la jolla: Hiking The UCSD Challenge Course in La Jolla, CA - 04/25/17 06:55 AM
 
I love having Sundays off, as one of my favorite things to do is go day hiking.
 
I don't always go to locally famous trails or big picturesque locations; in fact some times I just head out my front door and see where my "urban trails" lead me. Today, they lead me to the UCSD Challenge Course.
 
 
I never knew about his trail and "boot camp" style course, but I'd always caught a glimpse of it from my campus hikes. Today I decide to venture off the path and onto the trail and wow, look what I discovered, all while never leaving UCSD's expansive … (5 comments)

la jolla: The Real Estate Business is Going Out of Business - 03/29/17 07:39 AM
IS The Real Estate Business Going Out of Business?
We have so much technology available to use today. A person wanting to buy a home can go online, search homes, research schools, walk the neighborhood on Google Maps and even pre-qualify themselves with on an online mortgage calculator. Sellers have self-service opportunities too. There are Apps coming, if not already available, that will allow a homeowner to connect to a home buyer through the APP, strike a deal and close a sale of a home.
Problem: a great agent, makes Real estate look easy. The perspective is skewed.
HGTV shows make Real Estate look … (65 comments)

la jolla: Are We Selling The American Dream in San Diego, CA? - 03/21/17 10:32 PM
Are Any of Us? Do you Mr. Realtor in your piece of the USA? Do you Mrs. Real estate agent in your home town, America?  What do you really sell?  What do you really promote?
 
This post was inspired by:
Lee Davenport's post: ARE WE STILL DREAMING ABOUT HOMEOWNERSHIP? 
 
"We as real estate practitioners likely do not openly focus enough on the importance of homeownership. We exclaim verbally and post socially why we love our favorite restaurants, sports team, luxury brands and other objects of our affection. Yet, often we are mum on WHY  homeownership matters, such as its wealth creation and generational transferable power. "
- Lee Davenport
 
 
In … (9 comments)

la jolla: Live MLS - Homes For Sale in UTC La Jolla, CA over $1,000,000 - 03/20/17 08:31 AM
 
Active Homes For Sale asking $1,000,000 or more.
in University Towne Centre
"UTC" a suburb of La Jolla, CA
and San Diego's Golden Triangle
 
 
Three Zip Codes meet in the middle of The Golden Triangle:
92037, La Jolla
92121, Sorrento Valley
92122, University City
All three zips "meet" in UTC, so you can literally walk
into 3 different neighborhoods at one intersection!
 
This area surounds the University of California San Diego Campus
 
This is a Direct Feed from San Diego's Live MLS!
With our hot market and demand for this area of
San Diego,there's not as much inventory as usual.
$425K average cost of a condo here (Q1 2017)
$800K average cost of a house here (Q1 2017
 
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la jolla: Live MLS - Homes For Sale in UTC La Jolla, CA $500,000 - $1,000,000 - 03/20/17 07:53 AM
 Active Homes For Sale asking 
between $500,000 - $1,000,000
in University Towne Centre "UTC" a suburb of La Jolla, CA
and San Diego's Golden Triangle
 
 
Three Zip Codes meet in the middle of The Golden Triangle:
92037, La Jolla
92121, Sorrento Valley
92122, University City
 
 
 
This area surounds the University of California San Diego Campus
 
This is a Direct Feed from San Diego's Live MLS!
With our hot market and demand for this area of
San Diego,there's not as much inventory as usual.
$425K average cost of a condo here (Q1 2017)
$800K average cost of a house here (Q1 2017)
 
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la jolla: Live MLS - Homes For Sale in UTC La Jolla, CA Below $500K - 03/20/17 07:16 AM
 Active Homes For Sale asking less than $500,000 
in University Towne Centre "UTC" a suburb of La Jolla, CA
and San Diego's Golden Triangle
 
 
Three Zip Codes meet in the middle of The Golden Triangle:
92037, La Jolla
92121, Sorrento Valley
92122, University City
 
 
 
This area surounds the
University of California San Diego Campus
 
 
This is a Direct Feed from San Diego's Live MLS!
With our hot market and demand for this area of
San Diego,there's not as much inventory as usual.
Please click here for UTC/La Jolla Homes Under $500,000
 
 
 La Jolla Homes Under $500,000
La Jolla Homes Between $500K-$1,000,000
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la jolla: Live MLS - Homes For Sale Over $1 Million in La Jolla, CA - 03/19/17 10:05 AM
 
 Active Homes For Sale asking $1,000,000
or more in La Jolla, CA 
 
Direct Feed from San Diego's Live MLS!
With our hot market, there's still room to negotiate
in this price point!
Please click here for La Jolla Homes Under $500,000
 
