We just released at new blog post with a detailed comparison between these two luxury condo buildings in Downtown San Diego, Savina and Pacific Gate. These are both incredible properties by BOSA development corp. Savina located in Little Italy and Pacific Gate in the Columbia District. Checkout our Savina vs. Pacific Gate Comparison for all the details including their location, views, amenities, lifestyle and residences.Savina is 2019 construction and Pacific gate was completed in 2018 so they are relatively similar in age and condition. Each caters to a very distinct lifestyle so they are amazing properties for those looking to live in luxury in downtown San Diego.   09/30/2020

Downtown San Diego offers a great variety of neighborhoods and property types to meet the needs of virtually anyone. Columbia, Marina, Little Italy, East Village, Cortez Hill and Gaslamp are different neighborhoods each offering their own charm. Each district offers a mix of low rise, mid rise and high rise buildings with properties ranging from $300,000 to over $5,000,000. If you are interested in downtown San Diego real estate and downtown San Diego condominiums please visit our page dedicated to Downtown San Diego condos. Dont hesitate to contact us anytime if we can be of any assistance with your search for downtown San Diego Real Estate. You can reach us at 619-353-5888 08/12/2020

BOSA is the premier builder of luxury high rise condo building in the West Coast. His buildings in San Diego include Discovery, Horizons, Park Place, Eletra, Bayside, The Grande, Savina and Pacific Gate. Learn more about BOSA condos in San Diego in our page dedicated to San Diego BOSA condos. The latest building is Savina (2019) preceded by Pacific Gate (2018). As of August 2020 Savina is about 80% sold and there are some amazing units left for sale.  08/12/2020

San Diego offers one of the best weather conditions in the world making it a very desirable place to live. Those looking for oceanfront homes in San Diego have a variety of locations that could suit their needs. La Jolla, Del Mar, Pacific Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Coronado offer some incredible oceanfront real estate opportunities. To lear more about oceanfront homes please visit our page dedicated San Diego oceanfront homes.To search real time listings in San Diego please visit San Diego oceanfront homes for sale. Please dont hesitate to contact us if we can assist you with your search for San Diego real estate.  08/12/2020

What are the rules for using Child Support and/or Alimony as "Qualifying Income" for a Mortgage Loan Application? There is often a disparity between "Real Income" (the amount of money we actually receive) and "Qualifying Income" (the amount of income that is recognized on a mortgage loan application).  With regards to receipt of Alimony and/or Child Support, this disparity is often accentuated.  Below are a few things that need to be known by all Divorcing Homeowners and/or the Professionals who serve them.  Divorce Mortgage guidelines are unique. "The Rule of 6/36" (Part 1) The first number (6) pertains to "historical receipt of income.  The idea behind this emphasis is to determine if the agreed upon payment is actually being made by the Payor in a manner that is consistent with Fanni... 07/20/2020

Do you know how there are some businesses that most people can do and yet the way they approach their business is what makes them stand out? Then there are businesses that not only give you outstanding customer service, but they can also help fulfill your needs for specialized applications or processes. Well, this is the kind of business I want to talk about. Assembly Supplies Co. is a local business based in San Diego county in Escondido, California that supplies hot air tools and accessories for plastic welding and hot air applications. Now you might be wondering what kind of industries use hot air tools? Well, for one, the roofing industry does and this is why I want the roofers of the construction industry to know that they exist. They don’t just supply the roofing industry though, ... 05/18/2020

Downtown San Diego Pacific Gate by BOSA offers an unparelled level of luxury and a lifestyle that no other building in San Diego can offer. The penthouse line at Pacific Gate on floors 33 to 40 offer 4 magnificent floor plans to choose from.The 01 floor plan offers 3 bedroom plus den, 3 bath, 2315 sq ft and faces NW with incredible bay views.The 02 floor plan offers 3 bedroom plus den, 3.5 bath, 2608 sq ft and faces SW.The o3 floor plan offers 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2034 sq ft and faces SE.The 04 floors plan offers 3 bedroom plus den, 3 bath, 2450 sq ft and faces NE.View our guide to Pacific Gate Penthouses San Diego for a full review on all Pacific Gate San Diego penthouse floor plans with videos, pictures and all the information you might need. 02/13/2020

12th Annual Brasil Jazz Festa is Sunday March 6 in San Diego Our favorite jazz festival, the 12th Annual Brasil Jazz Festa, will take place at Dizzy’s in San Diego, on Friday March 6, beginning at 7 pm. My wife and I have a particular fondness for this event, having attended the first 4 of these festivals when they were held in Encinitas beginning in 2008, and a number of others since moving to Dizzy’s. We’ve come to know a number of the musicians, and have attended solo concerts they have brought to the San Diego community over the years. The Brasil Jazz Festa music is always wonderful, with regulars as well as guest artists, and with a relatively small audience and an intimate venue, it’s a special treat. We have been following the Danny Green Trio for over 10 years (we just attended ... 02/07/2020

Penthouse 3601 features 3 beds plus den and 3 baths and approximately 2,334 sq ft of living space. This residence comes with 3 parking spaces and a storage included. Offered at $3,599,900.Learn more about Savina penthouses. Or view our guide to Savina Condos or to Downtown San Diego Penthouses.  01/28/2020

Savina penthouse floor plan 04 features 2 bed plus den, 2.5 bath and 1840 sq ft of living space.Learn more info about Savina penthouses including floor plans, videos and photos in our page dedicated to Savina San Diego Penthouses. Our view our guide to Savina Condos in Downtown San Diego.  01/28/2020

Savina penthouse floor plan 03 features 2 bed plus den, 2 baths and 1825 sq ft of living space.Learn more info about Savina penthouses including floor plans, photos and videos on our page dedicated to Savina Penthouses.Or view our guide to San Diego Penthouses.  01/28/2020

