Don’s Home News Extra
April, 2014
News To Help You Save Time And Money
A Note From The Publisher
Are You Aware Of The “One-Ring”Cell Phone Scam?
There are lots of scams out there but there’s one in particular
that’s been catching people off guard lately. If you miss a
cell phone call and automatically call the number back to
see who called, it may cost you a big fee on your next bill.
You can learn more about the “one-ring” scam (and it may be
more than one ring) and how to avoid it in this month’s Free
consumer newsletter.
You’ll also learn some do’s and don’ts to think about if you’re
planning a home renovation, how to read faster so you’ll
free up some time to do other things, three natural allergy
remedies, and what social media teens are now using instead
of Facebook.
Enjoy this issue and please, let me know if a friend, family
member or neighbor needs a caring, competent real estate
professional to help in buying or selling.
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Avoid The ‘One-Ring’ Scam
When you miss a cell phone call, do you
automatically call the number back to see
who called? If you don’t recognize the
number or it’s “unknown,” it may be a big
mistake. If the phone rings once (or
sometimes more than once) and you
return the call, you may be charged
a $19.95 international fee plus $9 a
minute for the duration of the call on
your next cell phone bill. Here’s how to avoid being a victim:
✧✧ Look at the area code. These calls are primarily coming
from Antigua and Barbuda (268), the British Virgin
Islands (284), the Dominican Republic (809), Grenada
(473), Jamaica (876) and Turks & Caicos Islands (649).
If you call back, you’ll be asked to “hold for the operator,”
incurring more charges.
✧✧ Search the number online to see if there are scam
reports. But when in doubt, don’t call back.
✧✧ If you do return the call, notify your cell phone carrier
immediately. Tell them you’ve been a scam victim, give
them the details, request a refund, and ask if you can
restrict “third-party billing” on your account. Verizon,
for example, offers a free service called “Bill Block,” but
you need to ask for it. Get it for both your cell phone
and landline.
✧✧ Monitor your phone bills. These costs may show up as
“premium services.” You should also check your mobile
phone carrier’s policy on refunds for fraudulent charges.
Some carriers may have a 60-day period for refund
requests.
✧✧ File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
Go to www.ftc.gov/complaint and click on the FTC
Complaint Assistant icon. While the FTC can’t resolve
individual complaints, they use the information to crack
down on scammers.
Inside This Issue...
Smile, It Makes You Happy ........................................... pg. 2
Bring Out The Gnomes ................................................. pg. 3
Thermogenic Foods Burn Fat ....................................... pg. 4
Think Twice Before Renovating .................................... pg. 5
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Resource Center ............................................................ pg. 7
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Can’t Get It Right? Let Go
Made You Laugh
The story is told of a Zen monk who was asked to dedicate
a temple by writing the words “The First Principle” using his
best calligraphy for display above the main door.
The monk sat at his table and carefully made the symbols
on a sheet of paper. But a Zen master looked at it and said,
“That’s no good. Can you try again?” The monk performed
his calligraphic art a second time with the master standing
over him. Once he’d finished, the master again said, “No,
that’s still not good enough. Do it again.”
The monk worked all afternoon and into the night, with the
demanding master rejecting one attempt after another. He
was close to exhaustion when the master finally stepped away
to attend to other duties.
Relieved for a time from the pressure of observation, the
monk sighed and mindlessly sketched the symbols again,
without paying attention to the finer points of his art. The
master returned a few minutes later, looked at the paper, and
smiled. “That’s perfect.”
Comedian Will Rogers was meeting President Coolidge, who
was said to have absolutely no sense of humor. Rogers bet a
friend he could make the president laugh in 20 seconds or less.
A formal introduction was made: “Mr. President, may I
introduce my friend, Mr. Will Rogers.” As they shook hands,
Rogers made a quizzical face and said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t get
your name?”
Coolidge burst out laughing, and Rogers won his bet.
Smile, It Makes You Happy
Smiling is not just a response to feeling happy—
it can also make us happy. Our physical
response to our feelings in turn affects our
emotional states, and for many of us, it is easier
to control our facial muscles than it is to control
our minds. For this reason, there may be merit in
faking a smile. This theory was originally named the
“facial feedback hypothesis” and many studies have
been undertaken to test the reality behind the façade.
For instance, researchers in Wales studied people
who had Botox injections and experienced difficulty
frowning as a result of paralyzed facial muscles. Those who
did reported higher levels of joy than people who had no
problem frowning, regardless of their actual levels of selfconfidence. The researchers point to this as proof of the mindbody connection when it comes to happiness—if frowning
can make you feel sadder, smiling can make you feel happier.
The reason this works is because your facial muscles give
direct neurological feedback to your brain. If your smile is
particularly big, you’ll be working your orbicularis oculi, the
muscle in the corner of your eyes. When this muscle gets
flexed, your brain is even more convinced that you should be
feeling good, because that muscle is only used when you are
truly smiling.
Physics Funnies
You don’t have to be a physicist to get a laugh out of these
jokes—but it might help:
• A Higgs boson walked into a cathedral. The priest came
up and said, “Excuse me, but we don’t allow Higgs
bosons in here.”
The particle replied, “But without me, how can you have
mass?”
• A photon checked into a hotel. The clerk said, “Do you
need help with your luggage?”
“Oh, I don’t have any luggage,” the photon said. “I’m
traveling light.”
• The bartender said, “We don’t serve tachyons here.”
A tachyon walks into a bar.
• A cop stopped Schrodinger for speeding and asked to
look in the car’s trunk. Then he walked to the front of
the car and asked, “Sir, do you know there’s a dead cat
in the trunk of your vehicle?”
