Read up on the latest real estate developments in demand in San Diego County and gain insight into some of the key issues facing the building industry.
With the year nearly halfway over, CB Richard Ellis (NYSE: CBG) reports that San Diego is on track to have another remarkable year in commercial real estate. That claim is supported by CBRE market data and the fact that CBRE has had a hand in some of the county's largest commercial real estate transactions in 2006.
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When the public sees the opening of a lavish hotel, a beautiful development or a sleek office tower, they often think of the architect and what a creative mind it took to produce such a sight. But what the public doesn't see are the efforts of an army of consultants to create a concept, prepare a plan and obtain approval from a myriad of governmental agencies to be able to build the project.
It's no secret that Carlsbad has recently become a hotbed for high-end research and development (R&D) and corporate headquarter properties -- one need only drive along Palomar Airport Road.
While residential condo conversions are commonplace in the real estate market, office condo conversions are steadily becoming just as well-known.
It's down to the finishing touches on TR Office, downtown San Diego's first historic office condominium project and a key milestone in the revitalization of East Village.
San Diego has made its first public bond offering since the city’s rating was suspended in the fall of 2004, though it doesn’t necessarily indicate a turn around for the city itself.
The ability of public projects to be built in California could be severely hampered if a proposed ballot measure passes in November, industry experts warned Thursday.
Scripps Health announced Wednesday plans to build a comprehensive cardiovascular institute as part of the first phase of the replacement of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
The owner of six downtown San Diego's office towers says there is need for at least one more major office building in the core, and that his firm would be interested in filling the bill.
Recently there have been speculations within the local building industry that increasing construction costs and declining sales activity may cause some of the numerous developments in downtown San Diego and immediate surrounding areas to be halted. Now, nearly half way through 2006, at least three developments have halted construction.
LOS ANGELES -- The Internet buyer has become the "typical" homebuyer over the last few years, according to the California Association of Realtors' "2006 Internet Versus Traditional Buyer Survey," released this month. Since 2001, the share of homebuyers using the Internet as an integral part of the home-buying process has nearly doubled to 70 percent.
Manchester made some changes in his plan for the Broadway Complex, but most of the CCDC board members liked the previous one more.
With new home construction declining and sales slowing, the predicted 2006 housing market slowdown in San Diego County is very real according to the Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors, who spoke as part of a housing seminar this month.
Horton Plaza may have an office building as part of its project, and other parts of the mall are expected to change as well.
San Diego's inclusionary housing ordinance has been struck down at the Superior Court level, but it's unclear whether an appeal is in the offing.
The Cedros Crossing project is moving closer to reality, but some residents still don't like what they see.
The plan Oceanside has for a key nine blocks along its waterfront on either side of the Oceanside Pier is finally coming into focus after years of preliminary work.
Long Beach-based Simpson Housing Solutions LLC joined with San Diego officials in breaking ground on a new, 42-unit affordable multifamily apartment community in the heart of the city's downtown redevelopment area.
San Diego County saw a significant jump in defaults, trustee sales and bank real estate owned (REO) sales during the first quarter of 2006, and interest-only loans and loans with very low teaser rates are seen as the major cause.
A 51 percent increased in North University City FBA fees is in the offing, and some say the money isn't being spent fast enough.
The Escondido City Council decided last Wednesday to expand the eligibility requirements for four recently approved affordable housing developments in Escondido. Those who have worked in Escondido for the past year are now eligible to live in one of the developments.
With capital flowing freely for the moment, most developments these days are being conventionally financed. But that isn't always the case; in an economic downturn, the unconventional could become the rule rather than the exception.
One of the staple sources of income for local governments is the fees they charge for building a home. Some believe those fees are partially to blame for the general unaffordability of California's housing.
In a cooling housing market, like San Diego County, perceived sales activity of new homes is widely held to create a buzz about the project, thereby producing more sales activity.
With the Chargers apparently leaving Mission Valley, the question becomes what happens to Qualcomm and its surrounding parking lots?
An Assembly bill designed to regulate condominium conversions in San Diego has been killed in committee in Sacramento, and justly so.
Some observers believe that with thousands of hotel rooms scheduled to come on-line around the same time, it could be déjà vu all over again for the industry in San Diego.
Bazaar del Mundo may not be going into the Old Police Headquarters after all, but GMS' Bruce Walton says he can fill the space.
While its parent company -- the Ledcor Group of Companies -- is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Andy Feth, branch manager of Ledcor San Diego Construction Group, takes pride in his division's strong local roots.
LOS ANGELES -- The Internet buyer has become the "typical" homebuyer over the last few years, according to the California Association of Realtors' "2006 Internet Versus Traditional Buyer Survey," released this month. Since 2001, the share of homebuyers using the Internet as an integral part of the home-buying process has nearly doubled to 70 percent.
Gain insight into some of the latest news and local trends in this Real Estate Regional Report.
Gain insight into some of the latest news and local trends in this Real Estate Regional Report.
Gain insight into some of the latest news and local trends in this Real Estate Regional Report.
Gain insight into some of the key issues facing the real estate industry in this Real Estate Regional Report.
This special report provides updates on some of the major developments around the county and offers insight into some of the key issues facing the industry.
Gain new insight into some of the key issues facing the real estate and building industry in this Real Estate Regional Report.
Get updates on local markets and current developments, and take a closer look at the nominees of this year's Smart Growth Awards.
Get updated on some of the latest developments around San Diego County, and gain new insight into some of the key issues facing the building industry.
This special report provides updates on some of the major developments around the county and offers insight into some of the key issues facing the building industry.
In this special report, we explore new developments around the county and discuss some of the issues facing the industry -- such as affordable housing, land use and commercial real estate demands. The Daily Transcript is also the media sponsor of the Workforce Housing Conference presented by USD's Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, an event that focuses on solutions to the workforce housing crisis and features individuals from the public sector, labor, employers, environmental coalitions, military and the real estate industry.
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