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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/volunteers-needed-for-san-diego-art-walk/88/ Here at 92101 Urban Living, all of us support and love our local community. The San Diego Art Walk is coming back to downtown’s Little Italy April 26th and 27th from 12pm-6pm, and they are in need of volunteers. This event brings in thousands every year in support of San Diego’s artists, performers Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/local-entertainment-in-the-east-village/84/ Did you know that there is a budding music scene in the Ball Park District of the East Village of downtown San Diego? On Thursday nights you can go to Mondo Gelato and hear local artists perform original music along with the occasional out of town mnusical guest. A block away you can go Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/foodie-blog-the-kebab-shop/83/ Part of the downtown lifestyle is the “walk-to-your-favorite-place-to-eat-ability” (and apparently, long run on hyphenated words) anyway… Living down here affords you the opportunity to walk out your lobby and spend a few minutes on the streets until you get to your destination. Today, this destination just happened to be the Kebab Shop, located at Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/right-size-not-down-size/82/ Ever look around your home and think,”where did all this stuff come from?” I did it all the time out in the burbs. Plenty of place to store junk in a garage or the back yard. But that junk was never used. It was just junk. I look around my loft now and I Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/the-low-down-on-downtown-parking/42/ The low down on color coated parking spaces in Downtown San Diego. Everyone should read this: While hanging out in front of Mondo Gelato in the Fahrenheit building in downtown San Diego I noticed there was not one but four different colors painted on the curb. Green, Yellow, White and Red. People have asked Continue…
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uncategorized/cost-of-living-money-oil-etc/80/ An article in todays Union Tribune discusses Chairman Bernanke’s signal to Congress that there will be another rate cut. Making money even less expensive. That is good news for homebuying,i.e. getting a loan. With the conforming limits having been raised and the cost of money being cut, it makes it attainable to get a Continue…
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uncategorized/january-2008-closing-statistics/81/ With everything going on in the real estate market, nothing tells the truth more than the actual numbers. The following blog is a template for something new we will be doing on a monthly basis for 92101 Urban Living. In this graph you can see that the quantity of units sold in January ‘07 Continue…
uncategorized/let-your-voice-be-heard-public-opinion-called-for-in-development-of-new-civic-center/59/ One of the beautiful things about living in downtown San Diego is that this fine city is still growing it’s idenity and the community can help to mold this idenity into one complimenting it’s resident’s. The city has recently planned to cut a plan with a private developer to destruct and rebuild the 1960s-era Continue…
downtown-san-diego-real-estate/hilton-san-diego-bayfront-out-with-the-old-and-polluted-and-in-with-the-new-and-profitable/58/ Another major transformation is being completed in Downtown San Diego. Out with the old and in with the new, and improved in this case. For the past eight years Hilton has worked on the transformation of the heavily polluted former Campbell Shipyard; adjacent to the new hotel site. The Campbell Shipyard operated from 1910 Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/a-day-at-the-park-petco-park/56/ Today my wife and I took our six year old to ride her bike at Petco Park. As usual, she did a couple of loops between the trees and then made a bee-line to the playground. We followed her, pushing our newborn in her stroller. What was different about this day, and pretty awesome Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/realtors-housing-picture-in-state-wont-improve-soon/19/ The sky is falling, the sky is falling… oh wait. It’s still up there. Blue, with fluffy clouds. An occasional airplane flying into our beautiful city. According to the article in today’s UT, Homesale forecasts for next year will be at 334,500 for 2008. which is down 9 percent. NINE PERCENT people. Call in Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/fit-athletic-welcome-to-the-east-village/55/ The East Village is in an exciting state of transformation. Several premiere residential high-rises have been completed over the past couple years and now the local businesses are popping up, giving the East Village an urban artistic flare setting itself apart from the rest of downtown. There is Basic , an urban kitchen and Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/downtown-san-diego-2008-hot-buyers-market/54/ Everyone here at 92101 Urban Living remains optimistic about the Downtown San Diego market. We have had a surge in calls from investors and buyers ready to take advantage of this current state of the market. We are currently experiencing a HOT buyers market here in Downtown San Diego. The median resale condo price Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/evening-in-the-east-village-support-your-neighborhood/50/ This February 29th from 5-9pm, join fellow Downtown resident’s in the ever-evolving East Village for a ‘Evening in the East Village: A Social Stroll’ This is a great opportunity to support local businesses and get to know your community. ‘The night features an eclectic blend of open-use gatherings with the retailers, restaurants and organizations Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/sapphire-new-upcoming-residential-high-rise/53/ San Diego is constantly up-ing the bar on downtown San Diego living. Sapphire is a new residential high-rise expected to be completed by the end of this year. Check out this video and see what to expect for future developments…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/pedestrian-bridge-development-gets-reevaluated/51/ Originally, when the Pedestrian Bridge was envisioned (4 years ago), officials agreed to make the bridge an iconic entryway into downtown. (*See the previous blog on thePedestrianBridge*) The previous plan for a $12.8 million budget has swelled to more than $30 million which has caused official to rethink their original goal and design. Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/february-events/49/ Downtown San Diego Events for February 2008 Outdoors • Farmers Market: Third Avenue/San Diego-9:00am to 1:00pm Downtown San Diego @ 3rd Ave and J St • Petco Park-US Sevens: International Rugby Feb. 9th-10th Music Venues/Shows • HOB monthly Schedule • 4th & B monthly schedule • The Casbah (rock, experimental, garage, soul) • Folsom Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/downtown-san-diego-web-cams-view-downtown-live-247/48/ Want to see San Diego live? The Union Tribune’s website signonsandiego.com broadcasts live webcams that are set throughout Downtown highlighting the different neighborhoods. View Downtown San Diego from your home anytime. It’s a great way to tour the area and see for yourself what each neighrborhood looks like. They also highlight residential high-rises…..Check it Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/san-diego-farmers-market/47/ My favorite way to start off a Sunday morning is to walk out my door, down 2 blocks and go to the downtown 3rd Avenue Farmers Market. I recommend starting off with an organic coffee or juice and then just cruise and enjoy the sights, smells, and tastes of what local San Diego farmers Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/downtown-san-diego-restaurant-weekdont-miss-it/44/ For those of you that live in San Diego and for those of you that don’t, this is a great opportunity to expand your taste palate for San Diego’s numerous culinary delights. Twice a year in 2008, January 27 – February 1, 2008 and then June 22 – June 27, 2008, you can experience Continue…