This morning I sat in on a blogging webinar hosted by Kevin Boer and Pat Kitano. They covered some great stuff, but I had to chuckle when Kevin asked the students to write about how California’s errant golf ball disclosure came into being. An errant golf ball disclosure may seem like an incredible waste of paper and resources, but that’s what happens when we live in such a litigious society. There are anywhere from 50 to 150 pages of disclosures that are an integral part of each California real estate transaction. The one I always have fun pointing out to clients is the seemingly absurd disclosure that targets wayward golf balls. I then feel compelled to explain that each of these disclosures is surely the result of some lawsuit–and that one can probably glean a history of California re... 01/04/2008

The news media loves to pound the San Diego real estate market, but glosses over our healthy economy and the fact that San Diego has become a world class destination (remember Golf’s U.S. Open plays San Diego’s Torrey Pines in 2008?) For its fourth straight year, Hotwire.com has listed the Top 10 Destinations for New Year’s Eve–and for the first time, San Diego makes that list with the #6 spot, pushing Las Vegas to #9. Other newcomers to the Top 10 Destinations include Dallas-Fort Worth (#7), Newark (#8) and Toronto (#10). The complete list, with prior year’s ranking in parentheses, is listed below: 1.  Chicago (1) 2.  Orlando (3) 3.  Atlanta (2) 4.  Los Angeles (7) 5.  San Francisco (5) 6.  San Diego 7.  Dallas-Fort Worth 8.  Newark 9.  Las Vegas (6) 10. Toronto Chicago continues to ho... 01/04/2008

Kensington Home Search - San Diego Real EstateSearch for Homes in Kensington San Diego CaliforniaSearch all Homes in Kensington 92116Search the San Diego MLSKensington is located in Central San Diego just east of Normal Heights in the south east corner where the 8 and 15 intersect. Most of the homes in Kensington were built in the 1920's, 30's, and 40's. Many of the Kensington homes have been kept in excellent condition and some have been renovated. Homes in Kensington are somewhat exclusive and can be very desirable. The area of Kensington has a very small town with some coffee shops and a library and is quite enchanting. When it comes time to do your Kensington home search give us a ring. We would love to help. More at ... San Diego Real Estate BlogIf you're interested in buying or se... 01/04/2008

Crown Point Home Search - San Diego Real EstateSearch for Homes in Crown PointSearch all Homes in Crown Point 92109Search the San Diego MLSCrown Point is located in Pacific Beach in San Diego California. Crown Point is the southern tip of Pacific Beach and points out as a peninsula into Mission Bay on one side and Sail Bay on the other. Ingraham Street cuts through the center of Crown Point and heads south to Vacation Island, Seaworld and Point Loma. North on Ingraham through Crown Point takes you to North Pacific Beach and La Jolla. Most of the original homes in Crown Point were built in the 1930's through the 1950's. There are some remodeled and tear down projects in Crown Point.The location of Crown Point places the homes in that area surrounded by beaches and beach boardwalks. There... 01/03/2008

Hillcrest Home Search - San Diego Real EstateSearch for Homes in Hillcrest San Diego CASearch all Homes in Hillcrest 92103Search the San Diego MLSHillcrest is located in Mission Hills in Central San Diego close to Downtown San Diego just north of Balboa Park. There are many wonderful older homes and condos in Hillcrest. Hillcrest has a wonderful town that runs along University Avenue where there is a gay pride parade once a year. It's a great place to stop for food or do a little shopping. The City Delicatessen on University and Sixth Ave. is a San Diego favorite deli.Hillcrest is located very close to Downtown San Diego and is an easy walk or bike ride to the city. It's also a short walk to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo and is an older are of San Diego with many older homes from th... 01/02/2008

Bay Park Home Search in San Diego CaliforniaSan Diego Real EstateSearch for Homes in Bay Park CaliforniaSearch all Homes in Bay Park 92110Search the San Diego MLSBay Park in Central Coastal San Diego is a wonderful beach close community with older San Diego neighborhoods. Bay Park is located north of Morena and Route 8, east of Fiesta Island, Seaworld and Route 5, south of Clairemont Mesa, and West of Linda Vista. Many Bay Park homes have wonderful ocean, bay, and Downtown San Diego Views. Many homes in Bay Park San Diego were built in the 1950's and 1960's and are mostly 3 bedroom homes under 1,500 square feet. There are some newer homes built in Bay Park after the older homes were torn down. There are also many remodeled homes in the Bay Park are. More at ... The SAN DIEGO REAL ESTATE... 01/02/2008

Many San Diego locals--and most visitors--are not aware of the opportunities available for bruising one's buns on local iceIt might seem unseemly that balmy and sunny San Diego would have much to offer in the way of ice skating, but it’s an active place and there are several places you may wish to give a twirl. In fact, there are many cities in Northern climates that might envy San Diego’s offerings for ice skaters. Included in the lists below are also some San Diego area roller rinks that may appeal to those who prefer the stability of four wheels.Ice Chalet Ice Skating Rink 4545 La Jolla Village Dr # E23 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 452-9110 http://www.icetown.com/ Iceoplex Ice Skating Rink 555 N Tulip St Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 489-5550 http://www.isoplex.com/ Salvation Army Kroc Cen... 12/30/2007

