Lower Otay Lake - Chula Vista California - August 2010
Who would believe that there was a World War II Bomber at the bottom of Lower Otay Lake in Eastern Chula Vista? I’ve fished this lake many times and hiked the hills around it for many years and never once imagined there was an airplane at the bottom of it let alone a rare Navy SB2C Helldiver. I can remember coming out to the Upper and Lower Otay Lakes back in the late 1980’s and all through the early 1990’s long before the real estate boom when homes sprung up around the lakes edges. I can remember cattle covering the fields and grazing on early misty mornings and lazy afternoons. It was more like a western scene from 100 years ago, long before there was an EastLake. When I first heard about the World War II Bomber in the Lower Otay Lake I immediately wondered how it got there and why it was being pulled out.
I had just finished up a round of golf at the EastLake Greens Golf Course on Saturday when my friend John brought up the airplane in the lake. I said let’s go see if it’s still there. We took a drive from the golf course through EastLake Greens on Hunte Parkway and a right down Otay Lakes Road. We turned right onto Wueste Road and through EastLake Vistas down to the Lower Otay Lake. We knew right away that it was still there from the amount of cars parked along-side the road and the carnival like excitement on the people’s faces walking to and from the closed parking lot. We saw the erect white arm of the giant crane used to pull the Helldiver from its wet and muddy grave. As we parked and walked closer we saw the grey plane sitting on the rocky shoreline of the lake next to the fishing dock. Needless to say it looked pretty cool. My friend and I are both former Marines and this made out for an exciting encounter with a piece of military history. Kind of like meeting a war hero the likes of Chesty Puller or Dan Daly, although they are long dead this military hero was brought to life from its long dark and muddy sleep. This war plane had never seen combat but if its fait were of different circumstance I know it would have.
For the full story, much better than I could tell it please visit the Naval Aviation Museum Web Site for all the information on the Helldiver history and what’s going to happen to it.
This is a must see condo in Chula Vista in South County San Diego. This condominium is beautiful and clean with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and it’s a downstairs condo unit too. Light kitchen with light cabinets and tile. The tile carries throughout the entire unit and has custom painted. Chula Vista shopping by Telegraph Canyon Road across from the Vons Shopping Center and freeway close for easy commute. Looking for a condos or home, short sale or foreclosure? Make sure you contact Dawn Lewis.
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IB Pet in Imperial Beach San Diego is the only place I go to for pet supplies including dog and cat food, dog and cat toys, dog beds and everything else for all of my pet needs. I recommend IB Pet because I’m a big fan of customer service and that’s what I get at IB Pet. They’re located right off of Palm Avenue in Imperial Beach and easy to get to from anywhere in South Bay San Diego including Chula Vista and Coronado Island. I would even drive to IB Pet if I lived in Escondido or Oceanside. It’s worth it.
Lori and Russell Blauert are the owners of this Imperial Beach Pet Store and I want you to check them out next time you need pet supplies or just some great advice.
This is their goal off of the IB Pet Web Site:
Our goal is to help educate our customers in proper nutrition, care and an overall healthy lifestyle for their pets. Through our carefully selected canine and feline diets, your companion can enjoy meals like those nature intended. In addition, we carry a full line of innovative pet care products - leashes, collars, toys, beds, grooming supplies and more!
I know Lori and Russ personally and I think you will like what they have to offer. Check out IB Pet. Mike Lewis.
CHULA VISTA - This Otay Ranch charming home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Walking distance to Neighborhood Park and located close to shopping. Built in 2003 this home has 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms. Some of the features of this Otay Ranch short sale are tile and wood flooring with carpeting in the bedrooms, big upstairs loft, custom window coverings, custom television niche, upstairs laundry closet, and tiled fireplace in living room to name a few.
If you are looking for a home in Chula Vista this Otay Ranch home could be the one for you. Make sure you contact us to see it before it’s sold.
