The East Village of San Diego is becoming one of the hottest neighborhoods in Southern California to live. The East Village has seen a tremendous amount of private and public improvements in the past eight years. The biggest public improvement has been the addition of the Padres baseball stadium, know as Petco Park. The next big public improvement project planned Click Here to Read More »
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The Pinnacle condos located in downtown San Diego were completed in December 2005 and the residents after living there for over a year were asked to review the building rate it in a dozen categories. The results of the survey put the Pinnacle condos near the top of the ranking for the downtown condo buildings. The Pinnacle condos scored five out of five stars in several Click Here to Read More »
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First lets explore the water views. Some water views are limited to the San Diego Bay, while others if high enough will also have a view of the Pacific Ocean. Depending on where the building is in downtown San Diego, your view will vary dramatically depending on which floor you are on. If for example you are in the Marina District facing South, you will need to be on the 10th floor or higher to have a view of the water over the convention center. The buildings in the Marina District this applies to are the Horizons condos, Pinnacle condos, Cityfront Terrace condos, Renaissance condos and the Harbor Club condos.
In the Marina District and Columbia District buildings facing West these all have unobstructed water views now from anything but the lowest floors. However, that western water view will change dramatically over the next 10 years. The buildings that will be affected include, Pinnacle, Renaissance, Park Place, Electra, Grande Bayside condos. The western waterfront will undergo a massive construction project that will include several hotels, office buildings, etc that will obstruct the current unobstructed water views. However, there will still be view corridors as there currently are regarding the Southern water view (between the four hotels along the water). So in the end the western water views will be similar to the current southern water views.
What about city views? Almost every high rise condo building in downtown San Diego that has a great water view will also have great city views looking east. Be careful when picking out a unit as some buildings are so close that your view is obstructed by the building across the street. These are the hardest units to sell because everyone looking in a high rise building wants a great view so the discount you see on the price today relative to the prime view units will also be experienced when you go to sell the unit.
This leads me to the last category, what about buildings with both a great water view and a great city view. In choosing a condo in San Diego that has both views you need to be very careful because these buildings are often located in the middle of the city with the risk of more buildings blocking their water views. Fortunately there are very view lots left to build a high rise condo building on and those have already been spoken for and artist renderings are available for the future building. So there is not much mystery there, perhaps the only mystery is when will it actually get built.
Getting back to naming names, the buildings with the best water and city views from the same unit (not say a west facing unit and an east facing unit, but one unit) are The Mark Condominiums in the East Village. This also has one huge, huge bonus, a view directly in the playing field at Petco Park where the San Diego Padres play baseball. You have to be on roughly the 20th floor & up to get that view into the playing field. Another great choice of water and city views is the Electra condos, primarily the SE corner units.
In summary, here are the best buildings to buy a condo in San Diego if you want a great view in order. This list was written in 2009 but with a long term view out the next 10 years after future construction is built up.
1. The Metropolitan condos (unobstructed views of bay, ocean and city, even low floors).
2. The Mark condos (water, city and ballpark).
3. Bayside condos (unobstructed water views to the West & city views to the North).
4. Harbor Club condos (unobstructed water views, 10th floor & up)
5. Mi Arbolito condos (built at the highest elevation of all condos, 360 degree views of Balboa Park, Bay, City and Mountains).
Click here for more information on all these condos Bayside condos in San Diego
Downtown San Diego condo expert and RE/MAX Realtor. No active Realtor has lived in the Gaslamp district longer than Mark Mills.
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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
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Surging demand for prized downtown real estate in a white-hot market has buyers Click Here to Read More »
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The Future Of The Toronto Condo Market
It’s no secret that 2007 ( and the beginning of 2008) was a red hot year for the Toronto condo market with week long line ups to purchase preconstruction condo units and record breaking sales numbers. With the current state of the economy south of the border, it’s inevitable that the Canadian economy will be affected Click Here to Read More »
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Green Construction At Emerald Chicago Condos And Residences
Your stylish new home at the Emerald Chicago condos and residences on Green Street puts you right in the middle of the New Loop, from which you can easily walk to the financial and business districts of downtown Chicago, which means no hassle with driving or parking after work. All you have to do is just…go. Living at the Emerald Chicago condos also gives you a front-row seat to the fine dining establishments of Restaurant Row on Randolph Street and shopping boutiques, not to mention everyday sort of things that you need like grocery stores and the major transportation routes around the city.
