This has been a tough year for America’s Finest City. There has been destruction of homes by wildfires and landslides. Then there’s the San Diego real estate market which has taken a needed serious slide that has resulted in a record number of foreclosures and short sales. But all is not gloom and doom for San Diego County property owners. Those whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the 2007 fires and La Jolla landslides–and who suffered at least $10,000 in damages–should file a claim with the Assessor’s Office within twelve months of the damage occurrence. This tax relief also extends to mobile homes if they have property tax assessments (versus state license fees) as well as citrus, nut and avocado groves if at least $10,000 in damage occurred to the trees, irrigation systems and ... 11/25/2007

San Diego House Values Your San Diego House Values ExpertsHouse Values in San Diego California Real Estate UpdateWhen selling your home in San Diego please contact us for an interview to find out what your San Diego home is worth. The value of your San Diego home is based on factors including the facts of the market and current real estate trends. San Diego house values are also based on the condition of your home, location, upgrades, options, and many other factors. We put together a CMA "Comparative Market Analysis" for you free of charge with pertinent facts about your specific market. Accurately pricing your San Diego home is one of the most important parts of the agent interview. Pricing your home too low or to high can impede the sale of your San Diego home. Contact us today to fi... 11/23/2007

Here are some pictures from the USS Midway,  My family took a trip to San Diego this summer and visited this awesome aircraft carrier.  You would not believe just how big these things are, there can be as many as 3 - 4,000 people aboard.  God bless the men and women who serve in our military!  A view of the USS Midway from the sidewalk.                                        Me being goofy with some controls.The brig on the carrier.                                                                      My son Joseph inside the cockpit.My family in front of a fighter jet.                                                        Another view of the fighter jet.The control tower of the carrier.                                                          A Coast Guard helicopter.A view of the flig... 11/21/2007

Here are some pictures from our family trip to the San Diego Zoo this summer.  If you love animals you'll love these pictures.  Our family truly enjoyed it.  I couldn't even begin to tell you the names of some of these animals, but they're neat to look at.  I hope you enjoy.       11/21/2007

Mission Beach Condo Values November 2007Fastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Mission Beach Real Estate Experts Mission Beach Condo Values in San Diego CA Mission Beach Condo SearchWhen you need to know the accurate value of your Mission Beach Condo please contact us for an interview to find out what your Mission Beach Condo is worth. The value of your Pacific Beach Condo is based on many factors including the facts of the market and current real estate trends. Condo values are also based on the condition of your house, upgrades, options, views, proximity to the beach and many other factors. We put together a FREE CMA "Comparative Market Analysis" for you with pertinent data about your specific market. Accurately pricing your Mission Beach Condominium or Townhouse ... 11/17/2007

Mission Beach Condos 2007 NovemberFastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Mission Beach Real Estate Experts 92109 includes Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Crown Point and Pacific Beach.When Searching for a Condo in Mission Beach please use our web sight and the San Diego MLS feature with detailed maps and great homebuyers tools. Sign up for our FREE VIP service and get treated like a VIP. When you're ready to see some Mission Beach Condos or have any questions about real estate in Mission Beach please contact Mike Lewis. We're here to help. Mission Beach is at the South West Corner of 92109 and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay. It is also very close to SeaWorld San Diego and the boat marinas with thier many charter fishing boats. This is a great beach c... 11/17/2007

Mission Beach Homes for November 2007Mission Beach Homes November 200792109 includes Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Crown Point and Pacific Beach.When Searching for a Home for sale in Mission Beach San Diego please use our web sight and the San Diego MLS feature with detailed maps. Sign up for our FREE VIP service and get treated like a VIP. When you're ready to see some Mission Beach Homes or have any questions about San Diego Real Estate please contact Mike and Dawn Lewis. We're here to help. Homes for Sale in Mission Beach San Diego Search All Mission Beach HomesSearch the San Diego MLSYour Mission Beach Real Estate Experts  Mission Beach is at the South West Corner of Zip Code 92109 and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay. This is a wonderful area of San Diego to live if... 11/17/2007