 
 La Jolla Homes Under $500,000
La Jolla Homes Between $500K-$1,000,000
 
 
 
 
I have Lived in La Jolla and it's adjacent communities like Regents La Jolla, La Jolla Crossroads,
La Jolla Mesa Estates, etc. since 2003. Let me show you why I'm so passionate about
helping people live and own in this great towne centre & village!
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la jolla: Live MLS - Homes For Sale $500,000-$1,000,000 in La Jolla, CA - 03/19/17 01:56 AM
Active Homes For Sale $500,000-$1,000,000
in La Jolla, CA 
Direct Feed from San Diego's Live MLS!
With our hot market, there's not many, but they do exist!
Please click here for La Jolla Homes Under $500,000
 

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la jolla: Live MLS - Homes For Sale Under $500,000 in La Jolla, CA - 03/19/17 01:14 AM
La Jolla, CA 92037 Active Homes For Sale Under $500,000
Direct Feed from San Diego's Live MLS!
With our hot market, there's not many, but they do exist!
Please click here for La Jolla Homes from $500,000-$1,000,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
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la jolla: Until We Me Again, And I Hope We Do... - 03/17/17 09:01 PM
May the roads rise up to meet you,
May the winds be at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face 
and the rains fall softly upon your fields.
And until we meat again my friends
(and I hope we do)
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
 
-An Irish Blessing  (we always gave at family gatherings)
 
Happy Saint Patrick's Day To Ya's
From Thomas & Ailina
Certified Proper Pour Experts at St. James Gate
 
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la jolla: Divorced, Stressed, Broke, Poor Health, but... #1 in Sales! - 03/11/17 02:08 PM
Don't mind me, I'm just thinking out loud...
 
Would it surprise you if I shared I heard a *true story about a very “successful agent” who Grossed $900,000 in 2016, per his 1099, but her Net was only $135,000 and from that $135K, she still needed to pay the taxes on the $900K?
 
 
What if I shared, I know of an *agent that Grossed $300,000 in his 3rd year in the industry, (not bad!) but had no money in the bank, no money to pay the IRS and a wife that was barely hanging on due to his absence (whether he was physically home … (77 comments)

la jolla: A Winning Equation: Run - Rest + Recharge x Recover = Success! - 03/10/17 12:58 PM

I cringe when sales people e.g. real estate agents brag on how little sleep they get, how available they are by phone to their clients and how they'll leave the dinner table or a family vacation to assist a client. They think theirs extra trophy's, extra pay, extra credit for this behavior...NOT! They are heading for the big crash, the burnout that kills the joy, the enthusiasm and the effectiveness of that agent's skills. The big crash can show up in their health, their marriage, their relationship with their kids, their production, etc.
Lack of sleep, lack of rest, lack of down time, makes us … (8 comments)

la jolla: Can You Show Me Other Broker's Listings in San Diego, CA? - 03/10/17 03:51 AM
"Can You Show Me Other Broker's Listings?" is a common question I get. I'm always surprised by two things...
That I always assume my buyers (and sellers for that matter) know this. That they do not realize this. Assumptions are dangerous in sales, especially real estate.
 
 
Mr & Mrs. Buyer, I will show you any property on the market, meeting your criteria and budget, for sale through the MLS, websites, off market for sale, new construction, for sale by owner (cooperating) and even ones that are not for sale but I convince to consider selling for you!
 
Mr & Mrs. Seller, I do invite all brokerages and … (3 comments)

la jolla: Podcast Episode 86: Video & Facebook Ads, Best Practices and Myths - 03/10/17 02:54 AM

 
Because I'm regularly
 
Blogging on ActiveRain,

this  PODCAST  became my opportunity! 
 
Since my guest appearance on episode #57, Mail-Right Real Estate Podcast went through some changes and asked me to be the new co-host of the show!
 
This co-host opportunity was a result of my posting on ActiveRain consistently and being 
a prepared guest on  show #57.
 
Checkout ActiveRain member Jonathan Denwood and myself on our latest episode!
 
Listen Here-click the link:
 Episode 86
 
Creating videos for your business in 2017 is a necessary component of your Marketing Plan! Grant shares effective Facebook Paid Advertising, Lead Generation, Sales Best Practices Grant has a refreshing, very matter of fact approach to kicking real estate agents into gear and getting out of … (0 comments)

la jolla: Podcast Episode 85: Coaching Like You've Never Heard It Delivered! - 03/10/17 02:38 AM

Because I'm regularly
 
Blogging on ActiveRain,

this  PODCAST  became my opportunity!
 
