“Bayside” in the Columbia District is Downtown San Diego’s finest waterside community along the Embarcadero right next to the Little Italy District. Bayside homes have the greatest quality, panoramic views, spacious layouts, the best amenities and an Urban Downtown San Diego lifestyle. 

Bayside is now more than 50% sold. Over the past 6 months buyers have chosen Bayside for its waterfront location, spectacular San Diego Bay and mountain views, amazing value and exceptional finishes.

There is no time like the present to purchase a home at Bayside. In addition, you can still take advantage of the Federal Tax credit of up to $8,000 and the historically low interest rates
which, lenders are projecting with “near certainty”, will increase sometime this year.

Interested in Bayside? Contact 92101 Urban Living today at 619.649.0368, e-mail info@92101urbanliving.com or visit their website at www.baysidebybosa.com.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs about Bayside click on  “Bayside” at The Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego - A Waterside Community! and Taxcredit Expiring Soon at “Bayside” in the Columbia District in Downtown San Diego!.

ShamROCK is back! On March 17th, 2010 from 4pm to midnight the coolest outdoor block party in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego celebrates St. Patrick’s Day! 

With over 40,000 square foot Astroturf, they will turn the streets green! The party includes live rock & roll and punk rock bands, super fun DJs, two stages, five live bands, Go-Go girls, special entrance to clubs and bars, and of course Irish food & green beer!

Downtown San Diego Condo home owners in Gaslamp City Square, Crown Bay and Trellis and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners in Park Loft, M2i and Fahrenheit in the East Village/Ballpark District has just a short stroll to the place to be! Dont miss out on all the fun!

Ticketed event/21 and up only! $20 in advance and $25 at the scene! Buy your tickets here. To read more about this event visit Gaslamp Quarter Association.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs about the Gaslamp District click on Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego Each Saturday Morning! and Mardi Gras 2010 in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego!.

Downtown San Diego Condo home owners in Portico, La Vita and Acqua Vista and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners in Doma and Palermo, residents and visitors come on down to the Little Italy District in Downtown San Diego for America’s first Gran Fondo Colnago on March 7th, 2010. This is the newest cycling tradition in San Diego!

Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events, like a recreational bike tour. For you who does not know “Gran Fondo” is Italian for bike ride.

The Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego will offer three route options:

• Gran Fondo — Long Route (101 miles) with timed King of the Mountain climb
• Medio Corsa — Medium Route (85 km/53 miles)
• Family Fondo — Short Route (51 km/32 mile)

All routes start on the 1700 block of India Street in the Little Italy District in Downtown San Diego – under the Little Italy arch — between W. Date and W. Fir Streets and all routes finish within the expo, located in the South parking lot of the San Diego County Administration Building, accessed from W. Ash Street between N. Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway.

The Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego will provide free event day parking for 750 cars in the North parking lot of the County Administration Building. This lot can be accessed from W. Grape St. between N. Harbor Dr. and Pacific Highway. The parking spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information about the event visit http://granfondosandiego.com/.

Bayside is Downtown San Diego’s finest waterside community along the Embarcadero right next to the Little Italy District. Bayside homes have the greatest quality, panoramic views, spacious layouts, the best amenities and an urban Downtown San Diego lifestyle.

Time is running out - hurry into Bayside and take advantage of the Federal Tax Credit valid until April 2010. The limited time credit offers big savings, as first time homebuyers are eligible for up to $8,000, while second time buyers are qualified for $6,500.

With over 100 homes sold, Bayside is known for its unprecedented value and luxury. Now for a limited time the Federal Tax Credit makes that value even bigger!

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. With homes priced from $600,000, Bayside is encouraging you to stop by to see just how affordable it is to own in one of San Diego’s most enviable locations.

Want more information? Visit www.baysidebybosa.com or contact 92101 Urban Living at 619-649-0368, info@92101urbanliving.com or fill out your contact info here.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs visit “Bayside” at The Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego - A Waterside Community and Upcoming Wine Event at Bayside in the Columbia District in Downtown San Diego!.

The Public Art Meeting, held by the Port of San Diego, is taking place on March 3rd, from 10.30am to 12pm in the Board Room at the Port of San Diego Administration Building at 3165 Pacific Highway in Downtown San Diego!

The Public Art Program was created for a healthy, vibrant atmosphere to contribute to a quality and identity of the region. The program is inspired by a few different things such as:

• Encouraging artistic expression
• Inspiring a sense of civic pride
• Addressing social issues and integrating the arts into a community partnership progress.

If you walk along the water front by the San Diego Bay in the Columbia District and Marina District in Downtown San Diego you can find art projects in public spaces on each member city’s tidelands. These projects celebrate San Diego’s international ties, cultural diversity, military significance and unique ocean front environment.

