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Neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by Type of Sale in August 2009!

Neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by Type of Sale in August 2009!

This graph shows the type of sales that happened for Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts in different neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego in August 2009!

Developer sales lead the way with 15 sales in the East Village/Ballpark District, 12 sales in the Cortez Hill District, 10 sales in the Columbia District and 3 sales each in the Little Italy District and Metro.

Resales has 8 sales in the Marina District, 4 in East Village/Ballpark District, 3 in the Gaslamp District and the Columbia District and 1 sale in the Gaslamp District.

REO sales had 5 in the East Village/Ballpark District, 4 in the Cortez Hill District and the Little Italy District and 2 sales in the Marina District.

Posssible short sales had 5 in the East Village/Ballpark District and 1 each in the Columbia District, Marina District and the Little Italy District.

To read more graphs from 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs please visit Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Financed in the 3rd Quarter of 2009!, Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Sold by Type of Sale – 3rd Quarter 2009! and Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold – Financing vs. Cash, 3rd Quarter 2009!


“Solara Loft” in Downtown San Diego – Financing Options for Featured Unit Plan Q!

Solara Loft in Downtown San Diego - Financing Options for Featured Unit Plan Q!Solara Loft is located in the Cortez Hill District in Downtown San Diego with easy access to two major freeways, Hwy 5 and 163. A short walk or trolley ride away is Petco Park, the San Diego Zoo, Horton Plaza, The Embarcadaro, the Gaslamp District, the Little Italy District, Balboa Park and everything Downtown San Diego has to offer.

Plan Q is a corner, South facing Downtown San Diego Penthouse with nice Downtown San Diego views and has a variety of options! Solara Loft’s sales people is more than happy to answer any questions you might have. To see the floor plan please click Plan Q and to contact Solara Loft please visit their website here.

The featured Downtown San Diego Loft unit Plan Q is offered at $829,900 and below is three different financing options;

Solara Loft in Downtown San Diego - Financing Options for Featured Unit Plan Q!

Kelly Johnson at Countywide Mortgage is happy to tell you more about rates and loan terms that apply to your situation, please contact her at 760-746-7388 or e-mail at [email protected].

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog about Solara Loft please click on Solara Loft in the Cortez Hill District – The New Definition of Ideal Downtown San Diego Living!


“Hotel Indigo” – Invests in Local Art Scene in Downtown San Diego!

Hotel Indigo - Invests in Local Art Scene in Downtown San Diego!To serve as the Brand’s West Coast flagship at Hotel Indigo, the one of a kind external glass sculpture by Lisa Schirmer is to decorate the Downtown San Diego skyline.

Hotel Indigo located in the Gaslamp District has demonstrated its commitment to San Diego and invested over $300,000 in local art and is taking the hotel art to a new level.

Indigo Waters, the 40-foot exterior wall sculpture made up of 33 hand-painted, laminated and tempered blue-colored glass panels is positioned on the western facade of the hotel between the 9th and 12th floors.

Chris Jones, general manager of Downtown San Diego Hotel Indigo said Designed to mimic the waves and ripples of the Pacific Ocean when the sun hits the glass, our ‘Indigo Waters sculpture will be a bright spot in the San Diego skyline and a visible moniker of our commitment to the local community’ and Our dedication to the arts will continue well into the future as we plan to host art shows and other soirées to spotlight local artists, musicians and causes that align with the Hotel Indigo brand.

Using locally inspired art and working with a talented team of local artisit, photographers and designers hotel Hotel Indigo has caputered the vibrant character and inviting coastal culture of the San Diego region.

The idea behind the sculpture is to create a wavelike pattern of indigo colors by rotating and repeating square and quarter circle shapes on square glass panels, said Schirmer. The glass panels are arranged vertically in a Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13) in seven layers on a curved outside wall of the hotel. As daylight shifts, the glass will create a dramatic mix of color and movement; tasteful back lighting at night will create a new composition of colors.

