Father Joe's announces plan to address downtown San Diego homeless situation.

Father Joe's announces plan to address downtown San Diego homeless situation. The most affordable older SROs were demolished for new development over the past 20 years. #Downtown #SanDiego
http://www.cbs8.com/story/35034530/motel-makeovers-father-joes-unveils-plan-to-house-the-homeless

This index can help commercial realtors determine the current phase of the market cycle.

This index can help commercial realtors determine the current phase of the market cycle.
#Realtors #CRE
http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2017/03/31/PH50894

#Airbnb #SanDiego

#Airbnb #SanDiego
http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/government/no-airbnb-enforcement-crackdown-yet

The mini-dorm dispute continues near SDSU.

The mini-dorm dispute continues near SDSU. Several housing projects are planned on Mission Gorge Road and I-8, however, the area has to go through flood mitigation planning first. Properties that are not designed for higher occupancy have parking ratio problems and the agendas of younger and older residents often do not mix. Ideally, there needs to be more built-to-suit affordable student housing up and down the trolley line near SDSU. Rising rents are making it more difficult for students to finish their degrees. #RealEstate #SDSU
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/mar/27/ticker-sdsu-mini-dorm-group-sues-again

Sears closure appears imminent. #CRE

Sears closure appears imminent. #CRE
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2017/03/21/sears-says-substantial-doubt-can-stay-business/99479726/

The City is being forced to weigh in on short-term rentals, a relatively new land use phenomenon that the zoning...

The City is being forced to weigh in on short-term rentals, a relatively new land use phenomenon that the zoning code does not address. If it's not specifically allowed in the code then it is not an outright legal use at this time as far as the City of San Diego is concerned. However, in recent years they have allowed this use and taxed the rental fees. So it's not allowed, but it's being taxed. This newer land use that was brought on by the internet is so widespread that it is expected to take some time for across the board enforcement and the establishment of new regulations. Property owners that fail to ensure quiet enjoyment to their neighbors have been the ones targeted for enforcement and fines thus far. #RealEstate #AirBNB
http://www.cbs8.com/story/34928512/short-term-vacation-rentals-no-longer-permitted-in-san-diego

This mitigation is critical for the air quality in surrounding communities.

This mitigation is critical for the air quality in surrounding communities.
#RealEstate #CRE
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-salton-sea-20170317-story.html

That's real estate for you.

That's real estate for you. It's a volatile market out there - even for classic Monopoly game tokens. The thimble is out and T-Rex and others are in.
#Realtor
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/new-monopoly-token-pieces_us_58cad9a3e4b0ec9d29d9eca0

The Brookings Institution has released its 2017 Metro Monitor.

The Brookings Institution has released its 2017 Metro Monitor. The Metro Monitor tracks economic progress in the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas (Including San Diego, CA) based on growth and prosperity. This year’s edition focuses on market trends from 2010 to 2015, a period of hastening recovery from the Great Recession. This is a more technical publication regarding metro area productivity and prosperity. You can download the full report or an executive summary. I will be making posts with less technical market trend data soon.

https://www.brookings.edu/research/metro-monitor-2017/

This web site will allow busy realtors to better plan trips and avoid peak traffic times throughout the region.

This web site will allow busy realtors to better plan trips and avoid peak traffic times throughout the region. It maps the historical speeds on freeways for each day of the week and throughout the day for major cities in the region so that you can pick the very best time to hit the road. #Realtor
http://trafficpredict.com/current_traffic/?location=san-diego

Local property management firm closes down leaving property owners and tenants in a lurch.

Local property management firm closes down leaving property owners and tenants in a lurch.
http://www.cbs8.com/story/34495380/residents-left-in-limbo-by-poway-property-management-company

City planners look towards creating a 30-acre park in Mission Valley along the San Diego River. #SanDiego

City planners look towards creating a 30-acre park in Mission Valley along the San Diego River. #SanDiego
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2017/feb/15/san-diego-may-get-elusive-river-park

Fed waits for real economy to match rising confidence - Not changing interest rates for now.

Fed waits for real economy to match rising confidence - Not changing interest rates for now.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-holds-steady-wanting-more-than-just-rising-confidence-2017-02-01

Bankrate.com reports on the best neighborhoods in the U.S. for flipping homes.

Bankrate.com reports on the best neighborhoods in the U.S. for flipping homes.
#RealEstate #Realtor
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/best-neighborhoods-for-buying-flipping-homes-1.aspx

According to the L.A.

According to the L.A. Times, the federal government has ordered a local mortgage company to pay $3.5 million to settle charges that it operated illegal kickback schemes with real estate agents and brokers. #RealEstate #CRE #Realtor
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mortgage-kickbacks-20170131-story.html

The animals at the Portland Zoo are having a snow day!

The animals at the Portland Zoo are having a snow day! Something to cheer up all of you hard working realtors!!! #RealEstate
https://youtu.be/r19F6LhzhCA

The Scotsman Guide has an article about what to expect from the mortgage industry in 2017. #RealEstate

The Scotsman Guide has an article about what to expect from the mortgage industry in 2017. #RealEstate
http://www.scotsmanguide.com/Residential/Articles/2017/01/What-Lies-Ahead-in-2017-/

Costar has posted a summary of the major, year end, commercial real estate news. #CRE

Costar has posted a summary of the major, year end, commercial real estate news. #CRE
http://www.costar.com/News/Article/2016-Another-Banner-Year-for-Commercial-Real-Estate/187711

Realtor.com has ranked San Diego as the fifth “hottest” real estate market in the United States in December and...

Realtor.com has ranked San Diego as the fifth “hottest” real estate market in the United States in December and warned of record low inventory. Time to get out there and list! #RealEstate
http://timesofsandiego.com/business/2016/12/22/san-diego-ranked-5th-hottest-real-estate-market-december

KPBS has mapped City of San Diego complaints by location and says the number one complaint in recent years is...

KPBS has mapped City of San Diego complaints by location and says the number one complaint in recent years is unpermitted buildings. The second-largest increase by percentage were complaints about short-term vacation rentals. Residential improvement and square footage information are public record and can be obtained on line by the assessor's office. The San Diego assessor's office will only allow property owners (or a person authorized by the owner) full access to the construction records (building card) they have on file for commercial properties. An alternative means of verifying if a commercial structure is a legal use is by reviewing the permit history on file for the property and blue prints. #SanDiego #RealEstate
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2016/dec/19/mapping-san-diegos-complaints-bedbugs-barking-dogs/