Sneak Peak of Home Not Listed on MLS!

Every once in while, a home just sneaks up on you and starts calling your name. We think this is the home for you!

 If you're ready to move to gorgeous Jamul, we're right with you! Enjoy the views of the Jamul mountains, pool and spa for relaxing, and a large outdoor patio which is perfect for entertaining. With over 3800 sq.ft of open living space, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a fully custom home, which includes granite countertops, custom cabinets in the kitchen, library, custom tile and new carpet, mosaic tiles, and more, then come take a tour of your new dream home - before anyone else! 

This home is not yet listed on the MLS! Come grab it before it's gone!  

For more information and to schedule a private viewing of this property, please contact Stephen Nissou directly!

Direct: 619-250-4541

Office: 619-873-2772

Email: Stephen@StephenNissou.com

www.StephenNissou.com

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8 Ways to Save on Gas

We're all looking to save money these days. With gas prices increasing, it only makes sense to save at the pump. Here are 8 ways to save on Gas, and money!

    Lighten Up: Driving around with an extra 40 pounds for three weeks is the equivalent of shuttling an extra passenger which requires more fuel. According to the Energy Department, carrying an extra 100 pounds reduces a vehicle’s fuel economy by 2 percent. The percentage is higher with smaller cars. Remove anything unnecessary from your passenger compartment or trunk.

    

    Carpool: Sharing a ride with neighbors or coworkers lets you make new friends while you conserve energy. Websites like Ride Search can get you started. There are also many regional sites that specialize in connecting commuters. Do a web search on “carpool” and the name of your region.

    

    Comparison Shop: It works as well as gas as it does with shoes. Websites from Gas-Buddy let you look up stations near you and find the one offering the cheapest fuel.

   

    Get Sleeker: Roll up your windows and remove the luggage rack. You’ll improve your aerodynamics, thereby improving your fuel economy. The Farmer’s Almanac estimates that remove a roof rack can improve fuel economy by 5 percent.

    

    Rewarding Yourself: Collect any available rebates when you’re forced to pay big at the pump. Gash rewards give users cash back and other incentives. Look at incentives from American Express’ Blue Cash (offering 5 perfect cash-back rewards on gas purchases) and Discover’s Open Road Card.

    

    Reduce Horsepower: Getting a car with a four-cylinder engine doesn’t have to mean a big image sacrifice. Car companies are enhancing their lower-horsepower offerings by adding the classic muscle—car engine rumble. Cars with less horse-power also tend to be cheaper.

    Visit the Mechanic: Replacing a clogged air filter for around $20.00 increases fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent, or about $0.40 cents per gallon at current gas prices. Meaning that the repair should pay for itself after you’ve driven enough to burn about 50 gallons of gas. An engine turn-up can increase a car’s mileage by up to 4 percent, or around 15 cents a gallon.

    

    Slow Down: This is the one driving tip that will probably save you more gas than all the others, especially if you spend a lot of time on the highway. The resistance of air increases exponentially as speed increases. So obviously if you are driving slower, the energy your car spends in overcoming air resistance will be significantly less. As your speed increases, this fraction increases rapidly. This is a factor that makes cars more fuel efficient compared to SUVs. Every 10 miles per hour you drive over 50 is like the price of gasoline going up about 54 cents a gallon. That figure will be even higher for less fuel-efficient vehicles that go fewer miles on a gallon to start with.

    

Got any other gas saving tips? Leave a comment below and let us know!

Your Local San Diego Real Estate Expert,

Stephen Nissou

Office 619-873-2772   |   Cell 619-250-4541

Stephen@StephenNissou.com

www.StephenNissou.com

CalBRE# 01443193

Nissou Realty Group   |   Keller Williams Realty

680 Fletcher Pkwy. #100

El Cajon, CA 92020

Listed in El Cajon- Home For Sale off Calle Simpson

11649 Calle Simpson, El Cajon, CA 92019

$589,900 - $615,000

4 BED   |   3 BATH   |   2601 Sq Ft.

Beautiful 2 story home on.24 acre lot with a calm serene view of the canyon off of the patio, kit & family room & master br. Vaulted ceilings. The home has been meticuliously maintained with new hvac, new flooring thru out the house, new no maintenance artificial turf in back yard. New hot water heater. Freshly painted interior. Main floor master bedroom suite as well as 1/2 bath. 

