No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft, or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe, can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer you peace of mind that you and your family will be financially protected if disaster strikes.
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The Scream Zone
September 28 – October 31
Location: Del Mar, Del Mar Fairgrounds
Welcome to Your Nightmare!
San Diego County’s largest haunted experience, The Scream Zone is considered among the goriest, scariest, and screaming-est fright fests to be found in the dark corners of Southern California. We invite you to be our guests, that is, if you have the nerve!
The Scream Zone is assembled from a collection of body parts and roughly stitched together into four terrifying haunts and other monstrous attractions. This year the Scream Zone runs 24 selected nights beginning September 28 and continues through October 31. Parking at The Scream Zone is free.
Your Triple Haunt favorites are back: the horrifying House of Horror, the dizzying KarnEvil, and the Haunted Hayride, each casting its evil spell on the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Scaredy Cats are welcome to enter The Scream Zone compound at no charge if you want to wait for your children or hang with your friends but are too scared to enter the haunts. There are lots of things for you to do and see, including great food vendors, photo opportunities and our Spirit Lounge bar.
The September 2018 North County and San Diego Real Estate Market Report continues a pattern that started five months ago. Although we are still seeing strong price increases, the number of homes available for sale has been growing while the number of homes selling continues to drop. Along with these changes, homes are staying on the market longer, and sellers are not receiving as much of their asking price when their homes sell.
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48th Annual Barona Powwow
August 31 – September 2
Location: Lakeside, Barona Sports Park, 1095 Barona Rd
Join the Barona Band of Mission Indians for a weekend of dancing and dress contests, dry camping, hand drums and cultural immersion. Dancers will be competing for over $75,000 in prize money! There’s plenty of parking, authentic Native American food, music, arts and crafts and handcrafted jewelry. This is the perfect family celebration!
The Barona Powwow will be held at the Barona Sports Park located on the Barona Indian Reservation. It’s just one mile north of the Barona Resort & Casino. There will be free shuttle service from Barona Resort & Casino to the Powwow.
The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in the past three years.
At the same time, the short-term, or vacation, rental market is also booming. The popularity of online marketplaces like Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO has helped the short-term rental market become one of the hottest areas in the travel industry.
Now, more than ever, there is an abundance of opportunity for real estate investors. But which path is best: leasing your property to a long-term tenant, or renting your property to travelers on a short-term basis?
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The August 2018 North County and San Diego Real Estate Market Report indicates a continuation of a market shift that started four months ago. Inventory is growing. Sales are slowing down, and homes are starting to stay on the market longer. CNBC reports that San Diego saw the largest increase in inventory in the second quarter compared to other high priced communities.
This is great news if you have been thinking of buying. The market is still tight and homes are still selling quickly, but you will have more choices. It’s cautionary news if you are planning on selling. Even though inventory is growing, it is still well below norms. But now home sellers have more competition and should price their homes to be the best option in their marketplace.
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It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying.
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Del Mar Racing Season
July 18 – September 3
Location: Del Mar, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
San Diego horse racing takes place where the “turf meets the surf” at the Del Mar Racetrack. Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular, annual Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing season, mid-July through early-September. Be part of the magic and nostalgia of this long-time horse race tradition dating back to 1937. That was when Bing Crosby greeted the first guests, and Seabiscuit won by a nose in the infamous race in 1938. This season features the nation’s top race horses, trainers and jockeys, and plenty of fun in the sun.
Don’t miss the Del Mar Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free with racetrack admission purchased prior to the last race.
If you use your garage as storage space, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, because the space isn’t climate controlled, it’s best to keep these items elsewhere and avoid these storage mistakes according to Realtor.com:
Pollutants, moisture and heat can quickly destroy your photos. You should digitize all of yours. If that’s not an option for you, keep printed copies in a dry area inside your home.
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The July 2018 North County and San Diego Real Estate Market Report shows inventory increasing for a third month in a row while sales continue to drop. Even with this slight growth in inventory, the market is still very competitive for home buyers. Prices continue to rise, and market times are short. Experts predict that demand will continue to outpace supply, and this will hurt San Diego County’s economic growth.
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