As a beautiful day came to a close yesterday, I recalled the song by Perry Como, Sunrise Sunset. It tells of how the days pass so quickly and events in our lives just seem to disappear. As I took this photo capturing the beautiful Sunset here on the La Jolla coastline, the beauty and the peacefullness of yet another day passing gave me pause to remember to embrace what can so quickly  disappear from our memory. I then selected this title as one I would wish to name and then to share with each of you here in the Rain, this extraordinary day into night experience. If you are Buying, Selling or Relocating to San Diego and  need help from a professional REALTOR®, Give me a call or visit my San Diego Real Estate website and Sign up for Listing alerts for your favorite San DiegoHome and Condo... 03/05/2012

The market slightly bounced back last week, but how will it perform this week? What can we expect from mortgage rates in the month of March? All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this daily update. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Monday 3-5-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still on... 03/04/2012

  La Jolla homes Restaurant Series Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live La Jolla Coffee Beats Seattle     In an annual national competition hosted by a panel of experts and two separate coffee labs administered by Roast magazine, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in La Jolla won the 2012 Micro Roaster of the Year award.  This is the first time any roaster in the San Diego region has won this prestigious award.     We were competing against roasters form all over the Nation, says Chuck Patton (owner of Bird Rock Coffee Roasters), and to be located in San Diego, which has never been known for its coffee like Seattle or Portland,  is an added bonus.   Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Give me your criteria in the Luxury Home Search . You can call me anytime, 619-534-1904 or... 03/04/2012

  La Jolla homes School Series La Jolla High School, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live Right in the Village, a short walk to the beach, you'd never know there was a complete high school campus behind shrubs and gates and building fronts - a football stadium with track, 6 lighted tennis courts, handball courts, a basketball gymnasium, an Olympic swimming pool, a baseball/soccer field, and a 500 seat performing arts auditorium. And, of course, all the academic curricula you'd expect   La Jolla High School. Give me your criteria in the Luxury Home Search . You can call me anytime, 619-534-1904 or email derk@derk1.com 03/04/2012

  Just Sold! 1309 Caminito Batea - LA JOLLA $1,750,000 Spectacular Panoramic Ocean & White Water Coastline Views capturing SD Bay & Downtown. Situated on the most private premier corner parcel in the coveted gated community of Crystal Bay. This tastefully updated single level residence offers a meticulous interior of upgraded finishes including hardwood & stone floors, gourmet kitchen with slab granite counter tops, marble baths, soaring ceilings. The exceptional floorplan boasts spacious living areas, detached ocean view guest casita & 3 car attached garage. 03/02/2012

Hey There, Just dropping you a line and Just a quick reminder about La Jolla Homes For Sale. Search All La Jolla Homes For Sale on our La Jolla Real Estate Blog. Our La Jolla Homes For Sale Search Engine is the best in Town. Search Homes in La Jolla by Neighborhood, Foreclosures in La Jolla ( La Jolla Bank Owned Homes Searches, and Pre Foreclosures aka La Jolla Short Sales) Click here to search these amazing LA JOLLA HOMES FOR SALE.   02/28/2012

La Jolla homes Neighborhood Series #15 Muirlands, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live Estate size lots, many with breathtaking panoramic ocean views, just a mile or 2 from the beaches, schools, and the Village restaurants and shopping 92037 is made up of many enchanting sub-areas. If you are new to La Jolla,all the different areas can be confusing. Each area offers a distinct sense of community and architectural character and affords many alternatives in living space and lot size. If you are looking for historical cottages, there is an area for you. If panoramic ocean views is what you want, there are multiple areas in La Jolla to choose from. If you want to be in walking distance to schools there are other areas for that. For a home Buyer, La Jollas’ geographical and topographica... 02/24/2012

La Jolla homes Neighborhood Series #14 Soledad South, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live 3 master planned communities, 2 of them gated, form a large part of this neighborhood, which is a more affordable part of La Jolla, BUT no less beautiful, with decent access to I-5 92037 is made up of many enchanting sub-areas. If you are new to La Jolla,all the different areas can be confusing. Each area offers a distinct sense of community and architectural character and affords many alternatives in living space and lot size. If you are looking for historical cottages, there is an area for you. If panoramic ocean views is what you want, there are multiple areas in La Jolla to choose from. If you want to be in walking distance to schools there are other areas for that. For a home Buyer, La J... 02/24/2012

The IRS recently did an audit of previous years tax returns and found out that landlords are cheating their taxes, whether they know it or not.  This audit was conducted because in August 2008, the Government Accountability Office stated that “at least 53 percent of individual taxpayers with rental real estate activity for Tax Year 2001 misreported their rental real estate activity, resulting in an estimated $12.4 billion of net misreported income.”The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued a report in December 2010 recommending increased scrutiny of tax returns with rental real estate activity, estimating that the change could recover over $27 million in lost revenue over 5 years.No matter how honest you are on your taxes, owning rental property is an audit trigger si... 02/20/2012

We are always comparing, always making judgements. It's a fact of life.  We can't help ourselves.  It's how we learn and make decisions.  We do it in relationships, education, business, and it's no different in the world of real estate and property management.  To leave all the decision making up to your customer is risky business.  If you have not put on your customer's goggles lately, you better do it soon, lest your vision turn myopic, and we all know about not seeing the forest for the trees.  You can miss out on great potential. I've made it a practice to shop my competition, not necessarily because I want to do what they are doing, or have the means to do what they are doing, but knowledge is power.  If I know what's out there in the world, I can adjust my position, my stance, my ... 02/17/2012

