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Update: Patriot Rally Event Brings Awareness and Raises Funds to Support Veterans Issues

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PACIFIC SOTHEBY’S REALTY SPONSORS FILM SCREENING AND RALLY BRINGING AWARENESS TO THE STRUGGLES FACING VETERANS

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If you passed through downtown San Diego on Wednesday, March 31, 2017 just after 6pm, you may have witnessed a parade of individuals, sporting patriotic colors and holding flags of every size, marching through the streets toward San Diego Bay. The group was heading to a fundraising event aboard that USS Midway with the goal of increasing public awareness and support for several local San Diego Veterans organizations.

If you looked closer, you may have also seen a sea of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty blue name badges worn by many of the marching flag holders. As a company Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty was the Premier Sponsor of the Patriot Rally and No Greater Love film screening, but it was as a family of co-workers that so many came together to show their support (and open their wallets) for the cause.

 

 

According to Dana Anderson, Carlsbad Office Manager, Pacific Sotheby’s Realty, “the march to the USS Midway, with everyone donning their red, white and blue and holding flags of every size, started the emotions. We are so polarized right now. This is not about politics. 22 soldiers and veterans commit suicide everyday. These are our brothers, sisters, kids, parents, family and friends. It’s not ok. This film seeks to start a conversation outside of the military sector and they need our help.”

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The Patriot Rally featured a special screening of the international award-winning military documentary No Greater Love aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway. The film explores combat deployment through the eyes of an Army chaplain who carried a camera in Afghanistan, capturing the gritty reality of war as well as the bond that is made among troops. The film shows the experience of war, but more importantly, helps viewers understand the personal struggles of soldiers.

The event also included the presentation of Colors provided by the JROTC Color Guard of Chaparral High School in Temecula, California, a special performance of the United States National Anthem by country singer Amy Scruggs and guided tours of the USS Midway.

All proceeds from the event benefited Angels of America’s Fallen, American Legion Post 416, USO San Diego and Operation Engage America, all local organizations that strive to help the families of the men and women of the U.S. Military, Veterans, and Gold Star families.

 

 “The heart of our community is our military, so many of us are Veterans or have family members, friends and co-workers who have served or are currently serving,” says Steve Games, CEO, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. “It is our responsibility as a community to connect with the members of our military and show our support and gratitude for their service and to reach out to the many who continue to face a hard battle upon returning to civilian life.”

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From Left to Right: Steve Games, CEO Pacific Sotheby’s Realty, Brian Arrington, Chairman Pacific Sotheby’s Realty, Nyda Jones-Church, President Pacific Sotheby’s Realty, Matthew Shillingburg, Event Co-Chair, MLB VIP Jim Leyritz, Trisha Marshall
Event Co-Chair, Justin Roberts, Producer No Greater Love

 Prior to the main event and film screening on the USS Midway, Pacific Sotheby’s Realty hosted a private VIP reception at the sales office of Savina by Bosa. The reception featured a talk from Chaplain Justin Roberts, Producer of the documentary No Greater Love and a silent auction that raised over $10,000 for the event.

San Diego is the first city to host this event. Similar rallies are planned across the nation, culminating board the USS Intrepid in New York harbor on September 11, 2017. To donate and for more information about the documentary “No Greater Love” visit visit http://www.nglfilm.org. 

To view all photos from the event click here: http://bit.ly/2sEu3kz

 

Specialty Division Update: Luxury Auction Division

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Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, San Diego’s largest, privately owned luxury real estate company, has achieved significant success filling a much needed niche with luxury properties in Southern California. with their Luxury Auction Division. Headed by Executive Directors Anna Houssels and Brittany Hahn, the division offers clients exclusive access to a coveted and influential audience of targeted homebuyers along with sophisticated resources to provide additional marketing avenues that benefit sellers who have unique properties or situations.
 
In the six months since the Luxury Auction Division officially launched, Houssels and Hahn have already closed five large sales for their clients, ranging from a $2.5 million home to luxury properties of more than $10.6 million, a total of $40 million in all. The team, who have worked across Australasia, where auction is the standard method for selling for all levels of homes, are operating in partnership with Concierge Auctions to build business in San Diego.
 
“Through our Auction Division we are able to provide our clients an alternative to the traditional sales model allowing them to determine the sale date of their property and maximize their sale price by reducing the time on the market,” says Hahn. “Both my partner Anna Houssels and I have extensive experience assisting our clients in the search for “best buyer” for their home, whether on the auction floor or a sale that may result prior. The momentum, energy and exposure of auction provide high numbers of showings from qualified buyers.”    
 
