Ernesto Rivera's Blog Posts

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A Real Hole in the Wall for Lunch
You know a local eatery has got to be a hit when there is a line out front of the building starting to form before they open at 12pm.  The Carnitas Snack Shack is located off ...

South Bay Expressway Eastlake Otay Ranch
The southbay expressway SD125 has finally announced they are going to lower the current tolls by up to 40% starting at the end of June 2012. Residents currently living in San Migue...

San Diego Rock Roll Marathon Sunday June Third
Congratulations to this year’s participants of the Rock N Roll Marathon, the preparation for the past several months is finally ready to pay off.  The race attracts part...

Beauty Tips Men Should Steal From Women
Men are always saying how women have too many beauty products and how it takes women way too long to get ready. Well, there is a reason for our madness. Taking the extra time to ca...

New Construction In San Diego
It’s been a good couple of months for the economy, and housing is reflecting that trend. Rates are way down, employment reports are more positive and now, new home constructi...

Bank of America starts Mortgage Reduction program
As we begin to see evidence of the Real Estate market settling, The New York Times is reporting that Bank of America is now preparing to provide a mortgage reduction program to ass...

Torrey Pines Golf Course and San Diego Residents
Torrey Pines golf course was the home of the 2008 U.S. Open where Tiger Woods had one of the best tournaments of his career.  The course is a Municipal course owned by the Cit...

Buy Local San Diego Farmers Markets
So yes, there is an easy way to go Green and Organic without spending a fortune.....just tune in and attend one of San Diego County's many Farmer's Markets.  This is a great w...

Downtown La Mesa Farmers Market
La Mesa residents and visitors come check out the local farmers market every Friday afternoon from 2-6pm in the La Mesa Village.  You will find an array of local food and prod...

Pacific Athletic Club San Diego
"The Pac'' is what the locals call it...this exquisite club is frequented by members that only want the best when it comes to their fitness lifestyle, resort style relaxation or ul...

BEAUTIFUL Carmel Country Highlands
My personal favorite neighborhood in the gorgeous area of Carmel Valley is called Carmel Country Highlands which is comprised of more than 800 acres of beautiful homes and lan...

SD Icon Open Point Loma Seafoods
With a history rich in Tuna fishing, the Shelter Island area of the San Diego Bayfront offers a beautiful seaside setting to enjoy a great meal.  One of the most historic and ...

Mothers Day Is Coming
They say, always trust a mothers intuition. Mothers have a special bond and closeness with their children that is unlike any other. When we are kids I don't think we realize how mu...

Beach Soccer Jam Fiesta Island
Come out and join the fun at this years Beach Soccer Jam 2012 at Fiesta Island-San Diego on April 28 and 29th.  Registration to play is $425 per team!  It is sure to be a...

Temecula Wine and Music festival
The Temecula wine and music festival starts Saturday April 28,2012 doors open at 11:00 am and the music starts at 11:30 am and ends at 6 pm.  With over eighteen acts over the ...

San Diego County Fair AND Del Mar Racetrack
Summer is coming which means so is the San Diego County Fair! The fair will be in town from June 8th-July 4th, 2012. Just following the fair come on down for Opening Day of the Del...

Easter Eggs Baseballs and Rodeos
That's right, you read the title correctly....these are only a few of the things coming our way in San Diego in April.  With so many activities to choose from as Spring gets i...

WHERE DID ALL THE HOMES GO
Feel like 2009 all over again??   For those of you who were fortunate enough not to purchase a home between 2002 to 2008 missed the bubble burst and one of the largest housi...

TAKE IT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH
ONE OF TOP RATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE SOLANA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT! I ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL MYSELF! ...

San Diego Bay Discovered
As a transplant native of San Diego, having moved here in 1978, I became the family tour guide when I was a teenager.  With this assigned task, it became my job to take all of...

Watch The Sunset From Your Living Room
Beach Front Luxury Property, Cardiff California!! ...

Luck of the Irish Spring Activities in March
As Spring makes every attempt to shine on San Diego, there are all sorts of great events happening during the Month of March.  See several opportunities to get out and run...

