Home prices in most areas of South San Diego have come up in value since last summer. Homes in most zip codes rose in 2010 and in the zip codes where it dropped it only dropped a little. This is a good sign for the real estate market in southern San Diego and the overall San Diego home prices have on average gone up since last year at the same time. As usual the short sales have extremely long market times and can prove to be very trying for even the most seasoned of short sale experts.
The bank owned foreclosures and REO properties are still moving the fastest and seem to get many offers from investors edging out the first time home buyers and families who want to buy a home to live in. Some areas in South County have renewed their new home building programs and new home builders are throwing up the sticks again. Otay Ranch still has thousands of homes that are slated to be built sometime in the future. I’m sure the when depends on how soon the real estate market improves and shows steady growth. Many new home builders lost their properties and unfinished homes to the banks and they don’t want to make that mistake again. The bubble has long since broken and many homeowners are in the middle of a short sale or wish they were. Some home owners are in the middle of a foreclosure and looking for a rental to get out and start over. There’s always a next time.
The biggest house value gains were in National City while the most amount of loss was in Imperial Beach. Chula Vista areas like 91910, 91911 and 91914 had slight gains while zips 91913 and 91915 had slight declines in home values. With the economy not improving and the state of California in dire straits the real estate market can’t truly solidify and grow until the economy does and what we need to see that happen are jobs.
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Lower Otay Lake - Chula Vista California - August 2010
Who would believe that there was a World War II Bomber at the bottom of Lower Otay Lake in Eastern Chula Vista? I’ve fished this lake many times and hiked the hills around it for many years and never once imagined there was an airplane at the bottom of it let alone a rare Navy SB2C Helldiver. I can remember coming out to the Upper and Lower Otay Lakes back in the late 1980’s and all through the early 1990’s long before the real estate boom when homes sprung up around the lakes edges. I can remember cattle covering the fields and grazing on early misty mornings and lazy afternoons. It was more like a western scene from 100 years ago, long before there was an EastLake. When I first heard about the World War II Bomber in the Lower Otay Lake I immediately wondered how it got there and why it was being pulled out.
I had just finished up a round of golf at the EastLake Greens Golf Course on Saturday when my friend John brought up the airplane in the lake. I said let’s go see if it’s still there. We took a drive from the golf course through EastLake Greens on Hunte Parkway and a right down Otay Lakes Road. We turned right onto Wueste Road and through EastLake Vistas down to the Lower Otay Lake. We knew right away that it was still there from the amount of cars parked along-side the road and the carnival like excitement on the people’s faces walking to and from the closed parking lot. We saw the erect white arm of the giant crane used to pull the Helldiver from its wet and muddy grave. As we parked and walked closer we saw the grey plane sitting on the rocky shoreline of the lake next to the fishing dock. Needless to say it looked pretty cool. My friend and I are both former Marines and this made out for an exciting encounter with a piece of military history. Kind of like meeting a war hero the likes of Chesty Puller or Dan Daly, although they are long dead this military hero was brought to life from its long dark and muddy sleep. This war plane had never seen combat but if its fait were of different circumstance I know it would have.
For the full story, much better than I could tell it please visit the Naval Aviation Museum Web Site for all the information on the Helldiver history and what’s going to happen to it.
La Mesa Single Story Home for Sale - La Mesa CA in East San Diego County is a great place to call home. Take a look at this single level 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a wonderful lush yard for barbeques and get togethers. This wonderful La Mesa home has hardwood floors, a beautiful kitchen and a charm like no other. This home located in the La Mesa Park Subdivision and in ZIP Code 91942. The price is right at $329,000 and this home wont last long. If your ready to buy give Dawn a call and she and her staff will be ready to roll. We have many other listings to show you as well.
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The San Diego Earth Fair was held at Balboa Park in Downtown San Diego. This Earth Fair marked the 20th year of the event and the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day. This event usually attracts about 70,000 visitors and covers the entire park. The Downtown San Diego Fair had over 350 exhibits and was spread out nicely across Balboa Park making the crowds seem less than there really was. Some vendors and exhibitors had better real estate than others but the Fair from my experience was a smashing success.
I was expecting to see the event taken over by the GREEN AGENDA but was pleasantly surprised to see most of the booths about nature and many about San Diego nature, wildlife, beaches, oceans and back country. We had to park about 2 miles way and walk in but the day was quite pleasant and who doesn’t love Balboa Park on a nice day. This is an event I would recommend if you get a chance to see it in the future.
An excerpt from the EarthDayWeb.org web site:
Our exhibitors form the heart of EarthFair. They represent every type of environmental organization, governmental program and commercial enterprise with goods, services and causes that address our environment and quality of life. Our exhibitor fees are graduated to allow everyone to participate, from the smallest organization to the largest corporation.
It’s impossible to list everything you’ll find at EarthFair: traditional conservation organizations, wildlife preservation groups, products made from natural and organically grown crops, organic gardening information, alternative energy vehicles, ecotourism opportunities, many alternative and traditional health care products and services, pet adoption services, clean air and clean water products, rainforest preservation groups … the list goes on and on.