 
Since my guest appearance on episode #57, Mail-Right Real Estate Podcast went through some changes and asked me to be the new co-host of the show!
 
This co-host opportunity was a result of my posting on ActiveRain consistently and being 
a prepared guest on  show #57.

Checkout ActiveRain member Jonathan Denwood and myself on our latest episode!
 
Listen Below, Click The Link
Listen Here-click the link:
 Episode 85
 
 
 
I have to be honest, when we booked Kim Ades, Frame of Mind Executive Coach on our show, I was prepared to grill her hard. As a long time coached member of Buffini & Compnay, I have high standards for coaching, since … (0 comments)

la jolla: Podcast Episode 84: Every Seller Needs To Ask Their Agent This! - 03/10/17 02:15 AM
Because I'm regularly
 
Blogging on ActiveRain,

this  PODCAST  became my opportunity!
 
 
Since my guest appearance on episode #57, Mail-Right Real Estate Podcast went through some changes and asked me to be the new co-host of the show!
 
This co-host opportunity was a result of my posting on ActiveRain consistently and being 
a prepared guest on  show #57.

Checkout ActiveRain member Jonathan Denwood and myself on our latest episode!
 
Listen Here-click the link:
 
Episode 84
 
Mr. Aaron Hendon, Top Producer from Seattle who’s an investor, real estate agent, entrepreneur and author.Aaron's putting action behind his words and education by teaching buyers and sellers how to hire a Realtor, work with a Realtor and set expectations upfront. Aaron’s book: Won’t Get Fooled Again … (0 comments)

la jolla: IL Dolce Far Niente Di Domenica (San Diego Style-3) - 03/05/17 06:49 AM
The Sweet Nothing of Sundays-3
Shhhh, I’m doing Sunday, My Silent Sunday.
No Phone, No Text, No Emails, No Meetings...Silence.
 
A view from "The Bench"
Today is a day I value being benched.
Sundays are for quiet reflection, relaxing and recharging in my world.
They are a day with the family and friends,
investing in the relationships dearest to me.
Pursuing my personal goals, enjoying my hobbies or the sweet joy of doing nothing but relaxing in the sun, with a good book on a bench with a view.
 
 
The value of a precious day off:
Time away from clients; time with family & friends.
Showing up to work Monday with … (4 comments)

la jolla: Renaissance La Jolla: A San Diego, CA Jewel of Community! - 03/03/17 12:53 PM
One of my favorite Neighborhoods in University Towne Centre aka UTC
Technically part of University City with a 92122 zip code, Renaissance lives up to it's Italian neame in it's architecture and beautiful gardens, pathways and common areas.
The neighborhood is 10 minutes from UCSD and 20 minutes to La Jolla Village and the coast!
I'll be updating this site with links from time to time with posts on each of the 6 residential communities and a secret 7th community, many locals even forget is there!
 
 
 
LINKS to Renaissance La Jolla
(These will be updated periodically, check back often)!
 
Exploring Renaissance La Jolla
UTC aka University Towne Centre
Exploring … (6 comments)

la jolla: The Cross We Are Proud To Bear In La Jolla, CA - 03/02/17 09:27 PM
My title says La Jolla, CA but in fact all of San Diego County feels that way; the supporters do.
I drive by this memorial almost daily, it peeks at me from it's perch, high above Highway 5 ...
 
In La Jolla, CA there stands a cross, a memorial to our military atop Mount Soledad with views like none other in San Diego County. You can see Downtown and beyond to Mexico to the South, Carlsbad to The North, all of the big blue Pacific and La Jolla to the West and we can pratically see Arizona to the East!
 
            … (4 comments)

la jolla: When You Get Knocked Down, What You Do Next, Makes All The Difference - 03/01/17 06:44 PM
Falling down is not failing, staying down is.
 
I recently heard an awesome interview between
Brian Buffini and J-Force (Justin Forsett, now of The Denver Broncos) on Brian's Buffini & Company Podcast...
and the take aways and "ah-ha's" were many!
Justin was cut from 6 teams before he got The Broncos. He had scholarships retracted and came up from humble beginnings. Ovvercoming adversity; J-Force knows how and shares some great insights about it here.
 
 
From My Notes:
 
Success is determined by your determination, your hard work applied, the sacrafices you are willing to make to achieve your goals i.e. the desires of your heart.
 
Control what you can trol, surrender to … (8 comments)

 
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets, CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego (Big Block Realty 858.232.8722)

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

La Jolla, CA

More about me…

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722

Address: 8895 Towne Centre Dr. , Suite 105 #436 , San Diego, CA, 92122

Mobile: 858-232-8722

Office: TJNRealtor@gmail.com



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