Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 09:18:49 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:18:49 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Balboa-Park-Plaza-de-Panama-National-Park-Letter-Response-151040275.html Mon, 14 May 2012 08:25:37 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Balboa-Park-Plan-blurb.jpg
Planners behind a proposal to change San Diego’s Balboa Park want to clear the air concerning a recent letter from the National Park Service.

Photo Credit: Plaza de Panama Project

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Lafayette-Hotel-Completes-Rennovation-150833815.html Wed, 09 May 2012 13:17:59 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/lafayette_hotel_front4.jpg
Lafayette Hotel in University Heights has finished its $4 million renovation and welcoming the public to view the completed project.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lafayette Hotel

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Plaza-de-Panama-project-Agressive-NPS--150811105.html Thu, 10 May 2012 07:31:40 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Plaza-de-Panama-0208_2.jpg
The National Parks Service has deemed the Plaza de Panama project for Balboa Park “aggressive” in a letter to a San Diego councilmember.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Little-Italy-Residents-Resist-Bus-Terminal/150532375 Tue, 08 May 2012 07:14:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Little-Italy-MTS-plan.jpg
Residents of Little Italy attended a city planning meeting Monday night, showing their disapproval of a parking lot in their neighborhood being studied as a staging area for up to 18 buses at a time. Marco LiMandri with the Little Italy Association an

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/SD-Berkeley-Student-Creates-Automated-Dorm-Room-150003665.html Sun, 06 May 2012 09:44:52 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/216*120/bradroom.jpg
One student has created a ridiculously automated room at Cal.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/San-Diego-Central-Library-Construction--149294455.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:09:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/NewLibrarySanDIego004.jpg
Planners of a nine-story library in downtown San Diego celebrated a milestone in the construction Friday with a special "topping out" ceremony.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Walmart-Sherman-Heights-Construction-San-Diego-Ruling-148584115.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:45:26 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/wal-mart-lawsuit.jpg
A Superior Court judge ruled Monday that Walmart can continue its construction at the iconic Sherman Heights Farmers Market building.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Pedestrian-Bridge-Mission-Bay-148310555.html Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:27:50 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/gitzelcyclistssd.JPG
Community members cut the ribbon Friday for a new pedestrian bridge in Mission Bay.

Photo Credit: Gitzel Puente

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/About-San-Diego_-Brewery-Art/148199895 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:05:50 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_About_San_Diego_Brewery_Art_041912_38_mezzn_722x406_2224859756.jpg
About San Diego's Ken Kramer discusses some hidden art discovered after decades of being underground with Voice of San Diego's Kelly Bennett. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Marriot-Marquis-Prepares-for-New-Restaurant-146914895.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:30:26 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/marriotsd.jpg
It may look like a lot of construction now, but the new restaurant Marina Kitchen is set to debut this summer -- and it's shaping up to be a beauty.

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The huge tree was planted in Del Mar Thursday, but it was not an easy task.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/SD-Explained_-Plaza-de-Panama/143763886 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:36:24 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_SD_Explained_Plaza_de_Panama_032112_25_mezzn_722x406_2213547517.jpg
We teamed up with Voice of San Diego to explain the current issues facing the renovations at Balboa Park.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Water-Ranked-Top-SD-Priority_-Survey/143434016 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:28:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Water_Ranked_Top_SD_Priority_S_031912_43_mezzn_722x406_2212537471.jpg
Lori Pfeiler from The San Diego Foundation said that San Diegans rank water as their number one priority, based on a recent survey dedicated to improving America's Finest City.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/WXPIC_Weather_Pictures_of_the_Day.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:49:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/214*120/PHOTO162676391169958454477main.jpg
Check out these great pics of the city, then send us your own to isee@nbcsandiego.com.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Housing-Eases-Transition-for-Vets/142884005 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:52:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Housing_Eases_Transition_for_Ve_031512_23_mezzn_722x406_2210597579.jpg
Marine Corps Sgt. Collin Raaz tells NBC 7 reporter Lea Sutton about the transition from active duty to civilian life made easier with housing provided by the Veteran's Housing