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I know it’s still 2009 November and it might be a little early for 2010 San Diego Real Estate Market predictions but I think I’ll give it a shot. 2010 in the San Diego Real Estate Market should show more foreclosures than we had in 2009. In 2009 many foreclosures were held off of the market due to the moratoriums. Now that many of the foreclosure moratoriums are lifted the banks are gearing up to get the REO’s off of their books. 2010 in San Diego and many parts of the country will be known as the year of the “Last of the Foreclosure Market”. There will be more foreclosures after 2010 into 2011, 2012 and 2013 but 2010 will be the last big year for foreclosures.
There will still be more short sales and some banks are moving faster on them. There’s lots of talk about the short sales being streamlined and moving through the system faster. In 2010 it might just be a lot of false hope in this area. I hope I’m wrong and we see the short sales as a whole (not just select banks) move through the system fast and to a sale but it might just be a lot of hype. Systems like REOTrans are setting up to do short sales but I’ll believe the push towards short sales over foreclosures by the banks when I see it.
For homebuyers in 2010 it should be a delight with more inventory coming into the San Diego Real Estate Market. In some price ranges like the lower end first time home buyer prices under $400,000 there still will be a fight with other buyers to get the homes. There are way too many buyers and investors in the under $400,000 range in many areas of San Diego County that will keep this price range in very short supply in 2010. The upper end in non-coastal areas will still slide a little lower in 2010. We’ll see how this worked out in 2011.
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I just got finished watching an excellent report on Channel 10 News and I wanted to share it on my Blog because I think it’s worth watching. The show was a half hour and this is only one of the segments. It was very informative about San Diego real estate, auctions, loan modifications, and investment properties.
This story is called:
Builders Default On Land, Able To Buy It Back Cheaper At Auction
Beautiful 3 bedroom condo in South Bay San Diego. This real estate in Chula Vista has custom paint throughout and the kitchen has granite counter tops as well. The dining room has a convenient granite butler counter for serving and entertainment. This condo has a cozy homelike feel and is quite large at 1,890 Square Feet. This condo is a corner unit and is across from the complex pool and spa. This is a short sale and as you might know the banks are starting to move short sales through more efficiently. If you want to take a look at this Chula Vista short sale at a great price give us a call.
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CHULA VISTA CA - BANK OWNED CONDO - 3 bedroom 2.5 bathrooms, 1,349 Square Feet. This condo is being freshly painted as well as other minor repairs. Condo is located close to the 5 freeway and is walking distance to the mall and Downtown Chula Vista. It has lots of storage space and a 2nd balcony in the bedroom with a view. 1 car attached garage, fireplace and is in a gated community. If you’ve been waiting for a Chula Vista condo to live in or invest in make sure this is on your list and see it fast there will be lots of interested buyers.
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San Diego REO – Dawn Lewis REO Listing Agent San Diego California
Excellent Opportunity to own a home in San Miguel Ranch. Chula Vista Bank Owned Foreclosure for sale. This newer 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home has over 3,300 square feet. This Chula Vista REO has it all including, Berber carpet, tile, huge kitchen with big island, stone counter tops, breakfast area, 2 fireplaces, lots of ironwork, huge master bedroom, bedroom and full bath on first level, big yard with custom BBQ area and covered seating area, and Coronado Island views. This Bank Owned Gem is located in 91914 Chula Vista in San Miguel Ranch.
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Hunte Parkway and a right down Otay Lakes Road. We turned right onto Wueste Road and through EastLake Vistas down to the Lower Otay Lake. We knew right away that it was still there from the amount of cars parked along-side the road and the carnival like excitement on the people’s faces walking to and from the closed parking lot. We saw the erect white arm of the giant crane used to pull the Helldiver from its wet and muddy grave. As we parked and walked closer we saw the grey plane sitting on the rocky shoreline of the lake next to the fishing dock. Needless to say it looked pretty cool. My friend and I are both former Marines and this made out for an exciting encounter with a piece of military history. Kind of like meeting a war hero the likes of Chesty Puller or Dan Daly, although they are long dead this military hero was brought to life from its long dark and muddy sleep. This war plane had never seen combat but if its fait were of different circumstance I know it would have.
