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16611 Dove Canyon
San Diego, CA 92127
RE/MAX Ranch & Beach 10413 Craftsman Way San Diego, CA 92127
858-449-7355
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Ray and Theresa
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858-449-4970
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PUSD Schools Closed
Dec. 19th - Jan. 2
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 16
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Office Manager
Jeanne Duncan is much more than an office manager. She not only leads our Client Appreciation Program, she also ensures that every single transaction is completed with the utmost care and attention to detail.
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Buyer's Specialist
Work with an expert! If you or someone you know is looking to buy a home, give Yolanda a call. She is an expert Buyer's Specialist and CDPE.
760-803-0493
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Buyer's Specialist
Work with an expert! If you or someone you know is looking to buy a home, give Paul a call. He is an expert Buyer's Specialist and CDPE.
619-417-7085
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Buyer's Specialist
If you know someone who is looking to buy a home, give Hannah a call. She is our team's newest buyer specialist and has learned from the best!
760-670-6264
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Little Drummer Boy 
Jeanne, our Office Manager, probably still wonders why I hurriedly walked out of our staff meeting last week. I began to write her a note, apologizing for my actions, but then I gave up. Instead, I decided I might as well share it with her and about another thousand families. I know Jeanne is thinking as she reads this, "All I did was sing a few lyrics from the song, Little Drummer Boy".
Like most adults, I know what, "pushes my buttons". I really don't
know the technical term which describes what happens when a certain sound, smell, word, or action, immediately brings back a vivid memory. I will use the term, "trigger" for lack of knowing the proper scientific term for this phenomenon.
As an example; To this day, if I am in a church and I smell burning incense, I am immediately transported back to a small Catholic Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am with my four brothers who were also altar boys, trying to avoid Father Johnson who was so grumpy, I always wondered why he was a priest. Or, If I see a large stack of dishes in a kitchen sink it instantly reminds me of police work and many of the dysfunctional people I dealt with on a daily basis. Dishes and pans would be stacked higher then the Dr. Seuss cartoon, "Cat in the Hat". Only difference is they smelled worse than "Stinky Pete" in Toy Story.
When a memory is unexpectedly triggered, I open a DVD in my mind. Sometimes it opens too quickly. I know the DVD's I do not want to play, and of course, the ones I truly enjoy seeing. The good and bad of life. Some DVD's I could watch a thousand times a day and never get bored. Like the birth of our three sons, Troy, Raymond and Ryan, or when Theresa and I were floating in a second-hand life raft on Mission Bay that warm summer evening. Theresa was laughing so hard tears were falling like diamonds from her beautiful eyes. Some really fabulous memories.
In our company meeting, we were discussing what we could give to over 200 friends and clients. There were some pretty funny ideas. Then Yolanda came up with the idea of delivering our own mix CD of Holiday Music. The idea caught on fast. Everyone began yelling out their favorite holiday songs. Yes, let it be known, Theresa and her family absolutely live for the Partridge Family Christmas and Yolanda likes Justin Beiber. I don't know why exactly, but I yelled out the song, "Little Drummer Boy" by Burl Ives or Frank Sinatra. For some reason, it just reminded me of Christmas.
 As we were finalizing plans for the CD and how it would be delivered, Jeanne started singing, " I played my drum for Him, Pa rum pum, pum, pum, rum, pum, pum pum. By the third "rum" I was in the small home in the cold high desert of New Mexico that I grew up in. It was Christmas Eve and there was my father. He had already passed out the gifts to each one of us kids, one at a time. Which was his tradition. No real presents for our parents. It was all about us seven kids.
With luminario candles flickering in the paper bags in our driveway, my dad, (who seemed to work all the time) then began drumming his thick, worn fingers on the bar. He was actually softly signing those words. For a brief moment I saw his smile. Trust me, my dad was not the signing type. But on Christmas eve with enough Christmas cheer, he would sometimes sing. A warm memory wrapped in the sadness knowing he and my mom have since past. As I think about it now, I can watch that DVD in my mind. I was just not prepared to see at eleven AM, on a Wednesday, so I took the easy way out. I simply walked out of the meeting.
 This experience has reminded me to think about what memories we are leaving our kids? I know it will be painful for them as well as Theresa, but I think I am going to start singing out loud this week. A child hearing a parent singing conveys so much. I guess wether it is, Hanukkah Ramadan, Christmas, or any other holiday, it is about remembering the ones you loved and celebrating the time you have now. So, Jeanne I am sorry I walked out of the meeting. I am sure your mom and dad as well as mine are likely relaxing together with a little Christmas cheer of their own, as they sing... "I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum,pum, pum, pum, rum pum pum pum...
On behalf of both our own family as well as our work family, we wish all of you a warm holiday season filled with love, laughter, and maybe even a little singing.
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Maranatha Varsity Football Sunset League Champs!
Congratulations Maranatha High School Varsity football, the 2011 Sunset League Champions! |
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Holiday Toy Drive for Sick Children
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 Artificial Turf and Lights for the north side of 4S Ranch Community Park!
Last week the CSA 83A Board meeting received an update from County of San Diego Representatives. It appears by late January, all funding, (over 2 million dollars) will be in place to pay for new artificial turf fields and lights for the north side of the park. The next step will be a series of community meetings to receive input on this project.
