San Diego Real Estate: Downtown San Diego Community Profile
Recognized for its picture-perfect skyline stretched across the bay, Downtown San Diego is settled between Balboa Park, the nation’s largest urban cultural park, and the stunning San Diego Bay.
Downtown San Diego is not only an admired destination for domestic and international travelers, but it is home to more than 18,000 residents offering eight unique neighborhoods, each with its own history, personality and lifestyle.
Gaslamp Quarter, a 16 ½-block energetic business and entertainment district, is home to some of the city’s finest restaurants, pubs and nightclubs and a plethora of retail shops, in addition to theaters, art galleries, offices and residential/work lofts. PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres, is located one block away in downtown San Diego’s East Village District.
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Downtown San Diego is the heart of America’s most beautiful city. Full of historic parks, hip clubs and trendy restaurants, downtown San Diego is the epitome of city living. View Photos and Videos of Downtown San Diego here.
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Soup and Beans Food Drive
Posted by Madeleine Lavelle | Leave A Comment »
February is SOUP & BEANS Month at The Angel’s Depot.
Please join me in helping to make their 2012 SOUP & BEANS Drive a huge
success.
The Angels Depot provides FREE monthly nutritious, non-perishable
“Senior-Food-for-a-Week” 21-Meal Emergency Food Boxes with 3
cans of SOUP and 2 cans of BEANS (that’s 5,000 cans of SOUP & BEANS each
month) to local senior citizens living in poverty. For more information on The
Angel’s Depot, please visit The Angles Depot website.
How can you help us? Please donate:
- Any brand of SOUP in 10.75 oz. cans (please no Cup Of Soup)
- Any brand of Baked Beans
- Any brand of Pork & Beans
It is that simple!
You can drop off your donation to our collection bin at my
office any time throughout the month of February:
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Open House @ the Ocean in Solana Beach Saturday October 22nd 12:30 to 4p.m.
Posted by Nick Bednorz | Leave A Comment »
Located @ 707 Sierra Ave South in Solana Beach CA 92075 Offering Price $649,500Not a foreclosure or Short Sale.
Real Sellers. Real Motivated
Owners want out of Property Management
Extras and Upgrades Include:
- Travertine Floors throughout
- Stone Countertops in Kitchen & Baths
- Bathrooms have been Upgraded
- 2-master suites
- 2 1/2 bathrooms
- 1 bathroom in each bedroom plus 1/2 bath for guests
- vaulted ceilings
- southerly view from living room,kitchen & Dining Area
- pool
- gated beach access
- small intimate complex with only 30-units
- Short Walk to Del Mar Race Track and County Fairgrounds
- Near Cedros Design District, Restaurants and Entertainment:
- Brigantine restaurant
- Belly Up
- Fletcher Cove
- Schools
- View other homes @ www.nickbednorz.com
- open this link to view MLS sheet Residential Client Full (All Pages)
- Click this link for virtual Tour
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Put “Lifestyle” Back into Your Life – And It’s All Free!
Posted by Nancy Canfield | Leave A Comment »
According to PATCH, RB’s online newspaper, “more than 20 museums in San Diego are offering free admission to kids under 12 during the month of October.”
“Families can visit various museums, like The Fleet Science Center and Coronado Museum of History and Art, and and make learning about art, history and science a fun experience for all. Kids get in free with a paid adult.”
With 25 museums to choose from, options seem endless. Find the museums close to home that are part of this event.
Participating museums include:
- Barona Cultural Center & Museum
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Coronado Museum of History & Art
- Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
- Heritage of the Americas Museum
- La Jolla Historical Society
- Lux Art Institute
- The Marston House
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- Oceanside Museum of Art
- Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (gallery only)
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- San Diego Archaeological Center
- San Diego Botanic Garden
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- The New Children’s Museum
- Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
- Timken Museum of Art
- USS Midway Museum
- Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
- Water Conservation Garden
- Women’s Museum of California
When you finish with the museums, THERE’S MORE!
Free Zoo and Safari Park Admission for Kids During October
During the month of October, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are offering free admission to all children 11 years old and younger.