* huge bonus room/game room (could be more bedrooms) * lighted outdoor privacy walls surround the home for patio entertaining * calming view of the canyon and crop of trees from the back yard. * closet organizers in all closets * alarm system * deck off of patio for access to garden area & fruit trees. * beautiful stamped concrete surrounding the home. * (2) fireplaces, one in family room, one in mbr * plantation shutters in living room & dining room * stain glass windows and marble flooring in entryway to greet you. * (4) ceiling fans to help you keep your comfort zone comfortable * eat in kitchen as well as formal dinning room. * (3) car garage w loads of custom storage cabinets. * highly rated elementary, middle and high school as well as college. * freshly painted interior. * polybutylene pipes replaced with new copper piping throughout home.

For more information and to schedule a private viewing of this home, please contact STEPHEN NISSOU today!

Office 619-873-2772

Cell 619-250-4541

Stephen@StephenNissou.com

www.NissouRealtyGroup.com/listing/mlsid/219/propertyid/140044730

Stephen Nissou
Nissou Realty Group   |   Keller Williams Realty - El Cajon

CalBRE # 01441393

Kitchen Designs Worth Looking At

Nissou Realty Group recently stumbled upon some really great Kitchen designs while helping a client with staging their home. Open kitchen floor plans are all the rage for 2014.  Check these out and let us know what your favorite is!

For more kitchen designs check out our Pinterest page at www.Pinterest.com/NissouRealty 

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Just in Time for Summer- Summer Design Inpiration

What;s better than the beginning of the warm weather that comes in San Diego when June hits? A little summer design inspiration of course! From bright colors to bold patterns, Summer brings a whole new approach to home design. 

Warm weather often calls for fresh color palettes whithin the home. However, it's not necessary to do a complete change in all your furniture to get this summer's hottest hues. Go from your normal design to vivid tones like orchids, or a subdued gray and blue that is currently trending within interior designers alike. Home decor accents are the best way to design on a budget, and not drastically change your home. 

-Swap pillows, throws, and paintings. They take minimal effort and little investment. 

With the warm months upon us, a touch of sparkle is always an attractive addition to rooms in your home. Light fixtures like crystal chandeliers can grace your bedrooms and bathrooms. They add visual drama that helps to reflect light and can be used to seperate surface transitions on walls, showers, and backsplashes. 

-Mixing crystal accents with organic accents like marble and wood adds a striking and chic contrast look in your home. If you don't have it in your budget, add glass like candles, vases, etc. Spice up the room with a pop of color in florals and voala! Instant home makeover! 

With the warm weather, who wants to stay cooped up in the house all day? Get a little vitamin C while relaxing by the pool or outdoors. The best way to do it? With garden furniture, of course! Your outoor wold should be beautiful, comfortable, and in sync with it's surroundings. Keep in mind that proportions are everything, so be sure that if you have a small space, don't use over-sized furniture and vice-versa. And just how important is color? It's huge! Color is all about intensity (bright or dull) and value (light or dark). Think about this when you're picking the right outdoor furniture.. And remember, not everything can be a statement piece. Pick some thing that you want to highlight and allow everything else to be backstaged. (Got a plain table? Make the chairs bold and striking!)

-Outdoor furniture is everything these days. If you're going to have a lot of company over, be sure there's enough seating! 


And while you're thinking about changing up the home for summer, be in touch with the styles for the season. There are three main home design styles that are dominating the summer design trends- tropical, floral, and indoor-outdoor. 

Tropical: This includes a combination of blues and greens along with viberant tribal elents and prints. And if that's not quite your thing, no worries. This season we're witnessing a new kind of tropical that includes bright, breezy, and flirty. Bold colors (like yellows and oranges) and exotic prints. But don't go overboard. Minimal is always best. Include a few home decorations in vibrant green and one in a tropical print. If you aren't sure, try just going with cushions and curtains. Chairs and coffee tables are safe, too. 

 

Floral: That same spring floral theme is still around, and it's still in touch with summer. If you have floral leftovers from the previous season, you can leave them hanging out for a few more months. Be sure that you always find a balance between color and lush - decorating with floral prints can be cute and chic, or a complete disaster if you don't find the right balance. TIP: Combine them with plain surfaces like floors, tables, walls, etc. If you aren't sure, experiment with a vase or two, or even throw pillows. This is always safe, easy, and affordable!

Outdoor to Indoor: Homes can resemble gardens and that makes everything interesting. Think of outdoor furniture (pots, plants, natural elements) and then find a cute vintage-looking garden table to place in your kitchen. Fill your home with plants and add little details like wood or rocks to help balance out the home. 


For more design tips and tricks, or for Summer Inspiration, check out our Pinterest Page at http://www.pinterest.com/nissourealty/summer-home-design/


Your Local San Diego Real Estate Expert,