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Are you self employed and wondering if you can get a mortgage to purchase a home? According to a recent Zillow study conducted the self-employed receive significantly fewer purchase loan quotes even though they make roughly 80% more money than other prospective borrowers. One major factor contributing to the struggles of the self-employed getting a Continue…
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Moving is always tough whether you are moving right down the street or moving out of your city thousands of miles away. When moving out you have to worry about so many things! Moving your possessions, selling your loft or condo, and saying goodbye to your neighbors, but on top of that there are Continue…
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We love our pets and so does San Diego! We have tons of places to take your furry friends including restaurants, bars, beaches, and parks. From the East Village to North County you can find a place where your doggies can accompany you. When choosing a place to call home you need to make sure Continue…
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Thinking about buying… Is now the right time? Can I afford this? Have I saved enough? Should I rent or buy? What will my monthly payments be? Everyone knows that San Diego is one of the most expensive metropolitan areas in the United States being ranked in the top five, next to New York, San Continue…
Over the last several years, real estate websites have felt the need to evolve in order to meet the needs of their users. For Downtown San Diego buyers, mobile searches are vital to their search for a loft or condo. The Downtown urban landscape does not allow for signage and the typical methods of Continue…
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If you are like me…it is hard to believe that we are talking about the end of the year. The 2014 year in Downtown San Diego real estate has been full of opportunity. Ultimately, I think that buyers and sellers will look back at 2014 and be pleased with the results. Buyers were able to Continue…
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What are your plans this year in Downtown San Diego for New Years Eve? Well not everyone has plans yet, but here are some local happenings that may be of interest to you. I for one love the Downtown San Diego scene on New Years Eve! Every bar has their own experience and with everything Continue…
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The holidays are officially here and that means holiday parties! Some of us here in Downtown San Diego quiver when we think about having a holiday gathering. Given the prime location we have chosen to live in, we have to sacrifice space. Most of us need to get creative when hosting a holiday party. We Continue…
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It is December and everyone has Christmas on the brain, unfortunately selling a Downtown condo may not be at the top of the list. Most do not want to move during the winter months especially with increased holiday traffic and potential changes in the weather. However, buyers who are looking in the month of December Continue…
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Everyone knows that living in Downtown San Diego is a highly desirable lifestyle. Living within walking distance of work, live, and play with some of the best weather in the country definitely has it’s perks. With that said…it also comes with it’s particular price tag. I thought it would be interesting to Continue…
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It is about that time to start getting in the holiday spirit. For most of us “Downtown San Diego” folks we do not want to deal with the hassle of needles falling on the floor as we are heading to our twenty second floor loft apartment. Trust us…loading a tree from the parking garage…to Continue…
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For what seems like years now, the North Embarcadero has been experiencing many new developments and improvements. This project is great for San Diego, and provides a much needed “facelift” to the Columbia District. Filled with luxury highrises like The Grande Towers, Bayside, and Electra, the North Embarcadero will provide fantastic infrastructure to Continue…
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One of the best aspects of A Downtown San Diego Loft is the possibility of creating your own space. When walking into an open room and looking around seeing exposed concrete, pipes, and ducting…my creative juices begin to flow. I realize the options for making this my urban home are limitless. This is going to Continue…
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Every once in awhile there is a luxurious and unique property that comes along, unlike any other that we represent. This new Penthouse at Horizons in the Marina district is one of those properties. Situated on the Northwest Corner of the West tower of Horizons, this penthouse Level “home in the sky” is truly one Continue…
One of the most important considerations when purchasing Downtown San Diego Real Estate is the orientation of the unit. Understandably, many buyers are concerned with the interior features, layout, amenities, location, etc but the orientation of the unit within the building is one of the few things that cannot be changed and needs to be taken Continue…
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I was watching a Ted Talk with Gary Vaynerchuk, the majority of the speech was regarding social media marketing and it’s relevance in Real Estate marketing. This was the first time that I had seen Gary speak and his insight into marketing as a whole, and real estate marketing specifically, is top-notch.One of the key takeaways from the talk Continue…
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There was a time in the not to distant past when the concept of Urban Living in Downtown San Diego was considered a “trend” or “fad”. We now know this is no longer the case. Urban Living in Downtown San Diego (or Southern California for that matter) is desirable and here to stay. Continue…
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We always love listing Downtown San Diego rental units at The Mark. The Mark is located in the East Village neighborhood and is generally thought of as the East Village’s best “luxury” condo option. Unit #2403 is an 878 square foot, 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom luxury condo rental and is perfect for a young Continue…
So the numbers are in, sales have slowed down dramatically so far in 2014. That being said, we’re still seeing a small rise in pricing, although nowhere near the double digit growth patterns that we’ve been seeing year over year since 2011. San Diego Real Estate is no exception. According to a recent article on Continue…
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The emergence and popularity of social sites like Airbnb and VRBO have had quite an effect on the management of Downtown condos. These sites provide tourists and visitors to Downtown San Diego an alternative to hotels. Downtown condo owners are able to rent out their unit by the night, week, or even month Continue…