Vengan a las carreras de caballos en Del Mar, California
July 26th, 2010 Categories: Del Mar Real Estate, San Diego en la lengua de Cervantes
by Dione Lamm
Del Mar Race Track
Del Mar, CA–Para aquellos que son amantes de las carreras de caballos, el 21 de julio 2010 es una fecha a retener porque hoy se inicia la temporada de concursos hípicos mas esperado del año, las carreras de verano del Hipódromo de Del Mar. El clima suave y las brisas marinas de la playa próxima al arena invitan a los vecinos y veraneantes de fuera del área a un espectáculo singular. En total son 37 días de carreras apasionantes que reunen lo mejor del mundillo equestre – jinetes, propietarios y trainers. Es una cita anual a no perder.
Ya saben ustedes, tienen cita en Del Mar, California desde el 21 de julio hasta el 8 de septiembre, 2010.
Dione Lamm, San Diego Previews Real Estate
760-271-1162
Member of National Association of Realtors, CIPS, TRC
DRE No. 182020459
dione.lamm@gmail.com
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A Laundry Room Alternative?
February 20th, 2009 Categories: Del Mar Real Estate, San Diego Real Estate
I can’t decide whether this little washing machine reminds me of an ice cream maker or a propane tank, but if it lives up to its promise nobody will care.
The Wonder Wash pictured at right is a countertop washing machine that is both environmentally and budget-friendly. Using less water than hand washing, this little wonder will wash up to five pounds of clothing in just a few minutes with a couple of turns at the crank.
Laundry Alternative reports that the machine’s internal pressure system forces detergent through clothes at a very high speed, apparently up to 100 times faster than traditional washing machine technology.
Five pounds of clothing? That could be 10 tees, 30 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of jeans or a couple of towels. Those are items that need frequent washing and might be easily hung to dry. It’s also safe for delicates.
Priced at only $42.95 with a one-year warranty, this would be a perfect gift for the college student, frequent camper or RV user–or even one who hates making trips to coin-operated laundries.
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A Most Unorthodox Market: Bob Dyson
September 1st, 2008 Categories: Del Mar Real Estate, San Diego Foreclosures, San Diego Market Trends, San Diego News, San Diego Real Estate
by Roberta Murphy
Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to sit across from Bob Dyson at his office in Del Mar and listen to this real estate legend discuss today’s real estate market. We were also fortunate to have Chris Dyson videotaping much of the discussion, which we have divided into four segments.
At the start of our interview, Bob Dyson said these are the worst conditions he has seen during his 40 years in the real estate business–citing symptoms such as lack of buyer confidence and the drastic deflation in certain real estate markets–including San Diego, of course, along with the rest of California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida.
The causes stem from irresponsible mortgage lending practices from 2003 to 2007 and the resultant and reactionary tightening of mortgage funds. Dyson simply calls it a “lending debacle.”
At the same time,he says, there is a large and growing backlog of buyers who want to buy–and are just waiting for reassurance that the real estate market has really bottomed, or is at least close to that point.
See below (and stay tuned for a radical solution):
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San Diego 4th of July Fireworks for 2008
June 30th, 2008 Categories: Carlsbad Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Del Mar Real Estate, San Diego Activities, la costa real estate
San Diego’s mortgage meltdown and budget constraints have forced Chula Vista to cancel its big annual fireworks display, and Valley Center has fire safety issues, but the 4th of July fireworks displays in the rest of San Diego County will light the skies this Friday night.
San Diego’s real estate market notwithstanding, you shouldn’t have to drive far from your San Diego home to find a good spot to picnic and watch the fireworks:
2007 Fireworks Schedule in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO
Coronado: Glorietta Bay and Silver Strand
July 4, 9 p.m. Day-long festivities with a parade at 10 a.m.
(619) 437-8788.
La Jolla Cove
July 4, 9 p.m.
(858) 454-1444
Mira Mesa Recreation Center
July 4, 9 p.m. Food, rides, games and entertainment in Mira Mesa Community Park during the day.
(858) 538-8122.
