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Buying
Pinnacle San Diego - Location, Location, Location
May 7th, 2008 categories: Buying, Marina District
Pinnacle is one of Downtown San Diego’s most popular buildings. It’s central location and incredible views are what makes the Pinnacle a great place to live. Developed by Michael de Cotiis of Pinnacle International in 2005, this 450 foot tall, 36 story tower was the last best investment, before the market turned.
The Pinnacle Museum Tower is located at 550 Front Street, on the south side of Market Street. At the base of the building is the always popular Richard Walker’s pancake house, along with Union Bank of California. On the other side of the building is the new Children’s Museum.
Ceiling heights are typically higher here, ranging between 9–12 feet and the standard finishes include marble floors, granite
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You Want to Live Downtown, but Don’t Want to Downsize…
March 29th, 2008 categories: Buying
Living in an urban environment is about convenience. You can walk everywhere, you never have to mow your lawn and you can find all kinds of restaurants just a few blocks away. What else could you ask for?
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San Diego Rental Market
March 19th, 2008 categories: Buying, Real Estate News
If you missed the train last time around, now is the time to buy a home in San Diego. It’s more affordable today, than it was 4 years ago! The rental market is also pushing people to buy. According to an article written in the San Diego Daily Transcript(3/18/08 – Apartment rents continue to rise, as construction continues to drop), the average rent in San Diego is $1300/month. Rents have gone up by almost 4% in the last year and Downtown, the average rent is over $1600/month(over $2/sq.ft.)
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How do You Know When it’s a Good Time to Buy?
March 16th, 2008 categories: Buying
With the new FHA lending guidelines, record low interest rates and troubled sellers, you might be seeing a lot more activity in the real estate market. In the last month or so, my business has picked up considerably and I expect this trend to continue for several more months. Since the Conforming Loan Limit has been increased to $697,500 (based on 125% of the median San Diego home
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San Diego Home Prices are Falling
February 25th, 2008 categories: Buying, Sales Statistics
Home values are down and price reductions happen every minute. Foreclosures and short sales are everywhere and developers are doing whatever they can to get rid of their unsold inventory. Right? Is the sky really falling?
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Electra vs. The Grande
February 22nd, 2008 categories: BOSA Development, Buying
Ok…so here’s another update. I am NOT a big fan of Electra. It’s a cool idea, but somewhere between Vancouver and San Diego, BOSA blew it. I still like the amenities and the fact that they preserved the SDG&E building, but aside from the “06” floor plans, what is there to like? I know I’m being harsh, but that’s my job. I’m supposed to help my clients get what they
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The Grande South #3902
February 21st, 2008 categories: BOSA Development, Buying, Featured Listings
3 BR/2BA 1,844 square feet $1,995,000
Ok…now this is probably my favorite Downtown condo I’ve ever seen. Why do I like it so much? For starters, it’s at The Grande. Not only is The Grande the closest you can get to living on the water, it’s one of the classiest, well constructed buildings Downtown San Diego has to offer.
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Buying a Home - The 10 Steps of an Escrow
February 20th, 2008 categories: Buying
What does your Escrow Officer do during your escrow period?
1. Prepare Escrow Instructions. These are done on the escrow holder’s printed forms. All principals – the buyer and seller — sign the instructions, which set forth the parties’ understanding of the transaction. An initial deposit usually accompanies the instructions. For a home purchase, the instructions must include:
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Has San Diego’s Real Estate Market Hit The Bottom?
February 13th, 2008 categories: Buying
Some of my clients say the bottom is in 6 months from now – which is when they will buy. Ironically, other clients of mine told me the same thing 2 months ago, 6 months ago and even a year ago. Everyone has their own opinion and everyone buys at different times. The only true way to pinpoint the bottom, is to wait until you’ve passed it and bitterly look back at when you should have bought.
Do I think the market has hit the bottom?
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Tornado Devestates the South
February 8th, 2008 categories: Buying
In one of the largest and most devastating tornados in US history, 54 people have lost their lives and thousands of people have lost their homes. In an effort to help the victims of this tragedy, the people at Agent Genius have created the [Help] campaign. If you can, please donate and spread the word.
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