Schrodinger said, “Well, I do now!”
Trendy Social Media…
Teens aren’t using Facebook as much as they used to
(probably because so many adults use it). These free mobile
apps (for iPhone and Android devices) are what’s popular
now:
•
SnapChat – Send “snaps” (photos, videos and captions)
that self-destruct a few seconds after they’ve been
viewed.
•
Vine – Create 6-second videos to share with friends.
(Owned by Twitter)
•
Instagram – Take a picture or video, add a filter to
make it look cool, and post it instantly for others to see.
(Owned by Facebook)
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Bring Out The Gnomes
“April showers bring May flowers,” which means it’s time
to bring out the garden gnomes to tend the garden. But
where did garden gnomes come from in the first place?
The first garden gnomes were made in Gräfenroda, a
town known for its ceramics in Thuringia, Germany in
the mid-1800s. Philip Griebel made terracotta animals as
decorations, and produced gnomes based on local myths
as a way for people to enjoy the stories of the gnomes’
willingness to help in the garden at night. The garden
gnome quickly spread across Germany and into France and
England, and wherever gardening was a serious hobby.
Griebel’s descendants still make them and are the last
of the German producers. Garden gnomes were first
introduced to the United Kingdom in 1847 by Sir Charles
Isham, when he brought 21 terracotta figures back from
a trip to Germany and placed them as ornaments in the
gardens of his home, Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire.
Only one of the original batch of gnomes survives: Lampy,
as he is known, is insured for one million pounds (about
$1.6 million US).
There’s A Phobia For Everything
Many people have phobias. Some of the more common types
are arachnophobia (fear of spiders), acrophobia (fear of heights),
ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), and agoraphobia (fear of open
spaces or of being in crowded, public places). But many people
suffer from what may seem to others like bizarre phobias,
including:
✧✧ Agyrophobia (fear of crossing the street)
✧✧ Pediophobia (fear of dolls) and related Automatonophobia
(fear of a ventriloquist’s dummy)
✧✧ Coulrophobia (fear of clowns)
✧✧ Scoleciphobia (fear of worms)
✧✧ Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (ironically, fear of
long words)
And there are many more. In fact, the website phobialist.com
lists hundreds of phobias, some so obscure that one wonders if
they exist only in imagination. But of course they do.
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Earth Day #43
April 22 is coming up. So what, you ask? April
22 is the 43rd Earth Day, which is observed
in many countries. The day was created
from reaction to a massive oil spill in
waters near Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1969.
In honor of Earth Day, here are the latest
sobering facts:
The year 2013 was one of the hottest years ever
recorded on Earth. 2013's global land/ocean average surface
temperature was 1.08°F above the 20th century average.
Down under, Australians sweated through their hottest
summer ever and New Zealanders enjoyed their hottest
winter ever. Meanwhile, Alaskans gleefully headed for the
beach in Anchorage.
The planet’s top ten warmest years on record have all taken
place in the past fifteen years. The last time the global
temperature for any month dipped below the 20th century
average was February 1985.
The Asian Development Bank projects that Asia’s thirst for
energy will grow by 2.1 percent per year through 2035,
exceeding the global average rate of 1.5 percent. But Asia’s
energy appetite may yet be curbed. Many nations in the
area are pursuing bold policy and technology targets that
are poised to make a serious dent in demand growth. And
sustained investments in energy productivity like these can
be stunningly effective. For example, one astonishing result of
America’s energy efficiency efforts over the past four decades
is that the country, believe it or not, uses less oil now than it
did in 1973.
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Why To Hold Firm On Bed Time
Getting young children into bed at a reasonable
hour is a struggle in many families. One good
reason to stand your ground, though, comes
from University College London (UCL). British
researchers report that children with
irregular bedtimes seem more likely
to develop behavioral problems later in life.
UCL analyzed data on more than 10,000
children in the UK, studying sleeping habits at
ages 3, 5, and 7. Children whose bedtimes weren’t
consistent had worse behavioral scores throughout
their early childhood in such areas as hyperactivity, peer
problems, and emotional difficulties. The good news, though,
is the problem is reversible. Children who were put on a
regular bed schedule showed clear behavioral improvement.
Thermogenic Foods Burn Fat
What is Thermogenic Food? It’s food that raises your
metabolism slightly, helping to burn off calories. The best
known of these foods are spicy peppers and green tea. But
the actual thermogenic effects of those foods are fairly low—
about 80 calories at most when consumed in high quantity.
In fact, the best way to get a thermogenic effect is
to combine different foods. Since fat has the lowest
thermogenic effect, and protein the highest, a diet that
is low in fat plus high in lean protein will give you the
greatest burn. In addition, lower your carbohydrates because
excessive carbs convert to fat.
When you combine the right thermogenic foods with a few
essential fats, plenty of green veggies, and a limited amount
of starchy carbs, plus 20-minutes a day of moderate exercise
(like taking a brisk walk) your body will become a fat
burning machine and you won’t feel deprived of foods.
In Between Jobs?
A great way to fill that space in your resume is to do volunteer
work. Offer to do what you’re good at
– marketing,
technology, office management, etc.
–
especially to nonprofits, which are
looking for this kind of help. Added plus:
You’ll keep your professional skills sharp.
3 Natural Allergy Remedies
If pollen and other allergens are making you sneeze, sniffle, and
itch, then try these home remedies before turning to over-thecounter or prescription medications:
1. Saline nasal rinse. By flushing your sinuses with a saltwater
solution, you’ll help wash away allergens and irritants. Buy
a Neti Pot or a pre-packaged kit at your drugstore. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist for recommendations.
