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As a home buyer, making a contingent offer is a smart move. With this type of bid, your purchase hinges on having certain conditions met. If they aren’t fulfilled, you can cancel a sales contract without legal repercussions. Below are the most common contingencies added to home purchase agreements. If you’re looking at penthouses, condos, Continue…
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One of the main attractions in the downtown region of San Diego is Balboa Park, a huge public space filled with museums, green spaces, venues, gardens, and more. This massive park is so large that the small nation of Monaco could fit inside it twice, and it’s conveniently situated where most San Diego residents can Continue…
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In September 2019, the California Association of Realtors released a report about the conditions of the San Diego housing market as they apply to prospective homebuyers. Median prices have stabilized after months of steady increases, and lower interest rates are making things easier and more affordable for mortgage applicants. While these two factors are certainly Continue…
Moving to San Diego means you’re now living closer to one of the most exciting downtown areas in the United States. While you might be anxious to start visiting the venues, you should know that any trip to the downtown area requires you to understand how to handle the parking meters. Whether you own a Continue…
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Lofts are an increasingly popular type of urban home known for having higher ceilings and unusual layouts and being located in up-and-coming neighborhoods. Though there are many great things about loft living, it’s not for everyone. Here are a few ways to tell if you’re ready to start looking at downtown San Diego lofts. You’re Continue…
When you’re ready to buy your first home, it can be easy to get carried away by the excitement and forget about not only your budget but also your short-term and long-term needs. As you make the transition from renter to owner, a condo can be a perfect way to own your own place and Continue…
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Pizza is one of the best foods in the world, beloved by people from Naples to Nagasaki. And somewhere in the middle of all that is San Diego. While San Diego is perhaps better known for its excellent Mexican food, the historic Gaslamp Quarter downtown also has several great places to grab a pie or Continue…
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While spring is the traditional homebuying season, it doesn’t mean you can’t have success selling your home after Labor Day—it just requires a different approach. Around fall, the market tends to slow down and become a buyer’s market as fewer buyers are searching for homes. Fortunately, San Diego’s year-round great weather keeps the market for Continue…
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If you’re into running, jogging, hiking, or even strolling, moving into a downtown San Diego condo or loft is highly recommended. Fitness is a major aspect of the San Diego lifestyle. The year-round mild climate and the abundance of easily accessible trails and routes are perfect for running. This is a city where you can Continue…
Downtown San Diego parking can seem a little confusing at first, but once you get the hang of things, it’s quite simple. The city uses various colored curbs to mark all the parking zones in downtown. Parking in the wrong spot can lead to being towed, fined, or experiencing other unpleasant consequences, so it’s important Continue…
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During the second quarter of 2019, the San Diego real estate market showed signs of greater stability. While the number of available listings was still below buyers’ expectations, sellers became more motivated in terms of price negotiations. In downtown San Diego, sales of condominium units and lofts were brisk thanks to strong demand stimulated by Continue…
Every major metropolitan region is bound to be viewed in terms of stereotypes, and downtown San Diego is no exception. We all know stereotypes are often exaggerated in terms of generalization, but they can also hold grains of truth when they’re evaluated in context. In the case of housing markets, stereotypes can often shine a Continue…
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Popcorn ceilings, also known as acoustic ceilings or textured ceilings, reached their height of popularity between the 1940s and 1970s as an affordable way to finish ceilings and reduce noise. While popcorn ceilings are rarely considered desirable today, you’ll still see them in homes across the country, including San Diego condos downtown. Here’s what you Continue…
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The research dog owners often conduct when house hunting isn’t limited to finding pet-friendly properties. In downtown San Diego, a few condo towers and loft buildings welcome pets, but there’s more to keeping animal companions than simply finding a place where they’re allowed to live. Dog day care centers offer canines an alternative to staying Continue…
Despite being one of the most pedestrian-friendly housing markets on the West Coast, downtown San Diego is still very much a part of Southern California, a region that’s strongly defined by car culture. Residents who live in lofts and condos in downtown San Diego can certainly get around on foot. There are also numerous bicycle Continue…
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When New Yorkers relocate to other regions of the United States, they usually say there will be two aspects of life in the Big Apple they won’t be able to replace: Ray’s Pizza and the magnificent Central Park in Manhattan. While it could be argued that Ray’s Pizza is a pretty unique culinary experience, there Continue…
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Every year, coffee shops continue to sprout up all over downtown San Diego, with each one claiming to be the best of the best. It can be a little daunting to choose when there’s such a wide variety of choices. How do you really know which ones are the winners and which are simply all Continue…
One of the most important rules of staging a home for sale is always to consider the circumstances. Certain property types benefit from a specific style of staging, and picking outdated or out-of-season staging can confuse and distract buyers from the home. If you own real estate in downtown San Diego and you’re planning on Continue…
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Increasing the security of a condo unit does more than just keep out burglars. It also provides peace of mind, and it can boost the overall value of the property. There are plenty of ways for condo owners to increase their home safety. If you want to make your condo in downtown San Diego as Continue…
A strong job market and great quality of life are the main reasons people have in mind for moving to San Diego, but there’s also the factor of living in a coastal city blessed with a scenic harbor. People who own San Diego real estate downtown are never far from waterside attractions such as Seaport Continue…