Can Anyone Guess Why GrassIs Growing On These Rooftops? OK, You're on your honor not to Google or research the answer. You either know or you don't. Just want gut feelings, guesses or truthful and actual answers if you know.          07/09/2016

Traveling Is A Very Personal  and Inspiring opportunity.   We all owe it to our selves to take time out of our busy lives to see those things outside of our World that make life so worth living. I start out each day with a special message to my 5 children in hopes they will pass it along to my 14 Grand kids which they usually do.   TIVOLI, the oldest amusement park in the World. It inspired many of Walt Disney's creations. I thought it only appropriete to share this photo inasmuch as we'll be taking a Disney Cruise up the Fjords of Norway tomorrow. Spelled backwards TIVOLI reads I LOV IT! But there are those special words that I sometimes like passing along to so many other  wonderful folks I care about. Have a wonderful day and remember to take time for those special moments. Life is t... 06/27/2016

Vista Farmers Market Donut Peaches and Other Finds We went to the Vista Farmers Market this morning for breakfast and for some fresh fruits and vegetables.  I noticed these donut peaches, which, in doing some research, I learned are a natural genetic mutation which causes them to be flat and resemble donuts. No, they don't taste like that at all.   As always there was a wide array of fruits, vegetables (we bought some wonderfil heirloom tomatoes for salads), flowers and a host of foods and places to eat (Mexican, Polish perogi, French, Italian, Brazilian, West African), rather a mini mall which included all sorts of retailers.    06/11/2016

 Need I Say More?  Have a Happy and Blessed  Memorial Day. 05/30/2016

Have A Wonderful  Memorial Day  & Remember What This Day Means. Thanks for your service as a Chief Radio Gunman on those B-29 bombers in WWII Dad. Had it not been for men like you I probably would not be sitting here in the comforts and confines of myhumble abode on this day ofremembrance sharing you with the World. I love you and miss you very much. You are my hero. Mom, you're the Greatest Mother, "Genie Grandma" and Great Grandmother anyone could ever ask for.  You made me what I am today and I thank God for allowing you to bring me into this World and and pay it forward with 5 wonderful Children and 14 beautiful Grandchildren that all love you very very much. Mom and Dad I'm especially proud to know that my parents were part of the team that helped put the first men in history on th... 05/30/2016

Do You Ever Ask Your Kids & Grandkids To Explain What Memorial Day Is?               I ask this question because I happened to  be watching Water's World on the O'Rielly Factor this past week whence he was asking students, with some of America's greatest higher learning institutions in the background, not only about Memorial Day but about Independence Day (4th of July for those who may not know), Labor Day and even Thanksgiving.   I was shocked at how many young minds in America today don't have a clue about what these holidays really mean to Americans. Some of the answers were so off the mark, unrealistic and rediculous I couldn't beleive they were real.   When I was taking a walk with one of my 7 year old Grandaughters yesterday I asked her what she thought Memorial Day stood for. Giv... 05/29/2016

A Moment To Reflect On Why We Are All Here To Celebrate  Memorial Day. THOMAS JEFFERSON, SOMETHING WE SHOULD ALL KNOW!   How many people even have a clue about this man in today's world? Not just the personal information but what he did for this country, and most of all what he foresaw in the future for this country. You may ask yourself; How could he foresee what would happen in the future? Very basic answer; he knew history and had experienced history, and he understood mankind!     Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped.   At 5, he began studying under his cousin's tutor.   At 9, he studied Latin, Greek and French.   At 14, he studied classical literature and several languages.   At 16, he entered the College of William an... 05/29/2016

 Californian? Republican or Democrat Have You Registered To Vote?          If you're a Californian have you registered to vote for the June 6th primary as a Republican or Democrat?                   Today is the DROP DEAD DAY                                            DEADLINE.     For the benefit of those who don't know, and I've spoken with many over the past several weeks that don't and were shocked when I told them, if you're not a "REGISTERED REPUBLICAN" or "DEMOCRAT"  you will not be able to vote for a candidate in those parties until you register as such . Not an Independent or Libertarian.    You have to be registered as a REPUBLICAN or DEMOCRAT in order to vote and the deadline is today.  You can go directly to the Registrar of voters in San Diego in person or sign up online o... 05/23/2016

