April Events in San Diego!

April 5 – 7 Goodguys 13th Meguiar’s Del Mar Hot Rod & Custom Car Nationals See more than 2,000 hot rods, customs and classics, muscle cars and trick trucks at this indoor and outdoor automotive fair. This event features vendors/exhibitors, swap meet and car corral, model car show and fun for the whole family. Refer to website for admission information. Time: Refer to website for specific times Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar For more information visit www.delmarfairgrounds.com

April 6, 2013 Silver Blade Regatta Bring the family out to the Olympic Training Center to see the 2013 Silver Blade Regatta, and experience what it’s like to be a part of the Olympic movement.  This annual event is hosted by the San Diego Canoe Kayak Team, a non-profit organization focused on developing young athletes in Olympic style sprint kayaking and canoeing, surfski racing and the exciting new sport of stand up paddleboard racing.   Enjoy the day of competition, and see if you might be interested in a new recreational and/or competitive sport. Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Olympic Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista For more information visit www.sdckt.net

April 6 After Dark Dash How about a nighttime running event for a change? This 5K will be in downtown San Diego under the city streetlights. The event will raise money and bring awareness for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Time: 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm Location: 10th Ave. and K St., Downtown San Diego For more information visit www.afterdarkdash.com

April 9 East Village Opening Day Block Party  This event is a block party in celebration of opening day for the Padres baseball season. The event will have retail merchandise, great music, a beer garden and a food court. This is a free event.   Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Location: East Village, J St., San Diego For more information visit www.eastvillagesandiego.com

April 13 emBARKadero: Run.Walk.Roll.Wag This is a run/walk and dog festival fundraiser to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. There will be a free festival after the 4k with vendor booths featuring products and services for dogs and people plus a Kid’s Zone. Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego For more information visit http://www.cci.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1042247

April 13 Hullabaloo Family Music Festival Enjoy a full day of art, music, and activities for kids and families. Featured music will be by Steve Poltz, Jambo and Raggle Taggle plus hands-on activities by Art Soup and Gymboree. Refer to website for admission information. Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar For more information visit www.hullabalooartsfest.com

April 14 Third Avenue Village Spring Festival & Street Faire Enjoy performances, food, contests and family friendly fun! Celebrating the historic Third Avenue Village, this festival will feature two stages with live entertainment, food, artisan, commercial and community vendor booths, a kid’s fun zone and more. Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Third Ave., Chula Vista For more information visit www.thirdavenuevillage.com

April 14 San Marcos Swing Into Spring Festival The festival route is dotted with around 250 vendor booths. There will be fun for the whole family with delicious food and deserts, live entertainment, kid and carnival rides, arts and crafts, and much more.   Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos For more information visit www.swingintospringfestival.com

April 19 – 21 Annual Del Mar Antique Show & Sale More than 250 premier antique dealers from all over California and the western United States will be selling the finest in antiques and collectibles. Appraisal service will be available for a nominal fee. Refer to website for admission information. Time: Refer to website for specific times Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar For more information visit www.calendarshows.com

April 19 – 21 49th Annual Lakeside Rodeo The Rodeo features seven major events including the Bareback Bronc, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, and Team Roping. This rodeo is fun for the whole family! Refer to website for admission information. Time: Refer to website for specific times Location: Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, Highway 67 and Mapleview St., Lakeside For more information visit www.lakesiderodeo.com

April 20 Chicano Park Day Anniversary Celebration A historic public arts site, Chicano Park is recognized worldwide for its mural paintings of Chicano and Mexican history. The annual Chicano Park Day celebration features cultural music and dance, food, arts and craft vendors, a jumper for kids, and a classic low rider car display. This is a free event. Time: 10: 00 am – 6:00 pm Location: Chicano Park, Cesar Chavez Pkwy, San Diego For more information visit www.chicano-park.org

April 20 8th Annual Paws in the Park Fallbrook’s Paws in the Park will have several contests including Cutest Puppy, So Ugly You’re Cute, Owner Look-Alike, and Best Dressed. The opening parade will precede the contest. There will also be vendor booths available.   Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Live Oak County Park, Reche Rd., Fallbrook For more information visit www.foundationforseniorcare.org

April 21 Annual San Diego Earth Fair 2013 The annual Earth Fair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. This event showcases a wide variety of causes, goods, and services pertaining to the environment and quality of life. This is a free event. Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Balboa Park, San Diego For more information visit www.earthdayweb.org

April 27 Walk For Wishes The Make A Wish Foundation provides an avenue for people to help local children receive wishes through donations and events such as this one. This family-friendly event is open to all and will feature a 1.5-mile course along San Diego’s beautiful Embarcadero Park. Time: 9:00 am Location: Embarcadero, Embarcadero Marina Park, San Diego For more information visit www.makeawish-sd.org

