Questions Regarding UTILITIES In Manufactured Home Park Communities    PART 2   The following FAQ's are from the California Housing & Community Development's TITLE 25 Mobilehome Parks Act, Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL).   This is being presented in its unedited and unabridged format with minor enhancements for easier reading.   1. Where can residents get help if they suspect they are being overcharged on utility bills? Most parks are “master-meter” operators that own, operate and maintain the electric, gas and water distribution system within the park and bill their residents with the monthly rent statement. Under the state Public Utilities Code, master-meter customers (parks) shall charge no more than the local serving utility would charge a resident, including passing through any ... 08/01/2014

If you are asking google what the best site is to search "Old Creek Ranch Homes For Sale" then rely on the only locally done site exclusively for the Old Creek Ranch community in San Marcos www.OldCreekRanchHomesForSale.com . My site shows only Old Creek Ranch Real Estate listed for sale so it makes it easy to shop for your dream home in Old Creek Ranch. The Old Creek Ranch neighborhood is NOT surrounded by "Valley's and Lush Trees" e, as some other ActiveRain posers "posters" have indicated with their outsourced spammy posts about Old Creek Ranch Houses For Sale. Here is the scoop on Old Creek Ranch. This is the most bang for your buck in West San Marcos for a newer, larger home, that is closest to Encinitas and Carlsbad/La Costa, priced from low 600's to mid 800's. This community was ... 07/23/2014

San Marcos Homes for Sale What Happened in the San Marcos Real Estate Market in June 2014?   The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift. These data do not include private sales or manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed.   Media reports speak in general terms, so their information does not represent the reality of our local San Marcos real estate market. Having details about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make informed decisions about buying and selling San Marcos homes for sale.   READ MORE:  San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community San Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos Lake San M... 07/23/2014

Are you looking for homes for sale in San Marcos AND consider yourself a connoisseur of the local San Diego beer scene? Find homes currently on the market in San Marcos just in time for Stone Brewing Co's 18th Anniversary Celebration and Beer Invitational.The event will take place at California State University San Marcos at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos beginning with the opening reception on Friday, August 15th from 6-9 pm and continuing on Saturday, August 16th throughout the day. All proceeds will be donated to charities including Surfrider Foundation, The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, the Palomar Family YMCA and Fight ALD.When you visit our website listing all homes currently for sale in San Marcos, you will notice that there are 6 newly listed homes in the area ... 07/10/2014

San Marcos Homes for Sale What Happened in the San Marcos Real Estate Market in May 2014?   The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift. These data do not include private sales or manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed.   Media reports speak in general terms, so their information does not represent the reality of our local San Marcos real estate market. Having details about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make informed decisions about buying and selling San Marcos homes for sale.   READ MORE:    San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community   San Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos   Lake ... 06/25/2014

Very Good Plumbing Information For Manufactured Home Owners: Repost by Jay Markanich   A Plumbing Penetration Should NOT Be Used For Calling The Mother Ship    BY JAY MARKANICH Home Inspector with Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC EMAIL  SHORT URL              Share: June 11, 2014 02:52 AM A Plumbing Penetration Should NOT Be Used For Calling The Mother Ship. Plumbing penetrations are an integral part of the plumbing system. They are to release pressure from a plumbing drain system.  When solids and liquids enter the drainage system of your house they have volume.  The space required for that volume needs to be accommodated for.  It is handled by the release of air from the plumbing vent.  The same volume that goes in, comes out, in a different way.  That makes things pass thr... 06/17/2014

San Marcos Homes for Sale - What Happened in the San Marcos Real Estate Market in April 2014? The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift. These data do not include private sales or manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed. Media reports speak in general terms, so their information does not represent the reality of our local San Marcos housing market. Having details about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make informed decisions about buying and selling San Marcos homes for sale.   READ MORE:  San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community San Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos Lake San Marcos... 05/21/2014

San Marcos Homes for Sale - What Happened in the San Marcos Real Estate Market in March 2014? The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift. These data do not include private sales or manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed. Media reports speak in general terms, so their information does not represent the reality of our local San Marcos housing market. Having details about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make informed decisions about buying and selling San Marcos homes for sale.   READ MORE:  San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community San Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos Lake San Marcos ... 04/25/2014

SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE AGENTS San Marcos is a great place to live... -About-  San Marcos is a suburb of San Diego nestled in the northern portion of the county. This ultra-family friendly city is one of the fastest growing cities in the San Diego area. Ranked in Money Magazine'sTop 100 Best Places to Live in 2012, this suburban paradise has all that the modern family is looking for. Educational opportunities abound in San Marcos making it the heart of northern San Diego County's education. It is not a surprise that San Marcos has a 95% higher population of residence working in science and math based professions than anywhere else in America. A manageable commute of only 35 miles from San Diego and less than 15 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, San Marcos is an ideal community ... 04/05/2014

Contact info:  Kyle Whissel | Whissel Realty | 619-618-7997 530 Whitesage Rd, San Marcos CA 92078 $450,000 For Sale Details   Price $450,000 HOA/Maintenance $215 per month For Sale By Agent/Broker   Property Details   Type Single Family House Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2.5 Square Feet 1,422 Lot Size 1.23 Acres Number of Floors 2 Year Built 1996 Parking Spaces 2 Parking Type Garage Laundry In Unit   Property Description   Title San Marcos Townhome, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, Hardwood Flooring Description Stunning remodel. Enter this beautiful townhome and be greeted by soaring ceilings, contemporary colors and an open floor plan. Kitchen is a cooks dream with eat in bar, granite counter tops, tile back-splash and new cabinetry. Enjoy the main floor flex room that can be a separate dining room o... 04/04/2014

VA Home Loan With Zero Down Up To $546,250 Purchase Price In San Marcos CA San Marcos CA - Did you know that qualified veterans can obtain a VA home loan in San Marcos CA with zero money down up to a sales price of $546,250?  This limit is for VA home loans closed in San Marcos CA from February 28, 2014 through December 31, 2014. In late December of 2013, the VA announced the new VA Zero Down loan limits for 2014 for San Marcos CA.  At that time, the VA Zero Down Loan Limit was going to be $527,500 which was an increase from the 2013 VA Zero Down Loan Limit of $500,000.   However, the VA Zero Down Loan Limits for San Marcos CA were REVISED and there was a slight increase from $527,500 to $546,250. Does this mean that the maximum VA loan in San Marcos CA is only $546,250?  Absolutely not... 03/28/2014

San Marcos California Real Estate Snapshot  (March-2014) Greetings,Jobless claims came in lower last week, which is a good indicator that the economy is getting stronger and the real estate market will come back to life at a faster pace. The key metrics below will provide some insight into the San Marcos Homes for Sale and San Marcos condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:                         San Marcos Single Family Homes March, 2014: San Marcos Homes for Sale: 215 (Active, contingent, and pending) March, 2014: San Marcos Months of Inventory: 3.2 February, 2014: San Marcos Median Home Price $505,000; 13% higher than February, 2013 February, 2014: San Marcos Homes Sold: 41; 16% lower than February, ... 03/19/2014

San Marcos Homes for Sale - What Happened in the San Marcos Real Estate Market in February 2014? The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift. These data do not include private sales or manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed. Media reports speak in general terms, so their information does not represent the reality of our local San Marcos real estate market. Having details about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make informed decisions about buying and selling San Marcos homes for sale.   READ MORE:  San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community San Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos Lake San ... 03/11/2014

San Elijo Hills home values - Home values in San Elijo Hills Even though it's the beginning of the year, home sales have been fairly strong. Even though there are new homes for sale in San Elijo Hills it doesn't seem to distract from the resale market activity. That is primarily due to the lack of inventory. Below you will find the 10 most recent homes sold in San Elijo hills with the sale price as well. If you're curious about your San Elijo Hills home values this is a good place to start. 1536 Boxwood Ct. is 3 beds, 3 baths with 1889 sq.ft and it sold for $577,500 1217 Regatta Ct. is 4 beds, 3 baths with 2493 sq.ft. and it sold for $620,000 1452 Golden Sunset Dr. is 3 beds, 3 baths with 2431 sq.ft. and it sold for $642,000 824 Antilla Way is 5 bedrooms, 5 baths with 3280 sq.ft. and it... 01/22/2014