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Beautiful investor owned remodel for sale in Vista North County Inland San Diego California. Walnut color cabinets in kitchen with new granite counter tops and full granite back splash. New kitchen appliances include stainless steel stove, dishwasher and trash compactor. Wood floors dining room and family room. Tile entry as well as tile in the hall and bathrooms of this Vista real estate. You will get to choose carpets in bedrooms before close of escrow. New granite counters in baths custom tile showers and walnut cabinets. Bedrooms have closet organizers with raised 6 panel sliders. New fencing and landscape coming soon to complete this North County San Diego Home. New stamped concrete driveway and walkway as well. This remodeled home is located in Vista, CA 92084 - North County Inland San Diego. Come see this Vista real estate before it’s SOLD!
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This is a must see condo in Chula Vista in South County San Diego. This condominium is beautiful and clean with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and it’s a downstairs condo unit too. Light kitchen with light cabinets and tile. The tile carries throughout the entire unit and has custom painted. Chula Vista shopping by Telegraph Canyon Road across from the Vons Shopping Center and freeway close for easy commute. Looking for a condos or home, short sale or foreclosure? Make sure you contact Dawn Lewis.
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Christmas in San Diego wouldn’t be complete without a day at the Hotel Del Coronado. The Hotel Del Coronado located on Coronado Island which is one of the most precious pieces of real estate in San Diego County, always goes all out for the holidays. 2009 was no exception and the Hotel Del was a shining lighthouse in a sea of holiday things to do in San Diego. Parking was $25 at the hotel so we decided to park out on the street which was surprisingly easy to find. Some in our party parked at the hotel and paid the $25 which might seem steep but if you spend the whole day it’s well worth it.
Once we walked onto the hotel grounds the sounds and sights of the holidays were everywhere. The Christmas music from the ice skating rink filled the air and the sight of ice skaters at the beach under the palm trees with the Pacific Ocean in the background was unbelievable. We watched the skaters for a while and then went inside to meet others in our party in the Hotel Del lobby. The lobby was decked out with a huge Christmas Tree and covered with decorations. The lobby itself is impressive with its old world craftsmanship and fine woodwork from an era gone by. It was like stepping back in time 100 years. Once our party arrived we went outside and watched the ice skaters more and then strolled on down to the Coronado Beach.
It was a warm day in Sunny San Diego and surfers were surfing and even a few swimmers dared to take a dip. I thought of the rest of the country and how most were under snow or way too cold to be out walking around in a T-shirt, shorts and flip flops. Oh well, that’s San Diego and how we spend our winters. We went up to the Hotel and ate lunch and were lucky enough to get a seat for all of us overlooking the beach. We spent 4 hours eating, talking and having a great day. Then of course we had to have some Moo Time Ice cream to complete the perfect day.
It was a great day at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego and a Christmas outing we’ll never forget. Christmas 2010 we’ll be at the Del again. Hope to see you there.
Here are some videos and movies of the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego California in December 2009.
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New complex minutes from the San Diego bay and beach. This 3 bedroom home also has 3.5 baths & a 2 car garage. This Clairemont condo is an end unit that is south west facing and has many windows that make this condo light and bright. Upgrades and features include Berber carpets and tile throughout. Kitchen has dark wood cabinets with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Family room has surround sound and there the condo is prewired throughout for ceiling fans. The complex is complete with a pool and spa area and lots of guest parking. Walk to shopping and dining. This is a Bay Park gem in Clairemont.
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Carmel Valley Real Estate 92130 in North County Coastal San Diego has not been hit as hard as most communities of San Diego County and should continue to hold its ground in 2010. The latest stats from October 2009 show that there were 21 homes sold in the month at a median home price of $1,045,000 which is a decline from last year of only 1.2%. Camel Valley had 32 condo sales with a median condo price of $469,000 which is 1.7% less in value from last October. There were 33 new homes sold in Carmel Valley and the median home price was $822,000 which is a decline from last year of 4.4%.
On Thanksgiving Day 2009 there were 158 listings for sale in the San Diego MLS. These are single family detached homes. The median price is $1,275,000 and an average price of $1,682,000. Carmel Valley should show a tick up in 2010. This is an area that does very well and is considered a North County Coastal area that is highly desirable. It’s a community that is close to the beach and one of them being Torrey Pines State Beach and has some great master planned communities. Carmel Valley is also relatively easy to get in and out of because it is right at the 5 – 56 highway area where traffic is still quite light even in rush hour.
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Home prices in most areas of South San Diego have come up in value since last summer. Homes in most zip codes rose in 2010 and in the zip codes where it dropped it only dropped a little. This is a good sign for the real estate market in southern San Diego and the overall San Diego home prices have on average gone up since last year at the same time. As usual the short sales have extremely long market times and can prove to be very trying for even the most seasoned of short sale experts.