2. Lavender oil. The scent of lavender is a natural antihistamine
that can help reduce inflammation and nasal congestion.
Put some on a handkerchief and sniff every few minutes.
3. Honey. Provided you’re not allergic to bees,
eat local honey. You’ll ingest small amounts
of pollen (that the bees have eaten), which
acts in your system like an allergy shot.
Find local honey at a health food store or
farmers market.
Effective Writing Is Lean
Good writing commands attention and keeps readers
engaged. What’s the key? Think “Less is more.”
You’ve got to carve away the superfluous to get
to the essentials, whether you’re telling a story
or explaining a sales contest. Here are some
pointers to keep your writing tight:
✧✧ Define your mission. What’s the purpose
of your letter/memo/email/report?
are you trying to accomplish with
writing? If you have the end in
start there. Write the ending first,
go back to the beginning and
What
your
mind,
and then
middle.
✧✧ Don’t be afraid to write several
drafts. Then
pare each subsequent draft
by cutting
unnecessary details, overly flowery descriptions, and
empty phrases that don’t add anything to the content or
that repeat something said elsewhere. Be ruthless.
✧✧ Tweak sentences. Consider each sentence individually.
Look for redundancies, unnecessary details, and jargon.
Can you eliminate words or substitute one word for
three?
✧✧ Put it aside for a while, and then read it again. Can
anything else be eliminated? Words? Sentences? Whole
paragraphs? Does it convey the right tone?
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Read Faster To Free Up Time
How much more time would you have if you could read
faster? Here are tips to “speed read” that anyone can do:
Train yourself not to re-read. Break the habit of needing
to re-read to find the meaning of the text. Instead, start to
follow something with your eyes to keep focused. You can
drag an index card down the page to cover what you just
read. You can also glide or sweep your fingers around the
page to follow.
Stop reading to yourself. You do this by either saying the
words out loud or in your head or moving your lips while
reading. Break this habit by placing your finger or a pencil
on your lips to keep them from moving. You also can hum
to prevent yourself from saying the words.
Practice reading groups of words. Train your eyes to read
a block of words, possibly three or four, at a time. As you
progress, focus on an entire line. Eventually you can increase
to a few lines at a time. With practice you should be able to
just focus on the center of a paragraph.
How to Use An Extra $50
A $50 bonus may not seem like much, but these days every
extra dollar can help you maintain your financial stability.
Here are five ideas for making the most of a small bonus:
✧✧ Cut credit card debt. If you put $50 toward a $2,000
credit card balance, you’ll cut your payback time by four
months if you usually pay a minimum of $40 month.
Using the $50 toward the debt can save you $103 in
interest (at 16 percent).
✧✧ Buy financial management software. Use the $50 to
help you manage your money better by putting it toward
some financial software like Quicken. It’ll help you keep
better control of your checking account and help you
identify other areas where you can save money.
✧✧ Buy a share or two of a stock. Just look for an online
brokerage firm with low minimum account balance
requirements and low commissions. Commissions are
especially important to investors just starting out because
even a $10 fee can eat into what you have to invest.
✧✧ Look around the house and purchase or repair
something that's been nagging at you. Bugged by a
broken latch? Tired of your old shower curtain? Wish you
had different pulls on your kitchen cabinets? Maybe that
$50 can give you a whole new look.
Think Twice Before Renovating
If you’re planning a home renovation, do it for your own
enjoyment. But if you might move in a few years, know that
some projects won’t generate the return you hoped for. Here
are some do’s and don’ts.
Do consider these upgrades:
•
Replace your kitchen countertops with stone or granite
(check material cost calculators at www.homewyse.com).
Paint your cabinets and add new handles.
•
Modernize the bathrooms. A total renovation can cost
thousands, but just replacing the vanity in one bathroom
with a granite top and dark-wood cabinets will make a
huge difference. For example, you can find one at Costco
for about $600.
•
Make your home more energy efficient. Buy energyefficient appliances, insulate your attic, seal air leaks
around the house, and install a programmable thermostat.
While these upgrades may not be obvious, they will save
you money and buyers will appreciate them.
Enjoy these, but you may not get a return on your investment:
•
Installing a pool. A pool is entertaining, but it can be
a liability when you sell. Buyers worry about safety and
maintenance.
•
Creating a dedicated home office. It’s appropriate if
you work at home and use it everyday, but if you
just use it to pay bills, make sure the
room can also be used as a den or
spare bedroom.
•
Over-renovating for your
neighborhood. If you spend
$25,000+ on a new kitchen, you
may price yourself out of the local
market when it comes time to sell.
Brain Teaser...
You may enter, but you can’t come in,
I have space, but no room,
I have keys, but open no lock.
What am I?