Many know that our family spent a number of years in Big Bear Lake, and there began our annual New Year’s Eve party tradition. In those days, our home was large enough to accommodate not only our on-and-off-the-mountain friends, but all their kids as well. There was always snow on the ground–and the celebration necessarily remained indoors. These days, the Carlsbad, CA home is smaller, but many of the same friends–and their now-grown children–still attend the Murphy New Year’s Eve gathering. And with our usual balmy Carlsbad weather, at least half the revelry occurs outdoors (assisted by a gas heater or two). For those in San Diego who aren’t planning to attend our New Year’s Eve party, there are plenty of other venues which offer (or so we hear) some outstanding ways to ring in 2008–wi... 12/30/2007

Sometimes, random news deserves bigger play.Our local news media loves to pound the San Diego real estate market, but all to often glosses over our healthy economy and the fact that San Diego has become a world class destination (remember Golf’s U.S. Open plays San Diego’s Torrey Pines in 2008?) For the fourth straight year, Hotwire.com has listed the Top 10 Destinations for New Year’s Eve–and for the first time, San Diego makes that list with the #6 spot, pushing Las Vegas to #9. Other newcomers to the Top 10 Destinations include Dallas-Fort Worth (#7), Newark (#8) and Toronto (#10). Oddly missing from this list are New York, New Orleans and Miami.  (???) The complete list, with prior year’s ranking in parentheses, is shown below:  1.  Chicago (1) 2.  Orlando (3) 3.  Atlanta (2) 4.  Lo... 12/30/2007

Carmel Valley RealtorCarmel Valley Realtor Dawn LewisHi I'm Dawn Lewis and I'm a Carmel Valley Realtor. When you're ready to sell your Carmel Valley home or buy a Carmel Valley home call me and we'll get started right away. Some of the areas in Carmel Valley I sell real estate are; The Pines, Costa Del Sol, Trilogy, Bayshore, Torrey Del Mar, Portico, Pacific Highlands, Arabella, Sands, Stone Canyon, Loma Sorrento, Creek Park, Carriage Run, Torrey Hills, Palacio Del Mar, Alta Mar, Cantamar, The Cove, Del Mar Heights, Del Mar Place, Del Mar Mesa, Del Mar Trails, Santa Rosa, Belmont, Soliel at Bordeaux, Watercolors, Saratoga, Stallions Crossing, Santa Barbara, Stratford, Sonoma, Steeplechase, Verona, La Strada, Senterra, Seabreeze Farms, Promontory, Amador, Sea Country, Valencia, Lexington... 12/29/2007

San Diego Home BlogSan Diego Home Blog for San Diego Home InformationDawn Lewis and the San Diego Home Blog can help you with any home buying and home selling questions that you have about real estate in San Diego County. Dawn's Home Blog is packed with information about San Diego Homes and her Blog has many informative articles about the San Diego Home Market. Blogs are great because they allow you to respond to and ask questions about articles that are written. A Blog "short for Web Log" is a place where an expert can place a journal of information so the public can see it.The San Diego Home Blog by Dawn Lewis is the Source for San Diego Home Information and questions and answers. Dawn has been an agent in San Diego since 1989 and has sold well over 1,000 homes. If you have a real est... 12/29/2007

San Diego Real EstateClairemont Home SearchSearch for Homes in Clairemont CASearch all Homes in Clairemont 92117Search the San Diego MLSClairemont also called Clairemont Mesa is located in Central San Diego. It is an older community of San Diego and most of the homes are smaller in size. Some of the homes in this area have been added on to or knocked down and rebuilt with in a larger sized home. Clairemont real estate is centrally located to many areas of San Diego. Clairemont is close to the beach, Downtown San Diego, Sites, and is generally located in the heart of San Diego. It is south of University City and the 52, east of Pacific Beach, La Jolla and Route 5, west of Kearny Mesa and 805, and north of Linda Vista and Bay Park.Clairemont has some wonderful older homes in Clairemont Co... 12/28/2007

Tierrasanta Home Search San Diego Real EstateSearch for Homes in Tierrasanta CaliforniaSearch all Homes in Tierrasanta 92124Search the San Diego MLSTierrasanta is located in Central Inland San Diego and is a wonderful community to buy a home or condo. When searching for a home in Tierrasanta you will have many areas to look for a new place to call home. Some of the Tierrasanta communities are, Villa Portofino, Villa Antigua, Eldorado Hills, Villa Majorca, Villa Trinidad, Villa Granada, Eldorado Ridge, Monserate, Tierrasanta Norte, Villa Barbados, Monteloma and more.Tierrasanta is located east of Clairemont, north of Allied Gardens, West of Mission Trails Regional Park and south of the Miramar Base open space area. Three exits off of Route 15 going east will take you into Tierrasanta. Th... 12/28/2007

