Barb Fischer's (barbfischer) Blog

Cleveland Avenue Condo for Sale in 92116 -- not on MLS yet    ...get a head start now! This sunny Cleveland Avenue garden condo is not on the MLS yet.Popular University Heights neighborhood is always in demand, and this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom garden condo has an open feeling, with large rooms, an ...

Take a fun 10-question U.S. Citizenship Test today-- Happy 4th of July!     Time to “re-apply” for US Citizenship?  Take the U.S Citizenship test today and see how you fare U.S. Civics Quiz  There is a 10 questions version and once you ace that, you can try their longer 50-question test.   Here’s...

The 4th of July means time to ring those bells and celebrate!      “Let freedom ring” is the theme to literally remember this 4th of July. Hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. are getting ready to ring those bells-- any bells-- at 2PM on July 4th.   It was on Independence Day in 1963, ...

Don’t Lose your Good Buyers! 3 Mistakes Sellers Keep Making in an Ascending Market Yes, San Diego and La Mesa home prices are still on the rise, with many homes now selling for 15%-21% higher than they did last year. Some sellers are feeling giddy with the higher prices and the prospect of netti...

La Mesa Farmer’s Market every Friday from 2-6PM     The La Mesa Farmer’s Market means fun and feasting every Friday...with yummy free samples, farm fresh fruits and veggies, magnificent flowers and some very upbeat music. It’s easy to find and parking is free... just head down La Mesa Blvd throug...

La Mesa Short Sales--  3 Overlooked Hardships   One of the most frequently asked questions from potential short sale sellers here in San Diego and La Mesa is: what constitutes a hardship? The obvious hardships-- loss of job/reduced income, an incapacitating illness/medical expenses, or a divorce ...

La Mesa’s San Pasqual Winery Grand Opening is today, Sunday June 23 from 12-5PM!    The ever-popular San Pasqual Winery, located on La Mesa Blvd in La Mesa Village, is having a Grand Opening for their 2nd winery today from noon until 5PM. Hurry over to 8140 Center Street in La Mesa and taste awar...

The La Mesa Pool is open now for summer fun!    The La Mesa Municipal pool is open for plenty of fun this summer-- from lessons to private parties, and more!  Come in to the office at 5100 Memorial Drive in La Mesa to check availability for ongoing classes, as the online registration period has e...

Chubby Checker TWIST-- help set world record at the San Diego County Fair on June 25 at 2PM.   That’s right, this is your chance to go to the famous San Diego County Fair, see Chubby Checker and twist off all those calories from all that oh-too-tempting fair food!   Step 1: Get invigorated by lis...

Sixth Annual Heart of Mt Helix--Fine Art, Food, Fun and more!    Tickets are available now for the 6th Annual Heart of Mt Helix event. Enjoy fabulous food, fine artwork, lively music, dancing and more...it’s summer under the stars on top of breathtaking Mt Helix. This year’s event will be held on...