Questions and Comments
This form does not yet contain any fields.
    Videos

    theresnoplace-trans.png

    blog-trans.png

    Welcome! Join us as we cover local news, real estate and lifestyle.  We will review restaurants and services.  Real estate news is also a part of our lifestye.  We also hope that you wil contribute to our knowledge base if you know of any good services, restaurants or anything related to San Diego lifestyle.

     

     

     

    Entries in Downtown San Diego (126)

    Saturday
    Aug212010

    Downtown San Diego Condos: Is this an Icon unit?

    DateSaturday, August 21, 2010 at 12:38PM

    Part of our job as Downtown San Diego real estate agents is to preview properties in buildings such as Icon.  Icon is located in the East Village of Downtown San Diego, and is one of the few buildings that offers a good view into Petco Park.  Our previous posting regarding Icon's views will show you the good about the building.

    During our preview of Icon, here is one of the units we viewed.

    Icon Courtyard

    Doesn't look so bad does it?  Great location for a courtyard view....

    Wait until you see the unit's condition.   It is amazing. View from Icon unit

    Let's view the interior condition of the unit because it is most interesting.

    Icon unit kitchen or lack therof

    Someone gave this Icon kitchen the "stripped bare" lookThe bathroom is no different.

    Don't wait to take a shower in this Icon unit bath

    As you can guess, someone lost this unit to foreclosure.  Not only did they take their belongings when they left, they also took everything including the kitchen sink.  While I can understand the anger and frustration over losing a unit, it is hard to justify the destruction of this unit.  When you lose you lose and it is just unfortunate that someone felt the need to be so destructive.

    Now, with all that being said, this is a perfect unit for a remodel and for an investor purchase.  We have a group of investors who look for units exactly like this unit.  Hard to believe, isn't it.  However, we spoke to one of our investors and they now have an all cash offer on the table.  We will find out in a few days whether the bank is ready to move on from this unit or continue to keep this shell in their inventory.

    This is a series of articles by Sharyn and Victoria Crown, Downtown San Diego real estate agents.

    AuthorSharyn Crown | Comments Off |
    tagged , , in ,
    Sunday
    Jun202010

    Downtown San Diego Condos: Now We Want a House!

    DateSunday, June 20, 2010 at 2:38PM

    If you live in Downtown San Diego, you probably chose the location for the urban lifestyle.  What happens when your lifestyle goals change?  Do you raise a child in an urban environment or do you move and find a more laid back lifestyle?  Normally I would say do you want to move to a family neighborhood.  However, the politically correct word police tell me that you can't just say family-style neighborhood because what if someone doesn't have a family, doesn't want a family, but just wants the lifestyle.  If anyone can figure out what to call that style lifestyle, I will become politically correct.  However, until that happens, I will use family-style neighborhood to describe a place where there are a lot of single-family homes, schools within walking distance, no high rise buildings, and not too much traffic congestion or baseball games, other than Little League.

    Here is a perfect example and this is one of our newest homes for sale.  This particular property is located in Lemon Grove, which is about 10 miles, give or take, east of Downtown San Diego, at 2810 Olive Avenue.  Lemon Grove is famous for its lemon, which is another story in itself. 

    This is a 3Br/2Ba home located on a large 6900 sq. ft. lot.  There is a fantastic unobstructed easterly view that really gives this home a feeling of spaciousness.

    The seller has priced this home at $299,000 and since it is around 1500 square feet and totally rebuilt, per the seller, in 2006, we feel this a fantastic affordably priced home.  If you are searching on our website or any other website, the MLS# is 100037097.  Since the price range for this home is attractive to conventional, FHA and VA buyers, we are hoping for a quick sale.  This is a short sale but the lender is the Bank of America and the B of A has instituted a quick short sale process that expedites these type sales.

    If you are interested in an affordable newer home or know someone who might be, just have them call Victoria for further details.  Victoria's number is 619-977-3174.

    This is what makes Lemon Grove such a neat small city.

     How many cities can say they have a big lemon in the center of town?  To my knowledge, only the Lemon Grove lemon can say that, assumng a lemon could talk.

