Things to do in June in San Diego county

June 2
SunBurnt Splash & Dash Duathlon
This event is a duathlon swim and run for athletes of all ages.
  Taking place  at Mission Beach, participants can choose to swim  
  (800-meters) or run (5K), or do a combination of both.  
                                      A dinner will be served for those who participate.

Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Santa Clara Community Park, Sail Bay, Crown Point - Mission Beach
For more information visit www.sunburntathletics.com

June 4
Movies in the Park - Oceanside
The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division presents Movies in
the Park with a free viewing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Time: At Dark
Location: Pier Amphitheater, 220 North the Strand, Oceanside
For more information call 760-435-5551.

  June 4-6
Annual Temecula Valley Balloon
  and Wine Festival
  Food court, wine tasting in the wine gardens, musical entertainment,
  kids' fair, arts & crafts and commercial booths.
Time: Refer to website for schedule
Location: Lake Skinner, 37701 Warren Rd., Temecula Valley
For more information please call 951-676-6713 or visit

www.tvbwf.com

June 5
Annual Novelty Fun Dog Show
Alpine Stagecoach Lions Club's Annual Novelty Dog Show - all proceeds
go toward sponsoring assistance dogs for disabled San Diego individuals.  16 fun classes for canines and their humans.  Anyone can enter their dog.

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Viejas Outlet Center, 5005 Willows Rd., Alpine
For more information visit

www.alpinelions.org

June 5
Greatest Show on Turf
  Car buffs will love this showcase of classic, antique, and specialty 
  automobiles.  There will be about 300 vehicles on display which may
  include speedsters, roadsters, sports cars, hot rods, lowriders, woodies, convertibles, foreign cars and more.  Free event.
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Balboa Park, Corner of Park Blvd. & President's Way
For more information visit www.sdautomuseum.org

June 5   
Annual Art Around Adams  
This art and music fest will raise funds and bring awareness for the
Adams Recreation Center that provides services for the community. 
Relax, shop, and be entertained by live music, outrageous street
performers, and an array of unique art.  Free, family event.
Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Normal Heights & Kensington
For more information  visit www.artaroundadams.org

June 5
Classic Rock n' Blues Festival
The 2nd Classic Rock n' Blues Festival presented by the
  City of San Marcos..
Time: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Walnut Creek Park, 1950 Sycamore Dr., San Marcos
For more information call 760-744-9000

June 5
Sam Hinton Folk Festival
A free event where you can listen to musical performances in the gazebo, enjoy storytelling, participate in music workshops, join the family country dance, showcase your talent on the open mike stage, and for a nominal
fee you can ride the steam locomotive train.  While you're there, visit the Nelson House and Museum.
Time: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. Poway
For more information visit www.sdfolkheritage.org

June 5-6
Annual Fiesta del Sol - Solana Beach
Celebrate the start of summer at this free two-day party featuring
  live music, an international food court, beer & wine garden,
  children's activities, arts & crafts, informational, retail and business
  booths each day.

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Fletcher Cover, Solana Beach
For more information visit www.solanabeachchamber.com

June 6
Rock n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathons
Athletes from the world over will participate in one of the nation's
premier marathons.  Local bands on 26 stages and cheerleading groups
will entertain the athletes as they travel along a scenic course through
the city of San Diego.
Time: 6:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Hillcrest, 6th Ave. & University
For more information visit www.runrocknroll.com

June 6
  Annual Rancho Bernardo Alive! Expo
Free event that includes live music and performers, a business
  showcase, car show, food courts, merchandise, free health screenings,
  cultural exhibits, arts & crafts, games & rides, and a Kids Zone.
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Bernardo Center Dr, Rancho Bernardo
For more information call 858-487-1767 x 109 or visit

www.sdncc.com

June 11-July 5
San Diego County Fair
Flower and garden shows, exhibits, art, gems & minerals, carnival rides, food booths, midway, and concerts.  This year's theme will be
"Taste the Fun".
Time: Refer to website for schedule
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
For more information visit www.sdfair.com

June 12
  Summer Music Culture Festival
  Fun for the whole family!  The Rancho San Diego -
  Jamul Chamber of Commerce presents this festival in
  The Garden at the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College.  
  There will be performers, vendors and exhibitors.
Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Water Conservation Garden - Cuyamaca College
For more information please call 619-670-8244.

