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-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…
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. ‘)}
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…