April 27 Ramona Music Fest VI This event includes five hours of ska, rock, Americana, rockabilly, blues, jazz, and bluegrass all on two stages. There will also be face painting, toss games, and much more for the kids. Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Dos Picos Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd., Ramona For more information visit www.ramonachamber.com

April 27 SanTree Fest  This event will have continuous live entertainment, interactive demonstrations, over 50 vendor booths, healthy food booths, kid’s fun zone; tree planting and a river clean up. This is a free event.   Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr., Santee For more information visit www.ci.santee.ca.us

April 27 – 28 Adams Avenue Unplugged A free event that will feature acoustic music with live performances staged inside or around more than 30 restaurant and bars lining the neighborhood. Musicians will also perform on three community stages spread throughout the area. Time: Sat: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm /  Sun: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Adams Ave., Normal Heights, San Diego   For more information visit www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

April 27 – 28 Annual Encinitas Street Faire  Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything including arts and crafts, antiques, clothing, items from around the world, and more. There will also be children’s rides, four live stages, and the Karl Strauss Brewery beer garden guaranteeing that you’ll find fun for the whole family. Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas For more information visit www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas

HOMEDEX REPORT February 2013

NSDCAR March 2013 HomeDex Reportsprovide February 2013 housing statistics in two separate reports, featuring North San Diego County and full San Diego County statistics. Below is a snapshot of February's housing report. Click on the links below to read the full reports. 

  

• The median price for all North County home sales - attached and  detached - decreased to $405,000 in February 2013 compared to $410,000 in January 2013.
• Detached homes in North County increased 1.61 percent in February 2013 to $472,500 compared to $465,000 in January 2013.
• The countywide median SFD price increased 4.17 percent to $375,000 in February 2013 compared to $360,000 in January 2013.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) increased 6.72 percent in February 2013 compared to January 2013.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units decreased 7.49 percent in February 2013 compared to January 2013. Year-over sold SFD units decreased 5.79 percent compared to February 2012.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 38 days in February 2013 compared to 36 days in January 2013.
• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County fell slightly to 43 percent in February 2013, compared to 44 percent in January 2013. 

  

March 2013 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

March 2013 FULL County HomeDex Report

This weekend is Daylight Savings Time.  Remember to move your clock up an hour before going to bed Saturday, March 9 and get ready to enjoy longer days. 

Things to do in San Diego in March!

Flowers, Go Fly a Kite, Drink Up...     March 1:  Spring is in the air and Carlsbad is in bloom at the Flower Fields, open now through May.www.theflowerfields.com March 2:  Go fly a kite with family-friendly Obecians at the OB Kite Festival.  www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org Drink a toast to Temecula wine country at the two-day World of Wine Winter Barrel Tasting.  temeculawines.org March 3:  Award-winning wines from January's competition are up for tasting at the Taste of Winemaker Challenge at 57 Degrees.  www.fiftysevendegrees.com Irish, Latino Film, Golf Fest...  March 7:  The House of Blues goes green with the luck of Irish rockers Flogging Molly.  www.houseofblues.com March 8:  The 20th annual San Diego Latino Film Festivalshowcases works by Latinos and about the Latino experience. Oh, and there are tons of parties and panels, too. www.sdlatinofilm.com March 9:  Test the best of California's family-owned vintages at the Family Winemakers of California San Diego Wine Tasting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.familywinemakers.org March 15:  Tee up! It's the first day of Golf Fest at Oaks North Golf Course, in Rancho Bernardo. www.golffestshow.com Shamrocks, Music, LOL...   March 16:   Don your shamrocks and commence shenanigans at Balboa Park's boot-stomping, beer-guzzling St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival.  stpatsparade.org March 17:  What Chicago does to its river, the GaslampQuarter does to the streets of downtown San Diego. Go green and get lucky at ShamROCK.  sandiegoshamrock.com March 20:  You just may discover SNL's next breakout star on The Second City's Laughing Matter Tour stop at La Jolla Playhouse.  www.lajollaplayhouse.org Busker Fest, Foodies, and Jazz... March 23:  Be amazed at some of the wild and wacky street-performing talents during the Seaport Village Busker Festival.  www.seaportvillage.com March 24:  Foodies and beer lovers get their grub and grog on at the fourth annual Mission Valley Craft Beer and Food Fest.  www.ticketderby.com March 29:  The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra brings Bourbon Street to Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org It's Easter...  March 31:  Happy Easter, San Diego! Egg hunts and champagne brunches abound from Chula Vista to Carlsbad and everywhere in between.