In addition to the external wall sculpture, Hotel Indigo San Diego commissioned local photographer Ian Cummings to take photos of native plants and water driven imagery, including agaves, echeveria, California poppies, beaches, rivers, lakes and the ocean. These locally reflective images has been artistically applied to create large scale photographic murals that appears in guestrooms, the hotel lobby, Phi Bar and Bistro and public areas.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs about Hotel Indigo click on Hotel Indigo in Downtown San Diego is Keeping Its Commitment to The Environment! , Hotel Indigo – A Petfriendly Canine Cocktail Party in Downtown San Diego!, Hotel Indigo in Downtown San Diego – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design! and Now Open! Hotel Indigo in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego!


Little Italy Association Meeting December 1st, 2009 – Stay Involved in Downtown San Diego!

Little Italy Association Meeting December 1st, 2009 - Stay Involved in Downtown San Diego!The Little Italy Association is a collection of residents including Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners in the Little Italy District who share a common interest in the positive development of this budding neighborhood. Its open to renters, home owners, business owners and for anyone who care to see and contribute to the growth of this area of Downtown San Diego. This group needs participation not only in its meetings but in its community projects as well.

The Little Italy Association Board of Directors Meetings will be held at the Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) in Downtown San Diego from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m on December 1st, 2009.


Celebrate Thanksgiving in Downtown San Diego 2009!

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Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk in Balboa Park!

Help Father Joe serve more than 1.7 million meals this year with attending the Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/Walk with start in Balboa Park on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 8am!

Medals are prestented to the top three in each age group and all participants will receive a quality long sleeve event t-shirt. A free continental breakfast will provided! Relax in the free beer garden and listen to the Bill Magee Blues Band.

To read more about the event click on www.thanksgivingrun.org

Thanksgiving Day Family Buffet Cruise with Hornblower Cruises

Try something different with your family with a Thanksgiving Day Buffet Cruise on board Hornblower Cruises! This cruise is perfect for entertaining guests and saves everyone the hard work in the kitchen. This will be a cruise to remember! Guests will be greeted with a boarding glass of champagne, then escorted to their table.

The traditional Thanksgiving buffet display will be decorated in the holiday spirit and offerings will include all the Thanksgiving favorites plus trimmings! Complimentary coffee, tea, soda and juice is included.

Menu:

  • Hearts of Romaine & Lola Rossa Tossed with Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts & Raspberries with a Orange Sabayon Dressing
  • Marinated Orange Slices, Red Flame Grape & Strawberry Salad
  • Chilled Asparagus with a Lemon–Roasted Garlic Aioli
  • Maple Plank Black Pepper Salmon with a Blueberry & Balsamic Glaze
  • Carved Breast of Turkey & New York Strip with Cranberry Relish & Horseradish Cream
  • Traditional Herb Stuffing
  • Creamy Whipped Mashed Potatoes and Pan Gravy
  • Wild Rice Pilaf with Candied Papaya, Dried Cranberries & Sugar Almonds
  • Bourbon & Brown Sugar Carrots
  • Assorted Rolls w/ Butter
  • Linzer, Apple Streusel, Chocolate Flourless & Pecan Tortes
  • Pumpkin & Apple Tarts
  • Chocolate Dipped Brownies & Cookie Bites

Boarding time is at 3pm and you will be cruising San Diego Bay from 3:30-6:00pm.For reservations call 619-686-8715 or visit www.hornblower.com

Brians 24

Enjoy a traditional old fashioned Thanksgiving roasted turkey breast dinner at Brians 24 located on 6th Avenue in the Gaslamp District.

Brians copper-clad, open kitchen, with its beautiful, historic Joan Crawford mahogany bar, combine with our beveled glass window wall and crystal chandelier to create an atmosphere enjoyed by all who visit.

Want to know more about Brian’s please call 619-702-8410 or visit their website at www.brians24.com.

The Palm

Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family at The Palm. Enjoy a 3-course menu, includes hand-carved roasted turkey, traditional side, salad and dessert.

The Palm is located on 615 J Street in the East Village/Ballpark District just around the corner from Petco Park. To know more about the Palm please call 619-702-6500 or visit www.thepalm.com

To read about more restaurants open on Thanksgiving click on open table

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Downtown San Diego 2009!


The City of San Diego Wants a New Downtown San Diego Chargers Football Stadium!