May The Members of active rain Have A Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2016 My New Year's resolution to my lovely wife of 41 years is to finally allow her to make all the decisions regarding everything on the inside of our home while hers is to allow me to make all the decisions on the outside as long as she approves. Ah!.......................Life Is Good!! May all you Husbands have  as fortunate a year as I!    01/01/2016

SoCal Turf Removal Rebate Program Has Come To An End As of Last Thur. On July 8th I submitted a post Titled  "SoCal Turf Removal Program Rebate Could Earn You Thousands of Dollars". As of this past Thursday the Southern California Water District has halted this program has come to an end I felt that inasmuch as I posted this on the AR platform that I should inform anyone who may have read it and perhaps shared it with others that it has indeed ended. Sorry for any inconvenience.  I will still follow up next wee with the AFTER photos I promised just to show anyone who might be interested what can be done to conserve water by removing grass/turf and replacing it with a nice drought tolerant landscape with drip and rotary irrigation. 07/16/2015

SoCal Turf Removal Program RebateCould Earn You Thousands of Dollars I recently found out about this program downloaded the free enrollment package, submitted it and voila...................I'm now qualified to receive in excess of a $10,000  rebate for removing my existing turf/grass and replacing it with drought tolerant landscape that frankly I find much more attractive than a mundane plot of land with a glob of grass that you get to water, mow, weed and watch grow. Whoopee!!! Here's how it works. Please take a few moments to peruse the information below and if you think you qualify by all means take some more time and fill out the application and submit it while the funds are still available. It's a win win for you your neighborhood and your environment. The photos show the property... 07/08/2015

Inspired By A Post I Just Read This Morning by Steven Hawrylak. Steven Hawrylak What is your idea of a "Dream Home"?  Indeed I have always wanted to live in my dream home so in 1980 I decided to do something about it. I wanted a large home with an ideal climate on a flat hilltop with an ocean view not far from the ocean as I have a family of surfers and we've always lived close to the beach. So I started my search in the beautiful North San Diego County area. It took me about 3 years but that was OK because by that time we were reeling from the Carter years and our first Savings and Loan debacle whence interest rates had sky rocketed from 18-21% causing home values to plummet by 50% or more depending on the area. But I kept looking and one day in the beautiful town of Vista, CA I found ... 05/27/2015

 When it comes to escrow services your escrow officer is a key component to making the transaction successful. It is key to use a company that you trust and you have open communication with if you have the choice to choose services. We have had the pleasure of working with Adrienne Hofreiter of Preferred Escrow Services on serveral transactions. She handled our file with care and always kept all parties in the loop. In a Real Estate transaction it is key that everyone is on the same page at all times. We were always able to get a hold of someone at the office even when Adrienne was helping other clients. If you are in need of an Escrow Officer who will handle your file with priority please take our advice and contact Adrienne! Her office is located in Carlsbad off of Palomar Airport Rd.... 05/11/2015

  Looking to sell?? Here are common mistakes that willlessen the value of your home.  1.   Overly upgrading- When upgrading your home, make sure you are spending money that will get you a possible return. If you put up remote control blinds in a $250,000 home in a bad part of town you are not going to get your money back from that investment. Try putting in new carpet or doing a fresh paint job those are things that really make sense to most buyers.    Lack of upgrading- Did you put in a lot of money towards an upgraded kitchen but nothing else in the house is upgraded? Yes, the kitchen is nice but now the rest of the house looks even more out dated. Try taking care of the main items that will create a sense of flow in your floor plan/design.  Overly customized- Yes, YOU probably love a... 05/02/2015

