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CRSSD Fall Fest Lineup Sure to Rock

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Fall is just around the corner here in San Diego and with it comes the beloved CRSSD Fall Music Festival. For those who haven’t had the privilege of attending this incredible music festival, it’s about as fun as music festivals get, made better by being in our own beautiful backyard. We aren’t just all downtown  Continue…

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San Diego Beer Fest 2016 Is Around the Corner

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This fall, the Broadway Pier will host the 22nd Annual San Diego Festival of Beer, an indoor/outdoor event showcasing almost 60 breweries and 120 varieties of beer. It will be held Friday, September 23, 2016 from 6pm to 10pm. Because entry to the event is restricted to adults 21 and over, a photo ID with  Continue…

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5 Reasons You’re the Annoying Neighbor

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Every person in the world has neighbors whether near or far. While that’s great if you need a cup of sugar, inconsiderate neighbors can be fairly obnoxious. Before you point fingers, though, decide if it’s really the neighbor of if it’s you. You Don’t Follow the Noise Ordinance Most neighbors understand typical daily clamor and  Continue…

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4 Must-Do Activities Before Summer Ends

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Summer is a busy season in San Diego, between beach days, BBQs, searching for real estate in downtown, and the summer holidays. But San Diego has plenty more to see and do, so don’t let your summer end without checking out these events that are running through Labor Day. 1. Horse Races at Del Mar  Continue…

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Free Rides Have Arrived in Downtown San Diego

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If the year-round sun, pristine beaches, and perfect weather isn’t enough to draw visitors and residents alike to San Diego, the city’s downtown development agency just gave them one more very big reason: free transportation. How FRED Works Led by San Diego’s Mayor, Kevin Faulconer, Free Ride Everywhere Downtown was recently launched in an attempt  Continue…

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5 Skills Every First-Time Homeowner Should Master

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Purchasing your first downtown San Diego condo is an exciting moment. However, homeowners have many more responsibilities than renters, especially in regards to fixing and maintaining their place. Here are five of the most important skills you should learn as a first-time homeowner: 1. Cleaning Appliances Always clear the lint out of the dryer vent  Continue…

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How to Celebrate National Rum Day

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More than just a delicious ingredient found in tropical cocktails, rum has a long and interesting history. In the 17th century, sugar was produced by crushing sugar cane, boiling the juices, and leaving it to cure in clay pots. A liquid, known now as molasses, would leak of out the pots, leaving the sugar behind.  Continue…

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Float Spas Near Downtown San Diego

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While the hustle and bustle that comes with living in a condo in downtown San Diego is exhilarating, those who work and play hard also crave innovative ways to relax, refresh, and unwind. Enter flotation therapy. Float spas provide a unique experience in which users are immersed in a lightproof and soundproof tank of water.  Continue…

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Yummy Vegetarian and Vegan Eateries in Downtown San Diego

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Whether you’re a devoted herbivore or just looking for a place to enjoy meatless Mondays, San Diego’s ever-expanding veggie scene offers diners plenty of delectable choices. From vegetarian to vegan, organic to raw, you’re guaranteed to find a delicious meal at one of these places, recommended by a leading real estate brokerage in downtown San  Continue…

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5 Things to Overlook When Shopping for a Condo

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When shopping for a loft or condo for sale in downtown San Diego, you probably have a list of wants. Ironically, this list could cause you to overlook your dream condo because it doesn’t match the picture of what it needs to look like or it has imperfections like ugly wallpaper. Take a step back  Continue…

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What’s Covered in the Close Disclosure?

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Three business days prior to closing on the downtown San Diego loft or condo you bought, lenders are required to provide your Closing Disclosure. This spells out final details about the mortgage loan including the loan terms, projected monthly payments, how much you will pay in fees, as well as other costs to obtain your  Continue…

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All About Kaaboo 2016

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We love a good music festival almost as much as we love selling real estate in downtown San Diego, especially when the festival is in our own backyard. Kaaboo2016, happening September 16 to 18 in Del Mar, is right around the corner! The festival will be held at the Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds again,  Continue…

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Downtown San Diego Restaurant News

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock (and hey, we don’t judge), you likely noticed that some of the real estate in downtown San Diego has been developed into gorgeous restaurants with delicious menus to match. If you’re looking for a new girls’ night or date night spot, check out the following. 1. Herb &  Continue…

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The Essential Move-In Checklist

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Moving is hard, whether you are moving across town or across the country. But it can be even harder if you forget some essentials you might need for your first few days and nights at your new place. When packing up and moving out, don’t overlook these must-haves. Utilities One thing you want to make  Continue…

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How to Save for a Down Payment While Renting

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Without a doubt, the hardest part of purchasing real estate in downtown San Diego is coming up with the down payment. If you would like to buy a property in San Diego sometime in the near future, getting over that down payment hurdle is going to be your biggest challenge. With that in mind, here are  Continue…

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