Oh my goodness. I just discovered AZURE COAST IN LA JOLLA.  I was preparing to show some homes in La Jolla around Mount Soledad again with a client, and I had an extra hour and half to kill. Instead of going to starbucks or the office to bang out some work for my real estate buisness, I figured I would get out there and explore La Jolla Real Estate, because I really want to become a La Jolla real estate expert, simply put. I took the 5 south to La Jolla Village drive, headed west to Torrey Pines Road, winded down the hill and then stopped to take some photos of La Jolla Condomoiniums on the right off Torrey Pines Rd (AKA La Jolla Shores Condos For Sale) in various buildings that you can learn about by clicking on my link to shop La Jolla Shores Condos For Sale.  Anyhow, across the stree... 03/06/2015

Scripps Birch Aquarium  | Seahorses Currently at the Birth Aquarium, they are featuring a special display of the unique and wonderful seahorses from around the world.  The title I gave this one is "Leading by a Nose", as proportionately he gives the elephants at the zoo a real run from the money on their nose sizes.  Yellow Red, Plum and vibrant Blue. Some striking colors for sure. Sort of reminds me of the some of the flying animals out of sci-fi movies.  I have been showing you some unusual animals of late from San Diego and I didn't want to forget including this guy.  Enjoy!   03/01/2015

Last Tuesday I wrote a blog titled "What I Dream My Tenants Will Be Like". I thought it would be fitting to follow-up with a blog that highlights some issues that we, as landlords and property managers, are faced with when we get a not so dreamy tenant.                           Dirty Smelly Tenants This is by far the most common issue that I have come across as a landlord and can be coupled with other issues as well. Excessive wear and tear occurs when the home is not maintained properly and in the end cost the home owner more money and chips away at profit. Remember to conduct periodic inspections to make sure that the rental unit is being properly cared for. A clause can be included in the lease that provides for a professional cleaner to come in if the property is not clean at the t... 02/13/2015

Exploring Torrey Pines Natural Reserve in La Jolla California   This was a wonderful treat getting away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angles and traveling down south to Torrey Pines Natural Reserve. The California state park offers various hiking trials spread all over the reserve. You can experience a variety of landscapes during your day hike.   Walk along the mountain side paths and than head west to be greeted by the Pacific ocean. Take amazing views and powerful sounds of crashing waves along the coast line.   For those who love to keep in shape, running up this massive mountain is surly a great way to get your body in check. A quarter up the mountain I joined in with fellow runners and jogged the rest of the way up. After reaching the top, we hiked our way back down and walked... 02/11/2015

As most of you are aware, the President signed the extensions for some pretty sought after tax benefits into law last month. For this year, business owners, real estate investors, and individuals will get to reap the benefits of the extension. The long list of tax deductions, credits, and other benefits or breaks were set to expire this year so this extension was a pleasant surprise for many of us. The Major Ones: Tax deductions for mortgage insurance premiums Low income housing tax credit for new construction Tax Credits for energy efficient improvements for existing residential Tax credit for energy efficient new homes and tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings The work opportunity tax credit Tax deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses In the coming days,... 01/30/2015

Managing property  can be fairly complex and saving time each step of the way will not only make your life easier but will put more money in your pocket at the end of the day. One of the easiest and best ways to improve efficiency is by using property management software. When searching for property management software make sure to find a company that is reputable and user friendly. I personally of course use, Rentec Direct, and am completely satisfied with the program and the customer service. There are so many benefits to using a reliable property management software program, I’ve listed a few. 1. A huge benefit of using property management software is that you can literally have a virtual office. Data can be accessed from anywhere in the world that you have access to the internet.  A... 01/23/2015

La Jolla Homes for Sale What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in December 2014?   The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A virtual visit to La Jolla (see links below), or better yet in real life, will quickly give you a good sense of why this is so.   Having current, local information about La Jolla homes for sale is essential so you can make informed decisions about buying or selling a home in La Jolla. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive housing market, particularly for ocean view and ocean front homes.   La Jolla, “The Jewel,” is an extraordinarily beautiful coastal community with many homes offering fabulous views of the ocean from the hills, and a trendy, up-scale village offering the finest in shopping a... 01/12/2015