During your visit, you can pick up a fun list of “101 Things to Do” and check off the activities as you do them. Kids can enter to win prizes in a coloring contest during the month, too.
Each weekend during October, there will be special shows and animal meet-and-greets at both the Zoo and the Park.
Kids can get in free to the parks Oct. 1-31. The hours for the Zoo and the Park are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The opening weekend of the Kids Free Month, Oct. 1-2, both parks will have extended hours until 6 p.m.
Visit www.sandiegozoo.org for more information about both parks.
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THE REWARDS OF “DOING YOU”
Posted by Ana Gramling | Currently 4 Comments »
I have always called myself “the lucky girl”…
I was born on 8-28-58 (yes, I’m getting OLD) and, in most Asian countries, the number 8 is considered lucky…I believe this is true!!!
From a very early age, I learned that my purpose in life was to help others. So, it’s not unusual that today I am a Realtor® helping my clients to buy and sell real estate.
But, what TRULY brings me the most joy is my personal commitment to giving back to our community and to serve others during their time of need. If you hear me say “I’ve got your back” know that I MEAN IT!!! Loretta Lynn once said about her life, “I just want to matter”. This statement has become my personal mantra.
Two weeks ago, I was interviewed as a candidate for San Diego Magazine’s Woman Of The Year for their publication on women who change the city. I am humbled, and extremely excited to share with you that I am a finalist for this prestigious award!!! This award recognizes “dynamic women who work to create positive change and contributions to the San Diego community”. What I can tell you, is that the list of women who are likewise being considered have contributed to our city in ways that will make you SMILE…CRY…AND STAND UP AND APPLAUD THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!!
So…you’re probably asking yourself…”What has Ana done to garnish such accolades???”
Anyone who knows me will tell you that every Monday morning I am one of thousands of volunteers who deliver meals to homebound Seniors on behalf of Meals On Wheels. I can’t think of a better way to start my week!!! I LOVE MY SENIORS and I can honestly say they are all my friends! One of my Seniors, Josie who is 83 years “young”, is a founding member of the “Madres” organization. The Madres are affiliated with the San Diego Padres, whose mission is to sponsor underprivileged youth to play baseball and softball in San Diego County. Through Josie’s sponsorship, I too am now a proud member of the Madres.
I am also the President of the homeowner’s association for the downtown condo community that my husband and I live in. I spend approximately 20+ volunteer hours per week on behalf of our homeowners association and can proudly say I have made a positive difference to our community. If you are ever in downtown San Diego, I welcome you to call me as I would love to take you on a tour of our building!!! Who knows, you just might like it enough to have me represent you in a purchase of a downtown condo!!!
In addition, I mentor several real estate agents as I am pleased to have the good fortune to have had some success in my real estate career as a resale agent…especially in short sale listings. I can boast that I have a 100% success rate in all my short sale listings…something I am EXTREMELY PROUD OF!!!
My husband and I also own a general contracting business and we work extremely closely in the rehabilitation of homes, including fire restoration, flippers/investment properties and we have built several small subdivisions primarily for first-time homebuyers. There is something TRULY SPECIAL about handing over the keys to the family who NEVER thought the possibility of being a homeowner could become a reality. This is an emotional moment that you have to participate in to really appreciate!!! Ask any of our first-time homeowners about this moment. Behind their tears, they will share with you how truly special it is!!
I have also had the good fortune in working primarily with women in establishing their start-up businesses. This endeavor has taken me to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, and New Delhi, India. My clients range from holistic/aromatherapy products; CPA/accounting services; fine art photography; manufacturing custom denim jeans; and largely, a diverse range of real estate industry businesses.
THE SECRET OF “DOING YOU”
During my interview for San Diego Magazine’s Woman Of The Year, the final question was: “Within the past year, what has inspired you? “ My immediate response was to ask, “What inspires me personally or in business?”…and I was told I could answer either way. I kept repeating to myself…what TRULY HAS INSPIRED ME? If I’m honest…I love..love…LOVE being a Realtor®, and I REALLY LOVE my community service!!! But what has truly inspired me the most, is the inner strength, the fight and dignity that a personal friend (Darrell, who is 29 years old) has had to endure due to his unfortunate battle with Sarcoma Cancer. For those of you who are not familiar, Sarcoma is one of the rarest of all cancers. Statistics are, it is less than 5% of all cancers and the unfortunate truth is that medical history is continuing to learn of its symptoms and treatments from actual patients which makes it difficult to treat. What I know, is that Darrell is making medical history!
