Palomar Mountain News

One of our neighbors, Glen Heggsted is having his driveway paved. There is a discount for all if you want to have asphalt work done at the same time as much of the cost is getting the equipment up here. Glen is using Joe’s Pavin. You may reach out to Sean, project manager at (858) 204-6190.

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor, very busy avoiding pot holes

Many of you have let me know that your insurance rates have dramatically increased. It appears that our Assemblymember, Marie Waldron, has some good options for us within her message from today:

(Thanks Rosemary Johnston for sending this our way!)

From: Asm. Marie Waldron <Assemblymember.Waldron@outreach.assembly.ca.gov>
Date: Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 8:23 AM
Subject: Finally Help with Home Insurance

Marie Waldron, State Assemblymember — Last month, the California Insurance Commissioner announced new regulations aimed at improving wildfire prevention and driving down the cost of insurance for homeowners in high fire risk areas. The proposed changes would require insurance companies to factor consumers’ and businesses’ wildfire mitigation efforts into the cost of coverage. The new regulations would also provide homeowners and businesses with the wildfire risk scores that are assigned to their properties and create a process by which consumers can appeal their score and other factors insurance companies use to assess wildfire risk.

These changes are long overdue and will help homeowners, farmers, and ranchers in high-risk wildfire zones, like Valley Center, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Pauma Valley, Rincon, Rainbow, and Palomar Mountain, find and keep more affordable coverage. I have heard from hundreds of constituents who have had their insurance coverage non-renewed due to living high fire risk areas and struggle to find an affordable replacement.

For a list of steps you can take to reduce the risk of wildfires in your neighborhood, click here. There are already many insurance companies offering discounts to residents and businesses that take these fire hardening precautions which can be viewed here.

The California Department of Insurance invites the public to share its feedback on these proposed regulations at an upcoming hearing on April 13th, 2022. I encourage everyone to make their voice heard!

This is a major step toward helping Californians find and keep quality insurance at an affordable rate.

Sincerely,
Marie Waldron
Assemblymember, 75th District

This past weekend’s showings have two new escrows rolling. Brown Bear Cabin had a buyer but they needed to bow out. The seller was having more work completed so we still had it off-market. A sharp couple was following the listing and decided to call about it. They are scheduled to close with a quick two week escrow. Click to see Brown Bear Cabin in escrow.

The Partridge Nest had a tour scheduled yesterday with the plans to write it up. An agent had his buyers drive by and felt they had to have it too. Meanwhile, one of the owner’s sons and family spent the weekend there. So, you know the end of the story. The Nest will stay in the family. Very sorry for the other two buyers but we’ll have something else soon. Click to see the Nest in escrow.

Here is info about a cabin I just put up this morning:

Little Cabin in the Big Woods is tucked away down one of our mountain roads with your own half acre of woods to explore. Towering oak, cedar and fir trees and the cutest little outhouse ‘outback’. Lots of love was bundled into this oh-so-charming cabin with beginnings 97 years ago! It’s so nice to think about the many folks with very happy memories, relaxing in front of that big stone fireplace.

The kitchen was remodeled a few years back with retro appliances and that beautiful knotty pine was added in other areas of the cabin, too. Three ‘sleeping rooms’ are waiting for your family and friends. It is up to you to add closets or maybe just hooks on the wall like they did back in the days. You’ll want to bring your big tool box as the bathroom is calling out to be remodeled next and maybe even add a washer/dryer. There are other projects waiting for you, too. So much opportunity with the walk-out basement area and wrap-around trex deck.

The property owns a water share with Palomar Mutual Water Company. We have a deeded, plotted road easement waiting for you to park 3 or maybe more, cars on your land. Who will be the next owner? Is it YOU?

Simply call for your tour! Click to see Little Cabin in the Big Woods For Sale

Yes, things are really busy and you need to be quick to snag one of our pieces of paradise on Palomar. Several more listings heading your way soon!

