On January 1st of this year the Affordable Care Act, “Obamacare”, went into effect. Included in the mechanics of the law is a Medicare Tax which will tax 3.8% of the Net-Investment Income of certain home sales. While the topic of whether or not it should have been imposed is a hot button issue, that Continue…
This morning’s caravan was very busy not only with the number of properties on caravan but the excitement and buzz from all of us agents at the meeting. Some of the stand out places on today’s Downtown San Diego Real Estate caravan to me were: The Mark #1706 – From the moment you enter this East Village Continue…
When a buyer makes the choice to move to Downtown San Diego and live in a condo or loft…usually the decision is centered around lifestyle. Lifestyle in Downtown San Diego has everything to do with location and access to everything within walking distance. When introducing a new buyer to Downtown San Diego condos and lofts, Continue…
Here at 92101 Urban Living, we’ve noticed a recent influx of clients that are asking us about the Cortez Hill neighborhood. Cortez Hill is the residential area of Downtown San Diego located above A St and between Front st and 10th (W/E), and derives its name from both it’s topography (actually located on a hill), Continue…
Downtown San Diego Lofts are found in almost every neighborhood and offer a unique take on your typical “urban living.” Lofts are classified as such because of their open floor plans, often times having no walls within the unit at all. Not to be confused with “studios,” which are condos with 0 bedrooms, lofts is Continue…
The question of whether to stage a Downtown San Diego condo when a seller is deciding to list for sale can be a very important decision. The question is: As a seller, why should I invest money to stage my Downtown San Diego condo. Bottom line…because a minimum investment can yield 5 to 10 times Continue…
Our latest post gives you an inside look into our newest Downtown San Diego Condo listing at Aperture in Little Italy. This Aperture condo for sale is a spacious one bedroom home with upgraded hardwood flooring and contemporary finishes. This home features a extra large kitchen counter with very modern design including very sleek looking Continue…
Park Loft #101 MLS# 130054109 East Village, 1st floor Downtown San Diego Loft located at ground level with 2 entrances into the unit, enter from the building or directly from the street. Great for someone always on the go allowing easy access when coming and going from the home. Spacious 1,506sf open floor plan allows Continue…
Little Italy is an eclectic community located at the top of Downtown San Diego, above Ash St and west of 1st Ave. Residents of Little Italy appreciate the community for its quaint restaurants, shopping, and culture. The lunch and dinner crowds on India Street can get very busy, and rightfully so when you consider the Continue…
Quarter after quarter, the East Village neighborhood continues to lead the way as the most sold neighborhood in Downtown San Diego, Its not hard to figure out why. The East Village is a diverse neighborhood with historic architecture, and is built around Downtown’s premier attraction, Petco Park. Petco Park is home to the San Diego Continue…
The Marina neighborhood in Downtown San Diego is home to some of San Diego’s finest luxury buildings and most historic attractions. Both residents and visitors alike, can easily spend the day down by the waterfront at the Midway Museum, shop at Seaport Village or visit the convention center for an event. All of the major Continue…
Calling all first time home buyers! Our newest Downtown San Diego Condo for Sale at Treo is just what you’ve been looking for. This 1 bedroom, 1 bath home is located in the interior courtyard Treo and is a top floor unit on the buildings west side. The focal point of this home is certainly Continue…
We are proud to list this great Downtown San Diego Rental at La Vita in Little Italy. This home is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo rental and is perfect for roommates, a young couple, or a professional looking for a place with room for a home office. This unit has a few touches which Continue…
As most of us know, as of Oct 1st, 2013, our government was not able to approve a Continuing Resolution (CR) to the appropriations bills that fund our government functions. Therefore, most non-essential government funding has been suspended until legislation can be passed. This doesn’t quite mean that everything just shuts down; Social Security checks Continue…
We’d like to introduce you to our beautiful new Downtown San Diego Condo for Sale listing at Sapphire Tower, in Downtown San Diego’s Columbia neighborhood. Sapphire #1202 is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1283 square foot luxury condo with upscale finishes and panoramic views. Right as you enter this home, the floor to ceiling windows Continue…
In an earlier blog Real Estate Summit Part 1, we introduced the statistics and current information on how the San Diego Real Estate Market has grown over the last year. We examined how this growth affected the increase of values on the Micro level of the Downtown San Diego condo market and the macro level Continue…
Thank you again to our friends at the Gaylord-Hansen mortgage team at Caliber Home Loans for providing us with an update on national trends affecting mortgage rates here in San Diego. Judging by recent economic indicators, there may be now greater time than now to buy San Diego Real Estate. ‘)}
San Diego Real Estate market. Of course our primary concern is always the current state of San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego condos. However…the Real estate Summit was designed to give everyone a perspective of both the local and Macro levels of real estate progress over the last year. The summit featured a carefully Continue…
Check out this stunning view from the balcony of Discovery 1803, 92101 Urban Living’s newest Downtown San Diego Rental in the Cortez Hill neighborhood. This home is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with amazing views to the south and west. The living area and bedrooms both make use of floor to ceiling windows in Continue…
Many of our homeowner clients who reside in East Village Condos have been asking us what their best option is when it comes to grocery stores in Downtown. Living in East Village of Downtown San Diego provides you with easy access to restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife just outside of your door but convenient access to quality Continue…