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty would like to see their Luxury Auction model become the leader in the country for luxury real estate auctions. The Division will represent properties at a variety of price points and is available to advise listing agents, not only at Pacific Sotheby’s Realty, on the benefits of the auction process in achieving success through  targeted and intense marketing campaigns and definitive end date that drives buyers to act.
 
“We are proud to be able to provide a process which accelerates the usual marketing and sale of a home. This approach provides an environment for buyers to compete against one another to ultimately determine the best price. Buyers appreciate the transparency and sellers value that they have an honest view of what the property is worth according to “real buyers” in the marketplace.  We bring out of area competition to the local market,” adds Houssels.
 
For more information about Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty’s Luxury Auction Division please contact 858.999.5340 or email brittany.hahn@sothebysrealty.com or anna.houssels@sothebysrealty.com.

Spring Is Here! Coronado Flower Show April 8 – 9

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While San Diego enjoys enviable weather all year long, there is something truly magical about this time of the year.  With Spring at our doorstep, the abundance of wildflowers now blooming on our local hills, and days of increasing sunshine, perhaps there is no better place to be than right here in America’s Finest City. To kick off  spring fling, we are happy to announce the arrival of the annual Coronado Flower Show.

Since 1922, this highly anticipated event is now the largest tented flower show in the nation. Located at Spreckels Park, the two day affair from April 8-9 includes lots of floral competitions, landscape displays, educational lectures and demonstrations, live music, entertainment, food, beer and wine garden with locally handcrafted beers, and of course, plenty of shopping opportunities.  Hosted by the Coronado Flower Association with support from the City of Coronado, this popular show highlights what a truly remarkable community this island town is.  With its small town hospitality, peaceful neighborhoods with charming homes, wonderful shops and boutiques, culinary attractions, not to mention some of the best beaches in San Diego county, there is something here for everyone.

And who can resist a home with a garden this time of year? Below is  just a small sampling of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty’s listings in Coronado that boast the ultimate in beach living, yet also have exquisite gardens, courtyards or room to create your own private oasis.

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1043 Ocean Avenue, Coronado – Known as the Spreckels Beach House, this oceanfront estate covers three lots totalling 19,000 square feet.  Designed by famed architect Harrison Albright in 1907, this property has been completely restored and boasts seamless indoor/outdoor living with enclosed courtyard, swimming pool and spa.  This piece of Coronado history set in  a beautiful and scenic ocean front location, is a masterpiece.

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921 G Avenue, Coronado – Brand new construction scheduled to be completed in May 2017, here is an opportunity to design your own landscaping on this beautiful property located near the Village. With covered front and back patios as well as roof deck, this is an ideal family home or vacation getaway!

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624 1st Street,  Coronado –  White picket fence and all, this is the quintessential beach bungalow.  Restored to perfection, this craftsman’s cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and sits on a large 8750 square foot corner lot with one of the most beautiful park like backyards on the Island. And the curb appeal? It’s straight out of Mayberry. With views of the bay and San Diego skyline, this home also offers room to expand.  Truly one of the most charming homes in the area.

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4 Spinnaker Way, Coronado –  Endless panoramic views from all levels of this custom 4 bed / 4.5 bath remodeled home completed in 2016. Sitting on 100+ ft. of direct water frontage with a one hundred foot private boat dock, the home is features brand new designer kitchen, quartzite counters, SS appliances, custom cabinets, designer prime-stock reclaimed teak flooring in the entire main level, and halls. Crows-nest loft/deck with 360 deg. views. The location, views, new rebuild, and privacy, make this home is a 10!

If you are interested in any of the above homes  in Coronado, or desire additional information about properties in Coronado, please contact Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty for your own private showing.  We specialize in the listing and marketing of  an outstanding portfolio of one of a kind homes for those looking beyond the ordinary.

 

PACIFIC SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF OH! SAN DIEGO, A CITYWIDE ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH AND 26TH 2017

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Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that the company is the Title Sponsor for the 2017 Open House San Diego event (OH! San Diego.) Presented by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, OH! San Diego provides free behind-the-scenes access to over 40 of San Diego’s iconic buildings throughout Downtown, Bankers Hill and Barrio Logan. 

According to Maxine Ward, Director of San Diego Architectural Foundation (SDAF) this year’s event will attract record participation and feature architecture and design studios, museums, schools, hotels, high­-rises, and many SDAF Orchid award winners. Many of which boast innovative use of materials, repurposing of space, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

 The event will bring design aficionados from Southern California and nearby Mexico a rare — and free — opportunity for behind-the-scenes access to the city’s most iconic buildings and sites. “San Diego was chosen, along with New York and Chicago, to be one of the three official U.S. Open House Worldwide Cities and this an excellent opportunity to showcase the diverse commercial architecture our city affords,”says Brian Arrington, CEO, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Every building has a story.