Darrell has taught me the strength, mental power and determination during adversity, beyond anything I have personally experienced!!! When we first learned that he would have his right leg amputated, and several tumors removed from his lungs, I told him “I’VE GOT YOUR BACK”…I NEVER REALIZED HOW MUCH THIS STATEMENT WOULD PROVE IT’S WORTH!!! I will NEVER forget Darrell telling us the night after his surgery that “I will be leaving the hospital in 3 days. I have a final at school and must be there”. His doctors said, given the extent of his surgery, that they anticipated he would be in the hospital for at least a week and he would have to walk on his newly fitted prosthetic before they would even consider releasing him. Darrell did in fact walk out of the hospital on the third day after his surgery and he did not miss his final! I made a personal commitment to drive him to law school every day, and, to take him to all of his doctor’s appointments and radiation treatments, and I can proudly tell you that his doctors and nurses believed I was his Mother as I made it my personal mission to support him any way I could. What you don’t know is that Darrell was in his final semester of law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and he finished his final semester with honors and is now a PROUD law school graduate…yes, he has his JD!!! After Darrel’s surgery, I was never more PROUD of Darrell than the moment when he “walked” the procession at his graduation from Thomas Jefferson School of Law!!!
The other thing you should know about Darrell is that he has written two books and a manuscript that has been adapted into a screen play (all during his cancer surgery and treatments). Darrell’s screen play is now in the stages of graphic design and it is his hope to promote it at Comic Con. Darrell has a real love for comics and X-Box online video games…his favorite is Gears Of War. I often end my text to him by telling him that he is a “Super Hero”!!! I invite you to checkout one of his books which was picked up by Barnes and Nobel. It is called The Relationship Guide to Guides. It will cost you $1.99 (it is a NookBook) and, I invite you to download it here. I know he will appreciate your support!
What I know is, I am SO PROUD OF DARRELL!!! He has, obviously, touched my heart and I am humbled and honored to be a part of his life. I hope that you will join me in a prayer that Darrell continues to “LIVE STRONG”.
I hope that in reading this blog article you will take a moment to be grateful for your own health and well being…PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED!!!
So, what is my SECRET TO “DOING YOU???” The phrase “Doing You” means to create a vision for your life and don’t just pursue your vision…TRULY LIVE BY IT!!! Without sounding like a fortune cookie…my personal vision is to have compassion for promoting happiness and sharing my personal joy for life with others. In doing so, I am truly the one who feels rewarded!!! I have learned that giving something of lasting value to the world and surrounding yourself with the right people will help to direct you
to a place where you will be blessed with the power of good Karma.
BTW, an amusing thing to know about me is that my favorite word is “FABULOUS!!!” That is how I live my life!!!
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New Listing! 235 Market St #410 – Marina District Downtown San Diego
Posted by Lennie Fernandez | Currently 1 Comment »
MARINA DISTRICT
Offered at $375,000
Located in the heart of downtown San Diego and in one of the most desirable neighborhoods. Live close to the action but retreat to the quiety privacy of an interior courtyard location. Spacious 1 bedroom + den. 1.5 baths. 1036 esf. Fantastic storage (including a walk-in closet in bedroom and cabinets throughout). 1 car garage parking. Includes workout facility, courtyard and a rooftop BBQ area. HOA dues are $420/month.
Finishing touches include lots of cherry wood cabinets and built-ins, granite countetops, custom tumbled tile in kitchen and marble in bathrooms.
Please contact either Jenn or Lennie with any questions:
Jenn Blake at 858.663.6788 | [email protected] | CA DRE License #01494271
Lennie Fernandez 858.472.1303 | [email protected] | CA DRE License #01295154
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