San Marcos Homes for Sale - What Happened in the San Marcos Real Estate Market in December 2013?   The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift. These data do not include private sales or manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed.   Media reports speak in general terms, so their information does not represent the reality of our local San Marcos real estate market. Having details about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make informed decisions about buying and selling San Marcos homes for sale.   READ MORE:    San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community   San Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos  ... 01/15/2014

New Homes in San Elijo Hills - San Elijo Hills New Homes San Elijo Hills is a beautiful village perched on the hills above San Marcos and Carlsbad. The community isn’t very old by California standards with presales starting in 1998 and most homes being built in the early 2000′s. There’s still tremendous opportunities to buy a new home right now in San Elijo Hills. New Homes in San Elijo Hills!! Coming Soon- The Estates at San Elijo HillsEver notice those huge houses at the very peak of San Elijo Hills? Or wonder what’s behind the huge gate with stone entry and paver driveway? Davidson homes will soon release the 10 luxury custom and semi-custom homes. Each home is expected to range from 4600 to 6000 sq.ft. and feature as many as 6 bedrooms with unbelievably breathtaking views. Belmont a... 01/14/2014

RESIDENT OWNED Manufactured Home Park Communities & Park Conversions Part 3     Manufactured Home Park Communities remain the most popular setting for manufactured homes. Although many parks are rental and leasehold, for loan and collateral purposes, lenders generally require that the owner of the home also own the land upon which the home sits.   This is known a land-home transaction. Until recently the park also had to be classified as a Subdivision or a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order for manufactured homes to qualify for FHA-insured loans. Good news because condominium-classified parks are now eligible if the park has also been HUD-approved.   To see if a park is on the HUD approved list, click here. All other requisite conditions for any manufactured home loan must also be ... 01/05/2014

Administrative Agencies That Oversee All Manufactured Housing Issues. Part 2      We are often asked by members of Active Rain, Trulia, Zillow, Myriad Professional Real Estate Associations, Escrow & Title Companies, Lenders, Law Firms, Contractors, Home Inspectors, Buyers & Sellers about the lexicon and jargon used in the FACTORY BUILT HOUSING INDUSTRY.   We've compiled a list of Resources that we hope you will find useful should any questions arise in the midst of any Manufactured Home transactions you may be involved with. However, as some of these resources tend to be quite technical we invite you to contact us directly with any questions or concerns.   These agencies oversee all manufactured housing issues, installation and governance on a State-By-State basis.   For a complete list... 01/04/2014

   San Marcos CA homes for sale in Santa Fe Hills Full details and photos of all available San Marcos CA homes for sale in Santa Fe Hills. Our for sale property information is a direct feed from the San Diego MLS and is updated several times daily. These San Marcos CA homoes for sale in Santa Fe Hills have a very close proximity to the beach and nearby Carlsbad. Many homes have amazing views since they sit high atop the San Marcos Hills and are in wonderful neighborhoods.  You will feel right at home in any of the Homes For Sale near Santa Fe Hills. Is it time to sell?  Request a FREE custom evaluation for your San Marcos CA homes for sale in Santa Fe Hills or in San Diego County. Buy Your Next Home With 0 Money Down Using your VA Loan! Most of the homes for sale near Santa Fe Hills, S... 12/19/2013

       San Marcos CA homes for sale in San Elijo Hills Full details and photos of all available San Marcos CA homes for sale in San Elijo Hills. Our for sale property information is a direct feed from the San Diego MLS and is updated several times daily. San Elijo Hills is a very new community in San Marcos  right at the Northeast edge of Carlsbad. San Elijo Hills community has been built up just in the past several years. Homes for sale start in the 500's. San Elijo hills is just north of San Diego on the highest point in North County is a community designed with almost everything in mind… a walkable Towncenter planned with shopping and dining, brand new schools, 18 miles of trails, 1100 acres of open space, a regional park for hiking and horseback riding, a 19-acre community park with... 12/18/2013