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Downtown San Diego is Growing Up
Expanding. Growing. Changing. Building. Planning.... this all equals Downtown. A financing plan for the $520 million Convention Center Expansion is in place, pending legal review. The San Diego Convention Center Phase III Expansion will add over 220,00 sq. ft. of exhibit hall space, 101,500 sq. ft. of meeting space and 80,000 sq. ft of ballroom space. It includes a 5-acre rooftop public park with views of the city and the bay. That money also includes a new 500 room hotel tower expansion...Continue Reading!
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. It's hard to believe he's been gone for 45 years, yet, each year we dedicate a National Holiday in his memory, we quote him endlessly, and because of him, we now have a President that if it were not for Dr. King and the Civil Right Movement in the 60's would not have been elected President of the United States. We also have, because of Dr. King, John Lewis, House...Continue Reading!
What Low Interest Rates Are Doing For The Real Estate Market
I don't think it was all planned, but these low rates are the best thing that could happened to the Real Estate Market. They are simply boosting sales to the point where we now see very low inventory. That's right...so low that it's hard to find anything to sell. So...low interest rates...and, low inventory. What's next? We are seeing sales increase for the past 2+ months, which is a great statistic, but without inventory, the increase sales statistic can't last....Continue Reading!
Newtown…..Our Town
Tragedy in Newtown is a tragedy in our town...your town...any town. May the healing beginContinue Reading!
LA JOLLA CHRISTMAS PARADE
Come to La Jolla's Christmas Parade today, 12/2/12. A great way to kick off the Holiday Season for kids and grown ups. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND LINKContinue Reading!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Even though I enjoy Thanksgiving, it always seems like a lot of work to get everything ready. So, I try to prepare as much as I can the day (or 2) before and soI can enjoy my morning with a little tennis, or go for a run. That way I don't feel so bad about eating...more than I should. TURKEY TIPS 1) Wash your turkey bird well, really well. 2) Slather it with butter (it's my thing) 3) Salt it generously (inside and out) 4)...Continue Reading!
Internet Photos Can Sell..or Hurt a Home
If you are selling your home, check out the photos on the internet....how do you look? Your home, if it's listed for sale, will likely be judged on the Internet before that prospective buyer ever enters the front door. Buyers use the internet to see the photos. Your home has to be the best looking (even if it's not). Based on the photos, they will either nix it, or call their agent to set up an appointment to see it...in person. Buyers,...Continue Reading!
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE…SOMEONE PAID FOR IT
Thank you for your honor, dedication, spirit, fight...and for some, your lives...so I can have freedom... Continue Reading!
IMPORTANCE OF A WALK THROUGH
What is a Walk Through, and Why Is It Important? First, let's call it what it really is. Back in the day we used to call it a "walk through" because you walked through the house 5-7 days prior to close of escrow to inspect the repairs made, but it was changed years ago to be named "Condition of Property". So, if you hear "walk through" that's the name many of us who've been in real estate for many years like to...Continue Reading!
FALL BACK
Time To Turn Your Clocks Back PLAIN AND SIMPLE - Tonight (if you're still up at 2am) or...before you go to bed turn all those clocks back. Now for those who have computers and smart phone, no worries, the Cloud does it for you. Finally we get to make up for that hour we lost last spring when we had to turn our clocks forward. I, for one, would like to see the clocks stay the same year round.Continue Reading!
