Downtown San Diego is one of the most beautiful metropolitan centers in the world. It sits on the gorgeous Pacific bay and has a mesmerizing skyline that is second to none. In addition, it is adjacent to the world famous 1,400 acre Balboa Park. There is really no city in the world that can compare,…
San Diego has a wide range of homes and prices to go with them. There are some of the most exclusive communities and homes in the world here, with some of the most expensive property values. On the flip side of the coin, there are many neighborhoods that are very affordable. So no matter what…
When you think of the American dream, you usually think of owning your own home. You envision a beautiful house with a white picket fence and flowers in the front yard, or maybe a really nice new condo with great amenities and a view. Whatever your idea is of the perfect home, it is all…
An open letter I am confused and appalled by the opinion piece written by Nicole Murray Ramirez that appeared in the LGBT Weekly this past Thursday. I am confused that a supposed leader of the LGBT and Latino community would oppose the creation of the strongest possible LGBT civil rights supportive district. He then turns…
Everyone has heard the real estate terms, short sale and foreclosure. Often people confuse the two types of properties, even though they are very different. Whatever your understanding is of short sales and foreclosures, it is important to know the following basic concepts for both of them. Short sale A short sale is a property…
There has been quite a bit of discussion of the following 42 words in a recent “Conversations with Nicole” column, published in our May 7 issue: “It is sad that the mostly all white so-called LGBT Redistricting Committee is working on a new 3rd District that would be about 70 percent all white and would…
In the beginning, San Diego was an undeveloped paradise occupied by its indigenous people, who had been here for many years. One of the first documented visits and discoveries of San Diego was in 1542 when Juan Cabrillo sailed to the new land. He thought it was one of the most beautiful sites for a…
Correcting the facts In the current edition of your publication (Issue #25, May 5, 2011), you ran an opinion column attacking the LGBT Redistricting Task Force as a “mostly all white so-called LGBT Redistricting Committee … [proposing a District] that would be about 70 percent all white and would kick out our first gay person…
Sometimes it is hard living in a democracy. It is hard for some to live up to the creed of this nation, that all men and women are created equal. We know that our government discriminates against the LGBT community reflecting the views of Americans who are increasingly in the minority with their opposition to…
So you want to fix up your house and make it look like one of those homes in the real estate magazines, but do not have a lot of money? No problem! There are many things you can do to make your home look beautiful that do not cost a fortune. With a little elbow…
