Local Goodwill To Open Store In La Jolla, California. Good news for bargain hunters and merchandise donors in La Jolla: Goodwill plans to open a thrift store just off Torrey Pines Road around June 27, 2013. The new store is just under 1,600 square feet and will feature primarily clothing and accessories with a smaller than average housewares section. The La Jolla site is surrounded by home furnishing and interior design stores such Ark Antiques and Roche Bobois. The drive-through donation center behind the store began operation in early June 2013 to collect clean reusable clothing and gently used collectibles, jewelry and household items that will fill the new store. People donate and shop where it's most convenient. prior to this store opening people would have to go out of their way u... 06/20/2013

La Jolla Real Estate Market Report May 2013 - La Jolla Houses For Sale Situated along side the majestic Pacific Ocean and boasting seven miles of gorgeous beaches and coastline, La Jolla, California 92037 is known nationally, and internationally, as one of the most desirable places to live.  There is so much more to life in La Jolla than just the incredible scenic beauty.  Be sure and view (click link) our La Jolla Real Estate and Community Page for the scoop on La Jolla Lifestyle, schools, real estate market statistics and active listings.  This May 2013 La Jolla real estate market report is for single family houses.  Click to view the La Jolla Real Estate Market Report for Condos May 2013.  Search La Jolla houses for sale here.  Please call, or text, us with any questions or comments ... 06/20/2013

2013 La Jolla Festival of the Arts in La Jolla California June 22 and 23   The 2013 La Jolla Festival of the Arts will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23 in La Jolla at UCSD Warren Field.   Offering more than 200 artists, the 26th annual La Jolla Festival of the Arts will also feature live jazz music including Jazz88 All Stars, and Fred Benedetti and Peter Sprague, and of course food and drink.   The Art is Living Plaza Bar offers wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, and foodies will enjoy the Restaurant Row with a range of foods and tastes to delight every palate, and budget.   But of course we are there for the art, no?!   There are artists featured in all types of media – paper, painting, glass, jewelry, mixed media, ceramics, photography and so much more. Whe... 06/18/2013

La Jolla Homes for Sale - What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in May 2013? The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A visit to La Jolla on-line, 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 your home buying and selling in La Jolla. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive real estate 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 dining. La Jolla ... 06/14/2013

SPECTACULAR La Jolla Ocean View Homes for sale.  Live in the Desireable Community of La Jolla 7 miles of curving coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Located just 15 miles north of Downtown San Diego. View these amazing Ocean View Homes in La Jolla and contact me with any questions or for a showing.           06/06/2013

San Diego Memorial Day Events 2013 To Honor The Fallen   "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.  Rather we should thank God that such men lived."  General George Patton Like so many other communities in the United States, people who live in San Diego are happy to celebrate the three day Memorial Day weekend with bar-b-ques and beach outings.  But, since we have such a huge military presence, over 100,000 active duty Navy and Marine personnel, Memorial Day is especially significant here.  San Diego has the largest concentration of military in the world!  To honor those that have given the ultimate sacrifice, we will have a few very special events on Memorial Day.   La Jolla Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial: Every year,  there is a Memorial Day ceremony to honor the fallen on ... 05/26/2013

La Jolla Homes for Sale - What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in April 2013? The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A visit to La Jolla on-line, 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 your home buying and selling in La Jolla. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive real estate 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 dining. La Joll... 05/24/2013

Yet another disappointing day on Monday with a net loss of 33 basis points.  Tuesday morning however, has opened with some promise, as we find ourselves currently up 37 basis points. Let's cross our fingers for more momentum in this direction! This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate updates dating back nearly 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  To make things easier, I have also posted a quick report on How To Read The Charts Below. Also, make sure to learn THE TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES (to help unders... 05/21/2013

Speechless Sunday - Two Classics!   The majestic Pacific Ocean, right off the beach in La Jolla, CA makes the perfect backdrop for this beautiful 1957 Chevy.                   05/19/2013

  La Jolla Real Estate Report April 2013 - La Jolla Condos For Sale The prestigious magazine, The Robb Report, called La Jolla "simply the best place to live in America".  High praise, but if you have spent much time here, you will most likely agree with their statement.  Some people live in La Jolla full time, and other residents call La Jolla home part-time.  Whether you will live here full-time, or just part of the year, you might like the idea of easy convenience living.  If the "lock and leave" lifestyle is for you, click this link to search La Jolla Condos for sale.  Actually, we are using the term condo kind of loosely here.  The information you will receive is both La Jolla condos and town homes for sale.  It is organized Most Recent First.  Please do not hesitate to call (or te... 05/19/2013

La Jolla Shores Homes For Sale - La Jolla Real Estate La Jolla Shores is a seaside neighborhood in the northern section of La Jolla, CA 92037.  La Jolla has 7 miles of coastline with many different types of beaches.  La Jolla Shores Beach is flat and sandy.  The Orange County Register (prominent regional newspaper) calls La Jolla Shores Beach "the best beach in the area".  Some of the best homes are located here.  Click this link to see La Jolla Shores homes for sale.  For info about La Jolla Shores, or surrounding neighborhoods, call or text us at 619.319.7010.   Right next to the beach is Kellogg Park.  There is a playground at the park so it is the perfect place to bring the kids.  And, since the beach is flat, it is ideal for practically every type of outdoor activity, walking, jogg... 05/15/2013

