A first-class stamp — also known as a Forever Stamp — will climb to 45 cents on Jan. 22, 2012 the first price increase in more than 2 1 / 2 years, USPS [...]]]> If you are going to mail a first-class letter the cost of a stamp just increased 1 cent!

A first-class stamp — also known as a Forever Stamp — will climb to 45 cents on Jan. 22, 2012 the first price increase in more than 2 ¹ / ₂ years, USPS said. The cost of sending magazines, standard mail and some package services will also rise, but prices for Express Mail and Priority Mail will stay the same.

Starting Jan. 22, 2012 USPS said rates will increase as follows:

— First-class letters (1 oz.): 1-cent increase to 45 cents.

— Letters weighing additional ounces: Unchanged at 20 cents.

— Postcards: A 3-cent increase to 32 cents.

— Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.): A 5-cent increase to 85 cents.

— Letters to other international destinations: A 7-cent increase to $1.05.

When buying a house one of the deciding factors besides location is the schools. Finding the right school for your children just became easier with the new Mobile iPhone or iPad App: by GreatSchools Finder.

As a La Jolla real estate agent I can advise our clients on real estate related [...]]]>

When buying a house one of the deciding factors besides location is the schools. Finding the right school for your children just became easier with the new Mobile iPhone or iPad App: by GreatSchools Finder.

As a La Jolla real estate agent I can advise our clients on real estate related issues such as: finding a home inspector, lenders, or helping our clients go through local disclosures but giving an opinion on the quality of a particular school is not appropriate or legal.  I advise my clients to visit local schools, check out boundary lines and ask other parents for their opinions. Another tool for parents to use is the Mobile iPhoneApp: GreatSchools Finder.

How good are the schools in your community? Find out with the free GreatSchools Finder.

With the GPS feature on the app you can locate and map nearby elementary, middle, and high schools or search listings across the U.S. It will give detailed ratings, reviews, and test scores of any school your interested in.

Other key features are:

• Search the latest school information for more than 125,000 K-12 schools in the U.S., including public, public charter, and private schools.
• Map and compare schools for any city, based on your current location.
• Filter schools by public or private, grade level, distance, GreatSchools Rating, Community Rating or, enrollment size.
• Browse parent reviews, recent test scores, and district info.
• Save schools to your personal list of favorites for quick retrieval later.
• Share schools with family and friends.

This application only searches for K-12 schools within the U.S. It is available internationally for users who want to search within the U.S.

The very popular walking tour of old La Jolla by the La Jolla Historical Society has a new look.  Its now a 15-stop, 90 minute walking tour of old La Jolla led by a Historical Society docent. The tour will feature insights into the rich history, architecture and culture of La Jolla’s village, [...]]]>

The very popular walking tour of old La Jolla by the La Jolla Historical Society has a new look.  Its now a 15-stop, 90 minute walking tour of old La Jolla led by a Historical Society docent. The tour will feature insights into the rich history, architecture and culture of La Jolla’s village, including walk-bys of some structure dating back to 1890s and natural attractions for which this scenic seaside community has been long known. It has great appeal to both residents and visitors alike.

The tour begins at 10:00 AM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. You start at the Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St. Tickets $10 for adults free to ages 12 and under with an adult. For more information call 858-480-6424 or visit their website