When your home is actively listed, you never can tell when you’ll need to show your house. When you receive a call from your real estate agent that a potential buyer would like to “come by,” you probably don’t want to have to delay the visit so you can do a whole house cleaning. On the other hand, most real estate agents offer you the chance to have at least 24 hours to prepare for a showing. It may even be in your contract. Whether you decide to allow a last minute showing or stick to the 24-hour rule, it’s in your best interest to keep your house in a minimal state of orderliness, just to make things easier on you. Following are some common things that homeowners have to contend with before a showing, and tips on how to manage them.

Dishes in the…

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North County San Diego is alive with the sound of music almost all the time, and we’re not just talking about your neighbor’s teenage garage band! There are some insanely talented established and new musical acts around just about any corner. Here are some to get you started, but you’ll definitely want to hang onto this list and add more as you find them.

The Landings at Carlsbad

Do you have friends flying in to visit you? Plan on lingering at the airport after they get their luggage. You can treat them to super delicious cuisine at The Landings at Carlsbad airport lounge while you watch aircraft take off and land. On Wednesday through Sunday, enjoy live music from bands like Heart of Leo, Jim Gibson, and 40 Proof.

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Residents of North County San Diego are just about as patriotic as they come, so there’s no shortage of places to watch 4th of July fireworks. The only question that needs to be answered is where the perfect spot is for you and your friends and loved one. We went ahead and dug up some possibilities, so get ready for lift off when the red rockets glare and the sky lights up with America’s finest symbol of freedom.

Legoland

Can you imagine the look on your kids’ faces when you tell them you’re going to Legoland to watch the fireworks on Independence Day in North County San Diego? For a family with youngsters in tow, there’s no better place to bond. They call it Red, White and BOOM!, but we’re calling it solid family fun, and we recommend you check…

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