Buying a Downtown San Diego Condo: "Before Anything Else, Preparation Is The Key to Success"

The above quote from Alexander Graham Bell can be applied to those of us who experienced the Great San Diego blackout earlier this week.  When the electricity goes out for a few minutes, it's no big deal.  When the entire City of San Diego's electricity went out for hours and hours, it was a really big deal.  A drive from Downtown San Diego to Mission Hills that normally takes 10-15 minutes ended up taking an hour and twenty minutes.  Those folks who waited to get gas on their way home, had a real problem.  Although there was gas at gas stations, there were no working pumps for the general public.

I was wondering how many people like Victoria and I were thinking about better preparation the day after this fiasco.  For those of you who want to think about being prepared for a disruption, here is a good list of what to do before the next lifestyle interruption.

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Downtown San Diego Condos: Historic Preservation

Since most of Downtown San Diego is composed of condos, historic preservation might seem an odd topic. However, if you really pay attention, there are a number of historical style properties downtown. Scattered throughout are a number of older homes that have a commercial use, and scattered among those are some actual residential homes. As you move northward into the Midtown and Mission Hills area, you definitely see where historic preservation is possible. This article from HouseLogic.com is one of a series of home articles. Give this one a read and explore HouseLogic.com to see if there are other articles that may interest you.

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  Tax Incentives for Historic Preservation

  Tax incentives, including credits, deductions, and easements, are available for historic preservation, but the rules can be complicated. Read

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