What You Should Know When it Comes to Choosing a Realtor In San Diego
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Why Use a REALTOR with a GRI?
Buying a home is often the single biggest investment a person will make; a complex and often stressful task that requires the assistance of a real estate practitioner with the abilities to effectively guide clients through the complicated process.
Those who earn the nationally recognized GRI designation have attended at least 90 hours of classroom instruction, providing an in-depth understanding of all aspects of residential real estate.
GRI designates are prepared to perform at the highest level of professionalism, with a keen understanding of the transaction and what it takes to help you achieve your goals. They understand the home buying and selling process, and have the experience necessary
GRIs are:
- Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry.
- Professionally trained.
- Knowledgeable.
- Dedicated to bringing you quality service.

A GRI can make a difference When you see the letters “GRI” after a REALTORS name, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional. GRI designates are trained to understand new technologies, laws and procedures that will keep them at the forefront of the real estate industry. Only members of the REALTOR association who are committed to adhering to a strict Code of Ethics can use the term REALTOR and only REALTORS can earn the GRI designation
The Choice is yours! Make it count.
Call me now. 858-353-8588 Adrienne DiMeno GRI
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One of San Diego’s most AMAZING events of 2010, Inspire San Diego!
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Have you purchased your ticket for Inspire San Diego??
Be apart of one of the most incredible events in San Diego for 2010!
Take a look at this exciting update from Eileen Schwartz!
Tickets can be purchased @ www.inspiresandiego.org
“Turn your obstacles into Opportunities..”
Sean Zanganeh
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SHORT SALES, FAIR OR FOWL?
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One fine San Diego Day, Chicken Little was strolling along enjoying the weather. The sky was a crisp, clear blue and the sun was a huge bright globe. He didn’t much care for rain, which was why he liked San Diego. He wasn’t into getting his feathers wet. So this was a perfect place for him.
Suddenly, a large shadow was over him and as he looked up, his chicken smile quickly faded. He ran for his life as he was almost hit by a falling Condo and then another and another and then some houses crashed to the ground. Now chicken Little really wasn’t chicken, but he thought, “what a way to start the day”. I’m going to call my Realtor, Ellen!
She told him that what he just experienced was a lot of Short Sales and REOs
falling to the ground. He was told to continue looking up and he would see Bankers with their arms folded laughing and watching the crashing homes. Ellen said, “it’s really a wonder that I have any hair left at all; just a few little blond wisps”. Chicken Little said, “wow, I’m really glad I don’t own the coop. Rocky rooster is my landlord. He crows all day and all night. He hasn’t gotten the message. Let him deal with all of it.”
“In Oh Five, the coop went condo. We all got so eggcited, all we could do was cluck. Day and night, night and day, cluck, cluck, cluck. By Oh Six, some of us got chicken, but others decided to buy in. Boy did they lay an egg. There are feathers flying because they have to do a Short Sale. Now Ellen, they all want your help! ”
So Ellen plunged right in to see what she could do. After months of calling and submitting and faxing and begging and pleading she was now at square one. So much for progress. Chicken Little said, “Wow, you Realtors are really something. All the hens are saying we thought sitting on our eggs until they hatch was really difficult and time consuming, but the result was worth the effort.” Sometimes Short Sales don’t close, so the results may not be as positive. ” I give you an awful lot of credit, he said”.
As in the example of Michael Jordan (Chicken Little said he couldn’t reach those heights), propelled by extraordinary talent to the stratosphere of basketball achievement; persistence and perseverance will result in exceptional service and accomplishment.
……..More from inside the coop to come!!
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My Monthly San Diego Event Calendar for October!
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Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Oct 2nd
Cost:21+ beer garden: $3; Family-friendly grassy area: FREE Address: Ocean Beach Pier Parking lot and grassy area
Julian Apple Days Festival Oct 3rd & 4th.
Delicious Julian Apple Pies
Cost $5:00 Julian at the Menghini Winery. Music , dancing,Children’s activities,gold panning, beer and wine garden and of course apple pie contest! Hayrides and pumpkin patch.
Miramar Air Show October 2 – 4
Spectacular airshow with the famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels and much more. Free general admission, but preferred seating tickets are on sale now. For an eco-friendly alternative, ride your bicycle there and part in the complimentary bicycle pavilion.
La Jolla Art and Wine Festival- Saturday and Sunday October 10 -11.
A fun outdoor activity in La Jolla San Diego, to fund programs at local schools.
Little Italy Festa October 11th
Now, The Little Festa is know to be the largest Italian Festival this side of the Mississippi. Tantalizing Italian food a music and culture and Art!
56 Square blocks of food and art, music and more!
Little Italy Association and a small group of community members organized a festival that celebrated Italian culture not only in the entertainment provided, on the one stage, but the types of vendors that were allowed to display their wares along India Street.
San Diego 10th Annual San Diego Asian Festival Oct 15-29th
Film Foundation Cost $7-10. Celebrates over 150 Asian And Asian American International films from 17 different countries.
Address: Hazard Center Ultra Star Cinemas, 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego
Visit Website
San Diego U.S. Women’s Triathlon Series October 17
7 AM at Mission Bay (South Shores Park, SeaWorld Drive). Choose a Sprint (3/4K swim, 23K bike, 5K run) or Supersprint (375-meter swim, 10K bike, 2 1/2-K run) distance triathlon. This event raises money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
Bernardo Winery
“First Friday” October 2nd
Mark your calendar for the First Friday of the month as “First Friday’s”. Bernardo Winery will be hosting their very own Art Walk! Each first Friday of the month, October 2nd, the Winery will be open from 5 to 9 at night and you will be able to taste wine, eat dinner at the Cafe Merlot and peruse some exciting exhibits of local Artist and their work… The Bernardo Winery, as you may know, support art to the fullest extent, from sprouting young professionals to older, more seasoned ones, we love the arts and this is the way we’d like to help! Students from local schools will be showing their art, as well as live dance performances and live music performances by young local artists
Annual Fall Arts And Crafts fair October 17 & 18
The wineries most prized and most well-known event of the year… Join us again for another great weekend of fun, food, wine, shopping and Autumn Celebration! With an eclectic group of artists and crafters spread throughout the property. Great gifts for the holiday!
Scream Zone Del Mar- The Haunted Hotel September 25 – October 31
Tickets on sale now for this annual horror-house scream fest. Not for children 10 and younger or those easily frightened. At the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Fri and Sat 6 PM – 1 AM,
Sun, Wed and Thurs 7 PM – 11 PM.
$14.99 for brave souls willing to scream.
$27.99 for all three – Haunted Hayride, House of Horrors and The Chamber. Military discount tickets sold at base ticket offices.
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Special April Events! Blues Jam Festival & Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
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4/18/09 1:00-4:00

The Flower Fields of Carlsbad California
Location: Carlsbad
Cost: $5-$10
Description: A Blues Pro All Star Jam! Come and show your appreciation for The Blues, a fundamental art form of American-born popular music. Enjoy our seasonal bloom of 50+ acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus at The Flower Fields®. Witness the annual rainbow of beautiful ranunculus flowers set on a hillside that overlooks the striking Carlsbad, California coastline.
04/18/2009 Extra Addition

The Annual Arts & Crafts Fair is one of the most popular events at The Flower Fields®. Our arts and crafts fair will feature an array of outstanding paintings, photography, pottery and crafts created by the best of Southern California’s artisans. While strolling among the arts and crafts and listening to music, our guests will be able to relax and enjoy delicious heart-shaped strawberries grown in local San Diego fields.
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