(see page 7 for the answer)
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CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS
APRIL 2 - 6
APRIL 12
CINDERELLA IN BALBOA PARK: San Diego Civic Youth Ballet at Balboa Park
Proudly Presents...Cinderella. A royal ball, an enchanted pumpkin, and one lost
slipper set the stage for this beloved story ballet. A magical Fairy Godmother and
other charming characters make this rags-to-riches tale a delight for all ages. Set to
the whimsical music of Segei Provofiev. Info www.sdcyb.org
A TASTE OF JULIAN: Participants will pick up colored wristbands to easily
identify them, along with a map of participating restaurants/wineries & breweries
upon check-in at the Town Hall on the day of the event. 1 to 5 p.m. Info www.
julianmerchants.org
APRIL 4 - 6
STANDARD FLOWER SHOW: See various flower arrangements and horticulture
displays. Learn new gardening ideas. Walk through the Boardwalk Craft Market,
watch demonstrations, and purchase great items for your home. Free. Old Poway
Park. Info www.poway.org
GOODGUYS 14TH MEGUIAR DEL MAR NATIONALS: One of the nation’s
favorite automotive entertainment events, the Goodguys 14th Meguiar’s Del Mar
Nationals returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA, April 4-6, with a full
weekend of California coastline hot roddin’! This beautiful setting will include a giant
show & shine featuring over 2,500 pre-1972 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars
and trucks on display and the crowning of the Goodguys 2014 Street Rod D’Elegance
Award. Info www.good-guys.com
APRIL 5 - 6
SAN DIEGO CREW CLASSIC: It's the largest rowing competition for eightperson shells in the world! Competitors (age 14-80) include collegiate, junior, and
master athletes from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. A trade show
accompanies the event with craft beer, food, and crew classic memorabilia. Info www.
crewclassic.org
APRIL 5
VALLEY CENTER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: Gourmet food trucks return to
Bates Nut Farm for the Spring Food Truck Festival! More trucks from San Diego,
Orange and LA Counties will be there serving the best in mobile cuisine. In addition
to unique and delicious food, there will be live music, a beer garden, kids activities,
and family fun. Info www.vcfoodtruckfest.com
APRIL 5
HIKE - CERRO DE LAS POSAS RIDGELINE/ DOUBLE PEAK: This
moderately difficult, 6-mile hike will explore the Cerro de Las Posas ridgeline trail with
overlooks of Lake San Marcos, the Valley of Discovery and the Pacific Ocean. There will
be steep climbs with an elevation gain of 500 feet. FREE. Info www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us
APRIL 5
FILIPINO SUN FESTIVAL: A Filipino cultural festival is happening in Mira Mesa.
Families can enjoy a full day of staged entertainment, delicious Filipino foods, and an
Arts & Culture Pavilion. You can also visit the information, health, and community
booths. Children will especially enjoy the fun activity area. Mira Mesa. Info (504)
390-3271
APRIL 5 - 13
SAN DIEGO OPERA PRESENTS DON QUIXOTE: In the magical world of
Don Quixote’s Spain, the eccentric knight pursues his impossible dream of capturing
the heart of Dulcinea, his idealized woman, who sends him on a quest to recover her
stolen necklace with his loyal sidekick Sancho. Info www.sdopera.com
APRIL 6
6TH ANNUAL GRAN FONDO SAN DIEGO BICYCLE RIDE: Cyclists of all
ages can join this Italian cycling tour. It's a social ride that begins in Little Italy and
travels eastward through cities, towns, and rual countrysides. The distance is about
100-miles. There are many pleasant views along the way. The Safety Clinic and Kids
Race are FREE. Info www.sdgranfondo.com
APRIL 6
BLUEGRASS DAY AT THE FLOWER FIELDS: Family and friends will enjoy a
full day of Bluegrass music. Come and enjoy a musical journey of guitar, banjo and
fiddle! Info www.theflowerfields.com
APRIL 11 - 13
HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW: Whether you are thinking about remodeling or
just want to get some ideas for the future, the Home Improvement Show features top
quality products, vendors and professionals ready to answer questions and deliver the
goods that will make your home improvement project a reality! Free. Fairgrounds.
Info www.homeshowsusa.ne
APRIL 12
APRIL 12
2014 PARKINSON’S STEP-BY-STEP 5K WALK/RUN AND EXPO: Lace up
your shoes and join us for a beautiful 5K on the bay at NTC Park in Point Loma
in efforts to fight Parkinson’s disease! This timed, USATF sanctioned event is where
thousands of runners, walkers, and spectators participate to show their support for
this great cause! Proceeds from this event fund research, vital programs & services to
local Parkinson’s families. Info www.parkinsonsstepbystep.com
april 13
DAY AT THE DOCKS: Boat rides on San Diego Bay, displays by marine artists and
fishing tackle experts, great food, entertainment, fishing seminars, open house aboard
sportfishing boats, kid's fishing, contests, prizes and more! Free. 9am-5pm. Info
www.sportfishing.org
APRIL 13
LA JOLLA CONCOURES D' ELEGANCE CAR SHOW: An elite car show is
presented at beautiful La Jolla Cove where guests can gaze upon amazing historic cars
to premier autos of today. Pleasing music, tasty foods, and delightful cocktails create
an enjoyable atmosphere while guests get up-close views of their favorite automobiles.
Info www.lajollaconcoures.com
APRIL 13
28TH ANNUAL AVOCADO FESTIVAL:
Avocado lovers converge in
Fallbrook, located in San Diego's North County Inland to sample avocados,
check out the crazy cooking contest entries, buy funky avocado-themed gifts
and enjoy bands, live entertainment and friendly beer gardens. Free. Info www.
fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
APRIL 17 - MAY 4
DEL MAR NATIONAL HORSE SHOW: Spectators will see reining, spins, sliding
stops, elegant dressage moves choreographed to music, daredevil show jumping, trick
riders, comedy acts, thrills and spills, and more. Info www.delmarnational.com
APRIL 19
44TH ANNUAL CHICANO PARK DAY ANNIVERSARY: A community
celebration at Chicano Park presents a fantastic event that includes the largest
ceremonial performance of Aztec Dance in America. In addition, there's a low rider
car show, cultural music, a variety of booths with food & merchandise; plus craft
activities and a jumper for kids. Info www.chicano-park.com
APRIL 19
7TH ANNUAL CITYBEAT FESTIVAL OF BEERS: It's all about the beer!
