As we await the final version of the tax reform bill, let's enjoy some 'lighter' fare now that it's December! Hat tip Lindsey Tuer:
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San Diego’s October Report
This company surveys real estate agents every month around the country - here is the October report from San Diego realtors: Low inventory is the constant theme, but there are 5,157, houses and condos for sale in the county currently. Maybe we just need to get better...
House and Senate Tax Bills
If I were a local politician, I'd like to preserve either the M.I.D. or the state and local taxes - or at least include the property-tax deduction up to $10,000 - and compromise on the other changes Use the slogan, "If California tanks, the whole country tanks!
San Diego #1 for Rents
Even if the tax reform includes fewer incentives for buying, the rising rents should still help to power sales - and San Diego was #1 in the country for our 5% increase year-over-year! http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/11082017_housing_affordability.asp An excerpt:...
Qualcomm Takeover
The takeover of Qualcomm has been announced - once it goes through, expect that more employees will decide that not selling their house is a good idea: Broadcom Ltd. is considering a bid of more than $100 billion for Qualcomm Inc., according to people familiar with...
Kayla’s Trendy Tuesday
Kayla's Trendy Tuesday - Happy All Hallow's Eve! Before we get into this fun festive holiday, I just want to give a shoutout to all the victims of the New York City accident and hope the residents of this incredible city know that they are in our thoughts and prayers....
Carlsbad Haunted
Here are the haunted places around Carlsbad, though they didn't mention this house on the corner of Highland and Oak - go by for a look! http://paranormalistics.blogspot.com/2012/07/haunted-locations-in-carlsbad-village.html
Rust
A tour of some old Chevys:
San Diego Water-Conservation Rebate
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/City-To-Offer-Up-To-17000-Rebate-To-Replace-Lawns--450681053.html The City of San Diego is offering a lawn rebate, $4,250 for residential owners and $17,000 for commercial owners to replace their grass, in an effort to encourage...
Taste of Carlsbad
A walking tour of downtown during the 1st Annual Taste of Carlsbad. They had a limit of 500 people so it was fairly subdued, but good to see enthusiastic promotions and many new businesses! Thank you Peter J. for the hospitality!
