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A Glimpse at San Diego’s Rental Market

By Mike in December 2008|Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/a-glimpse-at-san-diegos-rental-market/300/ In this December 10th article, San Diego County Apartment Rentals are Slow, Steady, Staff Writer Emmet Pierce reports the local rental market is “sluggish, but stable.” This, due to minor drops in vacancies and monthly rental rates. As always, this can be interpreted in a few ways depending on the position you find yourself  Continue…

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Downtown San Diego East Village Sales Statistics for 2008: by Complex

By Mike in December 2008|Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/downtown-san-diego-east-village-sales-statistics-for-2008-by-complex/295/ The following graph represents a breakdown of 2008 sales in the Downtown San Diego East Village Neighborhood separated out by specific complex. This blog is a series of analytical statistics that will sum up the Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market in 2008. As Downtown San Diego Specialists, we know how important this analysis  Continue…

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The “F” Plan at Electra – Check it out!

By Mike in December 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/the-f-plan-at-electra-check-it-out/298/ Denny Oh’s got some knowledge on Electra, the tallest residential condo and loft tower ever built in Downtown San Diego. Check out this insider information if you’re interested in the highly sought after “F” Plan. ‘)}

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The Q: Bringing Office Space & Retail to 92101 Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy

By Chad in Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/the-q-bringing-office-space-retail-to-92101-downtown-san-diegos-little-italy/291/ At the north end of India Street in Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy is a revolution in the making. A mixed use office/retail/residential space is being built by architect and developer Jonathan Segal. Winner of 6 national AIA Honor Awards, Jonathan Segal FAIA & Development Company is about to do something extraordinary ~ again.  Continue…

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Some No-Nonsense Truth About Vantage Pointe

By Mike in December 2008|Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/some-no-nonsense-truth-about-vantage-pointe/292/ In this December 4th Voice of San Diego online article titled Vantage Pointe’s Clock is Ticking, we learn about the harsh realities of the current state of this 679-unit question mark. Why do we refer to it as a ‘question mark’? Well, probably because so many question remain to be answered… “What is the  Continue…

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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

By Mike in December 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/san-diego-bay-parade-of-lights/289/ So what’s going on around Downtown to kick-off the Holidays you might ask? Well, if you’re one of the lucky residents of a San Diego Condo or Loft who happens to live in the Marina or Columbia District way up in the sky you’ll be able to catch views of the 37th Annual San  Continue…

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Balboa Park December Nights 2008

By Mike in December 2008|Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/balboa-park-december-nights-2008/287/ Friday, December 5 kicks off the holiday season at Balboa Park’s December Nights Festival. December Nights is expected to attract more than 300,000 visitors over two days. Festivites begin Friday at 5:00 p.m. and are open until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 6, from Noon-10:00 p.m. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa  Continue…

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Urban Design Exhibit

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle|November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/urban-design-exhibit/285/ Architects on Exhibit was posted by the San Diego Metropolitan for their November 2008 online edition. Nine leading San Diego architects “that are redefining housing design, development and urbanization in the region” will feature work at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Architects that have been selected are Teddy Cruz, Sebastián Mariscal, James Brown,  Continue…

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SPRING BRINGS ACE HARDWARE TO DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle|November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/spring-brings-ace-hardware-to-downtown-san-diego/283/ As we continue to see Downtown San Diego develop and grow, we as residents welcome the addition of retail stores that are currently hard to come by in our Downtown neighborhoods. The addition of Ace Hardware is no exception. The below press release written by Pam Schwartz at Sterling Hardware Group, the operator of  Continue…

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944 Magazine and the UnScene Photography Tour

By Mike in November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/944-magazine-and-the-unscene-photography-tour/280/ 944 Magazine and the UnScene Photography Tour Presents UnScene San Diego Winner flown to LA for final competition & shot at national spread in 944 Magazine The five finalists for UnScene San Diego are: Mike Cutri Tyler Gipe Brian Terry Mike Brown Chad Cavanaugh   WHAT: The UnScene Mobile Photography Tour and 944 Magazine  Continue…

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Foreclosure Rate Watch: October Foreclosures Drop Dramatically

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis|November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/foreclosure-rate-watch-october-foreclosures-drop-dramatically/277/ Foreclosures are a hot topic right now! Are they up? Are they down? How are they compared to last year at this time, last month? There are a lot of questions because some look at the foreclosure rate as a potential indicator into whether were nearing the bottom, skimming right along, or nowhere near  Continue…

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It may not be in vogue to be optimistic about the future of Downtown San Diegos housing market. But I am. -Doug Wilson, Founder and CEO of Douglas Wilson Cos.

