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By Pete in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/why-use-us/87/ In this modern age of technology and having access to pretty much everything from the internet it would make sense that you could do everything yourself, right? Let’s just see… when we talk about purchasing things, it is usually reserved for higher priced items that take some weighing and considering. As in a top  Continue…

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Hilton San Diego Bayfront: Out with the Old and Polluted and in with the New and Profitable

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

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 2008: HOT Buyer’s Market!

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

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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Realtors: Housing picture in state won’t improve soon

By Pete in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

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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Pedestrian Bridge Development gets Reevaluated

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

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 Parking 101

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/downtown-san-diego-parking-101/41/ Alright.here is some very useful information. If you live in Downtown San Diego or are planning to relocate.READ THIS!!! Parking in downtown can be a giant pain and costly! Meters, street sweeping, holiday and special event parking, tons of different colored curbs, inch regulations from car to curb.and with all this, the city of  Continue…

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The Curtain Rises again at downtown’s Balboa Theatre

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/the-curtain-rises-again-at-downtowns-balboa-theatre/24/ Thousands pass by the Balboa Theatre daily, rarely noticing the once thriving cultural center at the corner of Fourth Avenue and E Street. Opened in 1924 by the Balboa Building Company, the 1,524-seat venue cost $80,000 to build. The theatre was host to nationally recognized vaudeville acts and major movie stars throughout the 20’s.  Continue…

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Luxury Hi Rise to become Affordable housing

By Pete in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/luxury-hi-rise-to-become-affordable-housing/17/ This was the story yesterday and today on the news. A few thoughts about this. It will still have the same appearance from the exterior, which is great! The interior will be built as apartment grade instead of condo specs. Meaning, it will not have laundry in the units and cabinets, counters, appliances etc.  Continue…

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Luxury Marina District 1 Bedroom

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/luxury-marina-district-1-bedroom/14/ Ultimately, all my clients ask for me to tell them about quality urban homes with great prices attached. Well, there has been a great Price Improvement! This Renaissance urban home is a rarely available and spacious 1BR luxury urban home. Unit 1204 is one of the lowest priced in the complex. The unit features:  Continue…

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The Alta-mate opportunity

By Pete in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/the-alta-mate-opportunity/10/ We had the opportunity to walk a client into Alta the other day. I was absolutely impressed with the final product. Alta is a community that was designed with very hi-end appointments throughout the home i.e. wood flooring throughout the entry, kitchen and living areas and in some cases the bedroom as well. Normally,  Continue…

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California July 2007 Home Sales

By Mike in Downtown San Diego Real Estate with 0 Comments

downtown-san-diego-real-estate/california-july-2007-home-sales/9/ According to the article,(http://www.dqnews.com/RRCA0807.shtm) 35,185 new and resale homes were sold last month. It is down from the previous year and about half of what was being done in ‘04 but I think the fact is that 35,185 new and resale homes were sold last month. That is still a lot of activity for  Continue…

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