Holiday Season in North County San Diego
Are you ready for the holiday season? Get in the spirit by joining in on the festivities! Below is a list of festive celebrations going on around the community.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Carlsbad Forum-Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration
Location: 1923 Calle Barcelona, near North El Camino Real in the La Costa area of Carlsbad
Come and join Santa and the elves get into the holiday spirit. The day after Thanksgiving will be festive at the Forum. Refreshments and live entertainment as well as activities and free horse-drawn carriage rides for the kids! Every Saturday & Sunday from Thanksgiving until Christmas the Forum will feature live entertainment!
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Encinitas Holiday "Seasons GreeNings" Parade
Location: Lumberyard shopping center courtyard on the east side of Coast Highway 101
Time: Tree lighting at 5pm, parade starts at 5:30pm.
Become a part of Encinitas Christmas tradition. Come and view the parade heading south along Coast Highway 101 from D Street to J Street. This year's theme is "Seasons GreeNings" celebrating all things environmental friendly. If you would like to be one of these 100 entries walking in the parade, call (760) 633-2740.
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Holiday at The Rancho- Rancho Carrillo Park Holiday Festivities
Location: 6200 Flying L.C. Lane, Carlsbad, CA
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tickets: $5.00 pre sale until Dec 2nd. $8.00 at the door.
Historic Rancho Carrillo transitions into a version of Whoville (complete with Grinch). Come enjoy tree lighting, pictures with Santa, family cookie decorating, Grinch crafts, a visit by the Grinch, homemade arts & crafts, and a viewing of the Grinch movie.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Christmas in the Poway Park
Location: 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA. 92064
Time: 5:20pm
Join this festive celebration as members of the community enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas. Tree lighting will be at 5:20pm, and Santa arrives at 5:30pm. Face painting, music, arts & crafts, tap dancing performances, and steam locomotive rides are all part of the fun!
Saturday,, December 19th, 2009
Christmas at the Mission
Location: 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Tickets: $35.00 Per Person
The magical surroundings of the mission will be festively and beautifully in Christmas decorations. The mission will feature caroling greeters and stations set up to taste the hosted by a variety of local restaurateurs.
Have fun and safe holiday season, and I may even see you there! Click here for my North County Monthly Newsletter showing other community related information, or visit my website to view real time listings in the area!
President Obama Extends Tax Credit
Great news for home buyers!
By National Association of Realtors
President Obama on Friday, Nov. 6 signed a bill extending and expanding the Federal Tax Credit for Home Buyers. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday and the U.S. Senate late Wednesday.
The tax credit will be extended through April 30, 2010, with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to the deadline. First-time home buyers will continue to receive a tax credit of up to $8,000, while existing homeowners will receive a reduced credit of up to $6,500. Existing homeowners will be eligible for the $6,500 if they have lived in their current residences for at least five years. The bill also will increase the qualifying income limits from $75,000 for single tax filers and $150,000 for joint filers, to $125,000 and $225,000, respectively. The purchase price of the home is capped at $800,000.
Under additional provisions in the bill, taxpayers can claim the credit on purchases completed in 2010 on their 2009 income tax returns. The bill maintains the provision that home buyers do not have to repay the credit provided the home remains their primary residence for 36 months after purchase, and waives this requirement for active duty military personnel who move due to a military order.
Disclaimer: Information is used from National Association of Realtors Website.
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Come and see this beautiful home tommorrow Sunday 12-4pm!
SINGLE STORY HOME! 
3 Bedroom 2 Bath
1901 Sq ft
Year Built: 1989
Cross Street: Rancho Latigo
So many upgrades including ceiling fans in the family room, guest bedroom, mauster suite; upgraded satellite dish; wiring and cable (for entertainment systems) in family room, master suite and guest room. Back yard includes a patio cover, extended concrete patio, retaining wall for slope, pavers alongside of house leading to water feature (waterfall)., upgraded
outdoor electricity for spa and under eaves, outdoor lighting front and back yard. Mature palm trees. The community of Rancho Carrillo features a delux swim center with pool, spa, showers, and clubhouse, walking trails and award winning Carrillo Elementary school. Dont miss this home!!
Your home value? What is it worth to you?
If only your home could be priced on this premise. Knowing the current value of your home will help you make the best possible decision on how to move forward in today's market.
How is your home value figured? What is your home worth? An agent has extensive knowledge in the housing market as well as the current trend for buyers and sellers. In addition, they know what factors appraisers look at when they appraise your home. Please Click here for the government appraisal standards.
Below are just some of the factors that are considered when an agent presents you with your current value of your home:
•· Are there REO (bank owned) properties in the area
•· Physical features and condition of property
•· Desirability of property and area
•· Sq footage of other like homes in your area
•· Availability of other homes like yours
•· Sold price of homes in your area
•· Your specific circumstance
Knowing your current home value may help you make a decision on whether to sell now, stay, pull your equity, or upgrade. Contact me today for a free assessment of your home's value or go to my website and view other homes for sale in your area.
Crystal Friesen
Real Estate Agent
Keller Wiliams
Pumpkins in the pool? Oh, its the annual Pumpkin Plunge in Carlsbad!
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
noon to 3 p.m.
Monroe Street Pool
3401 Monroe St.
Purchase tickets online
200 tickets will be available the day of the event, but get there early as door sales will be based on availability.
Tickets at the door are $10.
Splish, splash; come to the Halloween bash! The entire family is welcome to join in ghostly games and creepy contests like bobbing for brains, fishing for sea monsters, climbing the Wall of Doom, and plunging off the Tower of Terror. Enjoy creepy crafts, a giant waterslide, and carnival games. The San Dieguito Synchronized Swimmers and Dive San Diego have created a Halloween show just for this event.
Don't forget to bring a bathing suit for swimming activities, a costume and a bag for trick-or-treating. Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult when in the water.
Food and drinks are available for sale.
Sponsorship, donations and vendor opportunities
Please contact Stephen Miller, 760-602-7512, stephen.miller@carlsbadca.gov.
Brought to you by your North County Real Estate and community expert! Click here to be redirected to a list of other fun things to do in Carlsbad.
Crystal Friesen
Real Estate Professional
Keller Williams North County
Cell: 760-274-7333
DRE Lic # 01710884
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Message and Photo is courtesy of: City of Carlsbad Website of Events
I'm an expert in North County San Diego. This is where I work, live, & play! I love what I do and it shows! Questions about the area or the real estate market today? Give me a call!
How am I different from other Realtors? Besides my step-by-step marketing plan, I have experience in nearly every facet of real estate. My experience lends an advantage in todays market.
Being a small-town girl from Tehachapi, I place a high-value on my relationships and I will give you the personal service that will make all the difference in assisting you reach your real estate goals.
I specialize in North County San Diego. North County offers miles of beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and top-rated schools.
Southeast Carlsbad on the border of San Marcos and San Elijo is an area called Rancho Carrillo. Prior home to Mr. Leo Carrillo, the ranch located in Rancho Carrillo has been the property of the city since 1977 and is open to the public. Pease go to my website to learn about upcoming events.
North County is where I call home. My children go to the schools, we are involved in the community, and this is an area that I can offer you the most first-hand local expertise.
Crystal Friesen
760-274-7333
I specialize in the area where I live. Carlsbad, Rancho Carillo, La Costa, Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, San Elijo, and the surrounding areas. Northern San Diego County is where I call home and feel that I have the most expertize in this area. I have also lived in the South Bay and my knowledge of the area is crucial when buying or selling your next home.
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