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Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an interesting topic, no doubt, and rather a famous holiday for many, especially in Mexico where it is an ancient tradition (and I will get to celebrate and check out the festivities in person - yikes) to celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones - altars, music, favorite foods of the deceased, visits to the cemeter with flowers, and celebration are the hallmarks of this long tradition.

Dia de los Muertos is celebrated on November 1 and 2 and beyond, depending on where the festivities take place. November 1 is the Catholic holiday of All Saint's Day; November 2 is All Soul's Day.

There is a huge Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Mission San Luis Rey tomorrow, Sunday November 1, from 10 - 4. There will be numerous altars created, a parade, lots of music and food, dancers, and a chalk cemetery where folks (of Mexican heritage, or not) can participate and remember a loved one.

For more information, visit the San Luis Rey website.

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The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about a purchase or sale.

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In September 2009 there were 219 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), as compared to 182 in August (an increase of 20%). Here's the breakdown of overall activity.

** One home was reported as selling for $22,800 when in fact it sold for $228K. This average has been corrected to make the adjustment for the error in reporting on the MLS.

In Oceanside there were 306 homes with a contingent status at the end of September, 11% more than at the end of August. This represents 43% of all the homes for sale.

Buyers entering the Oceanside real estate market are seeing well over 1/3 of the inventory already with offers in for approval for short sales and REOs. (Note: these are not the only short sale and REO homes for sale). These contingent homes are included in the overall Active stats below.

At the end of September 2009 the Oceanside real estate market had 717 homes for sale, up 1% from August. This represents an inventory of 2.9 months for detached homes (no change from August) and 3.8 months for attached homes (down slightly from August) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.

In September 280 homes came on the market, 44%% more than last month. During September 237 homes went pending, more than double the number going pending in August.

More details can be provided with regard to current activity in the Oceanside real estate market as well as within the specific zip codes or subdivisions.

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Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

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Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March and April 2009

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