Mission Bay Yacht Club
July 4, 9 p.m.
(858) 488-0501.
Ocean Beach Pier
July 4, 9 p.m.
(619) 226-8613.
Mission Bay: Paradise Point Resort
Thursday, July 3 at 9 p.m. with BBQ at 6 pm
(858) 274-4630.
Downtown: Petco Park
Saturday July 12, Fireworks follow the Padres game
(619) 795-5005.
San Diego Big Bay
July 4, 9 p.m.
(858) 751-5755.
Mission Bay: Sea World
July 4, 9:30 p.m.
(800) 25-SHAMU.
EAST COUNTY
Santee: Town Center Community Park Ballfields
July 4, 9 p.m.
(619) 258-4100 x201.
Spring Valley Park
July 4, 9 p.m.
(619) 479-1832.
Campo: Golden Acorn Casino
Saturday, July 5, 9 p.m.
619-938-6000[
NORTH COUNTY
San Marcos: Bradley Park
July 4, 9 p.m. Food and music are part of the celebration happening earlier in the day.
(760) 744-9000.
Vista: Brengle Terrace Park
July 4, 9 p.m. Daylong festivities.
(760) 726-1340, ext. 1574.
Camp Pendleton: Del Mar Beach
July 4, 9 p.m. All day activities including music, food and games.
(760) 725-2313.
Escondido: Grape Day Park
July 4, 9 p.m. Afternoon festivities, including game and food booths, music and entertainment.
(760) 745-1159.
Carlsbad: Legoland
July 4, 8:30 p.m. included with admission
(760) 918-LEGO.
La Costa Resort and Spa
July 4, after dark
760-438-9111
Oceanside Pier
July 4, 9 p.m. Part of the O’Fest All-Day Carnival
(760) 967-2005.
Ramona: Olive Peirce Middle School
July 4, 9 p.m. Grounds open at 5 p.m. for town picnic including food booths and games.
(760) 789-1311.
Rancho Bernardo High School
July 4, 9 p.m. Daylong festivities kick off at 10 a.m. in Webb Park.
(619) 889-8505.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 4, 9 p.m. included with admission
(858) 755-1161.
Valley Center High School
Canceled this year. Back in blazing colors in 2009!
(760) 670-7062.
SOUTH BAY
Chula Vista: Bayside Park: Canceled
Wednesday, 9 p.m. Food, music, and entertainment will be featured beginning at noon.
(619) 420-6603.
National City: Kimball Park
Wednesday, 9 p.m. Carnival rides, games and food booths also.
(619) 336-4290.
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A San Diego Real Estate Market Report–
June 10th, 2008 Categories: Coronado Real Estate, Del Mar Real Estate, La Jolla Real Estate, Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate
–from San Diego’s premier luxury real estate broker, who also spends a lot of time in the trenches:
Bob Dyson, Broker-Owner of Villa Sotheby’s International Realty in San Diego and Dyson & Dyson Sotheby’s International Realty in the desert. Bob speaks with the voice of experience, and has never been one to mince words.
And Dyson’s most recent column, sent via email this morning, is no exception.
Insight from a Real Estate Insider
CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS
by Bob Dyson
I have been asked again to render an opinion on current real estate market conditions as a lot has changed since our last forecast dated March 27th, 2008.
Over the past few months I have been in most of our Southern California offices on a weekly basis working with individual groups of agents, discussing the market from their perspective and experimenting with new and innovative ways to define and approach this “moving target market”.
In addition, I personally have been “in the trench” in the development business in San Diego and Riverside Counties and the San Diego real estate sales and listing market working directly with Sellers and Buyers and gathering my own opinion of the market. Read the rest of this entry »
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Shhh! San Diego Real Estate Commissions Revealed
May 30th, 2008 Categories: Carlsbad Real Estate, Del Mar Real Estate, Oceanside real estate, Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate
It’s a taboo of sorts to discuss real estate commissions, not because it’s an impolite topic (like discussing one’s salary or bowel habits at a social gathering), but rather, it could land a real estate licensee in jail (or so we are warned). Of course, it is legal and necessary to discuss commissions with a home seller–and as we all know, this is a negotiable fee. But to publicly discuss real estate commissions is insane, unless, of course….
the courageous San Diego real estate blogger is quoting a bigger mouth.
