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Robert Samuelson in the Washington Post...Viewpoint..."Economists suffer from what one calls” the-pretense-of-knowledge-syndrome."They act as if they can understand more than they do and presume that their policies, whether of the left or of the right, have benefits more predictable than they actually are.   It's worth remembering that the recovery's present slowdown is occurring despite measures taken to speed it up: the 2-percentage-point cut in the payroll tax, and the Federal Reserve's purchase of $600 billion of Treasury securities. So modern economics has been oversold, and the public is now disbelieving. If the recovery continues to disappoint, the discrediting of mainstream economic thinking will grow.  The resulting intellectual void will summon forth new ideas.  Some may be good, but others-though superficially appealing-will be fringe or lunatic."

RANCHO SANTA FE PROPERTIES

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA

Come enjoy the Del Mar Fair.....

The 2011 San Diego County Fair opened its 75th season at the Del Mar Fairgrounds June 10. The cars are the stars of this year’s fair with the “Race to the Fair” theme, featuring every car imaginable from “Herbie the Love Bug” to exotic and luxury cars. The fair runs through July 4.

Katie Hawkes bringing you... The Rancho Santa Fe News.

Mortgage rates continue to hold steady...

Mortgage rates continue to hold steady at all year lows with a mild chance of improvement. I believe this will be short lived. The weak economy driven by high unemployment, lack of sufficient new jobs to make a difference, the Feds decision yesterday to not continue their subsidy of low rates methods (Bond buying), trouble in Greece, and increased inflation is making the stock market nervous which is helping mortgage rates. There is a strong movement by those that don’t currently own, and investors to take advantage of the ridiculously low priced homes with these rates and there is starting to be bidding wars between them. This should only get worse in the future once the economy gains some footing. The cost of home ownership has never been lower.

Effective 9/30/2011, the temporary “High Cost Areas” Conforming Loan limit is set to expire. For San Diego County that limit will decrease from $697,500 to $546,250. This affects a substantial percentage of homes particularly in the coastal areas. Mortgage rates above and below this level are typically a ½% difference and the down payment requirement goes from about 10% up to 20%. The cost of waiting is going to get real expensive for both buyers and seller.

Jeff Olson

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30TH Annual 4TH Of July Parade & Picnic ~ Monday, July 4TH, 2011

30TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY

PARADE & PICNIC

PARADE FORMS AT 12:15 PM IN THE ASSOCIATION PARKING LOT ON AVENIDA DE ACACIAS

PARADE STARTS AT 1:00

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CHILDREN & BICYCLES

Line up in the RSF Association parking lot.  All children need to stay in the area with their parents while the parade is forming.

PARADE & ACTIVITIES

• Community Band
• Parade Princess
• Floats
• Clowns
• Face Painting
• Fire Trucks & Vintage Cars
• Honor Guard
• Decorated Bikes & Golf Carts
• Boy & Girl Scouts

FOOD FROM THE RSF GOLF CLUB

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Chicken, and Ice Cream from the RSF Inn... Yummy!

PICNIC & CONCERT BAND AT 1:30

The Coastal Communities Concert Band

SPONSORED BY THE

Rancho Santa Fe Association

Ranco Santa Fe Community Center

Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club

RSF Polo Club

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