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LA JOLLA’S HISTORIC BEACH COTTAGES ON THE MARKET FOR $10 MILLION
After many years of legal ranglings, the ownership of the La Jolla's Red Roost and Red Rest beach cottages has finally been resolved and the lawsuit against the owners has been settled. They have been sitting abandoned and fenced for years. It's amazing they are still standing. They were built in 1894 and for the past 25 years they have been caught up in a legal battle between the owners, Cove Properties, Inc. and the city. Cove Properties basically decided to...Continue Reading!
SAN DIEGO…SO MUCH TO DO….NOT ENOUGH TIME
As my sister prepares to leave after her 10 day vacation with me, here in San Diego, I hear her say....There's so much to do in San Diego, and never enough time to do it all. I have lived in San Diego since 1997, and I never take advantage of everything San Diego has to offer. I forget that by living in San Diego I am basically living a vacation each day. Have I now taken my San Diego...Continue Reading!
THE HISTORY OF FATHER’S DAY
Story of Father's Day Father's Day is a beautiful festival that acknowledges and appreciates the important role played by a father in raising the child and consequently building a stronger society. Though fathers have been revered at all times by civilizations across the globe ironically what was missing until the last century was the official recognition of the significance of fathers in ones life. Father's Day story is the tale of realization of the need for a Father's Day festival primarily...Continue Reading!
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE 2010-2011 SEASON
The La Jolla Playhouse 2010-11 season is here. And there are performances for everyone. The La Jolla Playhouse has an incredible history of plays that have gone on to Broadway. The list is impressive. All the more reason to SEE A PLAY. (more...)Continue Reading!
LA JOLLA CONCERTS BY THE SEA
After some question as to whether or not La Jolla would have their Summer Concerts By The Sea, this year, Sherri Lightner, City Councilwoman, came to the rescue. Because of budget cuts (like in most cities) the concerts were at risk after 26 years. It truly looked like it wasn't going to happen. But, along with sponsors, Sherri Lightner, is reaching in her pocket to pay the cost to install a sub-meter so the electricity used would be paid without...Continue Reading!
June 2010 Newsletter
Welcome to Jeannie's June, 2010 Newsletter. I welcome your comments and would be happy to respond to any requests for a personalized market analysis of your home or a list of available properties in your desired area. I might add if you are outside San Diego and would like me to refer a professional in your area, I am a member of a national referral system of professional Realtors who can provide expert advise in your immediate area. Continue Reading!
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION=DEAL, DEAL, DEAL
The downtown San Diego condo market has drawn first-time buyers, 2nd home buyers, investors and yes...even speculators. It seems the word is out that prices are low.....no, I mean really low. Currently there are 54 1 bedroom units available under $300,000. There are 7 units available with 2 bedrooms in the same price range. (more...)Continue Reading!
SPICING UP YOUR BRAIN
There are 5 spices that can make a difference in how your brain works. (more...)Continue Reading!
8 INTERVIEWING QUESTIONS TO ASK A REALTOR
There are many questions you can ask a Realtor during the interviewing process to help you determine who would represent you in marketing your home for sale. A listing agent is a professional who will have a strong sense of marketing and should have many tools in his/her arsenal that will help to get your property sold, however, how they intend to market your home is a whole other list of interviewing questions. The following questions should help you determine...Continue Reading!
6 KID-FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN BIRDROCK
Birdrock is located between Pacific Beach and La Jolla at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Known for it's family neighborhood, it only makes sense it offers up a Kid-Friendly activities. With Birdrock Elementary at capacity, and a waiting list to get in, kids are looking for things to do after school, and on weekends. Here are 5 great kid-friendly spots. 1) Tap Fever - 5628 La Jolla Blvd, a non pofit dance studio that offers something for everyone. Take a look...Continue Reading!