  • Want to learn how amazing buildings are designed? More than a dozen architecture studios will share their design process.
  • Are you a fan of historic architecture? Some of San Diego’s most iconic buildings will reveal their rich histories.
  • Interested in the newest buildings on the San Diego skyline? We have tours of recently completed projects and hard-hat tours.
  • Want to experience an Orchid winner in person? Visit during Open House and learn why these site won SDAF’s coveted award.

The details.

The participating sites are located in Downtown San Diego, Barrio Logan and new for 2017 – Bankers Hill. Most sites are open from 10am – 4pm, but some have limited hours. Most sites offer open access or self-guided tours. Some offer regularly scheduled guided tours on a first come, first served basis. Others require advance reservations. All are FREE!

Review the 47 sites along with their descriptions, images, addresses and opening hours. A souvenir printed event guide with a map and site descriptions is available at city library branches and at various other locations around town. The event guide is also available for pdf download. Sites requiring advance reservations are accepted NOW!

 

OH! Talks

Broaden your OH! San Diego experience by attending talks given by architects, designers, planners and other experts during the weekend. No reservations required.

When | Saturday March 25
Where | The Auditorium at San Diego Central Library | 330 Park Blvd.

10:30 AM        VICTORIA THORNTON | Open House Worldwide Founder

11:00 AM        JAN HORN | Executive Director, Architectural Division, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
San Diego Residential Architecture, Then and Now.

11:30 AM        DIANE KANE, PhD | Architectural Historian and Preservation Planner

1:30 PM        JIM DAWE | Chair of Californians for Literacy and Community Libraries

1:45 PM        ROB WELLINGTON QUIGLEY, FAIA | Architect of San Diego Central Library
How the Design of the Library Represents San Diego’s Past, Present and Future.

2:30 PM        HOWARD BLACKSON | Urban Designer
Cultivating a San Diego Vernacular.

When | Saturday March 25 & Sunday March 26
Where | Carrier Johnson + CULTURE | 1301 Third Ave.

12:30 PM    CASEY MAHON | Designer
The Impacts of Technology on Architecture.

Printed event guide with a map and site descriptions will be available at city library branches and various other locations around town. For complete details visit:  www.sdarchitecture.org/program/openhouse  and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pacificsir for continued updates!

 

REALTOR Profile: The Lotzof Group

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As brothers growing up in South Africa, Marc and Craig Lotzof could not have imagined that one day they would create a multi-million dollar real estate team, assist over 900 buyers and sellers totaling over one billion dollars in sales (and counting) while working with one of a kind luxury properties and high end commercial developments in San Diego and the surrounding area. Yet for over 30 years, The Lotzof Group has been a powerful partnership in the Southern California real estate industry and in 2016, they took one step further in their already remarkable career by joining Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, where they set a record with over $74 million dollars in sales last year alone.

With many successes in the last 12 months, perhaps the highlight in 2016 for The Lotzof Group was serving as the Buyer’s Agent on the highest priced sold home in La Jolla for 2016 at $15,000,000 dollars. The stunning oceanfront property had been off and on the market for several years until the Lotzof’s presented the right buyer for this Mediterranean style mansion. Other notable achievements for the year included:

* The highest home sale in downtown San Diego in nine years at $6,275,000.

* Highest priced for an unfinished home in Dana Point (fourth largest home sale in Orange County) at $11,200,000.

* 7th highest priced condo sale in La Jolla at $3,500,000.

However, not one to rest on their laurels, both Marc and Craig are looking forward to 2017.

“As excited as we are about what The Lotzof Group has achieved, we are firmly focused on continuing our hard work to make 2017 even better for our clients.” says Marc Lotzof.

Craig Lotzof agrees, “We are blessed to be working with homebuyers and sellers while showing some of the most significant properties in San Diego. From condos to castles, for every lifestyle, there is a home just waiting, and we find it for our clients.”

Moving to the United States in 1978, Marc graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Psychology and Business and started his real estate career in 1985 before moving to San Diego three years later where he started The Lotzof Group. Craig joined his brother after earning an International Business degree from San Diego State University. Together they both graduated from the Real Estate Institute and hold several designations as well as serving as active members of the National Association of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors, the San Diego Association of Realtors and the La Jolla Brokers Association.

The brothers’ decision to join the internationally recognized Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty in January of last year has allowed them to expand their marketing and branding resources while still offering top caliber service that is personalized and tailored for their clients’ individual needs. Their expertise in research, attention to detail as well as their extensive knowledge of the San Diego market, has largely attributed to their success. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Marc and Craig both love what they do, and their enthusiasm is contagious.

“While we take our jobs very seriously, it’s important to make the real estate experience as enjoyable and less stressful as possible,” says Marc. “We love coming to work every day and are proud of the team we have created. This is not just a job for us, it’s a passion.”