I meant to get this blog out before I went on Christmas Break but things got a bit hectic, I apologize. Nonetheless, here it is now it's  a little story and some great tips on what you can do when your tenant moves out and leaves you high and dry on the rent payment.Rent checks were rolling in for the month of December my Property Management Software sent an alert straight to my cell phone, handy I know, to notify me that the tenant at 123 Tree Street did not pay their rent. I called the tenant and left a message to inquire about the delinquent payment and they of course were unable to come to the phone so I had to leave a message. There was no reply so the next day I paid a visit to the house and there was no answer at the door. I could see in the house through the blind that had been ... 12/31/2014

 La Jolla Homes for Sale What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in November 2014?   The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A virtual visit to La Jolla (see links below), or better yet in real life, will quickly give you a good sense of why this is so.   Having current, local information about La Jolla homes for sale is essential so you can make informed decisions about buying or selling a home in La Jolla. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive housing market, particularly for ocean view and ocean front homes.   La Jolla, “The Jewel,” is an extraordinarily beautiful coastal community with many homes offering fabulous views of the ocean from the hills, and a trendy, up-scale village offering the finest in shopping a... 12/15/2014

On veterans Day (November 11th) you may recall, I posted a blog inspired by one of my fellow gym buddies (a veteran) he revealed his strategy on how to successfully acquire over a million dollars in real estate. Since then “John” has asked me a question that he was hoping I could research. John purchased a rental property in Kansas for $52,000 the property now appraises for $110,000. His question is three fold; 1. When is the right time to sell? 2. will I pay a capital gain tax on the profit and if so how much? 3. Is their a way to get out of paying the tax?   The Right Time To sell There are a lot of considerations when deciding when to sell a property.   Obviously one thing to consider is the current state of the market. Do not follow the lemmings and try to sell your property in a pa... 12/08/2014

Sold in under 30 days, Crystal Bay La Jolla home located at 1343 Caminito Batea. This gated community features 5 tennis courts, 2 pools, fitness center, sauna and meeting room. 4 Beds  |  3 Baths  |  2,699 Sq Ft Panoramic Ocean Views with South West OrientationSold Price $1,475,000  12/02/2014

 La Jolla Homes for Sale What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in October 2014?   The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A virtual visit to La Jolla (see links below), or better yet in real life, will quickly give you a good sense of why this is so.   Having current, local information about La Jolla homes for sale is essential so you can make informed decisions about buying or selling a home in La Jolla. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive housing market, particularly for ocean view and ocean front homes.   La Jolla, “The Jewel,” is an extraordinarily beautiful coastal community with many homes offering fabulous views of the ocean from the hills, and a trendy, up-scale village offering the finest in shopping an... 11/21/2014

I’ve tried to put this compilation of  home improvement ideas in approximate order of cost. These projects start at under $100 and work upwards to just under $500. Nothing a little paint can’t fix  Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest home improvements to make. A fresh coat of paint will make any room look as good as new which is sure to add value. Choose colors that are popular to give a more modern up to date look or stick to the neutral classic colors. At around $25 a gallon paint is an inexpensive way to improve your homes desirability and is something that just about any homeowner can tackle on there own. While you’re at it, look up, do you have that outdated popcorn ceiling? Scrape that texture away to get rid of the dated looking ceilings. Skip the Interior Designer and Ju... 11/14/2014

  Are you looking for a La Jolla luxury townhome for sale in the Blackhorse neighborhood, across UCSD and next to the Estancia Hotel and Spa?  Blackhorse Real Estate in La Jolla is located just behind ( to the east) of luxury La Jolla Farms Real Estate. The Blackhorse neighborhood features luxury townhouse living in a gated community which is all about the location.     Like I just said, living in the Blackhorse tract is all about the location, proximity to the lovely La Jolla Beaches, shopping and homeowners get access to pool, hot tub, fitness room, discounts on spa treatments, retail, restaurants, bars and rooms all within the comfort of their own back yard at the Estancia Hotel & Spa. Homeowners fees for Blackhorse homes for sale in La Jolla are around $380 a month. The only catch a... 11/03/2014