To read the Port of San Diego’s article on this meeting visit 
Port of San Diego to Hold Public Art Planning Meeting.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs about the Art in Downtown San Diego click on North Embarcadero is Blooming with the New Urban Trees 6 Exhibit in Downtown San Diego! and San Diego Urban Trees.

Sapphire Tower is located in the Columbia District in Downtown San Diego just a short walk away from the San Diego Bay, the Embarcadero and the vibrant Gaslamp District. Sapphire Tower redefines urban sophistication and has panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Downtown San Diego and the water front. This is a 33 story high rise that has exclusive Downtown San Diego Condos with floor to ceiling windows, modern, state of the art amenities, glass riled private balconies and spacious interiors.

6 out of 10 buyers chose Sapphire as the place to call home!

In the past 14 months, there were 10 sales in Downtown San Diego priced over $2 million. Sapphire captured 6 of those sales totaling more than $19 million.

If you would like to view Sapphire’s luxury floor plans click here and to visit their website click on www.sapphiretowers.net.

Interested in knowing more about Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts? Contact 92101 Urban Living at 619-649-0368, info@92101urbanliving.com or fill out your contact info here.

New updates are now in effect to FHA Financing for Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts.

The Federal Housing Administration is raising insurance fees that the borrower must pay and they also require higher down payments for the borrowers with poor credit. 

Rules that is in effect now;

• Bank/appraisal management company now selects the appraiser
• No formal 2nd appraisal required on FHA Jumbo Loans ($417,001 -$697,500 in San Diego County)
• No more 90 day flip rule (certain FHA caveats may apply — i.e. new price must be warranted with documented upgrades, repairs, etc.)
• Minimum down payment is still 3.5%

Rules in effect April 5, 2010;

• Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium will increase from 1.75% to 2.25%
• Minimum 580 FICO score for 3.5% down payment
• If FICO <580, down payment must be 10%
• Seller contributions will be maxed at 3% (from 6%)

For more information visit FHA Sets Tighter Lending Requirements.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs click on How to Qualify for FHA Approval in Downtown San Diego! and Stabilized Downtown San Diego Condo & Loft Values with the Elimination of the FHA 90 day Anti-flipping Rule!.

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Every morning as I walk to work in the East Village/Ballpark District I see Downtown San Diego Condo home owners, Downtown San Diego Loft home owners, residents, business owners and visitors stroll through the park, having a picnic, reading a book or just relaxing at the park at Petco Park!

I always wondered how great it must be to have this relaxing, calming place to escape to for your lunch break or just to get away. So, the other day I brought my home made lunch sandwich with ham and cheese, my Arizona Ice Tea and a big green apple with me to enjoy what this park has to offer. As I lay down on my blanket munching on my sandwich I saw three people approaching on two wheelers. I was so impressed to find out that that was one of the guided tours that Petco Park offers.

In the corner of J Street and 9th Avenue many moms with their children find it pleasant to spend an hour or two at the play ground where kids can be kids and moms can have a moment of rest. In the other corner of the park I see a dad and his son practicing baseball together. I mean, how great is just that? As the lunch hour approached I find out that a bunch of construction workers, office workers and others have had the same idea as me, to take a brake and enjoy this wonderful sunny day in Downtown San Diego in the Park.  

Petco Park is an amazing architecturally place to visit with its best sight lines in baseball and panoramic views over Downtown San Diego, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, the sky and much more. Petco Park reflects the Urban San Diego lifestyle that is relaxed yet has a dynamic atmosphere. The park by the park is open every day but closes 4 hr prior to any games. You are more than welcome to bring your dog as long as you have the leach on.

The impressive Downtown San Diego Condo high rise “The Legend” is located right next to the park with the 2 floor roof top with views right into the field of Petco Park where you can watch the game, BBQ and enjoy time with your friends.  Want to find out more information about “The Legend” click here.

Just around the corner is Downtown San Diego Condos in Diamond Terrace, Park Terrace and Icon and a short stroll away is Downtown San Diego Loft in M2i, Fahrenheit and Park Loft. To read more about Petco Park and to find out when games are held etc visit their website here.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs about other spots to visit in the neighborhood click on The Urban Place to Work Out - CrossFit East Village in Downtown San Diego!, “Spicy Pickle” Open in The East Village/Ballpark District in Downtown San Diego! and The Original Broken Yolk Cafe Now Open in the Ballpark District Downtown San Diego 92101.

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Home #400 in Treo located in the Columbia District is a 1 bedroom/2 bathrooms + Den with hardwood floors throughout and a cozy fireplace in the living room. There is a good size balcony with nice inner courtyard views. This home has stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and it opens up towards the living room. There is also a in sink waste disposal, a gas range with self cleaning oven, a built in microwave/hood fan, a Deluxe dishwasher and a side by side refrigerator. Walk to everything Downtown San Diego has to offer including the cool Little Italy District, the vibrant Gaslamp District and the water front! $2000/month with one month’s rent security deposit. Available April 1st, 2010!

