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  • Stage Coach Lane pathway makes slow progress

    Lucette Moramarco, Associate Editor|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Constructing a pathway along Stage Coach Lane from Reche Road to South Mission Road has been a proposed project for Fallbrook since it was discussed at a virtual Fallbrook Revitalization Committee meeting, Nov. 16, 2020, but the project has not progressed very far since then. Part of the reason is that in order for a pathway or trail to be constructed, funding must be obtained and the right-of-way must be secured by the county. The proposed pathway is about two miles long. The...

  • Another year of major capital improvements is taking place at Silvergate Fallbrook

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook begins another year of investing in its 5-acre senior living campus with more than $1 million in capital improvements. The renovation efforts represent the company's ongoing commitment to continually modernize and reinvest in its boutique collection of senior living properties in San Diego County. Scheduled for completion throughout 2024, the renovations taking place at Silvergate will create a more contemporary, comfortable living...

  • How to deal with home selling stress

    Jane Kepley, Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Selling your home can come with quite a bit of stress, including keeping the place presentable for buyers and potentially making repairs and updates. It can be a lot to take on, especially when you’re juggling other responsibilities. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to alleviate your stress and make selling your home a more enjoyable experience. Are you considering listing your home for sale? Here’s what you can do to make it less stressful. • Lean on your...

  • Board seeks ways to expand opportunities for local wineries

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Shauni Lyles County of San Diego Communications Office The county is moving forward with a plan to allow wine operations in the unincorporated area opportunities to expand. There are currently four types of wineries allowed in agricultural zones governed by the county’s Tiered Winery Ordinance. The streamlined plan considers the wine industry market, zoning and geographic characteristics to find the right lands for wineries. The board chose from three options on how to move forward. The chosen option offers the fastest way...

  • Zoning Administrator authorizes Linda Vista Drive parcel split

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Feb 29, 2024

    San Diego County’s zoning administrator made findings which will allow for a 10.28‑acre parcel in the 3600 block of Linda Vista Drive to be subdivided into four lots. Dahvia Lynch, who is the director of the county’s Department of Planning and Development Services, has the actual authority to approve the parcel split along with a site plan, but the Thursday, Feb. 22, decision of Zoning Administrator Conor McGee found the project to be exempt from further environmental review. The California Environmental Quality Act...

  • County auction of 468 properties could bring in over $3,800,000 in tax revenue

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced bidder registration is now open for the 2024 online property tax auction. The auction site opened with a total of 468 properties for sale. “The properties for sale have been in tax default for five or more years. In accordance with the California Revenue & Taxation Code, it’s time to get the properties back on the tax roll generating revenue for public services,” said McAllister. “Our online system makes it simple to research and bid on a...

  • Which flooring material is best for you?

    Jane Kepley, Special to the Village News|Updated Feb 22, 2024

    Whether you’re buying an existing home, building a new one or just considering renovating your current place, understanding different floor types – and the unique pros and cons of each – is important. A home’s flooring will obviously impact its overall aesthetic, but its durability can influence your costs as well as how you’ll clean and maintain the home. Are you considering new flooring or a new home? Keep these floor material pros and cons in mind as you do....

  • Review of all things Real Estate: Empower change by taking action

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Feb 22, 2024

    When speaking with out-of-town real estate clients there are often questions about what is there to do in Fallbrook, how can they get involved? Fallbrook has over 150 nonprofit organizations, but if none of those represent their interests then a suggestion is that they might create their own movement and the below article suggests ways to make that happen. Enjoy and thank you Janet. Empower change by taking action in your community for the causes you believe in By Janet...

  • San Diego homeowners urged to pay property taxes online

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister is urging San Diego homeowners to pay this year’s property taxes online, as recent rains have flooded the County Administration Center and are impacting the department’s ability to process physical mail and checks. “Officials are calling this a ‘thousand-year storm’ for good reason – the rainfall has been tremendous and the impact real,” said San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. “We urge taxpayers to go online now to...

  • Review of all things Real Estate

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Feb 16, 2024

    Here’s a blinding flash of the obvious, Fallbrook and much of North County is rural country, and rural areas have different concerns than do coastal and other developed “lot and block” neighborhoods. In established neighborhoods, there isn’t much concern about encroachment since the structures and lot lines will have been approved by reviewing authority when the real estate development map was created and approved. Our local escrow company will have escrow...

  • Residents can tell the county about road problems, graffiti, etc.

    Updated Feb 16, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – The county introduced the free “Tell Us Now” app in 2017. It was designed to make it as easy as possible for county residents to report problems when they see them, whether it was bumping into a rut in the road, spotting a flooded culvert, noticing a building slimed with graffiti or a business spewing pollution. After downloading the “Tell Us Now” app, people can snap a quick picture, add some text on their phone and push “send” to immediately notify county departments. If the complaint isn’t...

  • CWA contacts with Katz & Associates for capital improvements outreach

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Even though the Fallbrook Public Utility District has detached from the San Diego County Water Authority and the Rainbow Municipal Water District is in the process of detaching from the SDCWA, CWA infrastructure remains in the FPUD and Rainbow service area and the CWA will have capital improvements projects which will impact local residents and businesses. The Tuesday, Jan. 23, CWA board meeting included approval of a professional services contract with Katz & Associates Inc. for as-needed outreach support services. Katz &...

  • Review of all things Real Estate: What factors influence mortgage interest rates?