Are you looking at condos in UTC's Renaissance community? This is a very nice part of UTC that has a resort like feel, has treelined streets that are nicely maintained, water fountains, features, it's pet freindly, near lots of shopping ie Westfield UTC mall. There are 5-7 developments that you may end up finding yourself sorting through when looking for Renaissance condos for sale in UTC, La Jolla CA ( It's actually a San Diego, not La Jolla zip code).        Click here to view all Renaissance condos for sale in UTC La Jolla Renaissance has a few gated neighborhoods and one with high end luxury condos in the low one millions, called Casabella. Other noteable gated communities in Renaissance are La Florentine, and Tuscana. Non gated tracts with well priced UTC condos for sale in Renaiss... 11/02/2014

Are you looking for a  guard gated home in La Jolla up on Mount Soledad with a big view? Check out the Ridgegate neighborhood that has a decent supply of La Jolla Guard Gated Homes For Sale.  My website shows all Ridgegate Homes For Sale in La Jolla listed on MLS that have opted to show up on internet sites with IDX from the Sandicor MLS in San Diego.    Ridgegate in La Jolla is a great gated neighborhood in South Soledad Homes For Sale La Jolla located on the east side of Mount Soledad. Most of these La Jolla homes have big easterly views. This guard gated community in La Jolla is next to the Windermere gated community off Soledad Mountain Rd. There is a decent supply of La Jolla Homes usually in this neighborhood that has a BBQ area, a Clubhouse and Rec Room, there is an On-Site Guard... 11/02/2014

La Jolla Homes for Sale What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in September 2014?   The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A virtual visit to La Jolla (see links below), or better yet in real life, will quickly give you a good sense of why this is so. Having current, local information about LaJolla homes for sale is essential so you can make informed decisions about buying or selling a home in La Jolla. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive housing market, particularly for ocean view and ocean front homes.   La Jolla, “The Jewel,” is an extraordinarily beautiful coastal community with many homes offering fabulous views of the ocean from the hills, and a trendy, up-scale village offering the finest in shopping and... 10/29/2014

12 AVAILABLE HOMES FOR SALE IN BEACH BARBER TRACT NEIGHBORHOOD IN LA JOLLA FYI, there's twelve homes for sale in the Beach Barber Tract as of this post. There are two Beach Barber Tract Oceanfront homes for sale ( MY KIND OF HOME!), one 12 mill and the other 10.5 mill, then there are a few just a few homes away from the water for around 2.5 and 3.3 mill.  Using my La Jolla Real Estate website is the way to go when you want to search all Beach Barber Tract Homes For Sale. My site makes it real easy to zoom in and out to search homes in satellite view, so it's almost like you can fly over some of these La Jolla Luxury Homes.   10/20/2014

La Jolla Muirlands currently has 28 Homes For Sale I have a client looking for something specific on a home for sale in La Jolla Muirlands, and we're just waiting for the right La Jolla Home For Sale pop up. I've seen many of the same La Jolla Muirlands homes for sale, and I'd lean towards saying it seems that prices could potentially be quite negotiable. Many of the current inventory of Muirlands Homes For Sale seem to have been on the market for long time. There are a few pending sales however.   Out of the 28 homes for Sale in La Jolla Muirlands, prices currently  range from around $1.6- 7 million. To search everything for sale La Jolla Muirlands, or to find out what your home is worth in The Muiralnds, view all LA JOLLA MUIRLANDS REAL ESTATE LISTINGS or click here if you want to fin... 10/20/2014

    The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival gears up for its sixth and largest ever season with additions including a nightlife brew fest, and  larger festival grounds. There will be over 200 artists present with an eclectic variety of art forms displayed and for sale to the public. Located in the heart of La Jolla’s famous coastal village along Girard Avenue, this is a nationally renowned art show.  The 2014 La Jolla Art & Wine Festival expects to draw crowds over 40,000 and is definitely an event for all ages to enjoy. When: Saturday, October 11 from 10am to 7pm and Sunday, October 12 from 10am to 6pm. And the best part?  It's FREE!!!   Considering a home in San Diego County?   Contact us for the latest list of estates and fine homes on the market! 10/11/2014