Would you like to ask your San Diego real estate related questions without talking to a Realtor or a Loan Officer? I have a new page on my website that is set up for you to post your real estate questions or comments and get answers without having to give your name or any contact information. I will do my best to post helpful answers to any of the posts on this site. I would love to hear your thoughts and questions! Please visit: www.sandiegohomes.squarespace.com/real-estate-blogs Thank you for your interest!Peter LarsonGranite Bridge Homes  11/15/2007

Mission Beach Real Estate Market Conditions for November 2007Fastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Mission Beach Real Estate Experts 92109 includes Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Crown Point and Pacific Beach.Search all Mission Beach Homes - Search the San Diego MLSMission Beach is at the South West Corner of Zp Code 92109 and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay. This is a wonderful area of San Diego to live if you love the beach and beach activities. There's a great amusement park called Belmont Park with games, rides and a world famous roller coaster. Mission Beach is packed with beach goers, roller bladers, bike riders and has a great Southern California Beach Energy! Check out Mission Beach and all it has to offer at Dawn Sells San Diego.    Homes f... 11/15/2007

House Values San Diego Downtown 2007 NovemberWhen selling your House in Downtown San Diego please contact us to find out what your Downtown San Diego House is worth. The value of your San Diego  House is based on factors including the facts of the market and current real estate trends. House values are also based on the the condition of your house, upgrades, options, views and many other factors. We put together a CMA "Comparative Market Analysis" for you free with pertinent facts about your specific market. Accurately pricing your Down Town San Diego House is one of the most important parts of the agent interview. Pricing your house too low or to high can impede the sale of your house in San Diego. Contact us today to find out your House Value in Downtown San Diego for a FREE today!If ... 11/15/2007

San Diego Condo Values Downtown 2007 NovemberFastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Downtown San Diego Real Estate Experts Includes Zip Codes 92101   When selling your Condo in Downtown San Diego please contact Dawn Sells San Diego for an interview to find out what your Downtown San Diego Condo is worth. The value of your Downtown San Diego  condominium is based on many factors including the facts of the market and current real estate trends. Downtown condo values are also based on the condition of your condo, upgrades, options, views and many other factors. We put together a CMA "Comparative Market Analysis" for you free of charge with pertinent facts about your specific market. Accurately pricing your Down Town San Diego condo is one of the most important parts of... 11/15/2007

Downtown San Diego Homes 2007 NovemberFastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Downtown San Diego Real Estate Experts Includes Zip Codes 92101  ... more at San Diego Real Estate BlogWhen you need help with your Downtown San Diego Real Estate purchase or sale please contact Mike and Dawn Lewis at Dawn Sells San Diego. We're ready to help.When Searching for a Home for sale in Downtown San Diego please use our web sight and the San Diego MLS feature with detailed maps. Sign up for our FREE VIP service and get treated like a VIP. When you're ready to see some Downtown San Diego Homes or have any questions about San Diego Real Estate please contact Mike and Dawn. We're here to help.Search All Downtown San Diego Homes for sale Homes for Sale in Downtown San Diego California... 11/15/2007

New computerized information will be available soon for tourists and citizens of San Diego in Balboa Park via 3 new 12 foot high information kiosks that have been in the planning stages for over 10 years. Achieved with private funding,Wi-Fi services will be also be available as the these new information kiosks will be one of the new "Hot Spots" in San Diego.The computerized kiosks located in key strategic places in the park will provide detailed information on all the museums, the gardens, retail shops, and the available restaurants throughout Balboa Park. The other featured services of these kiosks will include the ability of visitors to send an e-mail postcard from Balboa Park to friends and family wherever they may be and also to be able to access the Internet with its Wi-Fi Hot Spot... 11/15/2007

Downtown San Diego Condos 2007 NovemberFastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Downtown San Diego Real Estate Experts Includes Zip Codes 92101  ... more at San Diego Real Estate Blog When Searching for a condo to buy in Downtown San Diego please use our web sight and the San Diego MLS feature with it's tools and detailed maps. Sign up for our FREE VIP service and get treated like a VIP. When you're ready to see some Downtown San Diego Condos or have any questions about The City of San Diego Real Estate please contact us. We're here to help. All Downtown San Diego Condos currently for saleCondos for Sale in Downtown San Diego California Downtown San Diego Condos sold from January 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007 is 473 condosInventory Check for Downtown San Diego 2007 - Ac... 11/15/2007

