New Years Eve in The Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego 2009! - 12/28/09 09:35 PM
                                                                      
Wondering where to go for New Years Eve celebration in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego? With over 100 restaurants, nightclubs, bars and lounges to ring in the New Year, the Gaslamp District has everything to offer. 
Downtown San Diego Condo home owners in Crown Bay, Trellis 5th Ave and Gaslamp City Square and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners in Park Loft and M2i is just steps away from the vibrant fun activities for the New Year festivities.
Below is a list of places to go:
Bice Ristrorante Blue Point Bondi Confidential Croce's The Field Fleetwood Fred's Hard Rock Hotel Jimmy Love's … (1 comments)

The Port of San Diego’s Broadway Cruise Ship Terminal is Taking Shape in Downtown San Diego! - 12/28/09 09:33 PM
December 27th, 2009 by Mike
The Broadway Cruise Ship Terminal in the Columbia District in Downtown San Diego is now taking shape. The 52,000 square feet steel structural frame of the terminal is being erected on the pier near the corner of Broadway and Harbor Drive. On December 14th 2009 the delivery of 1,200 tons of structural steel started arriving and expects to be trucked in daily.
The columns for the frame will be 44 feet tall and will weigh five tons each. A crane with a 70 ton capacity is on the pier to set the steel columns in place for the … (0 comments)

Port of San Diego’s Big “San Diego Bay Balloon Parade 2009!” - 12/28/09 09:32 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The Port of San Diego is the main sponsor of the "Big San Diego Bay Balloon Parade" that will take place on Wednesday December 30th, 2009 at 10am at Harbor Drive on the North Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego. "Jack Box" of Jack in the Box fast food fame, will lead the parade which is the 19th annual one. Jack in the Box was founded in San Diego in 1951 and has been a household name in 17 states. The Parade is famous for its giant helium balloons and has outnumbered the "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" in New York City … (0 comments)

Little Italy Association Meeting January 1st, 2010 - Stay Involved in Downtown San Diego! - 12/28/09 09:30 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                  The Little Italy Association is a collection of residents including Downtown San Diego Condo home owners and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners in the Little Italy District who share a common interest in the positive development of this budding neighborhood. It's open to renters, home owners, business owners and for anyone who care to see and contribute to the growth of this area of Downtown San Diego. This group needs participation not only in its meetings but in its community projects as well.
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors Meetings will be held at the Lady of the Rosary … (0 comments)

The Mortgage Protection Program Extended Through 2010! - 12/28/09 09:28 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                The Mortgage Proteciton Program has benefited more than 3,100 first time home buyers in California including Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts home buyers at no cost to the consumer. California Association of Realtors is now extending the program through December 2010.
The C.A.R.'s Housing Affordability Fund provides up to $1,500 per month, for up to six months, to eligible first time home buyers who lose their jobs due to layoffs. The funds are intended to help consumers meet their mortgage payment obligations. Qualified co buyers can also participate in the program, and receive monthly benefits of $750 … (0 comments)

Fireworks over San Diego Bay 2009 in Downtown San Diego Has Been Cancelled! - 12/28/09 09:27 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The annual 20 year traditional firework celebration 2009/2010 will not happen this New Year in Downtown San Diego!
An environmental group is threatening to sue to make sure the organizer have the proper right permits. The Port of San Diego Tenants Association usually helps with funding the celebration but this year decided to cancel the show.
The victims are not only Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners, residents and visitors but also local businesses. There might be as much as thousands of dollars being lost as the result of people not coming down to Downtown San … (1 comments)

Want To Become a Downtown San Diego Renter in The Grande Located in the Columbia District? - 12/28/09 09:25 PM
The Grande North unit #702 is a 2 bedroom + Den and a 2 bathroom Downtown San Diego Condo located in the Columbia District with 1,625 square feet. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, wood cabinets and opens up towards the living room. The living room has a cozy fireplace, access to the balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma, pool area and the arriving planes at Lindbergh Field. The master bedroom has a nice Western view and a good size closet from wall to wall. The master bathroom has double vanities, a walk in shower and a bath … (0 comments)

Ice Skating in Downtown San Diego - Our Own “Rockefeller Center” at Horton Plaza! - 12/28/09 09:23 PM
                                                                                                                                                                              Come on down to Horton Plaza in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego for some outdoor ice skating in San Diego's own version of Rockefeller Center. It's only $12 per adult and $10 for kids under 12 and $2 per skate rental. To see their opening hours please visit hours.
This is a perfect holiday activity just a short stroll away for Downtown San Diego Condo home owners in Renaissance and Meridian and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners in 777 Sixth Ave.
This is for a great cause, the proceeds benefit the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady … (1 comments)

Support Your Local Business - “Ace Hardware” in Downtown San Diego! - 12/28/09 09:21 PM

Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft howe owners and residents, are you in need of paint?
Are you moving in to your new place or maybe want to make a change and want new ideas. Take a short stroll over to Ace Hardware located on 675 6th Avenue in Downtown San Diego between G Street and Market Street in the East Village/Ballpark District.
Ace Hardware have everything for those special painting projects from drop cloths to rollers, tape to brushes. Thousands of colors and custom matching in both the Ace Brand paints and the premium quality line of Benjamin Moore paints. For … (0 comments)

Downtown San Diego Quiet Zone is About to Limit the Noise From Train Horns! - 12/28/09 09:19 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft home owners and residents have a major concern about the noise and safety at the rail crossings and tracks in Downtown San Diego. The Federal Government has finalized a legislation to limit the noise from train horns in residential areas. CCDC is moving forward with an application to the Federal Railroad Administration to designate Downtown San Diego a Quiet Zone at the 13th grade crossing located at Park Boulevard to Laurel Street in the Columbia District and the Marina District. To be able to make this Quiet Zone happen, the railroad crossings … (0 comments)

New Central Downtown San Diego Library in the East Village District is Seeking for Bids! - 12/28/09 09:17 PM

The San Diego City Council voted 6-2 on November 17th, 2009 to move the new Downtown San Diego Central Library project forward by putting the project out for construction bids.
A 2005 cost estimate placed construction costs at $184.9 million. Turner Construction will now return next year with a guaranteed construction bid on the project. Council Member Marti Emerald said in supporting the bid in Ocotober that "With all the investment that's been made and so many years of this, I think that we owe almost a duty to the people who have dedicated so many years and so much … (0 comments)

Neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by Average Square Foot Price 3rd Quarter 2009! - 12/28/09 09:14 PM

This graph shows Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts sales per Neighborhood by average square foot price during the third quarter in 2009.
The Columbia District is leading the way with $537 per square foot and close behind is the Marina District with $481 per square foot. After that comes the East Village/Ballpark District with $403 per square foot, the Metro with $401 per square foot and the Little Italy District with $367 per square foot. The Cortez Hill District had $357 per square foot and the Gaslamp District $331 per square foot.
To read more graphs from 92101 Urban Living's former … (0 comments)

Demands are High at “Bayside” at The Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego! - 12/28/09 09:12 PM
"Bayside" is Downtown San Diego's finest waterside community along the Embarcadero right next to the Little Italy District. Bayside homes have the greatest quality, panoramic views, spacious layouts, the best amenities and an Urban Downtown San Diego lifestyle 
Demand for Bayside's spacious homes have been overwhelming with an average of more than 100 people per week visiting the Sales Center since the grand opening and over 50 homes sold during the past 90 days!
Bosa has captivated audiences once again. To read what the San Diego Union Tribune has to say about the man behind Bosa, who has played a major role … (0 comments)

Home First, Inc - Loan Modification Questions - Tutorial 6 - 12/28/09 09:08 PM
Home First is an industry recognized loan modification and short sale negotiations consulting firm and they are more than happy to help you with any questions you might have in regards to your Loan Modification.
Should I hire an attorney? Attorneys are definitely necessary to sue somebody, or to defend you against a criminal accusation.  The majority of the lawyers who are trying to get involved right now are banking on the assumption that people believe there is some super power that comes with your law degree.  We've heard countless stories about files being thrown into the "legal file" by the … (0 comments)

Neighborhoods by Type of Sale in Downtown San Diego in the 3rd Quarter 2009! - 12/28/09 09:07 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This graph shows the different neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by type of Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft sales in the third quarter of 2009.
The East Village/Ballpark District leads the way with 104 sales. Second up is the Columbia District with 64 sales and after that the Cortez Hill District. The Little Italy District has 44 sales, the Marina District had 35, the Gaslamp District had 12 and Metro had 8 sales.
To read more graphs from 92101 Urban Living's former blogs please visit Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Price Range in the … (0 comments)

“Solara Loft” - Penthouse B unit 806 - Builder’s Best Price in Downtown San Diego! - 12/28/09 09:05 PM
Thinking about becoming a Downtown San Diego Loft homeowner? Take a second and see what Solara Loft - the new definition of ideal Downtown San Diego living has to offer!
Solara Lofts is located in the Cortez Hill District in Downtown San Diego with easy access to two major freeways, Hwy 5 and 163. A short walk or trolley ride away is Petco Park, the San Diego Zoo, Horton Plaza, The Embarcadaro, the Gaslamp District, the Little Italy District, Balboa Park and everything Downtown San Diego has to offer.
                                                                                                                                                   
Penthouse B exemplifies loft versatility with soaring windows and panoramic Downtown … (0 comments)

Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Price Range in the 3rd Quarter 2009! - 12/28/09 09:04 PM

