National Geographic Channel Selects San Diego As One of World's Smart Cities- April 25 and May 2 @ 8am

Tune in Saturday morning on April 25 or May 2 @ 8am to see how San Diego is presented to be one of National Geographic Channel's chosen cities for the filming of the documentary series "World Smart Cities." This unprecedented exploration of the world's cities seeks to showcase destinations where technology, talent and innovation are creating new urban environments that will emerge as leading cities in the 21st century.

Thanks to a strong technology sector, local innovators, green practices, smart public planning and an unparalleled quality of life, San Diego is the only U.S. city to be featured in this documentary series that will air in 20+ countries in 2015.

National Geographic's "World Smart Cities" crew captures the spirit of San Diego.

From now through Oct. 23, National Geographic Channel is filming San Diego's best and brightest, including:

• Environmental innovation at San Diego Gas & Electric's Smart Grid.
• The Port of San Diego and how it has become a leader in environmental issues with its new shore-power system at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
• The environmental protection efforts of SeaWorld San Diego, which has rescued and helped over 22,000 marine animals, along with SeaWorld's ground-breaking research studies in marine animal science.
• How San Diego attracts innovation and talent, highlighting the work being done by J. Craig Venter with human genome sequencing.
• UC San Diego's San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, which engineers algae for the production of hydrocarbon molecules that can be used as biofuels.
• The innovation in yeast cultivation done by San Diego-based White Labs, highlighting San Diego's dynamic craft beer scene.
• Illumina, recognized as "One of the 50 Smartest Businesses in the World."
• Northrop Gumman's work with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for NASA which are involved with climate change measurements.
• The New San Diego Central Library, its stunning architecture and dynamic public art.
• San Diego's active lifestyle and action sports culture. Surf legend Rob Machado will share the work of his foundation, which helps provide clean drinking water and engages disadvantaged youth in healthy lifestyle activities.
• San Diego's spirit, as defined by our cultural roots, from ethnography to gastronomy.

Host Andrew Evans learns about San Diego's culture and cuisine from chef Su-Mei Yu.

Broadcast will begin in spring 2015 in approximately 25 different countries, including the United States, Austria, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, France, Korea, Italy, Australia, Russia, New Zealand, Spain, China, Brazil and more.
The 50-minute San Diego episode is expected to reach more than 150 million international households and approximately 85 million U.S. households, providing record exposure for the city as a leading business and travel destination.

FUNDING PARTNERS

The following organizations have provided funding for the filming of National Geographic Channel's "World's Smart Cities: San Diego":

• City of San Diego
• County of San Diego
• San Diego Tourism Authority
• San Diego Tourism Marketing District
• San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation
• Port of San Diego
• San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
• SeaWorld San Diego
• Sempra Energy
• University of California, San Diego
• Legler Benbough Foundation
• Malin Burnham
• The San Diego Foundation
• Qualcomm

When in Hillcrest

When in Hillcrest viewing homes, be sure to lunch at Bread & Cie. This open airy cafe/bakery/bistro offers a vast array of bread or pastries, croissants and sweet baked goods, fresh sandwiches and coffees. Busy but not uncomfortably crowded. I am sipping on a cappuccino, munching on flute-style baguette, with a side of San Pellegrino - $13.00 and some change. Clients are ready to resume-four more properties lined up for this pm.

When in La Jolla

When in La Jolla, sauntering along Coastal Blvd., be sure to drop in at Gelateria Frizzante. Great gelatos, caffe and other beverages. Excellent, cool, clean place to rest and get recharged while in La Jolla - picolo gelato (2 flavors and a cappuccino just $6.75.

Are You Once Again An Equity Owner Looking to Make a Move? It’s Definitely a Move-up (or Down) Market

If you are a homeowner who has accumulated equity in your home and are willing to market it to sell, for example to move up, buying  the home of your dreams is again a realistic endeavor. Even considering significant price decreases in some markets prior to the market turnaround, a home purchased several years ago could very likely sell for a profit today. And on the buying side, today’s market offers added compensation.

Your property may have already regained its former equity in our currently appreciating market; however, if you purchased a home for $250,000 several years ago and now want to buy a larger home in a market that  depreciated by, let’s say, 20%, during  the downturn years and don’t feel you can sell your home without taking a loss and still purchase the 

$500,000 dream home you want, here’s the solution…

                            Current Home              Dream Home

Price                   $250,000                       $500,000

Depreciation      - $50,000                    - $100,000

                            ____________            ____________

Market Value      $200,000                      $400,000

$100,000 savings on the purchase of your new home, minus $50,000 loss on the sale of your old home equals $50,000 gained! You CAN afford to move up, plus it’s a great investment! And depending on when you purchased, selling your current home and purchasing a new one may even be a pure WIN-WIN situation for you!

Higher-end homes can offer you some of the more appealing aspects of the lifestyle you have been dreaming of: nicer neighborhood, more living space, more elegant home features, views, more robust amenities – you simply get more for your money!

Why sell now? Interest rates are still low, making it attractive to buyers to purchase your home and you, as a buyer, can take advantage of today’s lower rates, also,  home prices in some areas are still lower than previously, buyer activity is still strong, and a significant decline in inventory allow you now to finally pursue the lifestyle you have been waiting to enjoy.  There are plenty of pre-approved buyers who are searching for the right home – maybe one just like yours. So, let’s run the numbers if you’re ready!

Questions? Feel free to contact me at any time. You can reach me by phone at 858-603-7879, or email me at robert@sandiego-ca-homes.com. I look forward to hearing from you!