June 12
Filipino Cultural Celebration
9th Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration is sponsored by the
Oceanside Public Library and the Filipino American Cultural Association
of North San Diego County.
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Civic Center Plaza, Oceanside
For more information call 760-435-5600 or visit

www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

June 12-13
  Potters Guild Show & Sale
  Thousands of pieces of hand-made ceramics by many of San Diego's
  finest potters.  These works range from functional ware such as plates,
  bowls and coffee cups to more decorative and sculptural forms such as
  ceramic shoes, garden lanterns, and conch shells.
Time: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park
For more information visit www.spanishvillageart.com

June 17
Summer Solstice Celebration - Del Mar
Celebrate the arrival of summer with an offering of delectable culinary creations from Del Mar's highly regarded restaurants, selections from some of California's best wineries and breweries and a lively silent/live auction. 
As if that isn't enough, enjoy amazing front-row sunset views and balmy ocean breezes accompanied by the enchanting sounds of steel drums.
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
For more information visit www.delmarmainstreet.com

June 19
  Annual Old House Fair
  A festival for anyone who is thinking about restoring an older home. 
  Here you will meet local craftspeople and community businesses that
  specialize in restoring, repairing, and preserving the unique qualities
  of older homes.  You will find historic home tours, consultations, food,music and more. 

Free to attend.

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 30th Street and Beech Street
For more information call 619-233-6679 or visit www.theoldhousefair.com

June 26
Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
A beach festival with an amateur chili cook-off contest.  Highlights include live entertainment, and Artist Alley, Community Mural, antique shops,
vendor booths, beachside beer garden, pony rides, and more.  Free event.
Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Newport Ave between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Abbott St., Ocean Beach
For more information visit

www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

June 26
  Green Jazz Fest
  This environmental music festival will fuse live music, recycled art
  and a recycling drive with sustainable information and vendors, in
  an outdoor setting.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit San Diego
Youth Services, stabilizing the lives of homeless, runaway, abused and at-risk youth in the

San Diego area.

Time: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Location: Embarcadero Park North
For more information visit www.greenjazzfest.com

June 26-27
Annual La Jolla Festival of the Arts
This festival is among the top rated art shows in California, featuring
talented artists from the USA and Mexico.  Art, music, street chalk art,
fun stuff and food.
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: La Jolla / UCSD district, Genessee Ave and Regents Rd.
For more information visit

www.lajollaartfestival.org

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May Real Estate Market information

California’s median home price up 21 percent in April from a year ago
California’s median home price—the point at which half of homes sold for more and half for less—rose 21 percent in April compared with a year earlier, but sales of existing, single-family homes declined 8.1 percent, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) April sales and price report

MAKING SENSE OF THE STORY FOR CONSUMERS

• The median price of an existing, single-family detached home in California during April 2010 was $306,230, a 21 percent increase from the revised $253,110 median for April 2009, C.A.R. reported. The April 2010 median price increased 1.5 percent compared with March’s $301,790 median price.

• Annualized home sales dipped below the 500,000-unit level for the first time in 19 months, which C.A.R. President Steve Goddard partially attributes to home buyers delaying the close of escrow to take advantage of both the federal and state home buyer tax credits.  “We should see the pace of closed sales edge up in May and June as these tax-incentivized transactions close,” he said.

• The number of homes available for sale also impacted total sales in April.  “The demand for attractive foreclosed properties well exceeds the number of properties on the market,” Goddard said.  “At the same time, mortgage interest rates continue to hover near their historic lows, and many buyers are out in force to take advantage of the combination of low interest rates and affordably priced homes. It’s an ideal time for many families to purchase their first home even though they may face stiff competition.”

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  CNN Money

Foreclosures plateau—finally.  Repossessions soar.
The foreclosure plague may have finally reached its peak in April 2010—but don’t expect delinquency statistics to plummet anytime soon.

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  CNN Money

Consumer confidence on the rise
A key measure of consumer confidence climbed for a third straight month in May, a research group said Tuesday, with the outlook for the next few months spiking to pre-recession levels.