This graph shows Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts sold by price range in the third quarter of 2009.
If you compare this graph with the graph from the 2nd Quarter 2009, 39% of all the sales were over $500,000, 33% of the sales went up $500,000 and $500,000 - $700,000 has gone down 7%.
For the third quarter 2009, 124 sales was in the price range of $300,000 -$500,000. 91 sales was in the range of $300,000 and under. 54 sales was in the range of $500,001-$700,000 and 32 sales in the range of $700,001-$1,000,000. 18 … (1 comments)

Home First, Inc - Loan Modification Questions - Tutorial 5 - 12/28/09 09:03 PM
Home First is an industry recognized loan modification and short sale negotiations consulting firm and they are more than happy to help you with any questions you might have in regards to your "Loan Modification".
What's the lenders incentive? The lenders' incentive is simple: money.  Nobody wins when a house is foreclosed upon.  The pain to the homeowner is obvious.  The neighborhood suffers.  The economy suffers.  But in many scenarios, the bank stands to lose quite a bit as well, and more than you might think.  If a house is already worth less than is owed to the mortgage, then the … (0 comments)

Neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by Average Sales Price in the 3rd Quarter of 2009! - 12/28/09 09:02 PM

This graph shows neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by average sale price in the 3rd Quarter of 2009! The Columbia District and the Marina District has the highest concentration of luxury highrises!
The Columbia District is leading the way with $743,149, after that comes the Marina District with $607,647, shortly after is Metro with $525,438. The East Village/Ballpark District and the Little Italy District are close with $427,307 vs. $354,852. The Cortez Hill District had $363,468 and the Gaslamp District had $249,800.
To read 92101 Urban Living's former blogs about charts please click on Neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by … (0 comments)

“December Nights” in Balbo Park in Downtown San Diego 2009! - 12/01/09 08:12 PM

Balboa Park December Nights is one of San Diego's favorite holiday event and this one is the 32nd one and starts on Friday December 4, 2009 at 5-10 pm and continues on Saturday December 5th from noon to 10 pm. All museums opens their doors free of charge from 5 - 9 pm both nights. This event is the largest free community festival in San Diego and is expected to attract more than 300,000 visitors. 
Join the festivites and experience entertainment, holiday cheer, food from around the world, gift shopping, international choirs and musical and dans presentations. Downtown San Diego Condo and … (0 comments)

Neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego by Type of Sale in August 2009! - 12/01/09 08:09 PM

This graph shows the type of sales that happened for Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts in different neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego in August 2009!
Developer sales lead the way with 15 sales in the East Village/Ballpark District, 12 sales in the Cortez Hill District, 10 sales in the Columbia District and 3 sales each in the Little Italy District and Metro.
Resales has 8 sales in the Marina District, 4 in East Village/Ballpark District, 3 in the Gaslamp District and the Columbia District and 1 sale in the Gaslamp District.
REO sales had 5 in the East … (0 comments)

“Solara Loft” in Downtown San Diego - Financing Options for Featured Unit Plan Q! - 12/01/09 08:07 PM

Solara Loft is located in the Cortez Hill District in Downtown San Diego with easy access to two major freeways, Hwy 5 and 163. A short walk or trolley ride away is Petco Park, the San Diego Zoo, Horton Plaza, The Embarcadaro, the Gaslamp District, the Little Italy District, Balboa Park and everything Downtown San Diego has to offer.
Plan Q is a corner, South facing Downtown San Diego Penthouse with nice Downtown San Diego views and has a variety of options! Solara Loft's sales people is more than happy to answer any questions you might have. To see the floor … (1 comments)

“Hotel Indigo” - Invests in Local Art Scene in Downtown San Diego! - 12/01/09 06:19 PM

To serve as the Brand's West Coast flagship at Hotel Indigo, the one of a kind external glass sculpture by Lisa Schirmer is to decorate the Downtown San Diego skyline. 
Hotel Indigo located in the Gaslamp District has demonstrated its commitment to San Diego and invested over $300,000 in local art and is taking the hotel art to a new level. 
"Indigo Waters," the 40-foot exterior wall sculpture made up of 33 hand-painted, laminated and tempered blue-colored glass panels is positioned on the western facade of the hotel between the 9th and 12th floors.  
Chris Jones, general manager of Downtown San … (0 comments)

Home First, Inc - Loan Modification Questions - Tutorial 4 - 12/01/09 06:16 PM


Home First is an industry recognized loan modification and short sale negotiations consulting firm and they are more than happy to help you with any questions you might have in regards to your Loan Modification. 
Do I have to be delinquent on my mortgage? As with most of the "rules" about modifying your loan, the answer to this question has changed quite a bit over the past few months.  Traditionally, the Note Holder viewed on-time payments as indisputable proof of financial ability to pay, regardless of what the homeowner was sacrificing in order to make the payments, or how … (0 comments)