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Pinterest + Solana Beach = lots to love

Cheryl Bray — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:50:07 +0000

Solana Beach and it’s nooks and crannies are a perfect pairing for Pinterest. Pinterest, if you haven’t heard, is a virtual pinboard that lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web or in your world. I’ve gathered photos of a few of the places and things i love...

Arsenic in our chicken

Cheryl Bray — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:13:11 +0000

It’s not funny anymore. I had to post this article…(Thanks for sharing Nancy Lee). We already knew about the antibiotics in our chicken, but arsenic? April 4, 2012 New York Times Arsenic in Our Chicken? By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF Let’s hope you’re not reading this column while munching on a chicken sandwich. That’s because my topic...

When can I buy a home again after a short sale?

Cheryl Bray — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:18:09 +0000

how long do I have to wait in order to get a new mortgage if I do go ahead with a short sale? There are several variables at play in this question. Are there mortgage lates? How was the short sale reported on your credit report? How much was your credit affected? A well...

Have to miss mortgage payment to short sale?

Cheryl Bray — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:47:52 +0000

Do you have to miss one or two mortgage payments in order for a lender to approve a short sale? You don’t necessarily have to miss a payment to have a short sale approved. Worries about missed payments and the effect on one’s credit has always been a legitimate concern for any seller considering a...

9 of top-10-us-foreclosure-hotspots-in-california

Cheryl Bray — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:39:36 +0000

Where is the local housing market headed? Do improved foreclosure trends combined with a smidgen of good housing and employment news, and low mortgage rates thrown in equal a housing recovery? “In February, more than 60 major markets saw a decrease in their foreclosure rates compared to a year ago,” said Anand Nallathambi, president...

Earth Hour Saturday, March 31st, 8:30-9:30 P.M

Cheryl Bray — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:40:09 +0000

Those of us living in Coastal North County can honor our planet by turning out the lights for one symbolic hour — EARTH HOUR! The event sponsored by World Wildlife Fund, began in Sydney Australia in 2007 when 2 million people switched off their lights to support environmentally sustainable action. ...

Solana Beach School, Skyline Elementary, 2012 California “distinguished” school.

Cheryl Bray — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:12:54 +0000

Solana Beach School District’s, Skyline Elementary, selected as 2012 California “distinguished” school. Skyline is one of only 18 North County schools to receive the distinction this year. The recognition is given to schools that show success in helping to close the achievement gap between different groups of students. 387 schools...

Del Mar’s Housing Market | up 3.3% year over year

Cheryl Bray — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:13:32 +0000

Del Mar’s Housing market is doing just fine thank you, especially relative to other coastal zip codes in North County San Diego. According to Zillow’s Home Value Index the average sold price of a Del Mar home was $996,400 as of 2/1/2012 (going back 12 months). This is up 3.3% year over year....