Barb Fischer's (barbfischer) Blog

For those of you who love outdoor living and the wonderful Garden Center at Grossmont Mall, you've got 2 more weeks to enjoy all the colorful plants before Target gets out of the garden business. I was in there yesterday and everything's on sale, even if the price doesn't look marked down, they'l...

My dad would have been 100 years old today. One of the many things I loved most about him was that he fought with the United States in WWII, even though he wasn't born here. His family had faced tough times-- being forced out of Germany, espacing to England where he was born, and finally seeking ...

This press release from USPS/Lion's Club: Postal Service Letter Carriers will Pick up Your Old, Unneeded Eyeglasses on Friday, September 3 Jeepers Creepers, Lions Club wants your old Peepers! And the Postal Service is lending a helping hand. If you have ever wondered what to do with your old, unn...

Molly, a mellow yellow purebred Labrador Retriever, just flew in from Taiwan on Friday, along with 2 other Labs, all former street dogs rescued by our affiliate group in Taiwan. She's a sweet, gentle soul who really enjoys sitting outside in the garden-- I don't think she had much sunshine or pla...

Here’s an easy way you can support the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Foundation’s It’s Child’s Play playground renovation project. You don’t even have to go to an event! It’s simple…. This is an email silent auction. Below is a list of items you can bid on. Simply email kmcelroy@ci.la-mesa.ca.us a...

Fine art, delicious food, great neighbors and friends, exciting music and dancing-- it's all waiting for you... but the tickets are going fast.The event will be held on Saturday AUGUST 14th this year, at everyone's favorite location, the top of Mt Helix. Go to www.mthelixpark.org for your tickets...

My favorite callers these days are the buyers who have gotten involved with some weird "investment club" and they are told to  buy at "30% below" . I ask: 30% below what? The height of the market? No problem!  Today's list prices? Big problem, can't help you there. The sale already happened, and ...

Finally, a home to get really excited about!  6 bedrooms, 5 baths, saltwater pool, 1.1 acres, 3562 square feet, all lovingly, meticulously maintained from the inside out. All you have to do is move in! And with new HVAC, 13 ceiling fans, retractable patio awnings, lush landscaping... you'll stay ...

We've all seen it-- the quick flip with nothing more done than yard clean up, new paint, low grade carpet and a granite countertop, all this for $50K-$75K more than the investor purchased it for. That's great, if your buyer goes for skin deep looks, and the house is only 5-10 years old. But what ...

I'm blessed with such wonderful clients. One lady always sends me the most interesting real estate headline news, and it's important to keep up with real estate in general. But the national news is such a huge lump, that it rarely accurately reflects what's happening locally here in San Diego. We...