The exact plans have not been drafted yet and the community will have the opportunity to provide input on the design and improvements to the park. If you want to be added to an email list of interested parties, please email our editor. Get involved so you can help plan it! |
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Del Norte Cheerleaders Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Del Norte High School Cheerleaders are holding a fundraiser event at the local Postal Annex in 4S Village. Please bring your gifts to Postal Annex anytime between Noon and 4pm on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and help support the local high school cheerleaders. All your donations are greatly appreciated. Postal Annex 4S Ranch is located in 4S Ranch Village (Dove Canyon/Camino del Norte).
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(92127 EMagazine - Reader Submission)
Do You Hear What I Hear? By Tami K.
On Friday, December 16th, my daughter Rachel and I were in a hurry running around doing a bunch of errands all over 4S Ranch - We had just finished shopping at Pet Pals. Rachel ran to Bed, Bath and Beyond and I was loading the car when I heard jingle bells. Rachel was running back to the car when I said "Rachel turn around and look - Carolers!" Not just any Carolers but classic "Dickens" style Carolers - how cool!!!
They were dressed up so beautifully and they sounded so good - well I have to say that just made us stop in our tracks, take a deep breath, listen and enjoy.
Wow - you never see this here. "How wonderful," I thought. It really cheered Rachel and I up to see the spread of holiday cheer with such great caroling. 'Tis the season to spread good cheer. Thank you holiday carolers - you were amazing!!!
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Holiday Decorating Contest in 4S Ranch
 The Grand Prize judging of the annual Holiday Decorating Contest will take place tomorrow, Dec. 20, 2011. The Decorating Committee will award Grand Prizes for the following categories: Animated; The more lights, the merrier; Classic... traditional is best; Chevy Chase...levity, humor and charm. Grand Prize winners will be selected from the first-round choices selected by the Delegates. Good luck and Happy Decorating! |
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This Week in Commercial Real Estate:
San Diego Out-Performs the Rest.
 We live in a region of the country that has outperformed other major U.S. commercial real estate markets, and the short term view looking forward is still much more positive compared to others. The investment activity in San Diego County real estate from the Institutional players has been the brightest segment of the market. Well over $700 Million dollars in acquisitions was placed in the County this year, with several more Investors continuing to stay focused on our market. Additionally, the majority of all those old Mervyns, Circuit City and Linens 'N Things boxes have now all been absorbed or spoken for by other major retailers taking advantage of a great time to expand in San Diego. To read more about local commercial real estate, please click here. |
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Shay Realtors Offering High School Intern Program
We wanted to reach out for local high school students interested in a non-paid intern position. Gain real life experience you can put on college applications as well as build your resume. We currently have intern positions as Assistant Editor of 92127EWeekly and a second position as an Advertising Assistant in our Luxury Homes Division. Being friendly and working well in a team environment is essential! Please contact Hannah@trustshay.com for details! |
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How's the Market?
92127 Real Estate Dashboard
We are pleased to introduce our new data link with the latest residential real estate information about 92127. Every week we will bring you updated data to help you be an informed seller or buyer! Please click here to see our exclusive weekly 92127 Real Estate Report Summary. Inside, you'll find easy-to-read graphs with statistics, and valuable information broken down into bite-size pieces about current market trends specifically for our zip code. |
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92127 Recent Crime
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Quote of the Week
"It came without ribbons, It came without tags, It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Christmas can't be bought from a store...Maybe Christmas means a little bit more."
Dr. Seuss
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Eggnog Cupcake Recipe
 Eggnog like you've never seen it before! These delicious cupcakes are perfect for the holiday season. Enjoy! Click here for the recipe. |
Homes on Pre-Launch are brand new listings that have not yet hit the market. We are staging these homes and preparing them for LAUNCH! Call now or wait to see them when they are placed on the MLS.
New Listings to Hit the Market Soon!!!
We have a great home on a culdesac on the south side of 4S Ranch that will hit the market in the spring. What sets this home apart is the upgrades and it is a double-lot that allows the buyers to plan for a very large pool our outdoor area. Call for details!
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Homes Wanted...We Have the Buyers!
With three great licensed Buyer Specialists, Paul Lennon, Yolanda Iloski, and Hannah Grissom we can sell your home without it hitting the open market.
This week's - MOST WANTED HOMES:
Plan 2 Palomino - They love that floor plan!
Any Ivy Gate Home! Very quick escrow available with extended rent back if needed! |
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Short Sale on the North Side of 4S Ranch CONTINGENT STATUS
 17204 Ralphs Ranch Road$649,888-$699,888 4BD w/ Loft, 4.5BA 3,447 sq/ft Take a virtual tour. |
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Pristine High Country West Home CONTINGENT STATUS
 16030 Big Springs Way$449,888-$499,888 3BD w/ Loft, 2.5BA 1,775 sq/ft Take a virtual tour. |
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Escondido Corner Lot w/ Pool and Spa
 1768 Mountain Hills Pl$599,888 to $649,888 4BD, 3BA, 3,084 sq/ft Take a virtual tour. |
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Gated Estate Home with Views to Catalina!
 29202 Meadow Glen Way$849,888-$949,888 Rimrock
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North Side of 4S Ranch w/ Great Backyard and Loft
 10416 Eagle Canyon Rd$665,000 4S Ranch |
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Gated San Marcos Home with Panoramic Views!
 955 Stoneridge Way$639,888 Stone Canyon
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Shay & Associates Realtors |
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