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March 4, 2015

Pasas Property Management Update-how to deal with evictions

Pasas Property Management is a locally owned property management firm with over 20 years of experience in the San Diego, CA marketplace.  Below is a reprinted article from PropertyManager.com on how to deal with evictions. While careful applicant screenings can help in reducing the number of evictions necessary, every property manager will eventually find themselves in a position to evict a resident. But are there alternatives to eviction? That depends […]
February 11, 2015
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Residents oppose cliffside real estate development in Point Loma, San Diego

There’s a controversy brewing in Point Loma over development of a cliff side parcel of land overlooking San Diego Bay. Residents are concerned that development of homes on this site will endanger the families living at the bottom of the cliff. The full Fox 5 report can be viewed by clicking here. Learn more about the grassroots organization “Preserve Point Loma” by clicking here.
January 30, 2015

Year to date real estate statistics for Point Loma, San Diego County

  Check out the latest real estate statistics for Point Loma, San Diego County.  To view a report for a different area of San Diego, click here and type in your zip code. See the entire report for Point Loma at the SDAR website by clicking here. Single Family Home:             Townhouse-Condo:
January 8, 2015
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San Diego real estate market starting 2015 on stable ground

Chris Anderson, the 2015 president of the San Diego Association of Realtors, spoke recently about the state of the market heading into 2015.  She said the market is stable and strong, and on a solid foundation moving forward.  Anderson suspects that interest rates will creep up and suggests that now is the time to purchase a home.  She does expect prices to increase this year. Click here to read the […]
December 10, 2014
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San Diego Housing Market: Homes Selling Before They’re Built

I read an interesting article recently on  NBC7 San Diego about the home market. San Diego County may be one of the priciest places to purchase a home in California but that statistic is also having a positive impact on the real estate market. Construction sites abound in east Chula Vista. In Otay Ranch, many homes are selling before they’re even built. Dennis Almario would know. He just bought his home in Otay […]
November 3, 2014

Why you should understand condominium association regulations

Here is an important news story recently featured in UT San Diego.  It covers the court case of a man who rented out his downtown condo on a nightly and weekly basis, in violation of his condominium buildings regulations.   Man who rented out condo fined $106K, by Jonathan Horn. If you own a luxurious condo in downtown and want to make some easy money, you can rent out your […]
October 3, 2014
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Linda Pasas earns Certified International Property Specialist designation

Linda Pasas, Broker/Owner of Pasas Properties and Smart International Investing, has earned the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, placing her among 2,300 elite real estate professionals worldwide.  The designation was awarded to her by the National Association of REALTORS® for completing rigorous coursework devoted to learning international real estate practices and demonstrating proficiency in international business. The CIPS designation is synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective, and distinct […]
August 27, 2014
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Information on California’s Keep Your Home Transition Assistance Program

Here is some information we recently found on “Keep Your Home California” Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Keep Your Home California is a free service for homeowners who have suffered a financial hardship, to help them stay in their homes, maintain an affordable mortgage payment and avoid foreclosure.  The funds come from the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), part of the Keep Your Home California Program. There are a variety of programs available […]
August 7, 2014

August 2014 Blog: More great summertime events

Don’t miss these great events throughout San Diego.  Make sure your summer days are filled with fun! High Tide Dinner, Marine Room – La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Aug 7 – 10, 2014 A signature San Diego experience.  Enjoy award-winning cuisine as dramatic surf comes right up to the restaurants picture windows. Flicks on Bricks, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Aug 7 – 28, 2014 The Flicks on the Bricks series is back […]
July 3, 2014

July Blog: 50 free things to do this summer in San Diego

I found this great list of free activities on the website of the San Diego Convention Center & Visitors Bureau.  Even if you live here, this website is a fun resource to find neat things to do in our city.  It’s like a staycation every weekend in San Diego.  And for a fun bucket list idea, try and do all 50 things on this list before Labor Day. 50 Fun […]