Are you thinking about selling your property? Timing couldn’t be better. Let’s do this!

Bonnie Phelps, having a ball with all the Real Estate fun!

Oh, another adventure today for this mountain Realtor! Taking photos for a new listing coming up, the last guests had left the lid off the Vegetable Oil. The lid was right there so I put it on and sat it on the shelf. Then I noticed a little ‘twig’ in the bottom of the container. See that twig? What???!? It’s NOT a twig???

Well, I looked in and saw two mice that were apparently non-swimmers. A little tomato was on the counter too so I threw that in just for fun.

There were a couple mouse traps in the cabin, but no mice. Cheese just doesn’t do it these days apparently. It’s so easy to simply leave out an open container of vegetable oil. The first one dives in and calls to his pals. Put the lid on and – ta da. You just cut down on the mouse population. Hooray!

You’re welcome.

Thinking I won’t include these pix in the marketing….

Bonnie Phelps, with your Realtor Tip of the Day!

Running around taking photos for new listings, a new pal showed up. Realizing this little guy perhaps had some experience with let’s say, ‘angle shots in my direction’ I was real polite. He was welcome to explore all he wanted and it wasn’t long until he decided I was of no interest to him.

Oh, real estate adventures on Palomar. Thankfully I am not experimenting with Tomato Soup this afternoon.

Bonnie Phelps, on my toes with this camera!

At this very moment, this charming cabin IS available! Gotta be quick!

‘The Partridge Nest’, also known over the years as ‘The Definition of Cute’, is now available for a new owner. It would be so fun for full-time living with such easy access, but also as been one of the most sought-after vacation rentals on Airbnb. With beginnings in 1928, over the past 10 years, a former owner pulled permits, added on, and restored the cabin to make it so easy to move right in and enjoy. Don’t you just love the furnishings? They are an option too, so you could even spend the night when escrow closes.

What would your plans be for the Nest? Here are lots of photos and MLS info. You also might want to check out the listing on Airbnb. Come on up and see if this is ‘the one’!

Bonnie Phelps, Four Season Realtor in the Cities and Above the Clouds

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What is the latest on PMNews?

• Our last 5 MLS listings on Palomar sold over-asking within a few days.
• Check out what prompted the Expansion of the Phelps Real Estate Team into another state and how YOU can benefit!
• See one of our local Bald Eagles soaring through the forest.
• Join us at a fun Music and Dinner event Thursday night at the Lazy H in Pauma Valley
• Like some local oak firewood delivered? Click for the link!
• A new fun link for one of our more colorful Palomar founders, Nate Harrison, And much, much more!

‘Fresh Air Resort’, a vintage cabin tucked away in it’s own private forest on the well-kept secret of Palomar Mountain. Cozy up to the original stone fireplace built about 80 decades ago. When the owner had me over, he talked about some projects he planned to do over the years that will be left for you. Then we stopped on the patio and he pointed to the three towering fir trees and said, “I discovered my cathedral here and sit on the patio and talk to God”. It is a very special place.
My husband was leaving to go out of state for a few days so put up several new signs for me. That prompted a few calls and neighbors just had to have it. They will take over the projects of a new roof, moving out the residents (oh, you know, those pesky woodpeckers and mice), installing new siding, getting the propane working again, adding heat throughout the cabin, new windows and a few more things to keep them busy. But meanwhile the owner, a fine craftsman, built some beautiful cabinets and the live edge counters with mountain wood, installed new flooring throughout and in a little bunk shabin out back. He is invited to visit anytime he’d like to see the progress of ‘Fresh Air Resort’.

Click to see the listing with lots of photos. It’s already in Pending but thought some of you might appreciate the story.

You’ve gotta be quick these days to be the next owner of a piece of paradise on Palomar!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor for Cathedrals, too!

