San Diego Metro Home News

2 Prong Ungrounded Outlets Show up on your buyer's Inspection?  Not to fear, Here is the answer to a very common problem. Three prong outlets in older homes and the inspection shows open grounds throughout the home. Here is the .gov approved techniques on three prong outlets. These are found in f...

It's with pleasure to announce another record breaking fall season for Todd Armstrong and Associates with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty.   His team continues to set the pace for luxury real estate in Mission Hills San Diego.  Check out the latest 2 listings that SOLD within days with mul...

I recently received a bill in the mail from the city of San Diego demanding I pay $51 per year for a business tax.  Since we are considered an "independent contractor", we must pay this tax.  I've been doing business for almost 14 years in San Diego and have never heard of such a thing.  I spoke ...

Brooklyn Girl Eatery will be Mission Hills newest addition to a great list of fabuous restaurants located in the middle of the business district.  They are schedule to open in the fall of this year.  They are touting a "Casual neighborhood American eatery with a sustainable farm-to-table attitude...

I finally decided to create a Facebook page devoted to my favorite topic, Modern Home Design!  My passion for cool new architecture and mod design resulted in MODERN HOMES SAN DIEGOas my new Facebook Page.  After getting so many, "Where did you get that?" inquiries about furniture, artwork or kni...

Just launched my new home search portal.  FULLY INTERACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND REAL ESTATE SEARCH PORTAL presented by Todd Armstrong & Associates! This is much more than the normal MLS / IDX feature you see on every other website.  My search allows you to tailor your lifestyle with your home search.  ...

Come on out to enjoy Mission Hills Alive in San Diego California.  Meet many local artists, tour local gardens, enjoy outstanding food and more.

Your Neighborhood + Home Elephant = a private social network. The world's first app for neighbors to connect. Instantly create and share neighborhood alerts, chat with your neighbors, and get to know the people around you. Nowadays, many people do not even know who lives next door, let alone who ...

People who claimed the first-time homebuyer credit on their federal income tax return in 2008 will need to begin repaying that tax credit on their 2010 tax return. The homebuyer credit is still available until April 2011 for military personnel. Repaying the First-Time Homebuyer Credit The 2008 ve...

Forbes outlook: SD in top 5 home markets in '11 BY LILY LEUNG TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011   JOHN R. MCCUTCHEN / UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF A home in Solana Beach, an area that saw an increase in median home price from 2009 to 2010, according to DataQuick Information Systems. The median price for all types...