San Diego Gardens October 2024

San Diego Gardens October 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of salvia, lilies, monkey flowers and society garlic blooming.
Salvia, lilies, monkey flowers and society garlic in my garden.

As long as the weather has cooled, this is the best month to plant almost everything in your San Diego garden. It’s also a good time to get your garden ready for winter rains.

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North County and San Diego Events October 2024

North County and San Diego Events October 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of three candy pumpkins lined up in front of a many others.

North County and San Diego Events for October

North County and San Diego events in October bring lots of fall fun! Along with Oktoberfests, a zombie crawl, fall, wine and food festivals, there are lots of great kids’ activities too. See a tractor show, go for a run or walk, get scared, watch Ultimate, see a great movie, and so much more. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets September 2024

North County and San Diego Housing Markets September 2024 by Pam Fraser. Chart of home sales statistics for North San Diego County.

Both the North County and San Diego housing markets saw a month-over, median home price decrease in August. In North County, prices also dropped by 1.6 percent year-over, while San Diego County showed a slight increase of 1.1 percent.

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Hiring a Contractor: 7 Mistakes to Avoid

Hiring a Contractor: 7 Mistakes to Avoid Pam Fraser. Picture of a contractor standing in front of residential housing.

A recent survey found that more than half (52%) of American homeowners have a renovation project planned this year. If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be exciting, daunting and expensive. Unfortunately, many homeowners face common challenges and setbacks if they don’t hire the right contractor. This leads to undue stress, financial strain, and subpar results.

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San Diego Gardens September 2024

San Diego Gardens September 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of a Giant Western Swallowtail on a tagetes plant.
Giant Western Swallowtail

Summer is coming to an end. This is a great time to get your San Diego garden ready for fall planting.

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North County and San Diego Events September 2024

North County and San Diego Events September 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of Seaside Daisy in bloom.

North County and San Diego Events for September

North County and San Diego Events in September close out summer with some great outdoor events and lots of good food! You can go to the races, stomp grapes, enjoy a music or art festival, golf, swim or watch world-class surfers. There’s even a rodeo! Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets August 2024

North County and San Diego Housing Markets August 2024 by Pam Fraser. Chart of home sales statistics for North San Diego County.

The North County and San Diego housing markets saw more closed sales in July compared to June, but the month-over median price decreased and gains in the year-over median price were lower. Countywide, supply increased significantly compared to last year and is now at 2.4 months. This is still low compared to a “normal” market.

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Your Mortgage Options: Top Factors to Consider

Your Mortgage Options: Top Factors to Consider Pam Fraser. Picture of two people looking over paperwork.

Even with the recent drop in rates, understanding your options for a mortgage can feel daunting even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you. If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you’ll find a home loan that works well for you.

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San Diego Gardens August 2024

San Diego Gardens August 2024 Pam Fraser. Picture of an orange monkey flower in bloom
Bush Monkey Flower

Summer is in full swing in San Diego gardens. And, if you’re up to anything more than just relaxing in the shade and enjoying your garden, try these tips for keeping it happy and healthy.

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North County and San Diego Events August 2024

North County and San Diego Events August 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of lemon water in a jar with cut lemons, lemon leaves on a table with a water background.

North County and San Diego Events for August

North County and San Diego events in August bring lots fun for the whole family! This month is full of concerts and movies, Del Mar racing, family campouts, surfing and bodysufing contests, star gazing, wine tastings, an art walk, even a rodeo! Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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