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate|Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis|November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/%e2%80%9cit-may-not-be-in-vogue-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future-of-downtown-san-diego%e2%80%99s-housing-market-but-i-am%e2%80%9d-doug-wilson-founder-and-ceo-of-douglas-wilson-cos/274/ Given the current state of the economic and real estate industries its easy for us as buyers, sellers, brokers, developers and the like to adopt an increasingly negative outlook. Doug Wilson, the founder and CEO of Doug Wilson Construction, however, does not wish to participate. In the November, 2008 issue of the San Diego  Continue…

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CCDC News Digest (10-22-08) Board Meeting Summary

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle|November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/ccdc-news-digest-10-22-08-board-meeting-summary/272/   The CCDC is the public, non-profit corporation created by the City of San Diego to staff and implement Downtown redevelopment projects and programs. Formed in 1975, the corporation serves on behalf of the San Diego Redevelopment Agency as the catalyst for public-private partnerships to facilitate redevelopment projects adopted pursuant to redevelopment law. Through  Continue…

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Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge Breaks Ground

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle|November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/harbor-drive-pedestrian-bridge-breaks-ground/270/ At 92101 Urban Living were always discussing the ways that a citys infrastructure can add to each individuals take on urban living. This CCDC.com October 23rd article, entitled Unique Pedestrian Overpass to Complete Park to Bay Link, explains the beginning stages of such infrastructure: a new Pedestrian Bridge allowing PETCO Park visitors and Convention  Continue…

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Home Prices Continue to Fall in San Diego

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis|November 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/home-prices-continue-to-fall-in-san-diego/268/ In the October 28th edition of SignOnSanDiego.com, Staff Writer Roger Showley illustrates the recent drop in the home price index in San Diego County: Home price index still tumbling in San Diego. This is an important article for you, the homebuyer, in that it helps to make the decision whether now is the time  Continue…

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Halloween 2008 in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter

By Mike in October 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/halloween-2008-in-downtown-san-diegos-gaslamp-quarter/267/ October 31st 2008 means a Friday Halloween in the Gaslamp Quarter. Any average night in the Gaslamp is a great party, but tonight will be extra special. Everyone from the higher end clubs like Stingeree to Henrys Pub is having a Halloween Party and Costume contest. Gaslamp.org is a great resource for the special  Continue…

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2008 Downtown San Diego CCAC Elections

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle|October 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/2008-downtown-san-diego-ccac-elections/265/ When discussing the state of infrastructure and real estate development in Downtown San Diego, it is impossible not to mention the CCDC (Centre City Development Corporation). The CCDC acts as the redevelopment agency overseeing all the development of residential, commercial, and infrastructure in Downtown San Diego since 1976. The successes of Urban Redevelopment in  Continue…

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Downtown San Diego Resale Market Analysis

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Analysis|October 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/downtown-san-diego-resale-market-analysis/264/ This months issue of the San Diego Metropolitan was devoted specifically to the 92101 zip code and Downtown San Diego Real Estate. There was an interesting article written by Dennis Serraglio (a representative of BOSA Development) entitled: Bigger and Better Homes. 92101 Urban Living comments on statistics pertaining to the analysis of the Downtown  Continue…

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Downtown San Diego Infrastructure Growth: Development of the 10th Avenue Terminal?

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle|October 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/downtown-san-diego-infrastructure-growth-development-of-the-10th-avenue-terminal/263/ In all cases, growth of infrastructure in an urban area contributes to the overall value of both the commercial and residential Real Estate. In Downtown San Diego Real Estate this concept holds true. The value of Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts is directly tied to this infrastructure growth labeled Location!  Continue…

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National City rejects Downtown San Diego’s proposed 10th Avenue deck

By Chad in Downtown San Diego Urban Lifestyle|October 2008 with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/national-city-rejects-downtown-san-diegos-proposed-10th-avenue-deck/262/ Damn. The proverbial beer truck on it’s way to a futuristic NFL stadium built on prime waterfront property just lost another load. On Wednesday, October 8th, yet another subset of the San Diego port community spoke out against the proposed 10th Avenue deck. “National City rejects Downtown San Diego’s proposed 10th Avenue deck” was  Continue…

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