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Real Estate Agent - Big Block Realty - CalBRE #01257222
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In my spare time I work with Lab Rescuers here in San Diego, and like all animal lovers, our members are very dedicated and passionate. This story just came in from Hugh, about a 10-year old lab he just resuced on the freeway: "Let me share an experience I had today saving a dog. On my way home f...
12/25/2010
Brrrr.. ..don't forget your blankets and flashlights! Traditional Caroling and Office Open House - Sunday, December 12, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. The Full Measure Carolers will greet guests as they disembark from the shuttles in front of the new under-stage office at the Mt Helix Ampitheater.  Tour the ...
12/07/2010
When will my Mello Roos fees ever end? A lot of buyers are asking this, and here is how to find out: Go to this website: http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/auditor/Go to services, then click on "view fixed charge special assessments" (last one in center), then enter the APNTry this APN: 5941224000 The...
11/30/2010
Here's something I'm seeing more and more:  after getting outbid a few times, some buyers are writing offers much higher than list price just to get their offer accepted, and then hoping and praying that the appraisal doesn't come in that high. And that's a huge gamble. The first and very obvious...
10/17/2010
Most short sale sellers  really don't want to be in the position they are, and many pay their mortgage as long as they possibly can, until they've eaten deeply into their savings. Once they finally acknowledge that a short sale really is the best option for them, many still feel the pang of ongoi...
10/07/2010
  In 1969, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross wrote a book called On Death and Dying, where she delineated the step by step process through which most people travel when they are dealing with death or tragedy.  Short sales and foreclosures ARE a tragedy.  They’re the end of a dream for a seller. They are a ri...
10/05/2010
All San Diego County property tax rates are not the same-- so when you're calculating your PITI (principal, interest, taxes and insurance), or just want to know how much you'll really be spending each and every month, please take this into consideration. As an industry, we generally ballpark "tax...
10/04/2010
Beautiful Helix View home Beautiful, well kept home... original owner must downsize, come see today! This  4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom sparkling clean home has been lovingly cared for and upgraded, too. Enjoy over 2300 square feet with a large lot, 3 car garage, upstairs sunroom with a view, privat...
10/02/2010
It's the largest 3-day Oktoberfest west of the Mississippi-- and it's happening again right now in Downtown La Mesa. Enjoy food, fun, dancing, music, games, kids' carnival rides, beer gardens, crafts, and shopping... it's all here in La Mesa Village.  Join 200,000 other fun-loving  revelers for t...
10/02/2010
Imagine, 90 years of graduates, all getting together this Saturday Sept 25 from 10AM to 4PM at Grossmont High School. If you're coming in from out of town, you can enjoy the football game Friday night against Santa Fe Christian, then rest up for the big event the next day. This all- class reunion...
09/21/2010
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Barb Fischer

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