June 11th, 2015 at 8:00 am
The San Diego chapter of The Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit run by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties real estate agents, recently presented a $7,500 donation to Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a San Diego nonprofit that assists injured and disabled military heroes who request temporary lodging while transitioning to civilian life. At the presentation ceremony were, from left, chapter board member Mark Stuart, Freedom Station board president Sandy Lehmkuhler, and Freedom Station board member Guy Riddle.
Real estate agents from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, in conjunction with the San Diego chapter of The Charitable Foundation, have donated $7,500 to the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit that assists injured and disabled military heroes who request temporary lodging while transitioning to civilian life.
The funds were raised at the chapter’s “Day at the Races” event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in late 2014 and presented to the beneficiary recently. The San Diego-based organization provides 12 neighboring 800-square-foot cottages in Golden Hill for wounded veterans. Each cottage has one bedroom and one bathroom; amenities include a communal dining room, kitchen, living room, yard, and white picket fence.
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June 9th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Living in Southern California has many wonderful perks. We enjoy beautiful weather pretty much year-round, many of us can get to the beach in 30 minutes or less, and we get to live in some of the most coveted cities in the nation. However, Southern Californians have been suffering recently from a huge problem: drought.
Saving water is no accident and for many people it can be a challenge. On June 1, statewide mandated restrictions on water usage directed by Gov. Jerry Brown began to take effect. He is calling for improved policies and increased actions toward saving water, increased enforcement to prevent wasteful water usage, and investment in new technologies that will make California more drought-resilient. The executive order aims to reduce urban water waste by 25 percent.
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June 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
As a breast cancer survivor, Terri Repetto knows what it’s like to look–and feel–gray.
“When I was going through chemotherapy and radiation, I was gray, and I saw that other patients in the cancer unit looked the same way. You could see it in their eyes, and their skin,” said Terri, a REALTOR®-Sales Associate in our La Jolla office.
So to help cheer the lives of those undergoing similar treatments, she has begun a drive to help them look and feel their best. She is collecting hats, scarves, necklaces, new earrings, and other accessories to distribute to patients at the David and Donna Long Center for Cancer Treatment at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa. The only thing she wants in return is a smile.
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June 4th, 2015 at 10:00 am
You’ve finally decided to sell your home. Congratulations. So where do you start?
You’ve got a lot to think about before that yard sign goes up and the open house is scheduled. A great real estate agent can do a lot of the thinking for (and with) you. But even finding that perfect agent takes a first step, as does making the house presentable, marketing it, and a host of other factors.
With the summer selling season fast approaching, let’s take a look back at some of our best advice for navigating the sales process.
June 2nd, 2015 at 10:00 am
You’ve probably heard about composting, whether it was from a friend, in a magazine or maybe you saw our Pinterest board. You may have even considered trying it, but do you actually know what composting is?
Well we’ve done our research, so you’ll know a little more before you dive in. We’ll tell you what it is, how to do it, and why you should be composting.
Compost is a mixture of various decaying organic substances, such as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil. Sounds gross, right?
As gross as it might seem to us, plants love it and it is an amazing food source for them. But if you want to make your plants happy, and make sure you don’t end up with a smelly mess, you’ll need the correct mixture of ingredients for your compost.
