can enjoy turkey drumsticks, sausage, fish and chips, a wide range of beverages (some alcoholic) a... 04/29/2009

Attention REO Asset Manager:  What do you need in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or San Diego county, California:  An occupancy check? A quick BPO? Cash for keys negotiation? A trash-out arranged? Locks changed and property secured? Call me, I'll do it!  Just to show you how great my services are, I'm willing to work for FREE.  Because when I do a great job for you, I know you'll hire me for REO listings. It's true, that agents are being asked to do a LOT more work for free -- and everyone else should also, if they want to stay in business.  In today's business model, it's all about providing VALUE first, then asking for business. ASK me.  I'll be happy to help.  I'm quick, accurate, and know my local market.  I'll help you meet your deadlines and avoid possible headaches.  I'm here fo... 04/26/2009

Are you thinking of buying a home in Brookside Escondido? If so, with the world of financing having been turned upside down in the last year, reviewing your options is what our team recommends to our clients and in conjunction with our team's lender. The right or wrong decision when signing your home mortgage can mean thousands of dollars difference in interest paid. There are very important considerations to evaluate before you commit to a 15 or 30 year note. For many of us, our mortgage payment is the most important financial decision we’ll ever make. Doesn’t it make sense to know as much as possible about the financing of our home?  Take the time to thoroughly investigate all of your options! Unbelievably many of us sign the first mortgage placed in front of us. Typically the excitem... 04/26/2009

The Glass Ranch in the Del Dios area of Escondido, just up the hill from Lake Hodges, is a garden of delights. No, this is not a take-off on that famous painting, The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymous Bosch.  But the Glass Ranch. with stunning gardens and glass works of art at every turn, is, in the same way, provocative, thoughtful, and filled with surprises, the handiwork of two talented, creative artists in a setting that is visually enticing and unique. Garry Cohen and Cherrie La Porte Cohen are visionary creators of amazing glass works - fused glass sculpture, jewelry, blown glass, glasses, bronze sculpture and garden art and so much more. Their creativity is seen throughout the gallery, and the grounds surrounding their home and glass blowing shop, with glass art at every ... 04/26/2009

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As a Branch Manager for Windermere Exclusive Properties it’s my job to spread the word on why our brokerage is a great place to work. With all of the “consolidation” going on in the San Diego real estate world, it’s been hard for me to get out because our phones are starting to ring off the hook. Our phones are ringing because we are the company that is different than the rest and agents are looking for better, more innovative companies to hang their license with.   I had a really good interview today with a recently relocated broker associate who is considering joining our company. As always, I try to convey an accurate portrait of our company and what it’s like to work with us while getting to know the potential new agent. I always end up saying the same things… “It’s our culture that... 04/24/2009

Attention top REO listing agents and wanna-be mega-REO Realtors® (that's me):  I have some new secret weapons in my arsenal as of TODAY.  So I'm going to catch up with you very soon. What's better than a workshop from National Foreclosure System Training Institute?  Hosted today by http://www.nfsti.com/, featuring awesome talent of top REO listings agents, Pam Eikleberry taught this course along with Lowell Caro (@VegasREOSystems).  Pam radiated with energy and positive vibes as she gave us secret tips galore... and I'm not going to divulge them!  You'll have to attend & get the tips for yourself.  Oh and did I mention that a great Asset Manager was in the class, dispensing wisdom on how to get my foot in the door with AM's?  Couldn't ask for more... And the only thing better than that ... 04/23/2009

Using Sue Johnson’s Team to Help You Find a Home Whatever your reasons for buying, know that finding the right home, in the perfect neighborhood and at a cost that is within your budget, is no small task. There are many buyers in the market right now taking advantage of investment opportunities that exist because of the perfect storm of affordable prices, low interest rates, and motivated banks and sellers.   Having the right representation can mean the difference between success in obtaining the right property while this window still exists at the right price.  Our sales associates are licensed professionals with specialized skills. We work with many savvy investors who value their time and require professionalism and ethics.  There are many benefits you receive from working with our p... 04/14/2009

Queen Califia's Magical Circle, Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA It's about time that I share a little bit of information about the diverse community in which we live and work. If you are every looking for a hidden gem, you may find it in Escondido--with its rich history, and interesting attractions. Escondido is a city located in north of the city of San Diego. The name means "hidden" in Spanish-it occupies a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. Escondido was originally settled by Native American tribes. Spain controlled the land from the late 1700s to the early 1800s, and established many missions in California to convert the indigenous people. When Mexico gained its independence from Spain, the local land was divided... 04/02/2009

Sometimes known as "e-signing" or "e-contracts" or "e-documents", this online format for signing documents is swiftly gaining in popularily.  And why not?  Electronic contract execution services cut costs for Realtors®, home buyers, house sellers, and escrow / title companies. You can receive documents wherever you are (as long as you have your laptop and internet access), review docs, and forward them to your clients.  Your clients can review and sign online also.  Then you can forward everything (via email or e-fax) to the other agent or to the escrow officer - without printing a single piece of paper!  Electronic document signing is safer for the environment because it doesn't involve printing out paper (or cutting down trees to make paper).  Remember when we used to print 4 copies o... 03/29/2009

Escondido CA - A Diverse Inland Community Escondido, California is located about 14 miles inland from Carlsbad and adjacent to San Marcos, just west of the I-15 freeway running north and south, given Escondido easy access to San Diego and points north in Riverside County, including Temecula and its famed wine country.  READ MORE:The Escondido City WebsiteEscondido Community Profile (a lengthy detailed summary of Escondido) Here are a few tidbits to get you started: One of the oldest cities in San Diego County, founded in 1888, covering an area of about 36 square miles with 3 lakes The population is around 140,000, of which approximately 51% are Caucasian per the 2000 census The economy is diverse, based on agriculture, tourism, retail, services, light industry, and high technology The c... 03/25/2009

Get out your Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo stilettos and head for Escondido, CA on April 3 for the first Stiletto Walk as part of the Escondido Fashion Week Downtown 2009, presented by Mercedes Benz of Escondido.  The purpose of the Stiletto Walk is to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, and to benefit the Clearity Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to the improvement of treatment options for ovarian cancer (remember Gilda Radner??). There are 15,000 deaths per year from this particular cancer and new treatment options are needed.  [photo courtesy of kiirndy on Flickr]  And it's NOT just for the women. Any daring man who wants to take a several block stroll in some stilettos is welcome too - 2 blocks actually. Some shoes are being donated so if you don't have your own you will l... 03/20/2009

The automatic clothes dryer is a wonderful invention; very convenient and much easier than the old fashioned clothes line!  But, it comes with a price; your clothes dryer, whether gas or electric, is one of the most expensive appliances to operate.  A poorly vented dryer will cost $200 - 300 more in energy bills and it is a fire hazard.   Where does the heat, moisture and lint go while as your clothes tumble dry?  Code states that dryer exhaust must be vented outside; however, some dryers are vented to a crawl space or an attic, causing mold and mildew problems which lead to upper respiratory related illnesses, among other hazards.    If you have a gas dryer, the dryer vent system is also removing gas by-products from your home, including carbon monoxide.  Proper dryer vent cleaning, in... 03/08/2009

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