10 Fall-Inspired Fireplaces

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Warm up your home during the chilly fall season with these cozy, inviting fireplace designs.

Come by my open house at 8031 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, today from 12:00 - 3:00 pm!

$2,045,000 - 8031 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, La Jolla CA 92037

Once you step into this Spacious 5 Bedroom, 6 1/2 Bath home you will be overtaken by the easterly valley views. Almost every room has views, the peek ocean view in the kitchen/breakfast area lets you enjoy sunset views. As is, this home has a spacious living area, formal dining, eat-in kitchen and 5 Bedroom Suites with ensuite baths. Buyer to verify all information prior to COE.

Dane Christensen
Realtor�, e-Pro, CNE
CA DRE #01859011

858-535-1521 - Direct/Mobile/Text
800-460-1191 - Fax
Dane@DaneChristensenRealtor.com
www.DaneChristensenRealtor.com

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE, LA JOLLA
930 Prospect Street, La Jolla, California 92037

Listing courtesy of Tony Francoeur, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Home Renovation: Tips for Thrifty Upgrades

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Gone are the days when home improvements were "a dollar in, a dollar (or more!) out."

Still, it's an excellent time to undertake home renovation projects. Contractors, tradesmen, and other skilled craftspeople are eager for work. Their empty schedules may mean better rates for you than in years past. And scaling a gigantic home renovation down to a smaller scope can save money.

iOS 5: Exploring 7 Hidden New Features

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iPhone 4S owners are poised to become members of an elite class. Their new phones boast an improved camera, dual antennae and an unpaid personal intern named Siri — all relevant talking points in “Who’s got the real iPhone?” one-upsmanship battles.

Ten Tips for High Value Home Appraisals

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The appraiser was due in an hour. The beds were unmade, breakfast dishes in the sink and toys scattered about the playroom. Would she care?

Coldwell Banker Wins Two Web Awards For Website Awesomeness

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Ok, the award doesn’t exactly have the word “awesomeness” in it, but I’m pretty sure that’s the gist of it.

The Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward Competition is the standard of excellence for Website development. Independent expert judges from around the world review sites in 96 industries and yesterday it was announced thatColdwell Banker Real Estate LLC has won not one but two prestigious web awards for outstanding achievement in web development.

Energy Efficiency Fact Sheet

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Home Energy Saving Tips

Mixed News Keeps Low Mortgage Rates Stable

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For the past week, mixed economic news that continues to lead the headlines has helped to keep low mortgage rates stable.

Ready to refinance? Here's how, if you qualify

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Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels ever, making this a golden opportunity to refinance.

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Live From Cupertino: Apple's iPhone Event! http://tinyurl.com/3po9xqg

Free Tuesdays at San Diego Museums!

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As a public service, Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first four Tuesdays of the month to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military & their dependents!  Today's museums are:

First Tuesday

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

Centro Cultural de la Raza

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

Report says Fannie had warnings in '03

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Fannie Mae, the mortgage finance giant, learned as early as 2003 of extensive foreclosure abuses among the law firms it had hired to remove troubled borrowers from their homes. But the company did little to correct the firms’ practices, according to a report to be issued today.

Visit my Open House in Blackhorse La Jolla, Today until 5:00 pm

3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, 2361 Sq Ft, $875,000

Beautiful, top quality home in Blackhorse Farms, across from UCSD in La Jolla. Three bedrooms upstairs plus a large additional room downstairs that includes a gas fireplace and is perfect for an office, den/family room, or library. Extra high ceilings and a sweeping grand staircase with custom chandeliers over the staircase and in the dining room.

Freshly landscaped front gated entry as well as the terraced back yard that is complete with a large water fountain.The home is complete with wooden shutters covering most of the windows and sliding glass doors. There is a high tech whole house water filtration system included. The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and there is an additional closet in another upstairs bedroom for your convenience.

Owning in Blackhorse affords you privileges at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa right next door. You can walk through the exclusive gates for Owners and find yourself on the lovely grounds of the Estancia in moments! Privileges for a very nominal fee include use of the pool and spa, exercise facility, dining rooms, and accessibility to the conference rooms for your business needs. Special discounts apply in the dining rooms and the hotel spa facility.

Blackhorse is adjacent to such world famous facilities as UCSD, Scripps Clinic, the Torrey Pines Golf Course (with locals discounts!), La Jolla Village and Del Mar, as well as the convenience of nearby shopping, freeways and the BEACHES! Perfect as a primary residence or second home get-away, welcome home to Blackhorse! Buyer to satisfy self and verify all prior to close of escrow. Seller to select services. Thank you!

Dane Christensen, Realtor(R), e-Pro, CNE
CA DRE 01859011
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Jolla
DaneChristensenRealtor.com
Dane@DaneChristensenRealtor.com
858-535-1521

Foreclosure investments no place for novices

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They're baaack! Zealous investors looking to become landlords or to flip real estate for profit helped fuel the housing boom. When the bubble burst, many licked their wounds and vanished from the scene.