Approximately 55-60 craft breweries are coming together to offer samples from a variety
of homegrown beers. It's a beer lovers paradise! Here, you can stroll from booth to
booth sampling your choices of beer. Food and music accompany the event. Info www.
citybeatbeerfest.com
APRIL 20
ZYDECO DAY AT THE FLOWER FIELDS: The BAYOU BROTHERS will
rock you with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing,
rollicking, heart thumpin', foot stompin' musical gumbo y'all won't soon forget!!!
Info www.theflowerfields.com
APRIL 23 - OCT 29
CAJON CLASSIC CRUISE: Every Wednesday you can look forward to the return
of your favorite themes such as Off Road Maddness and Thunder On Main. New
themes including a Tribute to Jimmie Johnson, Snake and Mongoose and Fast &
Furious. Info www.downtownelcajon.com
APRIL 25 - 27
APRIL 22 - 27
50TH ANNUAL LAKESIDE RODEO: Bareback bronco rides, calf roping and
other traditional rodeo competitions, along with food and crafts, bring the Wild West
to life in the East County town of Lakeside. Info www.lakesiderodeo.com
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW: The San Diego Wine Show
has gone INTERNATIONAL, now not only are we featuring great wines from
California, but we are also showcasing wines from France ,Italy ,Spain, and South
America including Baja. Fairgrounds. Info www.sandiegointernationalwineshow.
com
APRIL 26
SAN DIEGO ALL AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY: Months before this event,
youths (age 8-17) build gravity cars by working together under supervised guidance that
teaches basic skills of workmanship with a goal to complete a task from beginning to
end. Today, they get to ride their gravity cars in a race down a sloped hill. Info www.
pazzaz.org
APRIL 26
EVENING OF MUSICAL FREESTYLES: You needn’t be an expert in the sport
of Dressage to be astonished and awed by the "Evening of Musical Freestyles".
Olympic and World Champion pairs demonstrate the artistry, athleticism and aweinspiring collaboration between horse and rider to the delight of your eyes and ears!
Fairgrounds. Info www.delmarnational.com
APRIL 26
29TH ANNUAL LINDA VISTA MULT-CULTURAL FAIR: There are 3-stages
of entertainment, a World Arts Village, a Teen Zone, and a Kids Zone. Enjoy carnival
rides, handicrafts, and delicious foods. Info www.lindavistafair.org
APRIL 26 - 27
ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED: This 2-day acoustic music festival is primarily
taking place within participating community restaurants and bars. However, two
outdoor stages will be set up with food and craft vendors. If you're looking for a place
to party, this is it! Info www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
APRIL 26 - 27
31ST ANNUAL ENCINITAS STREET FAIR: Enjoy over 450 unique food,
arts and crafts vendors, two entertainment stages, two live music stages, children’s
rides, dog park, kids zone, and a beer garden. Take advantage of free family fun and
entertainment. Info www.encinitas101.com
APRIL 26 - 27
PHOTO VIDEO WEST: The weekend-long conference and expo offers valuable
education, shared interests with fellow attendees, and the best deals for buying and
selling photography equipment. Whether an amateur interested in improving family
portraits or an advanced professional interested in meeting top experts in the field,
Photo Video West is not to be missed by those who share in the joy of being behind
the lens. Fairgrounds. Info www.photovideowest.com
APRIL 26 - 27
CORONADO FLOWER SHOW: The Coronado Flower Show is the largest tented
flower show in the nation. Exhibits are placed inside tents surrounding a central
gazebo, which becomes the stage for continuous entertainment, announcements and
trophy presentations. Info www.coronadoflowershow.org
APRIL 26
BLUES DAY: Don't miss this rare opportunity to see some of San Diego's great
blues musicians come together for a memorable day of music and fun in the beautiful
flower fields of Carlsbad. Info www.theflowerfields.com
APRIL 26
CORONADO FLOWER SHOW SPRING FLING: The Coronado Flower Show
Spring Fling-Flip-Flops and Florals will feature food samplings from local restaurants,
local craft beer, regional fine wine and live entertainment. A limited number of special
souvenir glasses will be given to attendees on a first come, first serve basis. This is the
opportunity to nibble, sip and celebrate spring under the stars in Coronado Speckles
Park. Info www.coronadoflowershow.com
APRIL 26 - 27
ARTS 'N CRAFTS MARKET PLACE: The Spring Fling Arts 'n Crafts Fair returns
to Bates Nut Farm. Come and shop for American handmade arts and crafts on the
farm 4/26 & 4/27 from 9:00 - 4:00. Over 80 artisans will be on hand sharing their
beautiful, one-of-a-kind items including jewelry, pottery, glass, fabric arts, artwork,
and woodwork. Info www.batesnutfarm.biz
APRIL 26 - 27
ART WALK SAN DIEGO: An adventurous art walk showcases visual and
performing arts such as paintings, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed
media. Works are displayed in tents and galleries along the streets. Music and dance
performances are at the street corners. A special Kids Walk is held at Amici Park. Info
www.artwalksandiego.org
april 27
EARTHFAIR 2014: This popular earth-loving event presents a wide range of
causes, goods, and services that pertain to the environment and quality of life. Have a
good look around and see what you can learn and use. The event is accompanied by
entertaining music, health foods, a children's parade, and a Kids Zone. Info www.
