by Don on August 31, 2010
Are there changes afoot for the HECM for purchase reverse mortgage program?
Yes, it appears so. The new Federal budget, currently working its way through various committees in the Legislature, have reworked the HECM for purchase Reverse mortgage program to decrease the amount of funds that will be available to seniors in the reverse mortgage [...]
by Don on August 19, 2010
Best Moonlight Musical Nears End of Run – Don’t Miss It
Crazy For You, a wonderfully danced and acted musical by the Gershwins is in its last weeks here at the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista. I saw this fabulous musical last night, and really wanted to shout out loud after having done so.
This is fun, [...]
by Don on August 11, 2010
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Weekly Business Offer
Harney Sushi
Harney Sushi is San Diego’s premiere sushi bar and restaurant experience. As fresh as it gets, as imaginative as you want. We offer award-winning sushi and gourmet specialty rolls, an extensive list of wine & local or microbrewed beer, 40 of the world’s best sakes, DJ’s, VIP booths, [...]
by Don on August 10, 2010
Overview of Oceanside CA Home Prices Reveals…….
The trend now is pretty clear. Home prices for the Oceanside area have trended to a virtual pause. That is, the housing market here in Oceanside is now very, very stable. Prices and inventory of homes have not changed much in the past two months, and while buyers still [...]
We are surrounded by Miracles. We are surrounded by ingenuity. Take a few minutes today to reflect on the world that could be if we could share, learn and grow together.
Of course, to do all of this would require some common sense….but that’s for another post, another day……..
India develops world’s cheapest “laptop” at $35
NEW DELHI [...]
Seems all the states, and now the District of Columbia, are trying to stay up with California’s earthquake quota. Today an earthquake rocked Washington, D.C. with its biggest quake in over 40 years.
The question is, does this earthquake teach us anything about our own California?
It’s Friday, so on a lighthearted note, I’m going to say [...]
Summer is here. What’s happening to Oceanside home prices?
If you click on the picture above you’ll see that the trend is stable, with some potential for a downward shift in prices. What makes this clear is that the average price of an Oceanside home has remained stable at $359,900, while at the same time [...]
It was a year ago that I first wrote about the imminent death of the former great State of California in Bloodhound Blog
Unfortunately it’s time to roll out this article once again, reflecting on how little we’ve learned, how impotent we’ve become, and how far we have fallen from grace.
If you check out any [...]
This is from a post I made at Bloodhound Blog yesterday. I want to make sure you understand that in my opinion the constant changing of course by the Congress and even representatives of the National Association of Realtors is going to bite us in the proverbial behind.
Either there are rules….or there [...]
A few weeks ago I wrote about the El Camino Country Club. This beautiful golf and tennis facility is located in Oceanside, and with pool and dining facilities as well, is host to many local functions. In addition, there are numerous opportunities to own and live in one of the beautiful homes surrounding [...]