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San Diego Tea Party Patriots to Picket IRS

May 20, 2013 by Comments
San Diego Tea Party Patriots

100 IRS Offices around the country are going to be targeted at noon tomorrow for peaceful protest by the Tea Party Patriots against the Internal Revenue Service. Being challenged is the government agency's abuse of power while targeting and harassing various Tea Party groups. There are many Tea Party groups, but the Tea Party Patriots is one of the largest coalitions with more than 3000 organzized chapters around the country. The organization is sending out protest information, talking points, sample press … [Read more...]

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San Diego’s Weather is… Perfection

March 24, 2013 by Comments
San Diego Spring Weather

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA--Friends in the Midwest and East Coast are starting to swear (literally) that snow is a vile four-letter word. They are tired of the cold, the slush and dreary skies. They long for sunshine, balmy weather, sandy beaches and blue skies. In short, they long for San Diego with its sunshine, top-down driving weather, bikinis on beaches, flip flops and blue skies. This year, I think we in coastal San Diego had about 3 weeks of winter which brought welcome rain and a few COLD days with … [Read more...]

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Remove Hard Drive Before Ditching Copier!

March 2, 2013 by Comments
Identity Theft

I just viewed a video that will forever change how I view copiers. It seems all of them made in last 10 years or so have a hard drive that holds copies of everything ever copied or scanned. Have you ever copied tax returns, medical records or other sensitive documents? What about your doctor's office, government agencies, your mortgage lender? Could your sensitive information reside within their copiers? And what happenps to many of the broken down copiers? Many are shipped overseas to ports unknown--but easy … [Read more...]

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Walkable Neighborhoods in San Diego

December 3, 2012 by Comments
Walking La Costa Neighborhoods

by Roberta Murphy I'm embarrassed to admit that like most in San Diego, I hop into the car to shop for groceries, pick up dry cleaning, take the dog for grooming--and of course, to buy more gas. Many more miles are driven previewing homes for sale, showing homes, photographing homes and neighborhoods, and listing homes. I find myself longing for walkable neighborhoods. Most activities require a car--especially those related to our San Diego real estate business. But in the last few weeks, I've discovered the … [Read more...]

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Home Improvement Choices in San Diego

July 5, 2012 by Comments
Planned-Remodels[1]

San Diego is a vacation destination for many people around the world.  They come here seeking our beautiful beaches, balmy weather, scenic hillsides and close proximity to mountains, deserts and a host of things to do. But what do residents of San Diego do to escape this paradise? Where do they vacation?  In this economy, many San Diego homeowners agree this might be the year to re-invest vacation money into home improvements. Perhaps they see home values increasing, or maybe they just ready to enjoy the … [Read more...]

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Préstamos en Condiciones Excepcionales

July 3, 2012 by Comments
La Jolla

Extranjeros no residentes pueden disfrutar de préstamos en condiciones excepcionales La inseguridad del mercado de bienes raíces está a punto de disiparse, por lo menos en lo que se refiere a las zonas costeras del sur de California, y sobre todo a la bella ciudad de San Diego y sus numerosos pueblos contiguos.  Con un aumento repentino en el número de ventas realizadas, precios todavía muy asequibles y ahora más facilidad en la tramitación de préstamos, nunca ha habido mejor momento para invertir o … [Read more...]

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No Air Conditioning in Your San Diego Home?

May 22, 2012 by Comments
San Diego Fan

by Roberta Murphy--Carlsbad, CA San Diego is famous for its balmy weather and we all brag from time to time how air conditioning just isn't needed....except for a few hours days weeks a year. But what if your San Diego home lacks air conditioning? What are some alternative means of cooling your abode? According to Harvey Sachs of the non-profit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the movement of air over the skin’s surface is what keeps the body cool.  Air conditioning probably … [Read more...]

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The Accidental Blackberry Farmer

May 20, 2012 by Comments
Carlsbad Blackberries

On the back hillside of our Carlsbad home are a couple of giant philodendrons that have grown to the size of prehistoric monsters.  Four years ago, we noted a tall prickly weed with white flowers that had sprouted tall above the fence and deep within the monster plants. I seem to recall Mike asking one of the boys to cut it down-- which never transpired. Meanwhile the monsters continued to grow and three years ago, I decided to weed around the philodendrons and plant butterfly bushes.  While sitting on the … [Read more...]

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347 Shore View Lane, Encinitas: Single Level Pool Home

April 10, 2012 by Comments
347 Shore View Lane

Could not count the number of times we have had requests for beach-close single level pool homes in Encinitas. Especially ones with big ocean views!This home at 347 Shore View Lane has it all. With 4 bedrooms + office and  2 baths, this remodeled ranch style home has spectacular sit-down ocean views and is situated on a quiet cul de sac west of I-5 within walking distance of Encinitas beaches and restaurants. It's an easy care home on a quater-acre+ lot and offers deep granite surfaces in the kitchen, … [Read more...]

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Clean Out Closets and Pantry–and Lend a Hand

January 2, 2012 by Comments
Hunger and homelessness in San Diego

Poverty in San Diego The Great Recession has hit almost everyone everywhere, and charities (such as Brother Benno) that serve those stricken with poverty and hunger at the proverbial "Ground Zero of need" have been hit exceptionally hard. San Diego has a number of charities serving the poorest, but one especially close to our hearts would have to be Brother Benno's missions. It is they who provide showers, hearty breakfasts and showers for homeless children and their families. It is the volunteers for Brother … [Read more...]

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