downtown-san-diego-real-estate/high-gas-pricesless-commuting/237/ The issue of higher gas prices will continue to be a trigger point for homeowners and renters making the decision to live closer to hubs of mass transit. See our Blog last month Entitled “Higher Gas Prices Mean More Urban Development.” Today, my clients Mike Bierne (Executive Vice President of Kamson Corporation) and his Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/san-diego-one-of-the-safest-big-cities-in-the-country/230/ The crime rate in San Diego has dropped again. Crime is going down and the number of officers on the street are going up. San Diego is a great place to live due to the weather, outdoor activities and proximity to everything from water to desert to snow sports. Now we can also say Continue…
East Village as a Family Neighborhood
By Pete in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/east-village-as-a-family-neighborhood/232/ I was walking up to my office the other day when a group of guys carrying cases of beer came in with me. They were going to a friend of theirs’ office to party it up before a baseball game. I overheard them talking about how this was a party neighborhood and only single Continue…
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/june-2008-home-sales-and-median-price-statistics/236/ We keep saying that the numbers do not lie. In an exclusive Real Estate market like Downtown San Diego, it is always hard to balance everything you hear in the news to the ACTUAL numbers from day to day sales. The following is a link that I recommend bookmarking and/or adding to favorites. June Continue…
ComicCon is Coming!
By Pete in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/comiccon-is-coming/231/ Attention citizens!!! ComicCon 2008 is upon us!!! We will soon be overrun with X-men, Anime, D.C. and Marvel comic book heroes walking our streets! Actually, they will just be big fans of the different comic book genre walking around and all dressed up WITH somewhere to go. The Downtown San Diego Convention Center. Check Continue…
The Guild Restaurant ~ Try something NEW!
By Chad in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/the-guild-restaurant-try-something-new/233/ Ever been to a restaurant with “views” of a real machine shop where some of San Diego’s finest restaurants & homes have their custom wood & metal creations fabricated? Venture over to Barrio Logan and check out THE GUILD at 1805 Newton Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 Tel# 619.564.7584. It will take you all Continue…
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/median-price-drops/229/ It says that June Gloom has hit the SoCal housing market. June Gloom is a term we have in “these here parts”…referring to the fact that there is a lot of cloud cover during the month of June. We also have a May Gray. So with that being said, plan your vacation around those Continue…
Make Your Mark On Downtown San Diego
By Mike in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/make-your-mark-on-downtown-san-diego/234/ One of the best aspects of an Urban Lifestyle is the community that you instantly become a part of. These communities become even more specific to the Downtown San Diego neighborhoods, complex, and floor that you live on. I always tell clients that you are buying a smaller piece of the pie to obtain Continue…
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/tour-downtown-san-diego/226/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B3VclPTlOY This is a great video that the CCDC put out giving an informative tour of San Diego. It spans from San Diego’s beginning’s with Alonzo Horton to the present day. This video is beneficial for anyone considering moving to this great city. Warning…this video is about 8 minutes long…but worth it. Enjoy! ‘)}
Zoopolis…A Step Beyond New Urbanism
By Mike in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/zoopolisa-step-beyond-new-urbanism/227/ Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around the canyon in my backyard. Climbing down there with neighborhood friends and constructing, mostly in the imagination, our own private worlds.Palm Tree City, and Cat-Tail Alley. I remember spotting rabbits, coyotes, and other creepy-crawlies. I remember seeing eggs, and becoming inquisitive about life cycles. I often Continue…
Del Mar Horse Races Begin
By Mike in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/del-mar-horse-races-begin/223/ Summer-time is the time to be in San Diego! July 16th marks the beginning of the seven week racing season at the Del Mar Racetrack. This event features the nations top horses, jockeys and trainers, all at the gorgeous Del Mar Racetrack close to the waterfront. As always, this years horses and jockeys are Continue…
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/the-gaslamp-district/224/ The Gaslamp Quarter is the center of much of the citys activity, playing host to such annual events as Mardi Gras, ShamROCK, a Saint Patricks Day event, Taste of Gaslamp, and more. The Gaslamp District comprises a 16 1/2 block section in downtown San Diego and is packed with great restaurants, bars, nightclubs, live Continue…
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/220/220/ I thought it might be useful and interesting to highlight a different downtown neighborhood each week. Whether you live here in Downtown San Diego, or are considering a move to this area, it is both interesting and beneficial to know a little bit about the history of the Downtown.specifically the development of its core Continue…
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/downtown-open-spaces/217/ Parks are a vital part to downtown and urban living.a concrete jungle does not suffice. Open spaces where city-dwellers can bike, run, bring their dogs and families, read, nap, or just enjoy some greenery really enriches a city environment. We have Balboa Park here in San Diego that is world renowned for its size, Continue…
The “Morning After” Beach Clean-up
By Mike in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/the-morning-after-beach-clean-up/216/ The Fourth of July is not only San Diego’s busiest beach day of the year with hundreds of thousands flocking to the shoreline to enjoy a day of sand, sun, and fun. Unfortunately, anyone whos seen the aftermath also knows that the holiday produces the most trash and litter of any other beach day. Continue…
U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition
By Mike in July 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/us-open-sandcastle-competition/215/ San Diego is full of good-old-fashion-summer-fun. The 27th ANNUAL U.S. OPEN SANDCASTLE COMPETITION in Imperial Beach, California will be held on Sunday July 13, 2008 with professional and amateur sand carving teams competing in the largest sand castle building contest for more than $22,000 in cash prizes. The competition gets underway on the sand Continue…
San Diego Takes Home The Gold
By Mike in June 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/san-diego-takes-home-the-gold/214/ San Diego county builders bring home the gold! The Pacific Coast Builders Conference is the largest show for builders on the West Coast and is held in the Moscone Center in San Francisco yearly. This years theme was Power. Forward. Sustain. which focused on helping homebuilders succeed in a challenging marketplace and being prepared Continue…
4th of July Celebrations
By Mike in June 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/4th-of-july-celebrations/211/ In San Diego there is never a lack of events on the 4th of July. Fireworks line the Harbor and bay and numerous other San Diego spots. What are you doing? Not sure yet? Heres a list of San Diego 4th of July events close to downtown. North County Carlsbad Legoland’s Red, White and Continue…
Motormouths Beware
By Mike in June 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/motormouths-beware/212/ Alright, many of us have our ear glued to our cell phones throughout the day, some of our jobs even revolve around it. Seems we can do everything while talking on them. Changing, eating, bathing…but after July 1st, driving is out, well kind of. Many residents across San Diego County are rushing to buy Continue…
Free Your Mind
By Mike in June 2008 with 0 Comments
downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/free-your-mind/213/ Living in the city is a blast. There is never a dull moment between Padre Games, nightlife and the constant movement that an urban life provides. Between work and city play many of us city-dwellers may find it necessary for some R-and-R. Yoga is a great way to slow down, stretch our work-day stagnant Continue…