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How to Sell Your San Diego Home Quickly

June 30th, 2009 Categories: Carlsbad Real Estate Oceanside San Diego Foreclosures San Diego Real Estate

Carlsbad, CA –How do you sell your home quickly, when the San Diego real estate market has so many short sales and foreclosures? Those distress sales can make it tough for all home sellers–especially if you are in a neighborhood congested with these so-called real estate bargains,

This morning CNN offer 5 tips for selling your home quickly–starting with aggressive pricing at 10 to 15 percent below recent comparable sales–possibly excluding or discounting foreclosure and short sales, unless they dominate your market. That may or may not apply in all San Diego neighborhoods, and warrants individual discussion.

Still, CNN and we offer some selling tips that will work in all markets–but are particularly important in these more challenging economic times: Read the rest of this entry »

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San Diego a City that “Pays Off”

June 24th, 2009 Categories: Carlsbad Real Estate San Diego Real Estate San Diego Relocation

San Diego Harbor

Carlsbad, CA–The San Diego real estate market has taken a beating the last few years, but recent stats show that home sales and prices are picking up and leveling out.  What many have forgotten during this downturn is that San Diego remains one of the most desirable places to live on this planet.

Are San Diego homes still expensive? Yes. But a recent US News and World Report story that looks at 10 Pricey Cities That Pay Off includes not only San Diego, but five other California cities as well: San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Salinas, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles. Other cities on the list include Boston, New York, Naples, FLA and Honolulu.

Author Mathew Bandyk explains that these cities are all high priced for selected reasons: Fine weather and coastal location top the list. Also critical are cultural and recreational opportunities, trade productivity, universities that produce an educated workforce–and proximity to natural resources.

San Diego was ranked seventh on the list, with trade productivity that compares to Philadelphia. San Diego arguably has the finest weather of all, but also boasts three universities: University of California San Diego, San Diego State University and the private University of San Diego. The metro area also has a number of community colleges that also contribute to San Diego’s highly-trained work force. These students and grads, in turn, help support San Diego arts and very walkable urban neighborhoods.

Anecdotally and in our real estate practice, we are seeing more and more potential employers targeting San Diego as a great place to live–and conduct business.

Why?

It’s the climate, of course–and the beaches, and the city, the educated work force,  proximity to desert (golf) and mountains (ski and boarding) and more recently, homes in San Diego that are more affordable than most other cities on the list. It’s a combination that’s hard to beat. –Roberta Murphy

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San Diego Fireworks for 4th of July 2009

June 22nd, 2009 Categories: Coronado La Costa La Jolla San Diego Activities San Diego Beaches San Diego Events San Marcos

Carlsbad, CA–The economy may be in the tank, but that won’t stop San Diego from celebrating the 4th of July, 2009 in grand fashion. Chula Vista has again put fireworks on hold because of city budget constraints, but the rest of San Diego (thanks in great part to civic fund raising) has found a way to light up the skies with brilliant displays this Independence Day.

What is the schedule for San Diego fireworks this year? Here’s our annual and updated list:

SAN DIEGO

Coronado: Glorietta Bay and Silver Strand
July 4, 9 p.m. Day-long festivities with a parade at 10 a.m. Also watch half-marathon and rough water swim!
(619) 437-8788.

La Jolla Cove
July 4, 9 p.m. Watch the fireworks from Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove, and La Jolla Shores Beach.
(858) 454-1444

Mira Mesa Recreation Center
July 4, 9 p.m. Food, rides, games and entertainment in Mira Mesa Community Park during the day.
(858) 538-8122.

Mission Bay Yacht Club
July 4, 9 p.m. 1251 Carmel Place, West Mission Bay. Watch boat parade, too!
(858) 488-0501.

Ocean Beach Pier
July 4, 9 p.m. Ocean Blvd and Newport Avenue.
(619) 226-8613.

Mission Bay: Paradise Point Resort
July 3 at 9 p.m. with all-you-can-eat Kansas style BBQ at 6 pm
(858) 274-4630.

USS Midway: July 4: Watch Big Bay Boom fireworks from the deck of the USS Midway. $12 Adults, $7 children. Deck opens at 6 p.m.

San Diego Big Bay
July 4, 9 p.m.
(858) 751-5755.

Mission Bay: Sea World
July 3 and 4, 9:30 p.m.
(800) 25-SHAMU.

EAST COUNTY

Julian:
July 4. SR 78 and SR 79: The party starts at 10:00 am, with parade at noon. No fireworks, though, because of East County fire hazards.

Lake Murray
July 4. Music Fest all afternoon, with fireworks starting at 9:15

Ramona
July 4. Olive Pierce Middle School on Hanson Lane, Celebratins start at 5 p.m. and fireworks at 9.

Spring Valley Park
July 4, 9 p.m.
(619) 479-1832

NORTH COUNTY

Aviara Four Seasons: After dark fireworks. Sit on La Costa or Aviara hillsides and enjoy the show from both resorts

San Marcos: Bradley Park
July 4, 9 p.m. Enjoy food and music all day long.
(760) 744-9000.

Vista: Brengle Terrace Park
July 4, 9 p.m. Festivities all day long. Bring picnic basket!
(760) 726-1340, ext. 1574.

Camp Pendleton: Del Mar Beach
July 4, 9 p.m. All day activities including music, food and games.
(760) 725-2313.