One of the things that you will have easy access to just by living at one of the Emerald Chicago condos is the Hancock Observatory at the John Hancock Center. You will see some of Chicago’s most inspiring cityscapes, enjoy the pleasure of using the center’s talking telescopes and see the wonderful historical exhibits. You can also get a look at the largest and most complete T. Rex ever to exist in human possession, or learn about NASA and the universe at the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, or check out the Omnimax screen at the Museum of Science and Industry.
That’s what they mean when they say location is everything when it comes to real estate. The Emerald Chicago condos will put you right in the middle of everything. The location of your home should make accessing all the things you need and enjoy very easy. Life shouldn’t be difficult or frustrating. It should be easy to take care of the things in your life that need to be done, including enjoying yourself. That’s why Chicago has things like the Hollywood Walk of Fame CityPass.
The CityPass gives you nine days from the date of first use to see several of Chicago’s famous attractions, before March 31, 2008. This includes the Starline Movie Stars’ Homes Tour, the Hollywood Wax Museum, and the Hollywood Behind the Scenes Tour or tour The Hollywood Museum in the Max Factor Building. Living in the neighborhood at the Emerald Chicago condos will allow you to enjoy these attractions at your leisure.
The Emerald Chicago condos aren’t just another collection of condos for just another condo dweller. It has style and provides you with a wonderful world to live in, a world in which you know that all of your nee
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ds are taken care of as soon as you enter the building. You also know that, by living at one of these beautiful Emerald Chicago condos, you are helping to take care of the environment because it has been created with environmentally responsible materials and uses marketing literature printed on recycled paper with soy inks.
Responsible yet stylish, the Emerald Chicago condos dazzle the eye with beautiful paints, fabrics and bamboo flooring on the interior of the buildings and of the 212 units. The Emerald is comprised of two residential highrises, 12 stories each. To top it all off, there is a two-story atrium, a Green Room, a grand living room with custom furniture, and a large television with surround sound. The Emerald Chicago condos give you everything you need, including peace of mind.
Those who work at home from one of these Emerald Chicago condos will enjoy a comfortable boardroom equipped with a fireplace, conference table and high-speed Internet access. After work, they can unwind at the 1,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness center, or perhaps at Club Emerald without ever leaving the building. There is no reason to spend any time in a frustrating commute. Living in one of the Emerald Chicago condos allows you to remain relaxed by eliminating unnecessary travel for its residents.
Developers expect the two buildings housing the Emerald Chicago condos to be completed in 2008. For more information, visit the on-site sales center at 120 S. Halsted Street in Chicago. Pick up a brochure with more details about the Emerald Chicago condos, including floorplans, layout, pricing and optional upgrades to luxury condos. These Emerald Chicago condos are expected to sell out quickly during the preconstruction phase. Sales center hours are Monday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m.; Friday, 11:30-5:30 and Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
By: Paula Cherrist
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Downtown San Diego condos priced at over $1 Million held on to their value steadily throughout 2007 showing no depreciation or appreciation. This is great news for owners of those highly desired properties but bad news for those looking for a deal on the best that downtown has to offer. Bargain hunters can find plenty of bottom feeding available at the low end of the quality and price points. Condos under $400,000 are extremely difficult to sale and that is the area discount shoppers will find the foreclosures and short sales.
Last years results are in, prices on average downtown dropped 7.5% in 2007 from 2006. Specifically I am referring to sold price per square foot, $547 vs. $592. The condos priced under a million dollars were responsible for this decrease as the condos above a million dollars held steady at $1,048/sf. Only three buildings saw an increase in their sales prices: Cityfront Terrace (as a result of reaching a settlement on their litigation), Harbor Club (people still demand premium bay views) and the Watermark (as a result of their recent common area remodel). What we are seeing in our market is quality buildings in prime locations selling well, while entry level condos in the less desirable areas are extremely difficult to sell and often are being given back to the banks. Downtown’s high end is holding well as those buyers are not as sensitive to the recent credit tightening and are better able to handle any ARM resets they may be facing.
