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June has historically been a celebratory month.

We celebrate the start of summer (and the Summer Solstice). We celebrate Pride in honor of the LGBTQ+ community, and observe Juneteenth in honor of the African-American community.

We celebrate our Dads on Father's Day, while many families celebrate their Grads through various graduation ceremonies. And for many other families still, there will be a celebration of buying a new home as June is historically the most active month for home sales of the year. 

This year, many of these celebrations will be taking place in person for the first time in almost a year and a half, as California is set to lift all Covid restrictions on June 15th; itself a cause for celebration! 

Whatever the reason this month, I wish you and your family a wonderful, happy, and healthy June!

 

Real Estate in the News

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Buyers Expect the House Hunt to Get Easier

 

Thirty-three percent of prospective buyers recently surveyed are hopeful that it will be easier to find a home over the coming months—an improvement from 25% who said so a year ago, according to the latest Housing Trends Report, produced by the National Association of Home Builders. Still, the majority (61%) of buyers expect home searches to become more difficult or stay the same in the future.

But why are some buyers more hopeful?

 

Learn more from Realtor Magazine

May 2021 detached-home market report with prices, listing counts, and average days on market.
 

Local Events

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SD County Fair (Home Grown Fun)

June 11th - July 4th 

Home Grown Fun, presented by the SD county fair, will offer a taste of your fair favorites–including shopping, food concessionaires, a Ferris wheel and carousel, agricultural-themed exhibits, and much more!  Admission tickets and parking passes are limited and must be purchased in advance here. 

Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo

 

Begins June 11th (All Summer)

 

Stay after dark and celebrate summer during Nighttime Zoo. Come "rock and roar" every day this summer with live music and other amazing entertainment experiences. There's so much to do, see and hear at Nighttime Zoo - it's a good thing summer hours are longer! To purchase tickets, click here.

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2021 U.S. Open Championship

June 14th - June 20th

Don't miss out on one of the best events in San Diego this summer! Grab a few friends and watch the best of the best compete at the beautiful Torrey Pines Golf Course. The last time this event was played here on the South Course was back in 2008.  Move fast, as tickets are limited.  More details here.

Del Mar Racing Season

July 16th - September 6th

 

San Diego horse racing takes place where the "turf meets the surf" at the Del Mar Racetrack. Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular, annual Del Mar Racetrack racing season. For detailed schedule information on tickets, click here.

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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

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Gardening for a Great Cause

 

Many people are facing food insecurity due to the economic impacts of the global pandemic. If you’re a gardener, consider growing a few extra plants and donating the surplus food - small, pandemic victory gardens can help fight a big problem. 

 

Did you know that there are organizations that will pick up your excess bounty and deliver it to those in need? 

 

Covered outdoor bar and lounge with a wood-paneled island, woven seating, and tropical plants.

30 Outdoor Bars That Will Tempt You to Sit and Sip

 

From pergola-covered and perched on a hill to open-air and oceanside, these outdoor bars are the ultimate destinations for at-home relaxation.

 

50 Unique Father's Day Gifts for Every Type of Dad

 

 

Although your dad may say he doesn't want anything for Father's Day this year, you know that showing up without a present isn't really a possibility. After all, he's the guy you looked up to (quite literally) all these years, and it's only fitting to get him a Father's Day gift that shows just how much you appreciate him and all that he does for your whole family. Courtesy of Good House Keeping
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Colorful flowers fill a field, with pink blooms prominent in the foreground.
11 Rewarding Plants to Grow in June for a Colorful Summer Garden

 

Summer is just around the corner, which means things are heating up and your garden will need a little extra care. Oftentimes, gardeners think that Memorial Day weekend is their last to relish in planting for quite some time, but if you're willing to put in the work, there are plenty of heat-loving, drought-tolerant plants out there to start growing in June for a vibrant summer garden Courtesy of Veranda

 

BIG NEWS!!

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We are SO CLOSE to opening the doors to our new office!! We can't wait for the day we can welcome everyone to our new space.

 

Featured Listings

Furnished living room with beige seating, navy accents, and large windows overlooking water.
1855 Diamond Street, Unit 5-111
Pacific Beach
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,033sf | $549,000
Mint-green stucco house with a red tile roof, arched windows, and palm trees framing its gated entry.
2530 San Marcos Avenue
Burlingame
2 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 1,248sf | $1,200,000
 

Client Victories 

Beige single-story home with two front doors, a brick walkway, broad lawn, and large shade trees.
3378-84 B Street
Awesome muli-unit investment property that the client plans to develop.  What an exciting project!
 
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