    This is a series of articles by Sharyn and Victoria Crown, Downtown San Diego real estate agents specialzing in San Diego real estate.  Visit us on  our San Diego Crowns Real Estate  Facebook page.  Text SDCROWN to 87778 to search properties on your mobile phone

    AuthorSharyn Crown | Comments Off |
    tagged , , , in
    Friday
    Jun112010

    Downtown San Diego Condos: Horton Plaza and The U.S. Grant Hotel

    DateFriday, June 11, 2010 at 1:17PM

    Years ago Horton Plaza was a dumping ground for the homeless.  I remember when I first came to San Diego for college (many years ago) from Los Angeles.  I did not have a car and my mother did not drive at the time.  I was so homesick that my poor mother would ride the Greyhound bus from Downtown Los Angeles twice a week to see me.  Only those of you who have ever been homesick will understand this.  The rest of you will just think I am nuts.

    Looking back, I realize that my mother was a young 40 years old and very attractive.  She would meet me at Horton Plaza and no matter when I met her, some strange man was always trying to talk to her.  I didn't realize the bars, tatoo parlours, and porn movie theaters brought out that sort of people. 

    I found this picture of Horton Plaza and the shot across to the U.S. Grant.  It reminded me of those days many years ago.  Now Horton Plaza looks so nice.  The surrounding area of Horton Plaza is a world away from the Pussycat Theater.  In addition, everything looks better at night when lit up with nice colors.

     

    This photo is part of a series by Tall C.  I find so many people on Flickr use parts of their names but if you would like to see more great photos, just visit Tall C's photo page.

    This is a series of articles by Sharyn and Victoria Crown, Downtown San Diego real estate agents specialzing in Downtown San Diego condos.  Visit us on  our San Diego Crowns Real Estate  Facebook page.  Text SDCROWN to 87778 to search properties on your mobile phone.

     

     

    AuthorSharyn Crown | Comments Off |
    tagged , , in ,
    Wednesday
    Jun092010

    Downtown San Diego Condos: What A Skyline

    DateWednesday, June 9, 2010 at 2:40PM

    Sometimes I look at Flickr to see what San Diego photos are available.  There are some tremendous photographers and they take beautiful photos.  I found a series of photos by Sean Tobin and here is one of my favorites.  This is a lovely contrast and comparison of the Downtown San Diego skyline on a beautiful evening.

    It is amazing to me how good some photographers can be with their photos.  I am the point and click variety.  My photos are for amateurs.  Sean's photo talks without words. 

    What are all the people doing in the units with lighted windows?  Where are the folks who have dark units?  Sleeping?  Visiting?  Downtown San Diego is the place to live for many many people.  Imagine how easy it is to just walk from one building to another; to explore one Downtown San Diego condo project or office building.  If you would like to view more of Sean's photos just follow this Flickr link.

    This is a series of articles by Sharyn and Victoria Crown, Downtown San Diego real estate agents specialzing in Downtown San Diego condos.  Visit us on  our San Diego Crowns Real Estate  Facebook page.  Text SDCROWN to 87778 to search properties on your mobile phone.

     

    AuthorSharyn Crown | Comments Off |
    tagged , , in ,
    Saturday
    Jun052010

    Downtown San Diego Condos: Oasis Music Awards 2011

    DateSaturday, June 5, 2010 at 9:07PM

    San-Diego-photoTrust our good friend Denis Poole at Smooth Jazz Therapy to have the first update about the 2011 Oasis Music Awards.

    Denis, and his wonderful wife Annette, came our way a couple of years ago when they wanted to purchase a second-home condo in Downtown San Diego.   The internet was fabulous because Denis and Annette found the exact unit they wanted over the internet.  They flew into San Diego for three days.  We scoured the Downtown San Diego condo marketplace, and they ended up with the first unit they saw in the Gaslamp District. 

    Denis and Annette visit every few weeks and we always look forward to our time with them.  Denis is an expert on smooth jazz and has been nominated for an award that I will expound upon in a future posting.  Denis gave me permission to repost his blog on the Oasis Music Awards, so if you are interested in jazz, read Denis's blog Oasis Music Awards dated June 4, 2010 located at Smooth Jazz Therapy.

    This is a series of articles by Sharyn and Victoria Crown, Downtown San Diego real estate agents specialzing in Downtown San Diego condos.  Visit us on  our San Diego Crowns Real Estate  Facebook page.  Text SDCROWN to 87778 to search properties on your mobile phone.

    AuthorSharyn Crown | Comments Off |
    tagged , , , , , in ,
    Page 1 2 3 4 5 ... 26 Next 5 Entries »