The City of San Diego and the Chargers have one particular spot in mind for a new Downtown San Diego football stadium. Just East of Petco Park is an 10 acre property right next to 14th Street, K Street, 16th Street and Imperial Avenue. This location would be ideal with plenty of parking, the San Diego Trolley within walking distance and a short stroll to Petco Park and everything Downtown San Diego has to offer!

To pay for the new football stadium, the City of San Diego Redevelopment Agency is getting help from a New York consultant to help them study on how to pay for it.

Sports Finance consultant Mitchell Ziets and Evolution Media Capitol LLC has been hired, a good sign that San Diego is moving along quickly with the plans and that the desire is on top for a new stadium.

Mark Fabiani, Chargers special counsel, says “that a Downtown San Diego stadium could be built for less than $800 million because parking, freeway access and public transportation already exist in the area.” Its what you do on any stadium project, says Fabiani You figure out what possible sources of revenue are out there, from the stadium and from other sources. You try to cobble together enough funding to make it work.

Fabiani has said in the past that the team would be willing to spend $200 million on a stadium and that the NFL might be willing to lend the team an additional $100 million, but that revenue from ancillary development — including offices, retail and Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts — would play a big part in a place where public subsidies are a tough sell.

A team of architects has visited the future spot in mind and says that building a new stadium there is not going to be easy but is quite possible. Stay tuned on a follow up blog as soon as the plans on the new stadium develops.

To read about the Chargers block party in the East Village/Ballpark District and the Gaslamp District coming up, please click on San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party 2009 in the Gaslamp District!


Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Financed in the 3rd Quarter of 2009!

Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Financed in the 3rd Quarter of 2009!This chart shows how Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts were financed in the third quarter of 2009!

Conforming loans lead the way with 177 units (82%) and Extended conforming loans had 29 units (14%) and after that came Jumbo loans with 8 units (4%). Total units financed was 214 out of 322 units sold .

To read 92101 Urban Living’s other blogs about the third quarter click on Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold – Financing vs. Cash, 3rd Quarter 2009! and Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Sold by Type of Sale – 3rd Quarter 2009!


“Hotel Indigo” – A Petfriendly Canine Cocktail Party in Downtown San Diego!

“Hotel Indigo” located in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego has something not every hotel has, their own mascot! Rescued for the local animal shelter, someone who will always greed you with a big smile and welcomes your questions and concerns is the dog “Sadie”! When you enter the hotel, Sadie will be there to help you check in, and make sure your stay at the Hotel Indigo is a great one!

Every Tuesday until December 29th 2009 from 6.30 to 9.30 the Hotel and Sadie is hosting a cocktail event for Downtown San Diego Condo homeowners, Downtown San Diego Loft homeowners, residents and visitors and their dogs. The event is taking place on the 9th floor and your dog can take a swim in the dog pool and socialize with friends. Very tasty dog bones, snacks and bottled water will be served and for their mamas and papas, there will be cocktails from the Phi Bar and Bistro. One dollar a drink will be donated to the San Diego Humane Society and this is the place where Sadie was adopted from.

Why not take some time and have some fun with your loved little one and join Sadie for this Canine Cocktail Party!

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs about Hotel Indigo please visit Hotel Indigo in Downtown San Diego is Keeping Its Commitment to The Environment! , Hotel Indigo in Downtown San Diego – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design! and Now Open! Hotel Indigo in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego!

To read more about the hotel please visit their website at www.hotelindigo.com


Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Sold by Type of Sale – 3rd Quarter 2009!

Downtown San Diego Condo and Lofts Sold by Type of Sale - 3rd Quarter 2009!

This graph is showing how many Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts were sold by type of sale in the third quarter of 2009! Developer sales had a good start of as many as 160 units sold which is 50% of the total market. Resales were heavy behind with 66 units sold, 20% of the market. Slightly behing is Resales with 57 units sold, 18% of the market and last is Possible short sales with 39 units sold, 12% of the market. Total units sold were 322.

The sales for the third quarter was the highest of all quarters in 2009 with Developer sales staying high, Resales increases and REO’s and short sales staying the same.

Tax credit is approved by the Senate through April 2010 and this is good for first time home buyers in Downtown San Diego!

To see another graph for the third quarter of 2009 please visit our former blog Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold – Financing vs. Cash, 3rd Quarter 2009!