earhtdayweb.org
APRIL 27
BRIDAL BAZAAR: At the Bridal Bazaar couples can see the latest décor and floral
trends, explore dozens of reception and ceremony locations, sample cake and catering
options, view the work of photographers and videographers, talk with invitation and
honeymoon specialists, listen to DJ’s and musicians, meet experts from local gown
and formalwear stores, and find money-saving show specials. Fairgrounds. www.
bridalbazaar.com
APRIL 29 - MAY 1
DEL MAR ELECTRONICS AND DESIGN SHOW: The place to be for those
who design, manufacture or test products. This show will take place in Bing Crosby
Hall, Seaside Pavilion and Exhibit Hall. Free. Info www.vts.com/delmar
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Resale
Single-Family
Sales
Central San Diego
Allied Gardens, Del Cerro
City Heights
Clairemont
College
Coronado
Downtown
Encanto
Golden Hill
Hillcrest, Mission Hills
Kensington, Normal Hts
La Jolla
Linda Vista
Logan Hts
Mira Mesa
Mission Bch, Pacific Bch
Mission Valley
Morena
North Park
Ocean Beach
Paradise Hills
Point Loma
San Carlos
Scripps Rch
Serra Mesa
Sorrento Val.
Tierrasanta
University Cty
92120
92105
92117
92115
92118
92101
92114
92102
92103
92116
92037
92111
92113
92126
92109
92108
92110
92104
92107
92139
92106
92119
92131
92123
92121
92124
92122
East County
Alpine
Boulevard
Campo
Descanso
El Cajon
El Cajon
El Cajon
Jacumba
Jamul
La Mesa, Mt. Helix
La Mesa, Grossmont
Lakeside
Lemon Grove
Pine Valley
Rancho San Diego
Santee
91901
91905
91906
91916
92019
92020
92021
91934
91935
91941
91942
92040
91945
91962
91978
92071
North County Inland
Median
Condominiums
% Chg
Sales
Median
% Chg
Sales
New
All Home Sales
All Combined New
All Combined
Median
% Chg
Sales
Median
% Chg
404
$460,000
7.0%
376
$340,000
21.4%
50
$466,000
15.1%
830
$407,500
11.5%
22
17
32
27
9
0
52
6
6
14
19
22
16
22
12
0
7
15
14
21
12
12
15
15
2
8
7
$512,500
$280,000
$480,000
$450,500
$1,391,250
n/a
$305,000
$340,000
$918,500
$440,000
$1,750,000
$469,500
$247,750
$468,750
$969,500
n/a
$610,000
$542,000
$850,000
$292,000
$720,000
$467,050
$745,000
$443,000
$740,000
$516,500
$600,000
3.0%
12.0%
2.3%
32.9%
19.7%
n/a
14.0%
20.0%
26.7%
-7.4%
5.1%
4.8%
13.9%
10.3%
40.5%
n/a
-4.3%
19.6%
24.1%
5.0%
-9.9%
8.3%
13.5%
15.2%
18.4%
15.2%
-20.8%
15
10
7
10
10
61
0
8
19
12
22
13
1
32
22
31
13
18
6
5
0
5
14
7
4
8
23
$205,000
$145,500
$345,000
$185,000
$865,000
$427,000
n/a
$244,000
$535,000
$280,000
$569,500
$350,000
$90,000
$277,500
$500,000
$270,000
$315,000
$225,000
$364,000
$150,000
n/a
$190,000
$356,500
$300,000
$405,000
$325,000
$360,000
36.7%
24.4%
56.8%
56.1%
4.2%
4.1%
n/a
75.5%
18.8%
71.8%
32.4%
55.6%
-60.9%
29.1%
-3.8%
45.0%
15.8%
-5.3%
46.2%
6.8%
n/a
5.0%
11.4%
11.1%
-1.8%
0.6%
44.6%
0
0
0
3
1
1
3
0
1
7
5
0
2
4
1
12
1
1
0
1
0
1
6
0
0
0
0
n/a
n/a
n/a
$345,000
$1,395,000
$1,572,500
$300,000
n/a
$750,000
$453,000
$379,000
n/a
$293,500
$631,750
$1,062,500
$579,000
$232,000
$259,000
n/a
$334,500
n/a
$485,000
$1,053,500
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
161.4%
n/a
214.5%
-4.2%
n/a
-5.7%
n/a
-61.3%
n/a
12.9%
56.0%
n/a
21.9%
n/a
-54.2%
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.8%
-5.9%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
37
27
39
40
20
62
55
14
26
33
46
35
19
58
35
43
21
34
20
27
12
18
35
22
6
16
30
$390,000
$220,000
$466,250
$340,000
$1,090,000
$427,000
$305,000
$280,000
$610,000
$365,000
$1,091,250
$420,000
$255,000
$433,000
$620,000
$285,000
$402,000
$335,500
$728,000
$276,250
$720,000
$445,000
$632,000
$429,500
$460,500
$409,250
$377,500
-17.2%
13.7%
12.3%
7.4%
14.7%
3.0%
15.1%
16.7%
21.9%
-12.6%
-9.1%
6.3%
12.1%
19.4%
8.8%
52.0%
26.0%
2.6%
14.6%
17.3%
7.3%
5.3%
13.9%
21.0%
-1.0%
-1.4%
-25.2%
257
$392,500
13.8%
85
$220,000
51.7%
21
$477,500
49.0%
363
$358,000
14.4%
11
2
3
0
32
25
19
1
11
28
19
14
15
2
3
27
$560,000
$75,500
$175,000
n/a
$447,500
$405,000
$395,000
$67,000
$459,500
$507,250
$376,000
$353,750
$310,000
$306,500
$338,000
$420,000
43.6%
115.7%
29.6%
n/a
11.9%
23.1%
19.7%
n/a
-7.9%
2.7%
1.6%
9.0%
10.7%
-8.5%
9.0%
14.1%
1
0
0
0
16
10
8
0
0
1
11
9
2
0
2
23
$240,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
$235,250
$167,500
$175,000
n/a
n/a
$263,000
$230,000
$158,000
$186,000
n/a