What are San Diego's lowest mortgage rates today? What can we expect from mortgage rates for the remainder of February? All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this daily update. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Tuesday 2-14-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still on the fence (or if y... 02/14/2012

La Jolla Homes for Sale - What Happened in the La Jolla Real Estate Market in January 2012? 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. 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, very up-scale village offering the finest in shopping and dining. La Jolla is often compared to the French and Italian Rivieras with wonderful ocean and coastline vistas from the hills, amazing homes, beautiful architecture, and a terrific year-round climate, attracting visitors from around the world. READ MORE: La Jolla Real Estate – A Jewel on the San ... 02/12/2012

La Jolla homes School Series Kate Sessions Elementary School, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live Many of us wish that schools would go back to old way of teaching, but that’s just because we’re not informed about what’s going on at Kate Sessions Elementary School. And, you don’t have to live within the school boundaries to attend. It’s on space available sign-up basis. Come and see what exciting things we’re doing here at your Kate Sessions Elementary School in North Pacific Beach, CA: International Baccalaureate World School. Think globally…Invest Locally! ” …Inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better, more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. 02/10/2012

La Jolla homes Neighborhood Series #13 La Jolla Mesa, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live Panoramic ocean views, medium distant, from many homes and while driving. Medium size lots, many single level homes, and a mile or two drive to the beach and to Bird Rock or North Pacific Beach shopping 92037 is made up of many enchanting sub-areas. If you are new to La Jolla,all the different areas can be confusing. Each area offers a distinct sense of community and architectural character and affords many alternatives in living space and lot size. If you are looking for historical cottages, there is an area for you. If panoramic ocean views is what you want, there are multiple areas in La Jolla to choose from. If you want to be in walking distance to schools there are other areas for that. ... 02/08/2012

La Jolla homes Sotheby's Realty Global Marketing, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live. Foreigners have accounted for a growing share of home purchases in South Florida, Southern California, Arizona and other hard-hit markets. Chinese and Canadian buyers, among others, are taking advantage not only of big declines in U.S. home prices and reduced competition from Americans but also of favorable foreign exchange rates.To fuel this demand, the proposed measure would offer visas to any foreigner making a cash investment of at least $500,000 on residential real-estate-a single-family house, condo or townhouse. Applicants can spend the entire amount on one house or spend as little as $250,000 on a residence and invest the rest in other residential real estate, which can be rented out. In... 02/01/2012

22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival The 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival begins on Thursday, February 9, 2012, and runs through Sunday, February 19, at the Center for Jewish Culture,4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla CA. This film festival is one of the largest and most prestigious Jewish film festivals in North America. It features American and international films, short subjects, and documentaries exploring the Jewish culture and experience. Programs are meant to showcase and educate through fiction and documentary films portraying the Jewish culture and experience from local and global perspectives. Although you can buy tickets online, special tickets are only available at the box office. Such special tickets include festival passes, 6-pack, 12-pack, member, senior, and... 01/31/2012

La Jolla California Total Number Of Homes Sold For 2011  (January-2012)  The toal number of resale single family homes in La Jolla for 2011 was 271 and the number of condos and townhouses was 277.  The key metrics below will provide some insight into the La Jolla single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:                         La Jolla Single Family Homes January, 2011: La Jolla Homes for Sale: 223 (Active, contingent, and pending) January, 2011: La Jolla Months of Inventory: 10 December, 2011: La Jolla Median Home Price $1,420,000; 21% lowerer than December, 2010 December, 2011: La Jolla Homes Sold: 23; 4% lower than December, 2010 La Jolla Condos and Townhomes January, 2011: La Joll... 01/31/2012

La Jolla homes Neighborhood Series #12 Muirlands West-San Diego, what a wondeful place to live Manicured lawns, large lots, Shangri La landscaping, just a miles drive to the Village shopping and restaurants and the beaches and a 1/2 mile drive to La Jolla High School 92037 is made up of many enchanting sub-areas. If you are new to La Jolla,all the different areas can be confusing. Each area offers a distinct sense of community and architectural character and affords many alternatives in living space and lot size. If you are looking for historical cottages, there is an area for you. If panoramic ocean views is what you want, there are multiple areas in La Jolla to choose from. If you want to be in walking distance to schools there are other areas for that. For a home Buyer, La Jollas’ ge... 01/29/2012

La Jolla homes the San Diego Yacht Club, San Diego, what a wonderful place to live. So you can't dock your boat at your house (except in Coronado Cays or on a lagoon in Carlsbad), just put it at the San Diego Yacht Club.  You'll only be minutes from the ocean or San Diego Bay and your boat won't get lonely, there are plenty of boats. 01/27/2012

La Jolla, California-Birch Aquarium Marks 20 Years With a Admission Deal! To mark 20 years at its present location, on Expedition Way, the Birch aquarium has announced that it's offering San Diego county residents half-off admission on the 20th of every month through September. The deal is valid for people living in ZIP codes 91901 to 92199. visitors must show a valid ID with the ZIP code to receive the offer. (Limit two children per paid adult: cannot be combined with other offers). Regular admission is $14.00 for adults, $9.50 for children ages 3 to 17 and $10 for seniors. Children younger than 3 get in free. We are very grateful to the San Diego community for embracing the aquarium and its mission over the last two decades. We are offering half-off admission as a way to say thank you... 01/27/2012