Should I invest in Real Estate?

The quick reply is Yes!

The old adage applies in San Diego Real Estate as it does in the general investment arena - Buy Low and Sell High. We all know the San Diego CA Real Estate arena certainly has a major "correction" of late.

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There is no time like the present to take advantage of the many attractive San Diego properties that are currently available - either for the long term, or simply to hold until prices recover. Many in the San Diego Real Estate industry feel that judicious investment now will be very lucrative in the near future. Looking for factors that might help your San Diego Real Estate investment plan might include:

• Distressed San Diego properties with "good bones" are a good choice.
• Repair any structural repairs - roofing, painting, gutters etc.Read more »Read more »]]> http://www.sandiegonewhomecenter.com/should-i-invest-in-san-diego-real-estate#comments http://www.sandiegonewhomecenter.com/going-green-and-saving-green-solar-power-is-right-for-new-san-diego-homes Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:54:00 -0400 Ruth Pugh Lifestyle News & Events 16688@/ Solar power heats up new San Diego homes these days, especially newly constructed homes in communities such as El Cajon, Mission Bay, North Park, and more. Of course, the use of solar power to deliver heat and energy to your new San Diego home is considered to be a new concept. But these days, finding ways to live green in your San Diego home is becoming more of a necessity than it was back in the 70's when it first debuted for residential use. Now, more than ever, entire communities and buildings are joining together to save energy and utilize solar power. Convincing a group of neighbors to agree on anything is rarely easy. But in a growing number of communities in the U.S. over the past year neighbors have proven fairly persuasive at influencing dozens of their peers to spend $25,000 or more on a rooftop solar system. It started in Portola Valley, Calif., a sunny community 35 miles south of San Francisco. In December, 78 of the town's 1,700 homes decided to pool their purchasing power and call in a large order for residential solar systems. California-based SolarCity offered the community a group discount on the rooftop and backyard photovoltaic systems and installed them. The company, which started out installing individual orders for homeowners, began filling bulk orders for neighborhoods in California in 2006 as a way to try to drive down the cost of solar systems. "If an entire group comes together they get a discount," said Lyndon Rive, founder and chief executive officer of SolarCity. "With three or four homes you don't get economies of scale." Plenty of money and effort is being spent on developing solar technology but the most neglected part of the renewable story is the installation piece of the puzzle, according to Rive. Increasing the volume of sales of solar systems will help solar-generated electricity reach price parity more quickly with the electricity generated from power plants that burn fossil fuels, the executive said. Today, the company has community discount programs underway in seven California cities and has completed installations in another eight. The company says that by September it had sold more than 500 residential solar systems in 19 cities and towns. Solar power heats up new San Diego homes these days, especially newly constructed homes in communities such as El Cajon, Mission Bay, North Park, and more. Of course, the use of solar power to deliver heat and energy to your new San Diego home is considered to be a new concept. But these days, finding ways to live green in your San Diego home is becoming more of a necessity than it was back in the 70's when it first debuted for residential use. Now, more than ever, entire communities and buildings are joining together to save energy and utilize solar power.

  Convincing a group of neighbors to agree on anything is rarely easy. But in a growing number of communities in the U.S. over the past year neighbors have proven fairly persuasive at influencing dozens of their peers to spend $25,000 or more on a rooftop solar system.

  It started in Portola Valley, Calif., a sunny community 35 miles south of San Francisco. In December, 78 of the town's 1,700 homes decided to pool their purchasing power and call in a large order for residential solar systems.

  California-based SolarCity offered the community a group discount on the rooftop and backyard photovoltaic systems and installed them. The company, which started out installing individual orders for homeowners, began filling bulk orders for neighborhoods in California in 2006 as a way to try to drive down the cost of solar systems.

  "If an entire group comes together they get a discount," said Lyndon Rive, founder and chief executive officer of SolarCity. "With three or four homes you don't get economies of scale."

  Plenty of money and effort is being spent on developing solar technology but the most neglected part of the renewable story is the installation piece of the puzzle, according to Rive. Increasing the volume of sales of solar systems will help solar-generated electricity reach price parity more quickly with the electricity generated from power plants that burn fossil fuels, the executive said.

  Today, the company has community discount programs underway in seven California cities and has completed installations in another eight. The company says that by September it had sold more than 500 residential solar systems in 19 cities and towns.

  ]]> http://www.sandiegonewhomecenter.com/going-green-and-saving-green-solar-power-is-right-for-new-san-diego-homes#comments http://www.sandiegonewhomecenter.com/el-cajon-caa-039-s-bostonia-townhomes-make-for-an-affordable-and-beautiful-new-home Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:37:35 -0400 Ruth Pugh Neighborhoods Real Estate El Cajon 16678@/ Centrally located in El Cajon, Bostonia Townhomes is a collection of 3 bedroom, 2 Bath Homes featuring a variety amenities that will appeal to your tastes including:  granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliance package, custom maple cabinetry, tiled flooring, designer fixtures, central Air Conditioning and Heat, indoor washer/dryer hook-up's, along with a finished 2-car attached garage including storage cabinetry. All homes include a balcony and a select few have a private yard. This community is conveniently located to Interstate 8, Westfield Shopping Town, numerous parks and schools. Just a few blocks from revitalized Downtown El Cajon, you can catch a performance at the East County Performing Arts Center, stroll the unique boutiques, or enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants. Make Bostonia Townhomes your Home today!  Read more » Centrally located in El Cajon, Bostonia Townhomes is a collection of 3 bedroom, 2 Bath Homes featuring a variety amenities that will appeal to your tastes including: granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliance package, custom maple cabinetry, tiled flooring, designer fixtures, central Air Conditioning and Heat, indoor washer/dryer hook-up's, along with a finished 2-car attached garage including storage cabinetry. All homes include a balcony and a select few have a private yard.
  
  This community is conveniently located to Interstate 8, Westfield Shopping Town, numerous parks and schools. Just a few blocks from revitalized Downtown El Cajon, you can catch a performance at the East County Performing Arts Center, stroll the unique boutiques, or enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants.
  
  Make Bostonia Townhomes your Home today!

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  Read more »Read more »]]> http://www.sandiegonewhomecenter.com/laguna-oaks-condos-in-the-heart-of-elk-grove#comments http://www.sandiegonewhomecenter.com/relaxing-stone-ridge-by-the-lake-is-the-new-home-ownera-039-s-dream-come-true Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:27:36 -0400 Ruth Pugh About Us Neighborhoods Real Estate 16676@/ What more could one ask for from a neighborhood?  Stone Ridge By the Lake offers all the conveniences you are looking for!  You have a selection of 2 bedroom, 2 bath Single level homes or 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath town homes that feature Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Paint Schemes, Slab Granite Countertops, Maple Cabinetry, Central Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Laundry hook-up's in unit, New Flooring and Carpet, Upgraded Baseboards, New light fixtures, New window treatments and a peace of mind compared to no other!  Read more » What more could one ask for from a neighborhood? Stone Ridge By the Lake offers all the conveniences you are looking for! You have a selection of 2 bedroom, 2 bath Single level homes or 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath town homes that feature Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Paint Schemes, Slab Granite Countertops, Maple Cabinetry, Central Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Laundry hook-up's in unit, New Flooring and Carpet, Upgraded Baseboards, New light fixtures, New window treatments and a peace of mind compared to no other!

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