Category Archives: San Diego Condos

Solara Lofts Offering Big Discounts on Remaining Condos

Solara Lofts San Diego condos

The builder is closing out the last eight condo units in the Solara Lofts building in downtown San Diego. The Solara Lofts are a newly-built, luxury condo building in the hip and centrally located Cortez Hill area of downtown San Diego.

Solara Lofts offer contemporary luxury in downtown San Diego

Sales prices for the remaining condos have been reduced from as much as $14,000 to more than $154,000 less than the original asking prices. The discounted prices for the Solara Lofts start at $284,900. The Solara Lofts condominium community is FHA and VA approved, …

by Larisa Rose on August 3, 2011

California Short Sale Laws Changed

California real estate foreclosure

A new law, SB458, went into effect last week that prevents junior lien holders in California from pursuing deficiencies from homeowners after a short sale. The law was sponsored by the California Association of Realtors, and approved by Governor Jerry Brown on July 15.
Under the new rules in SB458, neither senior nor junior lien holders can pursue the balances owed to them from borrowers after an approved short sale. The law applies to residential properties, from single family homes up to four unit properties. The law goes into effect immediately, …

by Larisa Rose on July 27, 2011

Delving Into San Diego’s Downtown Art Scene

Downtown San Diego is on the brink of becoming a contender in the art world. Over the past few years and within the redevelopment of certain neighborhoods such as the East Village, many extremely talented artists have developed their creativity within the vibrant and multi-cultural setting that San Diego’s  downtown offers. I spoke with Mark Jesinosky, an artist active in the downtown scene to get the lowdown on what are some of the more significant name-makers in the art community. Mark has his own website and blog which follows the …

by Vanessa Rasmussen on July 24, 2011

Quiet Zone relieves Downtown Residents from Train Noise

The Santa Fe Train Depot is surrounded by new condos

A coalition of residents in San Diego’s downtown area, have successfully lobbied to enact a Quiet Zone that will alleviate the loud, frequent nuisance of horns from passing trains. In recent years, a surge in residential construction downtown, including high-rise condominiums and apartments, has created problems as the existing industrial infrastructure struggles to accommodate those that live downtown.

The Santa Fe Train Depot is surrounded by new condos

The Quiet Zone will run from the intersection near Harbor Drive and Park Blvd. in the south, up to where the tracks cross Laurel Street …

by Larisa Rose on July 22, 2011

Pacific Beach Party Pad for $139k !!!

OK, it’s a tiny studio with a Murphy bed, but you won’t be spending much time there. You’ll be lounging at the lagoon, partying at the pool or bopping at the beach. You’ll be enjoying the night life, and everything you need is a leisurely bike ride away. Leave the car in your garage!
In a city with mild weather, PB (Pacific Beach) is noted for extremely mild weather, summer and winter. This location is ideal for an outdoor lifestyle.

1801 Diamond Street is in the heart of PB, between the …

by Tom Swell on July 20, 2011

5 Comic-Con Survival Tips

Comic-Con 2011 San Diego

Downtown San Diego is preparing for an invasion! Comic-Con is coming back, and bringing hundreds of thousands of pop-culture fans to the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con started more than 40 years ago at the U.S. Grant Hotel, as a small gathering of comic book fans and creators. It has grown into a massive pop-culture event where the comic, gaming, and Hollywood entertainment industries fight for the attention of 125,000 fans that attend Comic-Con.

Comic-Con is coming to downtown San Diego

If you work downtown, or live in one of the many condos …

by Larisa Rose on July 18, 2011
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