“No, I’m not kidding, it’s SOLD!”

Something has happened to the “doom & gloom” real estate market in San Diego County. Good news is becoming more the norm, when it comes to discussions around the water-cooler. Homeowners, buyers, and their agents are noticing the disappearance of “For Sale” signs in their neighborhoods. Are termites eating them? Is it delusional wishful thinking? Reports are coming in from reliable sources that echo the masses. It appears the bottom IS finally here and in fact, has been here for several months now.

We’re seeing reduced numbers of foreclosures coming on the market, and they’re selling within days after listing. Even the once shunned ’short sale’ property is now fielding multiple offers in a matter of days after listing. AND…get this…the winning bid is typically higher than asking price AND is being sold As-Is!

DataQuick just reported that the proportion of former foreclosures being sold dropped to 47.3 percent of all resales, compared with the record 55 percent in January 2009. Hmm…

“Top 5 signs we’re (finally) at the bottom of the housing market…”

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“Hot music & hot chili… be there or go hungry!”

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Some serious surf hounds hit the waves this weekend in Imperial Beach for the the 4th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition.

“Slap me sum paw, I ain’t no drooling kook!”

With tails held high and paws waxed just so, dozens of brave canines took their turn on the line to the delight of fans from far and wide. Meanwhile on the beach, waiting riders swaggered about sniffing out the competition and barking up the judges…

An event so hot that it even made it on TMZ.com!

“Check out these hot dogs…”

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.“When we work together, dreams become a reality…”

The San Dieguito River Park would unite the Coast to Crest trail system, providing 55 miles of trails & the rare opportunity to explore the entire length of our local water supply.

From the Volcan Mountain (by Julian), the SDRP winds its way through the hill &  valley, eventually making its way to the Pacific Ocean via a quiet wetland behind the Del Mar Fairgrounds.  The SDRP’s mission is to create a network of trails, allowing the public to enjoy the diverse beauty ranging from the high desert of Anza-Borrego to the wetlands of the San Dieguito Lagoon.

“Ultimately, 94,000 acres would be protected in the park and trail system…”

The San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority [SDRP] is a collective agency empowered by the County of San Diego  & the Cities of San Diego, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Poway & Escondido. Working with local agencies & individual land owners, land use is negotiated & more property is acquired each year. United in purpose, the SDRP wants to make the land available to the public & ensure the health of our natural resources…

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“Something to roar about…”

Summer is our favorite time of the year here in San Diego. Balmy breezes at night, the growl of a tiger, the screech of a condor amid the chitters of the chimpanzees…welcome to Night Zoo at both the San Diego Zoo & the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. If you’ve never been to a zoo after dark, you’re missing something truly unique. If you think nighttime brings out the human animals, wait til’ you see these animals!

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Complements of: iCanHasCheezBurger.com (Spikes favorite website!)

We’ve been counting the days til June 12,  (that’s tomorrow!) when everyone’s favorite, the San Diego County Fair takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. With concerts, midway rides, home, hobby, craft and livestock exhibits,  competitions, and sinfully out there fair food… is 22 days enough to fit it all in? Uh, no!

“American Idols, The B-52’s, Melissa Etheridge”

Past American Idols Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta, and David Cook entertain along with favorites from across the generations.  Loretta Lynn, The B-52’s, Melissa Etheridge, Bret Michaels…  What other venue gets this kind of diversity?  See local upstarts compete in Musicpalooza, where online voting will select the top three acts. The final round is July 3, when the winners share the stage with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.

“Read on for money saving tips…”

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“Sun + Party = Good Times”

A Solana Beach favorite, the 30th annual Fiesta del Sol is back at Fletcher Cove June 6 & 7th, and it’s bigger than ever! Take a walk in the sun, or a stroll after dark and support causes like the FACE Foundation, our angels in waiting to four footed friends in dire need.  Bring your family or come solo, the Fiesta del Sol is the place to be this weekend

Streets full of vendors from A to Z line up flush with freebies, giveaways, free advice, news, neat tips and helpful solutions and causes. Get your fair food fix on with the requisite gastronomic delights like kielbasa dogs, kettle corn, and sticky gooey sweet things. Who cares if the pants won’t fit on a day like this!  Roaming around a street fair is akin to comfort food…

“Live Music + People = Spontaneous Dancing”

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“STANDING ROOM ONLY…”

The San Diego International Triathlon returns once again to our Downtown waterfront for their 26th annual event, on June 28, 2009. The San Diego International Triathlon is one  of the  longest standing triathlons in the country, and a HUGE local favorite. Participation is eagerly anticipated and each year the event  rapidly sells out.

Both races take place at Spanish Landing Park, located on Harbor Drive (near the San Diego International Airport.) Encinitas’ Nytro Multisport Technology had the 100 ‘Last Chance To Enter Event’ tickets. Hopeful participants lined up in the pre-dawn hours for a dash to the door at 10 AM in hopes of a ticket.  As we drove through Encinitas early this morning, the line stretched far along Highway 101… Both events are now sold out.

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