La Jolla Real Estate - Oceanfront Homes and Condos

Build Your Dream Green Home

SEMINAR DETAILS:

• How to start your Green Project
• Building permits, design, project budgeting and green incentives
• How to hire an architect or a contractor
• How to avoid common mistakes

 Speaker: Sema Yavuz, LEED AP, Licensed Architect, Landscape and Interior Designer

When:  6:30 pm to 7:30 pm April 13th, 2010

Location:  La Jolla Public Library, 7555 Draper Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037

Registration: Online at http://www.semarch.com/ 

E-mail: register@semarch.com  with your name and contact information

or Call: 858 205 4370

Cost: Free

 SEMA ARCHITECTS ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR LANDSCAPE GREEN DESIGN

Sema Yavuz, LEED AP, registered architect

Architect, interior and landscape designer Sema Yavuz will be answering your questions during this informative seminar

www.semarch.com 

Comparative Market Analysis in San Diego 92037 Zip Code (2009-2010)

January 2010 Oceanfront La Jolla Real Estate in the 92037 Zip Code is off to a good start. Active listings are stable compared to January 2009. January 2010 active listings were 237, compared to January 2009 active listings of 279, a decline of only 15%. Thus, the decrease of active listings significantly means that the homes last month sold faster than in January 2009. This is because the January 2010 residential attached have the median listing price of $2,673,000 compared to $ $2,904,000 last year, a decline of 8%. The residential attached average listing price a year ago was $928,152, which is lower than $1,000,630 last month - an increase of 7%.

The numbers of new listings were increased by 2% from 62 in January 2009 to 63 last month. The 62 Oceanfront La Jolla homes in 2009 have the average listing price of $812,872 and a median listing price of $2,654,000, while the 63 homes have $846,306 average listing price and $2,448,995 median listing price. This is a same scenario with the active listing's trend, an increase in average listing price (+4%), and decrease in median price (-8%).

There is no change in the number of residential condos sold between 2009 and 2010, both have 15.

Those 15 residential condos were sold with the median selling price of $1,092,500 with the total of $853,393 average selling price. In January 2010, there were 37% increase in the median sale price ($630,000 increase), and 21% decrease in the average selling price ($178,000 decrease). Since January 2009, all of them were listed on the higher median prices ($1,192,450 in January 2009 & $1,837,000 in January 2010) but sold on lower median prices.

This comparative market analysis merely shows that it is still a very strong buyer's market. The prices of homes in the 92037 zip code become lower! So take advantage of these clear indications to buy your first luxury home here at La Jolla Oceanfront!

For more any information on any Oceanfront La Jolla Homes for Sale, contact:

Maxine & Marti Gellens
1299 Prospect Street,
Suite 303
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: 858-551-6630

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reported that numerous fires in the city of San Diego have been caused by unattended candles in the recent years. So, why use traditional wax candles, when it is more beneficial to decorate your La Jolla Luxury home with flameless candles?

Flameless candles are high quality and battery operated candles that are made from real wax and the flame has an authentic flickering effect. These are realistic and most equivalent to traditional candles.

Using flameless candles in any setting inside your home is very safe because there is no open flame. You can leave it unattended without worrying on any fabric or upholstery that may catch fire. And you can also protect your children and pets from getting burned.

With flameless candles on your La Jolla homes, there will be no messy wax drips to clean up. Since battery candles cannot be blown out, there is no discoloration and no smoke on your walls and ceilings. And you don't need to worry about the wind that will put out your flameless candles if you will use these outdoors.

Finally, flameless candles are cost effective because it can last up to 800 hours. When they will lose power, you can simply replace the battery to use it again. Some are even rechargeable which eliminates the need to change disposable batteries. And these battery candles are turned on and off with a simple flick of a switch, so you can also save money on lighters or matches.

Light up your La Jolla Luxury home with this variety of safe, flame-free and energy efficient candles. Intensify your mood without the annoying worries of real flame candles.

For more information on any Oceanfront La Jolla Homes for Sale, contact:

Maxine & Marti Gellens
1299 Prospect Street,
Suite 303
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: 858-551-6630

This is a magnificent Oceanfront La Jolla Home for Sale that is extensively remodeled in 2002.  It is boasting 100 feet of ocean frontage, breathtaking ocean views, and a lovely entry courtyard with a pool, spa and water feature.

The open floor plan offers 4 bedroom suites, 5 full baths plus a powder room, high vaulted ceilings, elegant living areas with travertine flooring, 2 luxurious master suites, and maid's quarters in the garage, and an expansive oceanfront patio. Enjoy the beauty of the outside surroundings with abundance of large picture windows and sliding glass doors which provides natural light throughout. 

The charming cook's kitchen is perfectly designed with elegant cabinetry, granite countertops, paneled and stainless steel appliances, and a separate breakfast area. Feel the relaxation with its exquisite master suites, conveniently located on the entry level is offering his and hers walk-in closets and marble baths, a 17x15 sitting room, and a sliding glass doors leading to thepool patio, as well as the ocean front deck.

Click Here: View more details on this La Jolla Ocean Front Luxury Home!

See for yourself why this Oceanfront La Jolla Luxury Home is a perfect place for you and for your family.

For more information on any Oceanfront La Jolla Homes for Sale, contact:

Maxine & Marti Gellens
1299 Prospect Street,
Suite 303
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: 858-551-6630

Ready to sell your La Jolla Ocean Front luxury home? Just like in human interaction, the initial meeting between a home and its potential owner relies a lot on the first impression. It can make or break a deal so make sure that potential buyers see how it will be a wonderful living space that is worth their hard-earned money.

 Once you have decided to put your La Jolla high end home in the market, do some minor changes just in case your realtor decides to spontaneously drop by with a potential buyer. Don't forget to check the exterior of your home. Mow the lawns and trim those wayward hedges and shrubbery. Properly maintain the garden and flowerbeds by weeding and edging them. Sweeping the walkways or if it's winter, shovelling the snow and ice, help create a welcoming atmosphere that will make the buyer comfortable.

A clean porch and foyer is necessary to keep the interest of a potential La Jolla luxury home owner. An umbrella stand and boot tray also show attention to detail. Once inside the house, make the spaces clutter-free. Wipe down those kitchen counters and floors. Clean the bathrooms and make sure the toilet seat lids are down. The beds should look neat and comfortable to sleep in. Garbage containers should be emptied.

Even though it is necessary to welcome people who are practically strangers to your La Jolla luxury home for sale, it is also wise to keep your belongings safe. Valuable property such as jewelry, money, gadgets, credit cards, ID's and other small items which can fit easily in a pocket, should be kept in a safe place. Larger expensive items such as art pieces and vases should be kept out of reach.

Once the potential buyer has walked around your La Jolla Ocean Front luxury real estate, you have to make them comfortable because we want to invoke the mood that encourages them to buy. Opening the windows and drapes to allow fresh air in and turning on the lights help crate this mood. Just don't forget to cut down on the unnecessary noise by turning off television sets and putting pets in a secure place. Make the room temperature relaxing and create a cozy atmosphere by lighting up the fireplace and putting soft music on, and you'll be assured that your guest gets into a buying mood. 

For more information on any Oceanfront La Jolla Homes for Sale, contact:

Maxine & Marti Gellens
1299 Prospect Street,
Suite 303
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: 858-551-6630