As a 72 year young SEASONED CITIZEN this is a topic I've been pondering for the past several decades. It will be interesting to see where this all ends up moving forward. No doubt, San Diego, like so many other destination Retirement zones throughout the Country, will be put to the test trying to figure out how to deal with housing their growing share of 80 million Baby Boomers in the next 20+ years.
This drives my point even further home (pun intended) for the need and timeliness to consider a BACKYARD HOME aka Accessory … (0 comments)
Please Join us at Chandlers on the beautiful Pacific in pristine Carlsbad, for a fun filled and light hearted Active Rain Meet-up on Wednesday, November 29th at 11:30. As you can see we still have some seats at the table and if we fill this one up we have access to the entire outdoor patio. We'll even save a seat for you Bob Crane.
Do feel free to bring guests and friends and if you're an Active Rain member and have never attended one of our fun and informative gatherings, now is the … (14 comments)
Ok folks, this is an opportunity to enjoy an early afternoon or possibly a weekend beach experience on the blue Pacific in beautiful Carlsbad with old and new friends. Jeff Dowler and I will once again be co hosting this fun coastal event so don't miss out.
BTW, Anna Banana Kruchten,CRS,CRB,GRI, this venue is only 10 minutes from the Mcclellan Palomar Airport and I'd be happy to pick you and your passengers up and drive you to and from the airport. So please consider me your personal chauffeur should you be inclined to join us.
Or, Ron and Alexandra Seigel, you folks can … (21 comments)
For the benefit of those that don't have direct links regarding SB 1069 I have copied and pasted the legislation from their website in its original format. Albeit rather lengthy it answers just about every question that pertains to the Bill. If you have any more quiestions please feel free to ask.
Are Existing Ordinances Null and Void? Yes, any local ordinance adopted prior to January 1, 2017 that is not in compliance with the changes to ADU law will be null and void. Until an ordinance … (4 comments)
I will be posting frequently on this subject on several social media and business platforms as I've been getting feedback from several folks seeking more information on this new California mandate/law. Please feel free to repost or pass it on to folks you feel may benefit from it; especially homeowners.
Courtesy of Karen Chapple, UC Berkeley
The California legislature found and declared that, among other things, allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single family and multifamily zones provides additional rental housing … (4 comments)
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear (Courtesy) By Brittany Woolsey "To create a housing shortage in a huge country, heavily wooded with a small population -- ah, that's proof of pure political genius." -- Richard J. Needham Accessory dwelling units could be a more realistic option for Encinitas to reach its state-mandated housing requirements, following the draft of a locally-initiated bill regarding the units. The Encinitas City Council at its meeting on March 8 heard an update on the status of legislative … (8 comments)
In Part 1 we showed you how to search for and identify "TINY SPACES" that have tremendous potential for gentrification, value enhancement and much
"BIGGER PLACES"
In Part 2 we offered up some very creative ways you could remove the old "TRAILER", "MOBILE HOME" or "Pre HUD MANUFACTURED HOME" and with a little imagination recreate that Tiny Little SPACE with a nice new BIG PLACE by utilizing CUBIC FOOT instead of focusing on the SQUARE FOOT.
Now Get Ready For PART 3?
If your one of the lucky ones fortunate enough to own a home on the bluff over-looking the beautiful blue Pacific you're probably looking at around $2000/sf for a scraper on the North San Diego County waterfront. Or to put in much simpler … (5 comments)
architects: The "IN" look of today's INterior Designers
- 01/10/12 06:08 AM
The "IN" look of today's INterior Designers Kari Arendsen, Founder and Principal of Intimate Living Interiors, is a world class Interior Designer located in the famous "Cedros Design Quarter" of Solana Beach, Calif. She earned her bachalors degree in Interior Design at the world renowned Design Institute of San Diego. She also studied Curtural Communications and Architecture at the University of Sorbonne in Paris, France.Kari has been honored for her designs, appearing in many print and online media such as Ranch and Coast, San Diego’s Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, San Diego Home and Garden, Premier Magazine and The La Jolla Light. Since 2005, Kari, as built a very … (6 comments)
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