TREO: located on the corners of India and A Street in the Columbia District.  TREO is a mid rise and high rise combination of concrete construction completed by Intergulf in 2002.  Residents and Downtown San Diego Condo home owners of TREO love that they have all the amenities of luxury high rises. Highlights include: the Intergulf property providing amenities and luxury of a high rise (pool, fitness center, on-site staff), the complex features contemporary floor plans ranging from one bedrooms, two bedroom plus den, Downtown San Diego Lofts, city homes and Downtown San Diego Penthouses. 

TREO Amenities

• Quality concrete construction 
• Lush landscaping
• BBQ’s and Community Recreation Areas in central courtyard
• Dramatic nine foot ceilings
• Cozy natural gas fireplace crowned with custom crafted decorative mantle
• Designer light fixtures throughout
• European style décor light switches
• Elegant entries with hand set ceramic tile entry
• Full size stackable washer and dryer
• High-speed Internet access – CAT5 wiring
• Individual heat pumps for cooling and heating
• Central community hot water boiler
• Community trash chutes
• Units are Pre-wired for ceiling fan (living room)
• Units are Pre-wired for telephone and cable in bedrooms, dens and kitchens
• Units are Pre-wired for security system
• Lazy susans in corner cabinets for maximum storage
• Double stainless steel sink with pull out faucet spray
• In sink waste disposal
• Gas range with self cleaning oven
• Built in microwave/hood fan
• Deluxe dishwasher
• 22 cubic foot side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator
• Hand set ceramic tile countertop and backsplash
• The TREO Complex features a Professional on-site management
• Main entrances secured with intercom systems and Lobby Attendant
• Video camera surveillance for guest entry
• Gated secure and deeded parking
• Proximity card readers throughout
• Power Smart Living 

To get more information about home #400 contact Pete Thistle at 92101 Urban Living at 619-857-2289 or e-mail pete@92101urbanliving.com.

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If you are looking for something furnished and luxury with views galore and two balconies, look no further! Pinnacle #1708 in the Marina District in Downtown San Diego has sweeping Southwest corner panoramic views of the San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge and all of Coronado, Pt. Loma and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

This home has a completely open kitchen with a 5 burner gas cook top, wine cooler, Sub Zero refrigerator, Snydero Italian kitchen cabinetry and an extra long granite kitchen island face these views. Hardwood floors compliment the interior designed granite-meets-wood arched media center with LED lighting and a 50 inch plasma television. A decorator ready living room with leather furniture and dining room with a full office area off to the side provide all the creature comforts of a well-appointed home that is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The carpeted master bedroom features due south views and a master bath with both a spa tub and walk-in showers. Guest bedroom and bath offer views to the west.

Lease this turn key condo for one year at $6650/mnth with one month’s deposit. Community amenities include a 90 ft lap pool, dry sauna, steam room, fitness center, movie theatre, guest suite and entertainment/billiard room with full catering kitchen. No pets please. Available immediately.

The Pinnacle is the Marina Districts newest High-rise luxury Tower. This building rises 450 feet into the San Diego Skyline to 35 stories. The complex was completed in late 2005 by Pinnacle development, and features dramatic glass and concrete architecture. The first impression of the complex is first set when entering the Grand Lobby, a stone and marble space filled with overhead natural light where a welcoming concierge greets you by name and verifies all visitors. The complex features street level retail and houses the brand new San Diego’s Children’s Discovery Museum. Each unit was designed to have the elegance and fell of a Downtown San Diego Penthouse.

Pinnacle Amenities
* Marina District near the Convention Center, Gaslamp District, Horton Plaza, Petco Park, Seaport Village.
* Pinnacle is known for residents clubs and amenities.
* 95 outdoor lap pool that opens onto a secured and gated outdoor pool deck.
* Fully equipped Fitness center with mens and womens locker rooms.
* Spa, sauna, and steam rooms.
* Club rooms offer a media lounge with large screen cinema, billiards and games, plus a private guest suite.
* State of the art business center.
* Full time luxury concierge staff and security.
* Underground and separate bike storage.
* Six High speed elevators.
* Ceiling heights at The Pinnacle range from 10 to 12.
* Granite, marble and designer-quality carpet.
* Bathrooms have deep jetted soaker tubs, separate showers finished in tile and glass, full width vanity mirrors.
* Designer kitchen with granite or marble countertops offers top-of-the-line appliances, gas cooktops and built-in ovens.
* All homes have large terraced-sized balconies and many have two balconies.
* Every living room has a fireplace, handsomely framed with a granite and marble mantel and hearth.
* The Pinnacle is a secured and technologically advanced building.
* Entrances are monitored and controlled by 24-hour concierge services.
* Access doors are controlled throughout all public areas.
* Secured, well-lit underground parking is monitored by video.

For more information call Pete Thistle at 619-857-2289 or e-mail pete@92101urbanliving.com.