$156,000
$255,000
79.8%
n/a
n/a
n/a
10.7%
35.1%
21.5%
n/a
n/a
48.6%
54.4%
-84.3%
35.8%
n/a
n/a
59.4%
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
3
0
2
1
7
$445,000
n/a
$257,000
n/a
$226,500
$300,000
$365,000
n/a
n/a
$781,250
n/a
$547,500
n/a
$298,750
$393,000
$690,000
n/a
n/a
83.6%
n/a
44.3%
-27.6%
15.5%
n/a
n/a
43.5%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
14.6%
13
2
4
0
49
36
29
1
11
31
30
26
17
4
6
57
$520,000
$75,500
$175,000
n/a
$369,000
$328,000
$357,750
$67,000
$459,500
$507,500
$348,500
$290,500
$307,000
$306,500
$336,000
$385,000
35.1%
115.7%
27.3%
n/a
20.6%
22.4%
12.9%
-16.3%
-7.9%
2.9%
5.6%
-11.7%
13.7%
-8.5%
8.4%
18.5%
395
$479,500
19.9%
139
$275,000
18.0%
63
$525,000
31.3%
597
$425,000
17.4%
Bonsall
92003
2
$1,319,500
242.7%
0
n/a
n/a
1
$315,000
-45.5%
3
$689,000
150.1%
Escondido N
Escondido E
Escondido W
Fallbrook
Julian
Palomar Mtn
Pauma Valley
92026
92027
92029
92028
92036
92060
92061
22
33
8
46
1
0
2
$390,750
$375,000
$525,000
$442,500
n/a
n/a
$515,000
11.6%
13.1%
4.5%
24.6%
n/a
n/a
4.0%
11
4
1
4
0
0
1
$180,000
$142,750
$220,000
$211,500
n/a
n/a
$230,000
71.4%
9.8%
-34.9%
51.1%
n/a
n/a
-15.4%
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
$525,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
34
37
9
50
1
0
3
$352,500
$363,000
$490,000
$427,500
n/a
n/a
$372,500
7.1%
19.0%
6.5%
22.1%
n/a
n/a
-2.9%
Penasquitos
Poway
Ramona
Rancho Bernardo W
Rancho Bernardo E
92129
92064
92065
92127
92128
25
29
34
17
27
$630,000
$522,500
$425,000
$925,000
$607,500
16.7%
7.0%
34.9%
30.0%
8.5%
11
9
7
14
31
$260,000
$303,000
$150,000
$320,000
$350,000
23.8%
8.6%
30.4%
-9.9%
30.1%
0
3
0
5
0
n/a
$468,000
n/a
$972,500
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
30.7%
n/a
36
41
41
36
58
$586,000
$480,000
$395,000
$700,000
$473,500
23.1%
1.7%
27.4%
28.1%
8.9%
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Resale
Single-Family
Sales
North County Inland
(cont.)
Median
Condominiums
% Chg
Sales
Median
% Chg
New
All Home Sales
All Combined New
All Combined
Sales
Median
% Chg
Sales
Median
% Chg
395
$479,500
19.9%
139
$275,000
18.0%
63
$525,000
31.3%
597
$425,000
17.4%
Rancho Santa Fe
92067
5
$2,166,500
14.6%
0
n/a
n/a
5
$1,083,000
-1.5%
10
$2,166,500
14.6%
San Marcos N
San Marcos S
92069
92078
16
25
$389,000
$562,500
0.8%
28.4%
8
21
$242,500
$383,000
94.0%
24.1%
16
29
$538,000
$466,000
59.3%
23.3%
40
75
$495,000
$470,500
34.1%
24.5%
Valley Center
Vista S
Vista W
Vista E
92082
92081
92083
92084
12
14
16
21
$410,000
$462,500
$340,000
$383,500
6.2%
22.5%
25.5%
-0.8%
0
2
4
3
n/a
$230,750
$212,750
$246,000
n/a
28.2%
33.8%
46.4%
1
0
1
0
$660,000
n/a
$410,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
15.5%
n/a
13
16
21
24
$415,000
$425,000
$340,000
$369,000
7.5%
14.9%
36.0%
1.1%
294
$597,000
14.8%
102
$410,000
15.8%
40
$787,000
10.5%
436
$546,500
15.1%
9
18
34
20
17
27
14
22
18
48
47
8
12
$829,000
$696,250
$795,000
$502,500
$750,000
$1,000,000
$1,602,500
$728,000
$485,000
$397,500
$367,000
$357,500
$1,072,500
17.0%
27.8%
14.8%
-3.8%
-1.6%
3.9%
5.4%
4.0%
34.7%
6.6%
4.4%
19.2%
11.6%
2
6
16
5
1
20
7
9
9
5
12
5
5
$600,500
$540,000
$353,750
$548,000
$515,000
$491,500
$635,000
$460,000
$340,000
$229,000
$207,000
$252,000
$669,000
40.0%
52.1%
25.4%
92.3%
-16.1%
19.2%
-38.3%
-11.5%
23.6%
23.8%
12.5%
53.7%
45.1%
0
0
5
2
0
13
0
0
0
1
19
0
0
n/a
n/a
$877,000
$787,000
n/a
$1,186,500
n/a
n/a
n/a
$515,000
$590,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
20.8%
16.3%
n/a
56.4%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
21.9%
n/a
n/a
11
24
55
27
18
60
21
31
27
54
78
13
17
$721,000
$657,500
$700,000
$530,000
$740,000
$900,000
$1,350,000
$677,000
$467,000
$383,000
$334,500
$258,000
$1,070,000
12.3%
29.6%
17.8%
1.5%
13.6%
29.7%
13.9%
-3.3%
29.7%
9.4%
-6.6%
7.5%
32.1%
169
$398,000
14.7%
99
$270,000
39.2%
49
$453,000
15.0%
317
$355,000
9
23
34
19
12
20
3
17
29
3
$550,000
$400,500
$355,000
$460,000
$590,000
$462,500
$370,000
$281,000
$365,000
$322,500
15.8%
16.1%
29.1%
26.4%
12.9%
7.6%
29.8%
24.2%
16.8%
-3.9%
5
22
9
14
9
20
5
4
8
3
$300,000
$290,000
$220,000
$257,000
$280,000
$325,000
$330,000
$200,250
$232,500
$152,000
128.6%
45.0%
93.8%
28.5%
14.3%
17.8%
73.7%
60.2%
38.0%
117.1%
1
4
2
27
5
9
0
0