San Diego home sales for October were down 32.5% vs. October '06. Also, DataQuick Information Systems reported that the median October home price fell $10,000 from September to $460,000. This is the lowest median home price since April 2003.* To read the full post please visit the San Diego real estate blog. The exact page link is:  http://www.brokerforyou.com/brokerforyou  To subscribe to the San Diego real estate blog for free, our RSS feed is: http://www.brokerforyou.com/brokerforyou/?feed=rss2      11/14/2007

Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market Conditions for November 2007Fastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Downtown San Diego Real Estate Experts Includes Zip Codes 92101  ... more at San Diego Real Estate BlogUsually I start with homes in my San Diego Market Reposts but since there are mostly condos downtown I will start with condos and then homes.Condos for Sale in Downtown San Diego CaliforniaDowntown San Diego Condos sold from January 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007 is 473 condosInventory Check for Downtown San Diego 2007 - Active Condos on the Market in October 2007 518 CondosDowntown San Diego Condos Sold in October by Year - 4 Years of Downtown San Diego Real Estate Data2007 October   45  Downtown San Diego Condos Sold     Avg. Price $ 605,408   Avg. DOM 732006 Oct... 11/13/2007

Pacific Beach Condo Values for November 2007Your Pacific Beach Condo Value ExpertsCondo Values in Pacific Beach San Diego California Real Estate UpdateWhen selling your Condo in Pacific Beach please contact us for an interview to find out what your Pacific Beach Condo is worth in todays market. The real estate market in Pacific beach has changed from previous years. The value of your Pacific Beach condo is based on factors including the facts of the market and current real estate trends. Pacific Beach condo values are also based on the condition of your condo, upgrades, options, ocean views, distance to the sand and many other factors. We put together a CMA "Comparative Market Analysis" for you free of charge with pertinent facts about your specific market. Accurately pricing your Pacif... 11/12/2007

Pacific Beach Condos November 2007 Condos for Sale in Pacific Beach CaliforniaPacific Beach Condos November 2007 Condos for Sale in Pacific Beach CA.Search all Pacific Beach CondosSan Diego MLSWhen Searching for a Condo in Pacific Beach, San Diego please use our web sight and San Diego MLS feature with detailed maps. Sign up for our FREE VIP service and get treated like a VIP. When you're ready to see some Pacific Beach Condos or have any questions please contact Mike and Dawn Lewis. We're here to help. San Diego Real Estate Blog P.B. Condo Sales and Inventory Data for Nov. 2007 San DiegoPacific Beach Condos Sold from January 1 2007 to October 31, 2007 - 283 CondosInventory Check for Pacific Beach 2007 - Active Condos on the Market November 2007   205 CondosPacific Beach Condos Sold in ... 11/12/2007

Ban the Ban III - Will They Never Learn!!  Well the City Council is at it again. The Police Chief said we don't need it; the Mayor said I don't want it; but the City Council insists on taking away the rights' of 99.99% of the citizens to try and police the 0.01% who cause trouble.How can that make sense??Yes, the remaining law abiding citizens will follow your new law, but the trouble makers who are already breaking several laws to cause trouble, will not be impressed with your newest proclamation. You need to "police" the situation and you will solve the problem. Yes, it costs money. When you attract a Quarter Million people to the beach, 6 million per year, you need to provide services at the 'event.' Use the same ratios you would require of the X Games; or a Concert. Hold yourself a... 11/12/2007

Pacific Beach Real Estate Market Conditions for November 2007Fastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Pacific Beach Real Estate Experts More at .. San Diego Real Estate BlogHomes for Sale in Pacific Beach San Diego California Real Estate Update Pacific Beach Homes Sold from January 1 2007 to October 31, 2007 - 159 HomesInventory Check for Pacific Beach 2007 - Active Homes on the MarketNovember 2007     98 Homes Pacific Beach Homes Sold in October by Year - 4 Years of Pacific Beach Real Estate Data2007 October     9  Pacific Beach Homes Sold     Avg. Price $    820,555    Avg. DOM 372006 October   14  Pacific Beach Homes Sold     Avg. Price $ 1,005,500    Avg. DOM 622005 October   13  Pacific Beach Homes Sold     Avg. Price $    843,500    Avg. DOM 512004 October   17 ... 11/09/2007