SECOND ANNUAL CHELSEA WALK RUN BALBOA PARK
Today is the last day to register for this Saturday's Second annual Chelsea 5 K walk/run through Balboa Park.  Last year over $100,000 dollars was raised for the Chelsea's Lig...

Only the BEST for your Kids
One of the BEST Elementary Schools in San Diego County! ...

Where are all of the Foreclosures
We have all heard for quite some time now that banks will be dumping a large number of foreclosures into the market, right? In San Diego specifically we currently have a 4 month su...

VA Loan Limits Reduced in San Diego County...Again
The department of Veteran Affairs has lowered its lending limits again for 2012 for VA purchases in San Diego County.  In 2011 the maximum loan amount for San Diego County was...

February San Diego County Events
Well can you believe that we are almost into February!?  This year has really started off strong in the Real Estate market with historic low interest rates motivating ma...

San Diego Giant Dipper Mission Beach
  As Spring begins to show it's bright eyes and Summer soon to follow, I took a bike ride along the boardwalk in Mission Beach and looked to the sky to rediscover our very ...

Exclusive Del Mar Movie Experience Cinepolis
Over the years movie theaters have evolved by making the screens a little bigger, the seats more comfortable and even more options for your favorite movie snacks. I never thought I...

Farmers Open Torrey Pines
Today was the first round in the 2012 Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament being held at the beautiful Torrey Pines golf course in gorgeous La Jolla California.  Play contin...

Epitome of San Diego LUXURY
If you have been to San Diego and haven't taken the time to stop by the Grand Del Mar Resort and Spa located in Carmel Valley you are truley missing out on an experience of a lifet...

San Diego Padres Say Goodbye to Channel Four
For the past 15 years Channel 4 has been the network Television Station covering the San Diego Padres, however after the 2011 season just ended many employees were laid off due to ...

New Year Events in San Diego
In anticipation of the New Year coming, it is a great time to reflect on our year that has passed and begin to look ahead.   Part of this practice involves the old ritua...

FHA Extends the Flipper Waiver Rules
Many Buyers in the market today are excited to locate and buy a new home with these historic interest rates and current market affordability.  Often the homes that they wish t...

New Year Real Estate Mkt Projections
Is it time to Buy now?  Might we see an increase in values next year? Has our California Real Estate market begun to finally settle and will we see a rise in 2012? See the 2...

Temecula valley Holiday Lights Contest
Well it's that magical time of a year again and one of my favorite family traditions.  Every year my family and I get together with some friends grab our favorite hot beverage...

Hillcrest Newest Restaurants on Fifth Avenue
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AVOID Foreclosure You Have Options
Many home owners out there are facing the hurdles of keeping up on their mortgage payments these days. If you are feeling the pressure of bills piling up and still need money for e...

Temecula Wine Harvest Celebration
Harvest Celebration 2011 Join us for our 21st Annual Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend in Temecula Wine Country. This two day event gives ticketed guests the opportuni...

Pell Place in Carmel Valley Luxury Living
“Pell Place” in Carmel Valley was built in 2006 and consists of highly upgraded one and two bedroom condominiums. It is centrally located and situated right next to the...

Del Mar Hot Spot
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City of Temecula family Halloween Carnival
This is an old fashion family Halloween carnival located in the beautiful city of Temecula. This event is on Oct. 28 From 5:30pm-8:30 pm. Bring your family out and have a great tim...

Upside down on mortgage
  Education and reliable information leads to good decision making!  That's my motto!  Living in Temecula and working in San Diego, I have ...

Brand Spanking New Carmel Valley Town Homes
These brand new town homes in the Carmel valley area are ready to be sold! Starting in the mid $400's they are beautifully laid out and look very spacious! There are many amenities...

Wow That New Home Smell
Want to know what the builder won't tell you ?  When you work with a Buyer's Agent you get a better deal.  I just got my client $10,000.00 in free upgrades for their new ...

La Mesa Oktoberfest Celebration
The La Mesa 2011 Oktoberfest celebration is Friday Sept. 30th through Sunday the 3rd.  The 3 day celebration is the largest Oktoberfest in Southern California and over 200,000...