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August 21, 2019
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to release updated guidance on FHA-insured condominium financing. The new rules should benefit real estate purchasers by allowing more buyers to obtain low down-payment mortgages on affordable housing options. Specifically, the new rules will: Extend FHA certifications on condo developments from two years to three years, reducing the compliance burden on condo boards. Allow for single-unit mortgage approvals—often known as […]
August 14, 2019
From an article in the San Diego Union Tribune. The San Diego City Council approved new zoning policies Monday allowing developers to more quickly and cheaply build large mixed-use projects featuring dense housing blended with commercial and industrial uses. The goal is spurring more developments in suburban-style parts of the city with large surface parking lots, such as Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa and University City. The zoning would […]
July 27, 2019
Summer is a great time for music! Grab friends, family and a picnic – then go check out one of these free summer concerts. Point Loma Summer Concerts. Select dates at Point Loma Park (1049 Catalina Boulevard). https://www.plconcerts.org/ Bird Park Summer Concerts. Select Saturdays in July and August. 5:30-7:30 pm. Bird Park, 28th and Thorn Street (next to Morley Field.) http://www.explorenorthpark.com/post/bird-park-summer-concerts Coronado Summer Concert Series. Sundays, through Sept. 1, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 7th […]
March 1, 2016
Bed bugs are a fact of life. And California property managers should know what their obligations are in terms of keeping their properties safe from these pests. The law requires landlords to provide a clean premise, free of vermin. Read the specifics of the law here. A property manager should also have a clear action plan in place to deal with bed bug issues. Here are some guidelines to create […]
January 22, 2016
The National Multifamily Housing Council recently completed a report asking renters what amenities were most important to them. A specific San Diego report asked 1,810 renters that question. So here is what they are looking for: 1. Ability to use the internet to pay rent. 2. Ability to use Internet tools for both rent payment and landlord communications. 3. In-unit washer and dryer. 4. Pet friendly homes. 5. Walkable location. Read […]
December 4, 2015
Lots of new things are happening in Point Loma! #1: First up is the Fantasy on Ice skating rink that has been relocated from downtown San Diego to Liberty Station. The skating rink benefits Rady Children’s Hospital, and a skate here is a great way to help a cause and have a great time. More details can be found here. When: November 19, 2015 – January 3, 2016 Cost: Adult-$14, Child-$12, […]