A last minute call came in to see one of my new listings. Ephraim and Amiee came up for a late afternoon tour. Ephraim said he had been trolling Palomar Real Estate since he met me at Remax years ago. He was their IT guy and spent many hours keeping my lappy happy back in those days. He said I was always talking about the mountain and they decided recently that they needed their own piece of paradise up here.

When they arrived, it was lightly snowing and so beautiful out. We went over to see and they just had to have one of our very special cabins and wouldn’t leave until we wrote it up. Then the power went out! My cowboy wasn’t home to hook up the generator. Buyer to the Rescue!!! Being an IT guy, Ephraim had a portable internet hook up so we were off and running!

What cabin sold? Sorry to say, as several of you had your eyes on this one. The Owl has flown away. Yes, the Spotted Owl is in escrow. The owners have an over-asking offer with no contingencies, a quick close, and were given extra time after closing to move out. Click to see the MLS listing with all the new photos I took yesterday morning.

Working on all the new listings I’ve been blessed with lately. I’ll be out and about today so will capture some fresh snow photos. What’s next? New photos for the charming Partridge Nest and then I think we’ll have some ocean view land to tempt you.

About 7 inches of snow on the ground here with more on the way. Such an amazing Winter Wonderland, this beautiful Palomar Mountain!

Bonnie Phelps, Power Outage Realtor on Highway to the Stars

Would you like the latest news from your favorite mountain, delivered right to your Inbox? Scroll and catch up on the archives and simply subscribe at www.palomarmountainnews.com Our last 5 MLS listings on Palomar sold over-asking within a few days.
Check out what prompted the Expansion of the Phelps Real Estate Team into another state and how YOU can benefit!
See one of our local Bald Eagles soaring through the forest.
Join us at a fun Music and Dinner event Thursday night at the Lazy H in Pauma Valley
Like some local oak firewood delivered? Click for the link!
A new fun link for one of our more colorful Palomar founders, Nate Harrison, And much, much more!

Dutch Bergman stopped by, warming up a bit in front of our fire. You know who Dutch is, right? He is one half of the Smith Mountain Boys. And … drum roll …. he is playing and singing with the other half, Bruce Druliner, this Thursday night at The H! Dutch was trying to tell us that the band has way more fun than anyone in the room. I beg to differ!!! The audience has waaaay more fun than the band!!!

Come on out Thursday night and judge for yourself!

Be sure to email Jack for reservations. Let him know if you are ok to share tables. Bring your pals and get to know your neighbors. Jack: info@lazyh.com Click for directions: Lazy H Resort

Thursday night we can all celebrate this week’s storm being over! Now the report is saying we might only get 7 inches instead of 17 – hooray! Oh nooooooo, it just changed to maybe 19 inches by Thursday! Check it out on NOAA. We’ll know for sure how much snow by show-time.

Warm up at the Lazy H listening to both halves of the Smith Mountain Boys!

See you there!

Bonnie Phelps, Toe-tapping Realtor on Highway to the Stars

What else is new from Palomar Mountain News? Click to see for yourself and Subscribe to have the latest delivered right to your inbox. Here is the latest news from our family:

The Phelps Real Estate Team is Expanding and Moving Forward – soooo exciting!

We are teased with maybe 17 inches of snow this week! Well, that is what they say this very chilly President’s Day! Looking out from my desk, I don’t see much but a thick cloud rolling through. According to NOAA, there is a storm on the way complete with the promise of high winds, too!

BTW, if you thought of taking a big trailer load of junk down to the Pala transfer station like that cowboy I live with, it’s closed today… but you can get a great breakfast at El Rey! You’re welcome.

Do you remember when this holiday was called ‘Washington’s Birthday’? My mom’s birthday was the same day. (Not the same year, silly! That would make her daughter VERY old!) George would have been 290 today. Mom? Let’s see. She was born in 1925 so she would be celebrating 97 years old! Happy Birthday Mom!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor since the beginning of the Century and

Editor of Palomar Mountain News since 1998 with lots more fun news headed your way!