Condos, Lofts and Penthouses for Sale
San Diego may not be the most affordable housing market in California, but a seasoned real estate agent can help you find reasonably priced listings in the downtown districts. If you’re looking put up a loft or condo for sale in downtown San Diego, an experienced agent will know how to create a bidding war 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…
Some of the most expensive utility water bills in the United States are endured on a monthly basis by residents of Santee, a municipality that happens to be part of San Diego County. According to a 2017 survey published by the American Water Works Association, residents of San Diego pay twice as much as the Continue…
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Nearly 15 years have passed since behavioral economists Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt published their groundbreaking book Freakonomics, in which they suggested the days of real estate agents were numbered because of the then-emerging trend of “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) transactions conducted online. While Levitt and Dubner raised some very good points Continue…
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Everyone has some clutter every now and then, but it can become a real problem for people living in condos in downtown San Diego. This unique way of living is often easy and convenient, but it’s less enjoyable to live in a condo when it’s piled high with stuff you don’t need. If you’re struggling Continue…
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While baby boomers drove the demand for comfortable suburbs, larger homes, and bigger yards farther from the city, millennials are now bucking the trend and increasingly moving from the suburbs and back into downtown cores to be closer to the action. Once there, millennials are more likely to jump into a condo rather than taking Continue…
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When people share their homes on Airbnb, they can make money over and above the cost of maintenance. Making the decision to become an Airbnb host will depend on several things, such as economic and social goals, as well as how much time and effort the owner wishes to spend on their condos or lofts. Continue…
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When people think about homeowners associations (HOAs), they often picture meddlesome organizations that exist solely to hassle them with rules and regulations. While it can be a little frustrating to deal with an HOA, it’s important to remember the reason they exist is to make the neighborhood a pleasant, safe environment for everyone involved. There Continue…
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Ever since Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, real estate has once again become a topic of interest among prospective American investors. Trump is hardly the only real estate magnate who turned his attention to politics. Former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger actually made more money from multifamily property development than from bodybuilding and Continue…
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Calling a plumber can be a costly decision, especially when the problem is somewhat minor, such as a leaking pipe under your sink or a showerhead with low water pressure. You can save yourself money and become handier around your downtown San Diego condo by tackling the following simple plumbing repairs yourself. Running Toilet A Continue…
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A kitchen remodel can be one of the most expensive home renovations you undertake, but it doesn’t need to be. If you don’t have the budget to invest $10,000, $20,000, or more into your kitchen, you can still give it a much-needed makeover without spending a fortune. The experts from 92101 Urban Living, a premier Continue…
One of the most common things home buyers look for is a safe neighborhood. You want to feel like your home and belongings will be secure, and it’s nice to be able to walk around your neighborhood or relax outside your home without feeling worried. However, finding a safe neighborhood isn’t always as simple as Continue…
Downtown San Diego real estate is often marketed to single professionals with plenty of disposable income looking for boutique condominium towers and upscale amenities, but the reality of this housing market is that it also attracts many young families with children. High quality of life can be found across all districts of downtown San Diego, Continue…
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The taxation landscape of the United States has changed in recent years, and not necessarily in favor of homeowners. President Donald Trump had tax reform in mind when he took office in 2017. Although he had the full support of a Republican majority in Congress, he was only able to advance some of his lofty Continue…
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A backsplash is one of the simplest ways to change the look of your kitchen. It can be installed quickly and easily, and the end result is a bold patch of color and texture that ties your whole room together. If you’re looking to update the kitchen in your downtown San Diego condo with a Continue…
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In late 2018, the National Association of Realtors cited statistics suggesting the direction the downtown San Diego condo market could take in 2019. The seller’s market conditions of last year will likely soften because various factors will come into play, and the most important is home affordability, which is expected to stabilize listing prices. With Continue…
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Escrow is meant to protect both the seller and the buyer by getting a third party to hold on to the real estate funds until the home-buying transaction is complete. However, some unscrupulous people may use the escrow process to trick hopeful home buyers into accidentally giving away all their savings. There have been many Continue…
Many people think about personal fitness or emotional growth when planning their New Year’s resolutions, but this can also be the ideal time to think about improving your home. A few simple changes can help you make your home more stylish, efficient, comfortable, and budget friendly. Here are seven great New Year’s resolutions you should Continue…
Seasoned real estate agents know kitchens and bathrooms play a crucial role not just when showing listings but also during the negotiation stage and all the way to closing. Even if you’re not familiar with the state and municipal construction codes as they relate to residential bathrooms, your real estate agent, home inspector, or appraiser Continue…
Urban living used to be synonymous with not being able to keep pets, but this rule has been relaxed by many homeowners associations in recent years. Quite a few downtown San Diego condominium towers allow unit owners to keep cats and dogs, with certain size and breed restrictions. Loft properties are even more likely to Continue…