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Nadia and Anne are delightful to work with. I called them when I had 3 failed rental attempts on my home, I was paying two mortgages and really needed to sell my home but did not have the time to put into it. I needed...

Escondido - Dia de los Muertos Festival Guests create altars to remember and honor their loved ones; the event also features live music, traditional Mexican fare, sugar skull decorating, and more. Location: CA Center for the Arts Info: www.artcenter.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-festival 11/1 5 pm San Diego Beer Week The ten-day festival...

History has a funny way of repeating itself, and we are loving every minute of it. Nothing says exclusivity like cleverly hidden bars that are decorated with the glitz and glamour of the roaring 1920s, and always require a reservation. ...

Net-zero energy — when a building produces as much energy as it consumes — used to be science fiction. Here in California, it’s about to get real. The California Energy Commission (CEC) — California’s primary energy policy and planning agency — recently adopted new energy standards for homes...

Julian Grape Stomp Fiesta Wine samples, food & shopping, great Italian music and the old-world tradition of letting tons of grapes squish beneath your feet! Location: Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Dr. Info: http://visitjulian.com 9/1 11 am – 6 pm   Labor Day Stickball Tournament Each year, the neighborhood erupts with shouts and...

If you're a first-time mortgage borrower, you might be asking yourself, "What is MIP?" Home buyers considering getting a loan from the Federal Housing Administration will find MIP, or mortgage insurance premium, especially relevant because all FHA loans require insurance. Here's what you need to know about MIP,...