solana beach: What Do Baby Boomers Really Want?
- 11/05/12 12:23 PM
Baby Boomers have never been the silent sort, and more and more we are hearing their wishes in unison. Disclaimer: The San Diego real estate market is not like Las Vegas, or Tucson or Asheville or Biloxi and our home prices, though far more reasonable than they were a few years ago, are still quite high because of ongoing demand. Blame that on our incomparable balmy climate, stunningly beautiful ocean and mountain views, great golf courses that can be played year round, a vibrant San Diego downtown area and a series of unique seaside villages across the San Diego Bay and up the San … (2 comments)
solana beach: What Do Baby Boomers Want?
- 02/07/08 10:43 AM
Baby Boomers have never been the silent sort, and more and more we are hearing their wishes in unison. Disclaimer: The San Diego real estate market is not like Las Vegas, or Tucson or Asheville or Biloxi and our home prices, though far more reasonable than a couple of years ago, are still quite high–because of ongoing demand. Blame that on our incomparable balmy climate, stunningly beautiful ocean and mountain views, great golf courses that can be played year round, a vibrant San Diego downtown area and a series of unique seaside villages across the San Diego Bay and up the … (0 comments)
solana beach: It Never Rains in California? Guess Again!
- 01/06/08 04:58 AM
We braced ourselves in San Diego for the torrential downpour and the high winds that have battered San Francisco, Sacramento and Santa Barbara. Instead, at least in the coastal areas, we were blessed with a fairly constant and gentle downpour. It will be enough to green our gardens and hillsides for awhile, but many of us were hoping for a greater accumulation of rain, but not enough to endanger the areas burned in last fall’s fires. Unfortunately for San Diego Chargers fans, the gentle rain is expected to continue this afternoon. Rain coats and ponchos are advised for the 71,000 fans … (18 comments)
solana beach: It's a Witch of a Wildfire
- 10/24/07 08:01 AM
I awoke at 4:30 a.m. yesterday morning with a sense of dread, and quickly remembered that there is a demon called the Witch Creek Fire raging in the communities around our home in La Costa. It is just one of several mega-firestorms raging in San Diego County-and is the one we fear(ed) the most. Monday afternoon, the Reverse 911 system called to inform us we are under "volunteer evacuation" guidance. After some consideration, we elected to remain home because the fires were distant and the ocean even closer. A half-packed suitcase still sits by the bedroom door, and we are ready to leave with … (7 comments)
solana beach: Get the Skinny on Zip Code Demographics
- 09/28/07 07:57 AM
This is a great day for being gifted with cool online tools! Zip Skinny is just the latest. How about seeing how your zip code compares to neighboring ones in such areas as: Click to continue reading about homes in Carlsbad, Encinitas and other zip code demographics.
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solana beach: No Butts on San Diego Beaches
- 08/28/07 04:54 PM
Near-naked butts are fine, but the smoking kind are now off limits at almost all San Diego beaches. The most recent prohibition against smoking on beaches comes from San Diego's northernmost city, Oceanside. Though tickets are not currently being issued there, signs will be going up after Labor Day advising all of the ban on smoking at Oceanside beaches. This recent legislation came after 9000 residents responded last year to city survey and cam out in support of the smoking ban. It seems many don't like the idea--or reality--of their local beaches being used as an ashtray. Oceanside joins the cities of San Diego, … (6 comments)
solana beach: Del Mar: Where the Turf Meets the Surf
- 08/11/07 07:10 AM
Many are surprised to hear that Del Mar, California has a population under 5,000. It is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world, offers a quaint tree-lined village, a gorgeous California beach, the Del Mar Race Track and Fairgrounds, and an active train station that once brought the Hollywood crowd down for the Del Mar race season and year round beach gatherings. Del Mar has a number of fine restaurants, lodging possibilities and is easy to reach by car or train. Many who visit return year after year to enjoy Del Mar’s beach, its village, the … (2 comments)
solana beach: Encinitas Bluffs, But It's No Joke
- 05/04/07 05:13 PM
It's not just Encinitas, but Solana Beach and other areas in California blessed with magnificent ocean bluffs. To be able to dangle one's feet over the edge of the earth with nothing but endless ocean beyond is a singular experience. But to lose one's property to crumbling ocean bluffs is not the heartstopping experience we would wish on anyone. Yet bluff collapse has been a reality for an unfortunate few during the history of North San Diego County's ocean bluff living. And it has been a painful and controversial history, especially in more recent years. In short digest format, the problem might be viewed from two perspectives: Environmentalists … (5 comments)
solana beach: Prestige Home Index: San Diego
- 02/04/07 07:03 AM
First Republic Bank has created the first statistical model-The Prestige Home Index-that measures changes in home values in excess of $1 million in key California markets. What are some of the common features of these indexed homes? They have at least 3000 to 6000 feet, three to six bedrooms and three to six bathrooms, according to the study. Many are substantially larger. Digested reporting of this index would probably too hefty for one blog. Instead, we'll turn it into three shorter ones. Today's focus will be balmy and palmy San Diego County in Southern California-with emphasis on the tony towns and zips of Rancho Santa Fe (92067), La Jolla … (1 comments)
Baby Boomers have never been the silent sort, and more and more we are hearing their wishes in unison.
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