“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.”
— Nathaniel Hawthorne
Read on for homeowner seasonal tips you could consider and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!
Local Events
Taste of Mission Hills
Experience an evening of palate pleasing tastes in Mission Hills, one of San Diego’s premiere dining destinations. Our Restaurant Owners, Chefs, Cheese Mongers, Baristas, Bakers, and Ice Cream & Popsicle Makers will create preparations sure to captivate your taste buds. From international to local, twenty-five (25) participating purveyors of delicious tastes, including long established and very new arrivals in Mission Hills, and even a recipient of the prestigious 2021 Michelin Plate award, will be featured at the 9th Annual Taste of Mission Hills happening on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. And, included in the price of each ticket is Old Town Trolley ticket holder transportation to within steps of each participating venue. The more than 5 mile taste route including West Lewis Street, Ft. Stockton Drive, Goldfinch Street, West Washington Street, Reynard Way and India Street, promises to make the 9th Annual Taste of Mission Hills the best ever!
TICKET INFORMATION:
Advance ticket purchases are $30*, while day-of ticket purchases are $35.*.
You may purchase tickets in Mission Hills (Cash or Credit accepted*) at five locations, including: US Bank, 610 West Washington Street, DixiePops, 301 West Washington Street, One Mission Realty, 928 Ft. Stockton Drive, Suite 217, Backbone Floral & Vintage,1530 West Lewis Street, and Lewis Fay Collective, 1620 West Lewis Street.
Only 500 tickets will be sold. Purchasing in advance at one of the above five locations will allow ticket holders to avoid the need of going to WILL CALL on the date of the event. You may also purchase tickets online through Eventbrite.
Tickets purchased online will need to be picked up at WILL CALL on event day, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Lazy Acres Natural Market, 422 West Washington Street.
*Cash prices shown. Tickets purchased with a credit card will include a small processing fee.
Pacific Beachfest – October 2nd
Don’t miss out on this fun-filled all day event! Pacific Beachfest has something for everyone, with activities such as: volleyball tournaments, a 5K race, live music, local shopping, as well as a beer garden. Families are encouraged to attend, with the YMCA providing a rock wall and games for kids of all ages. View event schedule here!
Mission Fed Artwalk – October 2 & 3
Come on down to Little Italy to view and purchase artwork, enjoy music and dance performances, and participate in interactive art experiences. Little Italy is an ideal backdrop for this two day festival. As San Diego’s most popular dining destination, plan to dine at one of the districts fabulous eateries. Details can be found here.
Carlsbad Music Festival
October 9th,
2 – 4 PM
Come on up to St. Michael’s by the Sea and enjoy four different live musical performances! Aside from amazing music, bring the whole family and enjoy an array of different food trucks, craft beer, and much more. For COVID-19 safety, this event will be held entirely outdoors. Doors open at 1:30 PM, don’t be late! Tickets here.
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
October 9 – 10th
This iconic festival returns for its 12th year with even more prestigious art, international wine, craft beer, and family fun. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy, including live music, family art center, gourmet food, and a wine, craft beer, and spirits garden featuring local brews, distilleries and global wineries. Tickets and details found here.
Taste of North Park – October 9th
Enjoy food from over 40 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, beverages from the region’s best brews, spirits, kombucha, and boba. Embark on a self guided tour with ticket and map in hand as you explore this eclectic and vibrant neighborhood with its many unique shops and galleries. Tickets are limited, click here!
SoCal Taco Fest – October 23rd
This Fall’s festival will bring back many of the eclectic activities that make this festival a sell-out every year, starting with twenty-five of the best taco restaurants in Southern California, a lineup of national and local music acts headlined this year by multi-platinum recording artist Flo Rida! General Admission tickets are $35 and include entrance to the festival and all entertainment.
Real Estate
in the News
Will The Housing Market Cool Off This Fall?
Today’s hot housing market is one of the peculiar outcrops of the pandemic. Housing supply was already low before Covid-19, but it was further hampered as lockdowns took place and people began looking for new homes, driven by a host of reasons—from the desire to leave populated cities to better home offices or just fear of missing out.
The Federal Reserve’s steps last year to keep the financial markets liquid and to ensure mortgage rates stayed low have continued. But the low mortgage rates pale in comparison to soaring housing prices in the past year.
U.S. Housing Market Dynamics Are Slowing and Shifting to Buyers’ Advantage
The U.S. housing market showed signs of normalizing in August, with more homes coming on the market and price growth slowing, according to a report Thursday from realtor.com.
New listings ticked up 4.3% year over year in August, although inventory was down 25.8% compared to the same time in 2020, the data showed. That’s an improvement compared to July, when inventory was down 33.5% annually.
As the season begins to change, it’s time to prep your home for falling leaves, cooler weather, and, eventually, winter storms. Tackling a few fall home maintenance tasks now can help ward off issues later in the season, so you can enjoy everything you love about autumn worry-free.
Here’s Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for Some Major Landscaping
We looked to landscape architect Margie Grace of Grace Design Associates and Joe Raboine, director of Belgard Residential Hardscapes, to share emerging landscaping trends and help us prepare our landscapes for a season of hosting, harvesting, and finding solace in the great outdoors.
As much as we love beach lounging in summer and exploring snowy wonderlands in winter, there’s something extra special about traveling during the fall. Aside from fewer tourists and lower prices, October brings harvest festivals, Halloween parties, and the best foliage of the year.
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