So what can I say about San Diego real estate commissions? Well, according to HomeGain (the bigger mouth), San Diego real estate commissions during the month of December, 2007 (time for an update?) averaged 5.1 percent across the board, whether it was a $300,000 Oceanside condo, a $500,000 San Marcos home, a $750,000 Carlsbad home–or a $1,000,000 or more Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe mansion.
I don’t suppose this is earth rattling news of any sort, and it feels about right to this writer and real estate broker–except for those San Diego sellers who overprice their homes and think that a 9 percent commission and a paid trip around the world will enable or convince us to sell this overpriced property to some unsuspecting buyer. Not a chance.
Home Gain says this figure is based on historical commission averages for San Diego real estate sellers who found their agents through Home Gain. And they, too, disclose that real estate commissions are negotiable.
(Note to myself: Yippee! I crossed that real estate minefield and am still in one piece).
Have a nice weekend–and enjoy all the graduations and celebrations in our midst!
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San Diego a Bargain for Foreign Investors
March 17th, 2008 Categories: Carlsbad Real Estate, Del Mar Real Estate, Encinitas Real Estate, La Jolla Real Estate, San Diego Real Estate, luxury homes
How I wish I were buying San Diego real estate with Euros or Loonies or Yen or Yuan. As a European, Canadian, Japanese or Chinese real estate investor, I could be plucking off prime coastal real estate in San Diego County at an amazingly steep discount.
For this mornings rant , we can thank Mr Bernankes surprise quarter point cut in the Fed rate Sunday, which has helped to trigger a further decline in the dollar versus other foreign currencies. The US dollar against the Euro currently stands at around $1.58, which can be a dream or a nightmare, depending upon the denomination of ones bank account.
This decline comes as many are expecting an even steeper cut by the Fed this week.
Some American expatriates we know are selling off foreign investments and returning home. The declining dollar has made European retirement increasingly more expensive, and $4.00 per gallon gasoline is still more attractive than $8 per gallon. Its all a matter of relativity. And San Diego County has become a natural home target for many of those returnees.
And why not?
Blue chip real estate in downtown San Diego, Coronado, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, La Costa, Aviara, Carlsbad and even Oceansides blossoming downtown area can now be purchased by foreigners and expats at even steeper discounts, thanks to the decimated dollar and an already discounted real estate market.
Its a rare combination astute foreign investors cannot ignore and for those seeking to buy a slice of paradise, there is little that can compete with coastal San Diego.
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San Diego Incomes: A Few Surprises
March 1st, 2008 Categories: Carlsbad Real Estate, Del Mar Real Estate, Encinitas Real Estate, La Jolla Real Estate, Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate, San Marcos Real Estate
As a San Diego Realtor, I am frequently asked about income demographics in San Diego County and find it handy to have a chart for reference.
The one below provides more than a few surprises, courtesy of the San Diego Business Journal, which provided this data last summer and is one of my favorite reads. We found it surprising, for example, that Carlsbad outranks Encinitas and that Poway beat out Coronado.
And would you have guessed that Oceanside would best San Diego? And few should be surprised that tiny Del Mar beat out them all.
Of course, Rancho Santa Fe and La Jolla were not included, as Rancho Santa Fe is not an incorporated city, and La Jolla is part of the City of San Diego.