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Feb 9, 2024

    When searching for a loan, most borrowers will seek the one that offers the lowest mortgage interest rate. A low interest rate means less expensive monthly payments, so the borrower will be saving money over the life of the loan. Below are the common factors that influence mortgage interest rates. One of the largest contributors to a mortgage rate is the borrower’s credit score report. A credit score is a summary of your borrowing history, including any late payments,...

  • County advertises for bids to resurface 24 Greater Fallbrook road segments

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Feb 9, 2024

    San Diego County approved the advertisement for bid and subsequent award of contracts to resurface road segments throughout the county including 24 road segments in Greater Fallbrook. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Wednesday, Jan. 24, to authorize the director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting to advertise and award multiple construction contracts and to take other actions related to contracting for asphalt concrete overlay and slurry seal treatment projects on the roads. The...

  • Supervisors approve airpark runway rehabilitation contract bid and award process

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Feb 9, 2024

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the advertisement for bid and subsequent award of a construction contract to rehabilitate the runway at Fallbrook Community Airpark. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Wednesday, Jan. 24, authorizes the director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting to take the necessary actions to advertise the contract for bid and to award the contract. County Airports is a division of the county’s Department of Public Works, and the motion also designated the director of...

  • Hundreds of volunteers join annual point-in-time count

    Updated Feb 1, 2024

    Fernanda Lopez Halvorson County of San Diego Communications Office Once a year, around 1,500 volunteers walk the streets of San Diego County before the sun comes up as part of the region's Point-in-Time Count to find people experiencing homelessness. The annual survey, called We All Count, is led by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness and provides a one-day count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego County, including those in emergency shelters...

  • Review of all things Real Estate

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Feb 1, 2024

    Let’s say that your home is in the perfect location, you've already updated the interiors and painted your doors and walls in popular, sought-after colors all to raise your property's value. What else can you do to squeeze out an even bigger payday once you decide to sell? It's time to turn your attention to landscaping. But landscaping can be very expensive. Several years ago when I investigated doing a backyard makeover, I interviewed a landscape engineer who came highly...

  • When should you consider a new home?

    Jane Kepley, Special to the Village News|Updated Feb 1, 2024

    As a homeowner, there may come a time when your current home just isn’t what you need it to be. You might be able to update or add on to your property, but that may not be enough to change the circumstances. In some scenarios, buying a new place is the only viable option. But how do you know when you’ve hit that point? Here are four situations in which you should consider whether a new place is the right choice. 1. A changing household: Whether you’re having more...

  • 2024's Cities With the Biggest Yards

    Updated Jan 25, 2024

    Sav Maive LawnStarter Where can you be a city dweller in a house with a nice big yard? With mortgage interest rates decreasing – aka more financial bandwidth to buy a bigger property – LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Cities With the Biggest Yards. We compared the 2,000 biggest U.S. cities based on the average yard sizes of single-family homes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Plan your next move with our ranking below. First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Cities With the...

  • FCPG recommends Orange Avenue stop sign at Kalmia Street

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jan 25, 2024

    The Fallbrook Community Planning Group has recommended that the County of San Diego provide a stop control for northbound Orange Avenue traffic at Kalmia Street. The recommendation was approved on a 12-0 vote Jan. 16. Steve Brown and Tom Harrington were absent. Roy Moosa, who chairs the planning group’s Circulation Committee, abstained. “That just came from somebody who has concerns,” said FCPG Chair Eileen Delaney. If a community member desires a regulatory change for a public road and the request is made to the county...

  • Down payment using my tax return?

    Updated Jan 25, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Have you been seriously looking into buying a home this year but struggling to come up with a down payment? One thing you can consider is using your tax refund. It’s actually common for many first-time homebuyers to use their tax refunds as a viable down payment option during tax season. Benefits of using your tax returns for down payment: Maximizing purchasing power. This boost in down payment fund allows you to secure the home of your dreams, even better if you have saved up some money for down payment...

  • Zoning Administrator approves Minor Use Permit for Gum Tree Lane preschool

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jan 25, 2024

    The county’s Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Use Permit to convert a single-family home in the 2100 block of Gum Tree Lane into a preschool. The Jan. 18 decision of Conor McGee, who was the Zoning Administrator that day, allows a preschool with up to 50 children although typical operations will involve approximately 30 children up to 6 years old along with five employees. The permit also limits the school portion of the 20.26-acre parcel to the 3.7 acres which have been graded and include the single-family residence....

  • Review of all things Real Estate: Four things that will decrease the value of your home

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Jan 25, 2024

    Our market activity indicator currently is 45 which means we are in a neutral to slight seller’s market. I came across some tips that talked about what people do (or don’t do) to their properties that actually decrease the value of their homes which, in a neutral market, is not the prudent thing to do. Let’s take it from the first impression. The value of a curb appeal cannot be overemphasized since there is only one chance to make a first impression, and a lot of that f...

  • Review of all things Real Estate: What real estate market are we in right now?

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Jan 18, 2024

    For starters, the market activity indicator remains at 46. To refresh, 30 is the threshold from buyer’s market to neutral market and 48 is the threshold from neutral market to seller’s market so we’re in a neutral to slight seller’s market. And what are we seeing at ground level? All of the listings in our office are getting showings; lots of showings and properties are going into escrow, and mostly they are closing, if the buyers are properly vetted. We are also...

  • County program helps qualifying first-time homebuyers

    Updated Jan 18, 2024

    Cassie N. Saunders County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego's Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program helps first-time home buyers whose income is 80% or less than the annual area median income, which ranges from $77,200 or less for a single adult, to $110,250 for a family of four and $145,550 for a family of eight. The program offers low interest loans with deferred payments. The loans may be as much as 22% of the sales price for the down pay...

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