Top 5 things to do in Vista, California. Whether you are planning a trip or a move you won’t be disappointed.  1. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens-A great way to get in some art education and a walk in nature all into one visit.  A great place to take the kids for an interactive learning experience. 2. City Parks- There are several parks in the vista area to visit. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.•   Breeze Hill Park, 645 S. Melrose Dr.•   Bub Williamson Park, 530 Grapevine Rd.•   Buena Vista Ballfields, 1851 S. Melrose Dr.•   Buena Vista Park Pond (& Open Space), 1601 Shadowridge Dr.•   Civic Center Park, 200 Civic Center Dr.•   Luz Duran Park, 340 E. Townsite Dr.•   Shadowridge Park, 2101 Lupine Hills Dr.•   South Buena Vista Park, 1602 Mountain Pass Cir. (Includes off-leash Dog P... 04/26/2015

Rhythm & Brews Comes To VistaWhere: Vista Village District, Vista CA 92084Hours: Vip 11:00-4 GA Noon-4What: 4th Annual Rhythm And BrewsCost:  $35-$60 Buy Tickets Contact: Website http://www.sdrhythmandbrews.com/4th Annual Show Brings Great Beer And Music To VistaJoin us for the 4th Annual Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival presented by the San Diego Brewers Guild. Once again Rhythm & Brews continues the tradition of bringing many of the nation's most popular craft beers together with talented musicians in a beautiful outdoor festival located in the historic Vista Village district. There will be 50 Breweries, seven bands and 2 stages! The event raises funds for the San Diego Brewers Guild and Fight ALD. The San Diego Brewers Guild features major events in both the spring and t... 04/06/2015

          ISIS CRISIS    Coming To A Neighborhood Near You  Should the Real Estate Industry be concerned about this growing threat? I know there's been several posts submitted to AR recently about bearing arms, traveling in pairs, meeting in public places, etc. due to some of the strange things that have happened to them while in the line of their daily RE duties i.e. open houses, being followed by strangers, stalking, etc.   However, what about terrorism? I know it's a very difficult subject to discuss and lots of folks literally choke on it. But could it become a reality? If so how might it impact us in our real estate farms, communities, neighborhoods and homes. It's a known fact that technology can zero in on our whereabouts everywhere, anywhere, and at anytime in any neighborhood.... 03/24/2015

We are seeking Tax Lien and pre foreclosure sales   We are seeking Tax Lien and pre foreclosure sales in San Diego, Riverside and Orange County. We can pay cash and close in 10 days for 1-4 unit residential or commercial properties that meet our buying criteria. Please contact me on my cell at 760 815-6977 or email me anytime.  john.arendsen.curtcher@gmail.com    Call On Us Anytime To BE Your Go To Guys For   Information & Knowledge About   FOUNDATION & EARTHQUAKE    RETROFITTING & REPAIR   for your HOME, COMMERCIAL,    INDUSTRIAL or FACTORY   BUILT STRUCTURE   We pay cash for distressed single family homes, condos, town homes, du, tri or 4 plexes, apartments, etc. If you  meet our buying criteria and are located in San Diego County, Orange County, South Riverside County, Hemet, Perris,... 02/03/2015

Do you own a piece of property in Vista California and want to know WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH?                          I've got a new tool that I've justed added to my website to help folks find out what the value of their home is in Vista and the greater San Diego real estate market. Right now is a great time to consider selling, inventory is the biggest challenge home buyers are facing right now and the pickings are slim. If you are thinking about putting your home up for sale in Vista CA, start here to find out what your home is worth in Vista using my website!                   After you find out what your home is worth in Vista be sure to look at all Vista CA homes for sale currently on the market ( your competition). If you are a home buyer, then please use the link below to start ... 01/29/2015

Bring Us Your Tired, Your Broken, Your Neglected Distressed Homes   We will pay $CASH$ and close in 10 days or less for single family homes or 1-4 unit duplexes, condos, townhomes or apartments that meet our $500,000 ARV buying criteria.   We are looking for distressed properties with foundation, structural or drainage related issues. We will also consider burn outs, flooded or structurally damaged and unsound or unsafe (RED TAGGED) properties.   Our target areas are Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, Valley Center, Bonsall, Rainbow, Oceanside, Carlsbad, La Costa, Leucadia, Encinitas, Cardiff and Salona Beach.   We will consider Mobile/Manufactured homes along coastal areas in rent lease communities or in any resident owned communities in the same cities.    Call On Us Anytime To ... 01/28/2015