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  The New York Times

For mortgage shoppers, less can be more
The Internet can help simplify many financial transactions, though not always when it comes to home mortgages.  Those who sign up for information at mortgage Web sites have found themselves receiving a flood of calls and e-mail messages from brokers and lenders soliciting business.

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  CNN Money

Nearly 75 percent of homes are affordable
It’s prime time for house hunters. Nearly anyone with a decent job and a good credit score can afford to buy in their home towns.

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  Los Angeles Times

What kind of homeowners choose to default?
People who walk away from their mortgages are not as calculating as you’d think, according to a University of Arizona law professor whose academic paper on strategic default last year drew sharp criticism from lenders and Wall Street.

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  CNN Money

Freddie and Fannie won’t pay down your mortgage
Pressure is mounting on loan servicers and investors to reduce troubled homeowners’ loan balances ? but the two largest owners of mortgages aren’t getting the message.

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Talking Points

• When purchasing a home, buyers are strongly advised to request a home inspection prior to closing.  However, consumers should note that the primary job of a home inspector is to conduct a visual examination of the physical condition of the house and certain systems within it.  Since the examination is visual, home inspectors are not required to remove carpets to ensure the floors aren’t warped, for example, and may not walk on the roof to check for defects.  Home buyers should interview home inspectors ahead of time to find out what they will and will not cover as part of the inspection.

• While a new home may seem to be free of any defects, many real estate professionals still advise home buyers to hire a home inspector.  According to one home inspector, nearly 15 percent of new homes have serious structural problems.  Additionally, newly constructed homes can be more difficult to inspect than existing homes.  A new home doesn’t have any history.  For example, because the plumbing has not consistently been used in a new home, small drip leaks may not be easily detectable.  A home inspection can alert buyers to defects, if any are present.

Source: SmartMoney Magazine
http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/rip-offs/10-things-home-inspectors-wont-tell-you/

 

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Things to do in San Diego April 2010

Throughout April
Seeing Beauty Photography Exhibit
Seeing Beauty explores the aesthetics of beauty, expressed through the eyes of various photographers throughout the history of the medium.

Time: Tues - Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park
For more information visit: www.mopa.org

April 3
The Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D. World Tour
This is going to be an amazing show that will completely change the way you experience music!  Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, it also marks the first time that the group - will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie - will be united for a North American headline tour since their 2006 Monkey Business World Tour.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
For more information call 619-224-4171

  April 4
Flight Deck Easter Celebration,
  aboard USS Midway Museum
  Enjoy views of San Diego Bay from the flight deck.  Families can participate in Easter egg roll competitions, petting zoo, flight deck safari hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, story telling docents and more!
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr.
For more information please call 619-398-8250.

April 4
Point Loma Kiwanis Easter Sunrise Service
The services will be held in the lower parking lot, giving those who attend
a great early morning panoramic view of San Diego Harbor and the city
behind it.  The gates will open at 6:00 am, with the non-denominational service beginning at 6:30 am. Free.

Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Location: Cabrillo National Monument, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr.
For more information call 619-557-5450.

April 9-11
10th Annual Goodguys Del Mar Nationals
  The Goodguys 10th Del Mar Nationals presented by Meguiar's
  is a 3-day automotive happenin' featuring over 2,000 street rods, customs,
  classics, muscle cars, and street machines through 1972.  This event
  features an indoor and outdoor car show, a swap meet and cars for sale corral, commercial vendors and exhibits, hot rod seminars, Street Challenge AutoCross, live entertainment, model car show and more.
Time: Fri & Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Sun 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar.
For more information visit www.delmarnational.com

April 10   
Bluegrass Day  
Enjoy a free concert filled with the sounds of Bluegrass, old-time jams and other favorite music!  It's a delight for all your senses, as the sweet sounds of strummin' and sight and frangrance of the flowers surround you, your family and your friends.
Time: Noon - 4:00 pm
Location: The Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad.
For more information visit visit www.theflowerfields.com or call 760-431-0352

April 10-11
The Flower Fields Arts and Crafts Fair
The Arts & Crafts Fair features an array of paintings, photography, and
  crafts created by local artisans.  While strolling among the arts and crafts
  and listening to music, guests will be able to relax and enjoy delicious
  heart-shaped strawberries grown in local San Diego fields.
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: The Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
For more information visit http://www.theflowerfields.com/arts_crafts.html or call 760-431-0352