Currently there are 900 new and resale condos available, up from about 700 units two years ago. The main reason for the increase is the number of unsold units in newly completed buildings. The volume of resale inventory has been consistent over the past two years at about 500 units. In 2008, we will see the completion of three new condo buildings (Aria, Breeza and Sapphire tower) and in 2009 only two new buildings (Bayside and Vantage Pointe) will be completed. If you’re looking to trade up or buy one of the better condos downtown, it’s never been a better time to “buy low”.
Written by Downtown San Diego condo expert and RE/MAX Realtor. No active Realtor has lived in the Gaslamp district longer than Mark Mills. For more information visit Condos in Downtown San Diego | Electra condos san diego | Grande condos san diego
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The Whitman – Downtown Convenience with Plentiful Amenities
Blog post about The Whitman, a condo development in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood of DC with resident friendly amenities and a convenient location.
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Things To Consider When Purchasing A Condo In Toronto
Buying a condominium seems like the perfect thing to do when you live in a city like Toronto. Single family stand alone units in big cities like Toronto are often incredibly expensive, and come with all the hassle of upkeep and property taxes. Houses in the suburbs come with the same concerns, and although they might be less expensive they tend to cause more aggravation, especially for people who need to get into the city frequently for work or even for entertainment.
Buying a condo can mean all of your needs are addressed in one solution. Condominium complexes are constantly being developed all over town, so the odds are very good that there is a complex located within a reasonable distance of where you work. Condos are also close to all that the city has to offer in terms of entertainment, from hockey games to restaurants to theatre. There are several things that all buyers should keep in mind when it comes to purchasing a condo in Toronto.
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Often condominiums are bought with the idea that they are good starter homes, and that when the purchaser is ready he or she will move out and buy a suitable family home. There is debate within the real estate market, though, about how close to truth this concept really is.
Condos are not usually cheap, although they may be less expensive than a single stand alone dwelling in the same neighbourhood. In order for your purchase to be considered a good investment, it has to rise in value and keep pace with houses outside of the city, so you will have the equity you need when the time comes to upgrade. Condos, however, are not noted for their resaleability. Just drive around the city and see how many new developments are going up. This trend is bound to continue, and that means that you will always be competing with newer units in the same area when it comes time to sell.
Another financial consideration is membership fees. Sure, you are saving in property taxes, but membership fees are just as constant and will rise over time, sometimes dramatically. Factor this in carefully if you are buying a condo as an investment.
Facilities
One big draw for a lot of condo purchasers is the leisure facilities provided in the building. In large part, these are what your membership fees will go towards. It is
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important to consider realistically if and how often you will be using the facilities yourself. If you buy in a building because of the great fitness and pool facilities, you will have to use them the entire time you live there or else the fees just are not worthwhile. It is not the same as getting a gym membership and then deciding not to go anymore; you have to pay membership fees regardless of the frequency with which you use the facilities.
Location
One of the great things about a big city like Toronto is that you can find a condo in just about any neighbourhood you want. If you lean towards historical parts of town, hot spots, ethnic enclaves, artsy districts, entertainment or financial areas as the places you are most likely to be found, you can find a development close by. No more long trips, all you have to do is walk down the street to find your favourite pastime. Alternatively, if you prefer a quieter location still within reach of the city, there are neighbourhoods like The Beaches that offer a casual atmosphere just a little way out of the action of downtown.
Don’t be rushed into buying into the latest condo development simply because units are going fast. The best way to buy a condo is to make sure of your reasons for getting one in the first place, and then selecting the neighbourhood where you would like to buy. There is enough development in Toronto to ensure that your dream purchase will be available sooner or later.
By: Rob Parker
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Eight Ways To Make A House Elder-friendly
1) Eliminate throw rugs. It is way too easy to catch a foot on a throw rug and fall. Throw rugs also can bunch up, creating another tripping hazard.
2) Install grab bars in bathrooms. They should be fitted per ADA guidelines and anchored solidly in walls. Grab bars should be installed by toilets and in bathtubs and showers. Click Here to Read More »
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