Escondido: Grape Day Park
July 4, 9 p.m. Afternoon festivities, including game and food booths, music, and more.
(760) 745-1159.

Carlsbad: Legoland
July 4, 8:30 p.m. included with admission
(760) 918-LEGO.

La Costa Resort and Spa
July 4, after dark with member food and entertainment prior. Watch for free from La Costa hillsides!
760-438-911

Oceanside Pier
July 4, 9 p.m. Part of the O’Fest All-Day Carnival. Park early and party/picnic all day!
(760) 967-2005.

Poway
July 4, 9 p.m. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Free music and entertainment 10 to 4 p.m. Face painting, arts & crafts and patriotic displays at Heritage Museum. Carnival-type food, too. Cotton candy, anyone?

Ramona: Olive Pierce Middle School
July 4, 9 p.m. Grounds open at 5 p.m. for community picnic including food booths and games.
(760) 789-1311.

Rancho Bernardo
July 4, 9 p.m. in Webb Park, 11000 Avena Place. Pancake breakfast with parade that follows at 3:30.
(619) 889-8505.

Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 4, 9 p.m. included with admission. Navy Bank Southwest will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Heinekin Grandstand Stage and Smokey Robinson at 9:30 p.m.

(858) 755-1161.

Valley Center Community Center
Returns this year! Bring picnic or buy food from Lions Club. Live music and fireworks at 9. Open at 6 p.m. off Lilac Road. Free.
(760) 670-7062.

SOUTH BAY

Chula Vista: Bayside Park: Canceled again because of budget constraints.

National City: Kimball Park
July 4, 9 p.m. Carnival rides, games and yummy food booths.
(619) 336-4290.

by Roberta Murphy

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Oceanside Terraces and $1000 Costco Card

June 21st, 2009 Categories: Oceanside San Diego San Diego Real Estate

Oceanside Terraces at 301 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA has to the potential to be one of the hottest coastal real estate deals in San Diego–and you could end up with a $1000 Costco gift card to boot !

On Sunday, July 19 individual units in the Oceanside Terraces condo development are slated to go to auction at the Carlsbad Sheraton Hotel. Eve Sieminski, Scott, Mike and others have spent the last 15 months representing the builder and this project and know it inside and out. We know the best units–and also have a very good idea where successful bidding might start. Additionally, we are intimately familiar with other developments that are slated for the parking lots in front of Oceanside Terraces.

For example, how about a 1947 square foot corner unit that will NOT lose its current ocean view–and that just might be had for a minimum bid of $295,000??? This represents a 61 percent price reduction from the original asking price of $759,900! (We only wish we could have had these prices–and financing–when we were selling these residences).

We met earlier this week, and have decided to offer a $1000 Costco gift card to buyers whom we (Eve, Mike, Scott or me) officially represent and who close on one of these condos with us post-auction. To qualify for the gift card, one of us at San Diego Previews must accompany you on your first visit, officially register you with the auction company, appear with you at the auction and accompany you to the closing table. Additionally, we understand the builder may be offering $1500 toward your closing costs.

It is also important that you be pre-approved with one of the builder’s lenders. Please give one of us a call to make an appointment for the registration process and to preview available units. If you wish to see prior minimum pricing, you will also need to sign a buyer-broker registration agreement.

If we both jump through the required hurdles, you are represented by San Diego Previews– and you are the successful auction bidder, at close of escrow you will also receive a $1000 Costco gift card compliments of San Diego Previews.

For additional information, call:

Eve Sieminski GRI 760-518-2264 (eve@sandiegopreviews.com)

Scott Murphy GRI 760-613-6190 (scott@sandiegoprviews.com)

Mike Murphy 760-402-9102 (mike@sandiegopreviews.com)

Roberta Murphy 760-402-9101 (roberta@sandiegopreviews.com)

For additional information about Oceanside Terraces:

Oceanside Terraces: Oceanside Urban Luxury

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San Diego Chargers Move to Oceanside?

June 19th, 2009 Categories: Oceanside San Diego San Diego Activities

Carlsbad, CA–A local radio station (100.7 Jack FM) reports that the San Diego Chargers may be reconsidering Oceanside as a site for the new Chargers Stadium. The targeted real estate for this project would be the old Valley drive-in site that sits on the north side of Route 76 in Oceanside, not far from the I-5 Freeway.

And according the the San Diego Union Tribune, a representative from Thomas Enterprises consulted with Chargers spokesman Mark Fabiani regarding this proposal around six weeks ago. (Our ears are still close to the ground). Two years ago, the Chargers nixed the idea of building the new stadium at the Oceanside Center City Golf Course.

Also seriously considered for awhile was the site of Chula Vista’s huge power plant, but that prospect appears to have cooled–as have plans to build near the existing Qualcomm Stadium.

I think Oceanside’s old drive-in site would make an excellent location for a new Charger’s Stadium–far better than anything in Chula Vista. It is close to Interstate 5 and with that North County location, would attract Chargers fans and money from Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. It is also not far from the Oceanside Train Station, and would be fairly easy to run shuttles from station to stadium.

This move to Oceanside would keep the Chargers in the San Diego area,  keep $ millions in our local economies, and would provide employment for countless workers both pre-and post-construction.  It may also be one of our best opportunities to keep the Chargers on home soil.

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