Google’s social networking website began with a relatively slow start in 2011. Since then it has picked up the pace and was at 343 million active users at the end of 2012 which is the highest used social networking site besides Facebook. As Google+'s user base continues to grow it could even surpass Facebook, although I kind of doubt it. For this reason, it’s a tool worth adding to you social media toolbox. I have compiled some tips on how to setup a Google+ account and how to maximize the benefits of using Google+.Creating a Google+ AccountMaking a good first impression is key, so you will want to invest time into developing your profile. Google+ is unique in that its profile information is much more in depth then many other social media sites.  This is an opportunity to elaborate on ... 05/15/2013

La Jolla Real Estate Market Report April 2013 - La Jolla Houses For Sale La Jolla, California 92037 is known nationally, and internationally, as one of the most desirable places to live.  Nestled against the majestic Pacific Ocean, boasting seven miles of gorgeous beaches and coastline La Jolla certainly is beautiful!  But, there is so much more to life in La Jolla.  Be sure and view (click link) our La Jolla Real Estate and Community Page for the scoop on La Jolla Lifestyle, schools, real estate market statistics and active listings.  This April 2013 La Jolla real estate market report is for single family houses.  Click to view the La Jolla Real Estate Market Report for Condos April 2013.  Search La Jolla houses for sale here.  Please call, or text, us with any questions or comments a... 05/14/2013

La Jolla Houses With Pools For Sale - La Jolla Real Estate   Okay, I can hear you now "Kelly, why La Jolla houses with pools?  Don't you know there is already a big, giant pool called the Pacific Ocean?"  Yes, but a lot of buyers are looking for La Jolla houses with pools for sale because they like privacy.  Or, maybe they are like me and love to live by the ocean, but think it is usually too chilly to swim in.  Plus, a private pool is often a big plus to the landscaping.  Our current house does not have a pool, but the last one we owned did.  I loved warm nights when we would turn the pool lights on and eat dinner outside, it was very pretty.  For the many people, who use swimming as their favorite form of exercise, it is so convenient to just go out your French door and swim laps!   C... 05/11/2013

Celebrate Mother's Day In Beautiful La Jolla   Tomorrow is Mother's Day and you don't have plans yet?  How about celebrating the special day in beautiful La Jolla?  There are so many things to do here.  The weather forecast is for Chamber of Commerce conditions so you could make a make a terrific picnic  and go to one of the many beaches or parks.  Or, you could go shopping and check out the lovely shops in The Village, La Jolla Shores or Birdrock.  If you are in that mode, you will also want to browse the art galleries in The Village.  How about a game of golf at Torrey Pines?  Here's an idea, go to the Torrey Pines Glider Port and watch the gliders leap off the cliffs.  The views are spectacular, and there is a wonderful sandwich shop there.  Spas With life being so busy, and hectic, ... 05/11/2013

The legislation that will force small businesses, like the property management software company I work for, to become tax collectors for other states cleared the Senate Thursday evening on a bipartisan vote, 63 to 30 with final passage set for May 6th. Many are predicting the legislation will also pass in the House. The Internet Sales Tax Bill would require retailers to begin collecting local taxes on their online sales. The tax would apply to any online retailer with more than $1 million in annual revenue, and the taxes would be sent to the states where the products are delivered.Supporters say the bill is about fairness for local businesses that already collect sales taxes and for states that lose revenue.Opponents say the bill would impose complicated regulations on retailers and doe... 05/02/2013

 I am officially jealous.   Why didn’t my grandparents build me this most amazing tree house?  And I am not showing my daughter this thing. NO WAY. I had plans to build her a tree house this summer and let's just say I was thinking more along the lines of this... It goes without saying, there is always someone who can show you up, and possibly make you feel as if you’re not really hitting the mark. The trick is to think about what it is you envy/admire and why and work with what resources are within your reach.  I have slick customers with fancy offices, huge clientel, hot markets and big paychecks.  Our property management software is a tool that helps streamline what they’ve already established, and that’s wonderful.  Kudos to them for their success! Then I have customers who are work... 04/24/2013

Happy Earth Day! Over one billion people in 192 countries are participating from London to Sao Paolo, Seoul to Babylon City, New Delhi to New York, Rome to Cairo; people everywhere are taking action in their communities.  I have come up with six ways that our landlord software company celebrates Earth Day today April 22nd 2013 and everyday. We go paperless to reduce our carbon footprint1. Eliminate billing statements and allow tenants to pay rent through an automatic ACH payment from there bank account.2. Allow tenants to access there account information through an online tenant portal without having to request paper copies from there landlord or property management company. 3. Allow landlords access to an online landlord portal where they view statements, transactions, workorders, and ... 04/22/2013

La Jolla Homes for Sale - What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in March 2013? The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A visit to La Jolla on-line, 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 your home buying and selling in La Jolla. Despite the shift in prices, La Jolla remains an expensive real estate 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 dining. La Joll... 04/18/2013

  Whether you have been in the home hunting process for years or you're new to the home search process you probably know that the market has changed significantly.  For a period of time house values were dropping and inventory was plentiful. That same inventory sat stagnant on the market as the banks sifted through foreclosed and short sale inventory - keeping prices low as the market prices leveled out to their true market value. House values have risen over the past few months. Buyers you must act swiftly before you are priced out of your dream home. Interest rates are still very reasonable. However, Inventory is limited. Simple supply and demand is driving prices up in sunny San Diego. The median sales price for homes in La Jolla rose 5.3% in the first 1/4 of the this year with a med... 04/18/2013