“We recognize that buying or selling a home is a big decision,” adds Craig, “We feel honored that our clients have trusted us which is why they remain loyal and refer business to us. That’s really what our company is all about.”

As real estate innovators earning the respect of their peers and clients alike, The Lotzof Group is a natural resource for anyone ready to call America’s Finest City home.

The Lotzof Group is based at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty’s Global Headquarters located at 1111 Prospect Street, La Jolla and can be reached at 619.994.7653

Why Master Bedrooms Are Important To Today’s Home Buyers

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Home buyers today want a master bedroom that serves as a sanctuary and peaceful getaway from their non stop, often overwhelming  schedules.  Because we spend up to one third of our lives sleeping, it’s really no surprise that master bedrooms are given special attention from buyers who desire a spacious and elegant retreat, a place where they can see themselves spending restful time at the end of a long day.

While desired features vary from buyer to buyer, the overwhelming majority would like a master bedroom with his and her walk in closets as well as spa like master baths. Location is also important.  First floor master suites have gained in popularity over the years for a variety of reasons, particularly for those that desire more privacy, are parents of older children, or simply weary of navigating stairs throughout the day.  In fact, most home builders today say it’s more and more common to see plans with a master bedroom  on the main level, at every price point,  especially with the trend toward multigenerational living..

 

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty has a large portfolio of one of a kind homes, with stunning master suites that go from warm and cozy, to luxurious and spacious.  Here are just a few of the hundreds of properties offered for sale today.

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1020 Prospect Street, Suite 302 – A great way to greet the day! Just sixteen exclusive residences and four limited edition penthouses, make up Muse La Jolla . The renovation of this iconic building preserves the integrity of the architects’ original modernist vision while elevating the property to a whole new level that meets the expectations of modern luxury.

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7943 Sitio Vaquero, Carlsbad – This amazing home, complete with spectacular grounds and close proximity to top rated schools, offers wonderful open floor plan including master suite with built-ins as well as sitting area with fireplace and television. The attached master bathroom has large shower, spa tub and two oversized walk in closets.

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13940 Umbria Way, Poway – Architecture masterpiece with clean minimalist lines, not to mention a first floor master suite that could be featured in any magazine. With floor to ceiling windows boasting incredible views and leading to outdoor pool with water features and lounge areas, this breathtaking living space is truly a must see.

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5292 Avenida Maravillas, Rancho Santa Fe –  Beautiful main level master suite with fireplace and sitting area that leads to tranquil patio in this stunning custom Provencal Farmhouse by Island Architects.  Ensuite spa like bath overlooks infinity salt water pool.

Home Buyers Cozy Up To Fireplaces

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1904 Estrada Way, La Jolla, Italian Renaissance estate home tucked away on a private cul-de-sac with spectacular ocean views and a two story great room featuring a grand fireplace.

 

While San Diego enjoys some of the most mild and enviable winters in the country,  home buyers still cozy up to properties that offer fireplaces despite our warmer temperatures. In fact, many still consider a working fireplace a worthwhile investment, and while San Diegans may not care much about this feature as a heat source, it adds ambiance, comfort and luxury to a room like no other amenity.  

Fireplaces have changed dramatically through the years, especially with the revolution in home building and design.  Classic wood burning fireplaces are still extremely popular and used primarily for its rustic charm, while more modern design uses other materials such as concrete and stone veneer.  Also in demand are long, linear fireplaces that boasts a clean, contemporary look.

According to the Census Bureau latest data, almost half of new homes in the United States include a fireplace. The majority of buyers who opt to purchase a home without one, have been willing to pay on average $1,400 extra according to the National Association of Realtors, which is more than they would pay for a kitchen island or walk in closet.  In the past several years, outdoor fireplaces have continued to grow  in  popularity and are an added focal point to the yard making dining alfresco or sitting outside on a cool evening, all the more attractive.

If you are in the market this year for real estate, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty offers a variety of properties at all price points.  Here are just a few with incredible fireplaces designed to bring warmth and style to your home.

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6885 La Valle Plateada, Rancho Santa Fe – This stunning Spanish Colonial Revival In sought after Rancho Santa Fe, offers not one, but 14 fireplaces, including an outdoor fireplace for year round comfort. Truly spectacular.

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1019 Oldham Way, Encinitas – Beautiful home on cul de sac with ocean views has multiple fireplaces throughout the home including a two way fireplace in the dining and living area as well as outdoor.

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16568 La Gracia, Rancho Santa Fe – This stunning contemporary Spanish estate sets a new standard for custom new construction and design. The modern fireplace is large enough for friends and family to enjoy.