Few consumers have the spending power to enter into condo negotiations as cash buyers. So, when buying a condo in downtown San Diego, it’s important for potential buyers to understand the loan options available and how they are structured to meet a very broad range of needs. Following are some of the available financing options  Continue…

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  510 First Avenue #1202 MLS# 150009928 Now on the market is a newly listed condo located in the South tower of Horizons in the heart of the Marina District. Upon entry of this condo you have the bedroom areas to the left and the living/dining area off to the right. Instantly you are surprised  Continue…

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The Mark luxury condo in East Village Downtown San Diego available for lease. Spectacular views from the moment you walk through the front door! Live the Downtown lifestyle from this 19th floor, 1 Bedroom + Den, sunny south facing condo with panoramic views of the City, Ocean, San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and Petco Park. The  Continue…

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When you think of Downtown San Diego living, green space probably isn’t the first (or second, or third) thing that comes to mind, and if you have pets or children, a lack of green space might be a deal breaker. Luckily, the 92101 zip code is home to quite a few wonderful parks and outdoor  Continue…

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One of the most important parts of purchasing a condo in San Diego’s Downtown neighborhood is finding the right lender and loan options. Getting a mortgage for your condo will allow you to pay your purchasing costs in relatively small and feasible increments rather than paying for a unit outright. However, financing a condo is  Continue…

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One of the best parts about being a resident in Downtown San Diego is being in close proximity to a ton of bars, restaurants, and entertainment. If you’re looking for a fun night out, check out one of these upcoming concerts in the downtown area. Bob Sinclair at Fluxx February 26 Fluxx offers an innovative  Continue…

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92101 Urban Living introduces a great new rental. With this new La Vita Condo in Little Italy, You’ll want to jump on this one! Live in the heart of Little Italy Downtown San Diego. Spacious 12th floor condo in the La Vita building with views of the city from every window. The split floor plan offers  Continue…

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When you live in a Downtown San Diego loft or condo, finding ways to maximize storage space is crucial. Although you may find custom closets, extra shelving, and under the bed storage space is enough for day-to-day living, you may need to look outside of your new condo for a place to keep seasonal items  Continue…

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Purchasing a condo in downtown San Diego will give you easy access to some of the best restaurants and microbreweries in the city, Petco Park, great shopping, and incredible views. However, before shopping around, each buyer should carefully consider his or her spending abilities. Given the extraordinary demand for downtown condos, the top units won’t  Continue…

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (All condos are privately owned) UTILITIES Tenant responsible for paying electricity. Owner pays gas, water, and trash in their HOA dues. PETS No pet rent. Owner asks for a pet deposit which is refundable if no pet damage. PARKING Included (if parking space owned with unit, most condos come with at least 1 space)  Continue…

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Traffic and Parking in Downtown San Diego can be tough during certain days or times of the year and also depends what area of downtown you live in or are trying to get to. Baseball games at Petco Park, Events at the Convention Center, Seaport Village, Embarcadero Park Waterfront, Farmer’s Markets, and our Cruise Ship  Continue…

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  Walkability is GOOD FOR YOU! It’s the measure of how friendly an area or address is to walking. Walkability offers surprising benefits to our health, the environment, our finances, and our communities.  Downtown San Diego Ranks with Highest Walkability Score.  Its 8 neighborhoods each rank as the top 8 areas in San Diego with the  Continue…

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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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This might be closest that we will ever get to the snow here in San Diego! 🙂 Petco Park in East Village transforms into a holiday winter wonderland starting tomorrow. Guests can check out the 40-foot Christmas tree, decorated with about 16,000 lights and over 250 ornaments. Build a snowman or go sledding down a  Continue…

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 New spot to check out in the East Village area that just opened last weekend… Stella Public House & Halcyon… the first ½ of the day it’s run as, Halcyon, a modern coffee house and cocktail lounge serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dessert and the other ½ of the day (beginning at 5pm) as, Stella Public House, a wood-fired  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…

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92121! According to Movoto.com, the 92121 zip code ranks highest in San Diego County, and sixth in the nation. Movoto ranked their zip codes by data points including: Median Household Income, Unemployment Rate, Average Commute Time, and others. 92121 is the area of San Diego just east UCSD, best known as the Sorrento Valley area,  Continue…

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Hi guys. I just wanted to write up a quick review of a beautiful Downtown San Diego Townhome that I just toured up in the Cortez Hill real estate neighborhood. 1524 10th Ave is a 1,985 square foot, 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom vertical townhome with 2 parking spaces in the secure garage. As you  Continue…

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