Scripps Ranch Home Search San Diego Real EstateSearch for Homes in Scripps Ranch CaliforniaSearch all Homes in Scripps Ranch 92131Search the San Diego MLSScripps Ranch is located just east of Miramar and Mira Mesa in North Central San Diego and just north of the Miramar Marine Air Wing Base. Scripps Ranch is just south of Poway. There are older homes and also many new home communities in Scripps Ranch. Whether you want to buy a resale home or a new home in Scripps Ranch we can help. More at ... SAN DIEGO HOME BLOGIf you're interested in buying or selling a home in Scripps Ranch please contact Dawn Sells San Diego.Once you find the Scripps Ranch Home you like or have any questions that need answering about Scripps Ranch Real Estate, contact us by email or call us at 619-656-6700. We also... 12/27/2007

San Diego Real EstateWhen you're ready to purchase or sell a home or condo in San Diego Dawn Lewis is the one to call. Dawn has been selling homes in San Diego since 1989. Dawn has also personally sold well over 1,000 homes and condos right here in San Diego County. This kind of experience is what you need when you're buying and selling a home in San Diego.Please visit my web site at http://www.dawnsellssandiego.com/ and find your next home in San Diego. Please call me at 619-981-3917 when you need help in finding that special - one of a kind home that you've been waiting for. Dawn Lewis"Your Personal Real Estate Consultant for Life"619-981-3917http://www.dawnsellssandiego.com/ 12/26/2007

Condos San Diego Central San Diego County Condo Sales October 2007San Diego Real EstateThese statistics show the Central San Diego Real Estate sales prices and number of sales for resale condos in October 2007. The "%Chg" statistic shows the difference in Median Price from Last month to this month. Looking at month to month condo sales stats in San Diego only show a very small picture of the overall market. The bigger picture of several months of condo sales and last years condo sales as well as market trends also need to be taken into consideration when buying or selling a condo in San Diego. These real estate statistics are for Central San Diego only and the communities of Central San Diego. Contact Dawn Sells San Diego to find out more about real estate in San Diego. for more on San ... 12/18/2007

New Homes San Diego and New Condos San Diego Sales Stats October 2007San Diego Real EstateThese statistics show the Central San Diego Real Estate new home and new condo sales prices and number in October 2007. The "%Chg" statistic shows the difference in Median Price from Last month to this month. Looking at month to month new home and new condo sales stats in San Diego only show a very small picture of the overall market. The bigger picture of several months of new home and new condo sales and last years  sales as well as market trends also need to be taken into consideration when buying a new home or new condo in San Diego. These real estate statistics are for Central San Diego only and the communities of Central San Diego. Contact Mike and Dawn Lewis to find out more about real estat... 12/18/2007

La Jolla San Diego House Values House Values in La Jolla for December 2007 There are currently in December 2007, 166 La Jolla homes on the market for sale. The average list price is $3,953,472 with the lowest priced La Jolla home being $795,000 and the highest priced La Jolla home on the market is $25,950,000. The average days on market are 115 days. For detailed information on La Jolla Real Estate please contact Dawn Sells San Diego!  more at... House Values BlogWhen it comes time to find out what your La Jolla House Value is make sure you contact Dawn Sells San Diego. Your La Jolla House Value is based on many factors and it will take an expert to value, market and sell your La Jolla Home. At Dawn Sells San Diego we offer a FREE CMA or Comparative Market Analysis to show you what your... 12/17/2007

La Jolla Condos for Sale Condos in La JollaSan Diego Real Estate     There are currently 226 condos for sale in La Jolla. The average sales price for a condo in La Jolla is $940,087 with 137 average days on the market. The lowest priced condo is $229,000 and is located at Via La Jolla and is a 500 square foot La Jolla studio. The highest priced condo on the market is variable ranged priced between $4,900,000-$5,500,000 and is a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with 2,444 square feet on Coast Blvd. more at ... SAN DIEGO HOME BLOGSan Diego Condo Search    La Jolla Condo SearchThere are many condos for sale in La Jolla. Our web site allows you to preview all La Jolla Condos that are for sale. Our web site has IDX which is a feature that allows us to show you all condos that are available for sale in... 12/17/2007

San Diego MLS MLS of San Diego The San Diego MLS also known as the Multiple Listing Service of San Diego can show you all home available for sale in San Diego County. The MLS will show you all San Diego real estate including; Homes in San Diego, Condos in San Diego, Duplexes in San Diego and Land in San Diego. Our web site Dawn Sells San Diego has the Fastest MLS search in San Diego. The speeds to do a home search in San Diego are measured in fractions of seconds where most sites take several seconds or even minutes to do a San Diego MLS Search. We find that serious home buyers buying in San Diego don't like to waste their precious time and find our San Diego MLS search the best there is in San Diego and anywhere for that matter. Try it today - San Diego MLS. More at SAN DIEGO MLS BLOGV... 12/17/2007