1
0
$585,000
$468,500
$342,500
$470,000
$745,000
$339,000
n/a
n/a
$470,000
n/a
1.7%
n/a
29.2%
11.8%
8.1%
11.5%
n/a
n/a
63.2%
n/a
15
49
45
60
26
49
8
21
38
6
$494,000
$349,000
$336,750
$406,000
$556,000
$380,000
$350,000
$274,500
$346,000
$265,000
North County Coast
Cardiff
Carlsbad NW
Carlsbad SE
Carlsbad NE
Carlsbad SW
Carmel Valley
Del Mar
Encinitas
Oceanside S
Oceanside E
Oceanside N
Oceanside (Central)
Solana Beach
92007
92008
92009
92010
92011
92130
92014
92024
92054
92056
92057
92058
92075
South County
Bonita
Chula Vista N
Chula Vista S
Chula Vista - E. Lake - Otay Ranch
Chula Vista NE
Chula Vista SE
Imperial Beach
National City
Nestor
San Ysidro
91902
91910
91911
91913
91914
91915
91932
91950
92154
92173
5.4%
19.7%
38.9%
8.8%
15.8%
21.2%
22.8%
28.7%
28.1%
-15.9%
Home Sales Recorded FEBRUARY 2014
Sourcing: MDA Data Quick; DQ News.com % Change is for the median price from the same month last year
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I'm not #1... You Are!
Three Keys To Career Success
Before launching a career, remember these three
foundations for achieving a satisfying long-term
career:
•Identify your strengths. You can waste a
lot of time pursuing goals that don’t allow
you to do what you’re best at. That doesn’t
mean you shouldn’t stretch learn fresh skills so you can
find new opportunities, but you’ll do best by putting
your natural talents to work instead of ignoring or
fighting them.
• Be realistic. Take a hard look at what you want to
achieve, break it down into individual steps, and reevaluate if you’re willing and able to follow through
until the very end. If not, don’t be afraid to adjust your
goals.
• Sharpen your social skills. Few people work in total
isolation from the rest of humanity. Learn to speak
with confidence, show genuine interest in other
people, ask good questions, and persuade people
without alienating them.
Real Estate Corner…
Q. What big mistakes should I avoid when selling my home?
A. There are plenty of mistakes you can make when you
sell your home but most can easily be avoided. Here are
three important ones:
•
Pricing Your Home Incorrectly. You need to set the
right price when you put it on the market. If you
start high, you may keep buyers and other real estate
agents away. If you lower your price in increments, it
may be too late, as the home may already be viewed as
“overpriced.”
•
Failing To Stage Your Property. You don’t get a
second chance to make a first impression! Look at
your home from a buyer’s point of view: clean it up,
clear the clutter and get it in model-home shape.
•
Selecting The Wrong Agent. You need to hire a
REALTOR® who understands your goals and will meet
your needs. Learn more about selling your home
http://www.pelletierhomes.com/ultimate-sellers-guide/
858-336-1114
www.pelletierhomes.com
Our Clients Say it Best!
Don recently assisted our son in buying his first piece
of real estate. Don patiently explained all the terms
and processes involved with buying property. His
follow up was excellent and advice invaluable. Don
has developed many contacts in the industry who were
able to perform their services in a quick and efficient
manner. Our family has used Don to buy or sell at
least 5 pieces of property in the last 25 years. He has
a proven track record of ethics and fairness. He is a
wealth of knowledge and exhibits strong integrity in
his transactions. We would not hesitate to recommend
Don to assist in any real estate t transaction. He is a
true professional and a good friend.
T & N Arden
Follow These Directions?
These are actual instructions found on real product labels:
• On canned peanuts: “Warning, Contains Nuts!” (good
thing they told me!)…
• On packaging for an iron: “Do not iron clothes on
body.” (but it would save me time!)…
• On a bar of soap: “Use like regular soap” (as opposed to
irregular soap?)…
• On the bottom of a box of tiramisu dessert: “Do not
turn upside down” (too late!)…
‘Would You Like to Know the Current
Value of Your Home or Rental Property’?
Call or email Don now for a FREE
comprehensive Market Analysis of your property.
There is absolutely no cost or obligation!
Contact Don Today!
EMAIL: [email protected] or
Cell # 858-336-1114.