April 17
Moonlight Beach Cleanup, Encinitas
To help out at an already coordinated cleanup, all you have to do is show up. Please wear comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring gardening or work gloves if you have them. If not, the Surfrider Foundation is happy to provide you with latex gloves if needed. They also provide the bags, hand sanitizer and other essentials for cleaning up trash.
Time: Show: 11:10 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Moonlight Beach, Encinitas  - meet on the sand by Cottonwood Creek
For more information information visit www.surfridersd.org

April 17
  El Capitan Reservoir Kayak
This is an adult and family program presented by the San Diego
  Natural History Museum.  El Capitan Reservoir has the largest capacity in
  San Diego's lake system.  It is a known nesting site for Spotted
  Sandpipers, Willow Flycatchers and Great Egrets.  Price includes kayak, equipment      and paddling instruction.  No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.  $65 adult; $20 children..  Time: 9:00 am

Location: El Capitan Reservoir, 30 miles northeast of San Diego.
For more information visit www.sdnhm.org or call 619-232-3831

April 18
Port of San Diego's 'Day at the Docks'
Celebrating the official start of San Diego's spring saltwater sportfishing season, the fleet of 70 sportfishing boats of Point Loma will provide a
colorful backdrop of the day's events, featuring open house aboard fleet vessels, boat rides around the bay, casting contests, fishing tackle displays, apparel, fishing seminars, cooking demonstrations, marine retailers, a stocked fishing area for children, a hands-on marine art contest for kids, music, food and live entertainment.
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Refer to website for directions
For more information visit www.sportfishing.org

April 18
  EarthFair 2010, Balboa Park
Celebrate Earth Day at this free environmental fair and celebration (its
  20th year in Balboa Park).  With 60,000 other Earth lovers, this event is the
  largest free annual environmental fair in the world.  Features more than 350
  exhibitors, special theme areas, a food pavilion, a special Kids' activity area, three entertainment venues, the Children's Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery art show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse.
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Balboa Park
For more information visit www.earthdayweb.org

April 24
Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade
International performers representing every corner of the globe, including Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, the Middle East, and Asia, will perform on three stages. Plan on a fun-filled day for the whole family complete with a Kids Zone, Teen Spot, Parade and World Arts Village. Renowned potters from Mata Ortiz will be at the fair selling their pottery.
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 6900 Linda Vista Rd.
For more information visit www.lindavistafair.org

April 24
  Norah Jones
  An American singer-songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, guitarist,
  and actress.  Her career began with her 2002 debut album
  "Come Away with Me", and adult contemporary vocal jazz album,
  that received five Grammy Awards.
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, Downtown San Diego.
For more information visit www.spreckels.net or call 619-220-8497

April 24
El Cajon Saturday Morning Neighborhood Clean-ups
Neighbors and volunteers are working together to rebuild and restore the neighborhoods of Downtown El Cajon, one street at a time. With your help, we can make a difference!  Come out on Saturday to spruce up the neighborhoods by removing trash and identifying graffiti.
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Meet at the corner of Cypress Avenue and Sunshine in El Cajon.
For more information visit www.downtownelcajon.com or call 619-401-8858

April 24-25
  Mission Federal Artwalk
  San Diego's largest art and music festival celebrates both visual and
  performing arts.  This 26 year tradition takes place on the streets of
  San Diego's hippest artistic community: Little Italy.  300+ artists including
  a large installation of Mexican artists. Buy original.
Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Little Italy
For more information visit www.missionfederalartwalk.org

April 24-25
Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival
Free music festival featuring folk, traditional roots music, Appalachian folk songs, Bluegrass, Americana, Cowboy, Cajun, rockabilly on multiple stages.  Fun for the whole family!
Time: Refer to website
Location: Adams Avenue, Normal Heights
For more information visit www.adamsaveonline.com

P.S. It's my intention to build lifelong relationships one client at a time. If you know of a friend, co-worker or family member who has a real estate need, please contact me. Your personal referrals are the greatest compliment I can receive!

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