Savina penthouse floor plan 02 features 2 bed plus den, 2 baths and 1715 sq ft of living space. This unit features two amazing balconies with bay and city views!Lean more info on our page dedicated to Savina San Diego penthouses. View our guide to San Diego Penthouses or our guide to Savina Condos San Diego.  01/28/2020

Savina is the latest luxury high rise to be built in downtown San Diego. Finished in 2019 by BOSA development it has added a new level of class and sophistication not seen before in the downtown San Diego condo market.Savina penthouses are located on the top two floors of the building and range in square footage from aprox 1700 to 2334 sq ft.To learn more about Savina penthouses please visit our page dedicated to Savina penthouses in downtown San Diego.You can also see our guide to Savina Condos San Diego for detailed information, floor plans, videos, images and more on this incredible luxury high rise building. 01/20/2020

 I'm SUArta Back!  The FHA Spot Condo Approval Mortgage lenders that see a fair amount of FHA loans have, for the last few years, lamented the loss of the condominium "spot" approval.  This erstwhile shortcut would allow a single unit of a condo project to be eligible for an FHA loan even where the entire project might otherwise not pass muster.  And for FHA, it's been widely recognized since the sunsetting of the spot approval that buyers whose search requires an FHA loan and a price range that might only include condos, had real challenges ahead.  Specifically, their target inventory would need to be confined only to existing FHA-approved projects, which can be found on the FHA approved condo list. However, as of 10/15/2019, the Federal Housing Administration has reinstated a version ... 11/05/2019

Discover Riverfront Condos in San Diego at Mission Valley at RIVER COLONY CONDOSRiver Colony is a condo community located in Mission Valley San Diego, that runs along the San Diego River. Some of these Mission Valley Condos For Sale offer a San Diego waterfront/ riverfront location. River Colony Condos do not come up for sale often. As of this blog post, there was actually ONE River Colony Condo For Sale Mission Valley, priced at 530K.  Living in River Colony offers a very convenient lifestyle. Located just 10  minutes to everything, maybe even 5 minutes. It's located near all sorts of shopping and Ocean Beach actually accessible via the San Diego River Trail. So, living in River Colony Mission Valley seems like it could make a lot of sense. Click here to see my webpage to search all Ri... 10/24/2019

The Savina sales team recently announced they are over 70% sold. That is amazing news for this new construction high rise considering the overall market conditions. Savina seems to have way more activity than the rest of the resale condo market in downtown San Diego.What sets Savina apart is the incredible location, right at the edge of the waterfront and little italy districts where all the action is. The waterfront has over $3.1 billion in redevelopment over the next 5 years. No doubts the best investment is the SD Waterfront area. Learn more about Savina in our page dedicated to Savina San Diego Condos.      10/04/2019

Welcome to one of Oceanside’s most affordable 55+ neighborhood - Costa Serena Welcome to Costa Serena, a 55+ community in Oceanside. This neighborhood's development started in 1971 and since then has been a favorite spot among active adults looking for affordable homes. Today, this neighborhood boasts of less than 700 homes, all designed to provide the comfort and convenience you long for.Costa Serena is located in Oceanside, a coastal city that's the third largest in all of San Diego County. Oceanside is famous for its easy access to pristine beaches. It is also known for its friendly, welcoming environment.Due to Oceanside’s location near the Pacific Ocean, Costa Serena's residents enjoy a Mediterranean-like climate of warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Say goodbye to multiple l... 03/27/2019

11th Annual Brasil Jazz FestaSunday March 24, 2019 in San Diego We are so looking forward to the 11th Annual Brasil Jazz Festa that takes place at Dizzy’s in San Diego, on Sunday March 24, beginning at 6 pm. (photos shared with permission)  We have a particular fondness for this event, having attended the first 4 of these festivals when they were held in Encinitas beginning in 2008, and having gotten to know a number of the musicians. We have attended a few of the concerts downtown but somehow the time of day and drive has made it harder or it has conflicted with other activities. The Brazilian music is always wonderful, with regulars as well as guest artists, and with a relatively small audience and an intimate venue, it’s a special treat. The only better thing would be attending a con... 03/08/2019

Ready to move to an active adult neighborhood? If you've been dreaming of a home where you can enjoy an ocean view while basking in the maintenance-free lifestyle of an active adult community, a home in any San Diego 55+ Oceanview community is the best choice for you.   Who wouldn't be drawn to an oceanview home? The ocean breeze, breathtaking sunrise and sunset views, and laidback lifestyle of being in a coastal neighborhood can be really soothing and peaceful.     San Diego's miles and miles of shoreline make it a haven for many oceanview neighborhoods, including those of active adults. Include the amazing weather, fun recreation areas, great shopping, a wide range of dining options, and more, and you get a complete package of a lifestyle many people long for.   If you’re looking for ... 02/27/2019

Kensington Home for Sale - 4202 Middlesex Drive List Price $1,299,900 Address 4202 Middlesex Drive City/State/Zip San Diego, CA 92116 Subdivision Kensington Year Built 1930 Sq Footage 2588 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Floors 2 Garage/Parking 2   View Additional Photos     DESCRIPTION: http://4202Middlesex.com/ Enjoy all the Kensington has to offer, from its deep sense of community, to the town's quaint business district where one can find restaurants, coffee shops, a library and park, an organic grocer, ice-cream parlor, and more. This one of a kind Spanish home is located in the heart of the highly desired Kensington community and it is not to be missed. This spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath home features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths on the lower level and 2 additional bedrooms and a bath upstairs. The c... 02/19/2019