| Cities Of Interest: | 2007 Population: | Median Household Income : |
| San Diego | 1,326,837 | $61,043 |
| Chula Vista | 227,723 | 68,497 |
| Oceanside | 176,644 | 62,271 |
| Escondido | 141,788 | 60,639 |
| Carlsbad | 101,337 | 90,115 |
| El Cajon | 97,255 | 50,433 |
| Vista | 94,962 | 60,757 |
| San Marcos | 79,812 | 68,109 |
| Encinitas | 63,259 | 86,444 |
| National City | 61,115 | 41,959 |
| La Mesa | 56,250 | 55,667 |
| Santee | 56,158 | 74,321 |
| Poway | 50,830 | 93,542 |
| Imperial Beach | 27,709 | 43,355 |
| Lemon Grove | 25,451 | 57,000 |
| Coronado | 22,957 | 91,748 |
| Solana Beach | 13,418 | 102,810 |
| Del Mar | 4,548 | 108,635 |
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Cirque de Soleil Corteo Coming to San Diego
January 8th, 2008 Categories: Del Mar Real Estate
Back in late November or early December, I had tried to snag six tickets for one of Cirque de Soleil’s Corteo upcoming performances in Del Mar , but they were sold out–at least for anything approaching normal tickets.
Bummer, thought I. What a great Christmas gift it would be for the family and for my dad, now 87. Another opportunity lost.
In a rare spirit of defeat, I decided to forget about Corteo and the spirited fun of Cirque de Soleil. It just wasn’t meant to be.
Imagine my delight just before Christmas when hubby Mike confided that he had snagged six third row tickets for Corteo on February 5. Apparently, the troupe had decided to hold over their joyous funeral performance for a few more days–and that presented the magical door of opportunity for Mike to maker some dreams come true.
Now, just imagine the happiness when we announced that triumph to the family and my Dad!
Corteo premiers in San Diego on January 11, 2008 for a limited engagement at Del Mar Fairgrounds that now runs through February 10. Describes by the Los Angeles Times as “celestial entertainment for all ages,” Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo is a joyous procession or parade as imagined by a clown. The clown dreams of his own funeral occurring in a carnival atmosphere, guarded by lovely caring angels.
The playful and lyrical music moves Corteo through a celebration in which illusion toys with reality.
Cirque du Soleil currently has 15 unique and distinctive shows playing around the world. Wildly successful, this production company has played before over 60 million spectators from over 100 cities from around the world since 1984.
Are we excited about third row tickets to Corteo?
Without a doubt!
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Holiday Wonderland in Del Mar
November 27th, 2007 Categories: Del Mar Real Estate
San Diego Christmas and holdiay spirits will come to life in Del Mar on Sunday, December 2 from noon to 5:30 pm
Bring friends, loved ones or the entire family for an afternoon of San Diego fun. The entire downtown Del Mar will be turned over to strolling carolers, Santa Claus, the famous Del Mar Holiday Cake Walk, On the Edge dance performance, holiday gift bazaar, horse and carriage rides, face painting, musicians, kid’s activities and Tastes at Del Mar Retaurants.
Be sure to stop by the L’Auberge Del Mar Ampitheater (northwest corner of 15th Street and Camino Del Mar / Pacific Coast Highway 101) between 4 and 5:30 p.m. for the music and tree lighting ceremony
This Holiday Wonderland event is sponsored by the Del Mar Village Association with support from the City of Del Mar. If tickets are purchased prior to the event, the cost will be 420 for 25 ticket, which covers 2-10 food items and/or activities. The same tickets will be available the day of the event for $25. For additional information, visit http://www.DelMarMainStreet.com
Sponsors for this wonderful Del Mar event include L’Auberge Del Mar, Time Warner Cable, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the 22nd Agricultural District, Bob and Kathy Angello with Willis Allen Real Estate, Backstage Boutique, Celine’s Boutique and Gifts, Chiquita Abbott Realtors, Clone Printing and Duplicating, Crepes and Corks Cafe, Del Mar Heights School PTA, Del Mar Hills School PTA, Dexter’s Deli, DiCaro, Coppo & Popke, www.DiscoverSD.com, En Fuego Cantina Bar and Grill, Joel Politzer and ITZ Fixed Computer, Kim Filanc with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, J Carl Shoes, Jimmy D’s Sports Bar and Restaurant, Ryan’s Collection, Pacifica Del Mar Restaurant, Soul Shine, Jim Watkins and Stratford Square, Union Bank of California and Willis Allen Real Estate.
A big, merry thanks to these Del Mar sponsors and we look forward to seeing you in Wonderland!
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