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Old-Town-Dots-About-San-Diego-142108773.html Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:27:11 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Old-Town-Dots_2.jpg
The next time you’re walking on San Diego Avenue, you may look for them.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Preview-of-San-Diegos-10-Most-Beautiful-Homes/141428293 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:57:12 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Preview_of_San_Diego_s_10_Most_030512_26_mezzn_722x406_2205677617.jpg
Senior Editor of San Diego Magazine, Erin Chambers-Smith, talks about some behind the scenes features of San Diego's 10 most beautiful homes. Some homes include: The James Bond House in La...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Plunge-Reopens-Belmont-Park-San-Diego-141095713.html Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:18:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/swimming3.jpg
The popular pool hall offers a special admission fee to locals during its grand reopening celebration.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Sunny-Jim-Cave-La-Jolla-About-San-Diego-140502663.html Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:51:10 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Sunny-Jim-Cave-La-Jolla.jpg
He's within walking distance from La Jolla Cove but it takes an effort and more than a few minutes to spot him.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Busting-a-Beach-Barrier/35335814 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:16:47 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/ASD61SOLANAPKG_KNSD45b1_4MB_448x336.jpg
The story of how one man created an opening to the ocean, that made part of a North County resort town possible.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Towering-Story-About-San-Diego/35255364 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:15:28 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/KNSD_Towering_Story_About_San_Diego_112908_96_mezzn_448x336.jpg
Time to rewind the clock, back to a time when Interstate 5 ran through Rose Canyon. There was a landmark you could see for miles. And at the base of it, was a place that helped to build our county.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/A-Barely-Noticed-Cemetery-in-East-County/33392969 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:08:40 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/ASD56FLINN_KNSD34fe_4MB_448x336.jpg
We discover a small, barely noticed East County cemetery, which leads to a story "About San Diego."

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Traces can still be found. But only if you know where to look. Ken Kramer reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/George-To-The-Rescue-Home-Renovation-LX-137496358.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:26:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/GTTR_SHOW_LINEUP_GFX.jpg
Helping Families One Home at a Time

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/18-Billion-For-California-in-Foreclosure-Settlement-139015314.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/foreclosure+new.jpg
Federal officials say the five largest mortgage lenders have reached a $25 billion settlement with 49 states over foreclosure abuses that took place after the housing bubble burst.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Balboa-Park-Historic-Designation-Parking-Plan-138938474.html Wed, 09 May 2012 11:55:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Bridge_Revealed_for_Balboa_Park_112811_79_mezzn_722x406_2171657466.jpg
In a clash of memos, planners and opponents tackle protecting the park's historic significance.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Timeline-Plaza-de-Panama-138954679.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:52:27 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Judge_Faults_Balboa_Park_Traff_012312_43_mezzn_722x406_2189688015.jpg
A timeline of events following the creation of the Plaza de Panama Committee and their legal struggles on the way to renovating Balboa Park.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Phil-Mickelson-Putts-Mansion-Back-Onto-Market--138530814.html Fri, 11 May 2012 12:35:37 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/138833481.jpg
Golf legend Phil Mickelson and his wife are hoping third time's a charm after re-listing their elegant SoCal estate for $7.1 million. According to The Wall Street Journal, this is the third...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Encinitas-Pedestrian-Crossing-Railroad-Swamis-138340284.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:19:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Encinitas-Ped-Crossing_3.jpg
Construction begins on a new pathway to reach Swami’s Beach.

Photo Credit: SANDAG

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/plaza-de-panama-balboa-park-137930593.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:40:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Bridge_Revealed_for_Balboa_Park_112811_79_mezzn_722x406_2171657466.jpg
The plan in dispute calls for a for a vehicle bypass route off Cabrillo Bridge to an underground parking garage covered with lawns, south of the Organ Pavilion.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/22M-Home-Could-Cost-You-150--137130793.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:19:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/0-1030+House+Front.jpg
How would like a $2.2 million home for the bargain price of $150?

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Fat-City-Lofts-San-Diego-Centre-City-Development-Solar-Turbines-137114953.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:33:40 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/san+diego+skyline+664.jpg
A downtown hearing room was packed Wednesday for a pointed debate on a controversial condo project on a prime piece of real estate near San Diego Bay and the airport.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/La-Jolla-Post-Office-is-Moving-137099168.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:53:35 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/cms649064906840.jpg
It's relocating to a smaller building to raise some much needed capital after a tough year for the U.S. Postal Service.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Big-Step-for-Convention-Center-Plan-/135148813 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:31:54 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_City_Votes_6_2_in_Favor_of_Conv_120611_19_mezzn_722x406_2174238558.jpg
A plan to have San Diego hotels bankroll the bulk of another Convention Center expansion took a big step forward Tuesday on a 6 to 2 vote of the City Council. Gene Cubbison reports.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d6e4066878dd33589459c040130258a5&p=4 d6e4066878dd33589459c040130258a5 ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:31:54 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Old-Cal-Trans-Building-Old-Town-Auction-For-Sale-135112288.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:29:50 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Cal-Trans-Building-Auction.jpg
A prime piece of San Diego real estate that once housed the California Department of Transportation is up for sale.

Photo Credit: Cal Trans

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/plaza-de-panama-balboa-park-centennial-bridge-134640143.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:21:52 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Panama-Plan-Concept-image.jpg
After months of roadblocks and controversy surrounding Balboa Park, Dr. Irwin Jacobs unveiled detailed plans of Plaza de Panama renovations on Monday morning.

Photo Credit: Balboa Park

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/UCSDs-Miniature-House-/134097783 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:41:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Behind_the_Scenes_with_Kelly_Be_111711_69_mezzn_722x406_2168551625.jpg
Voice of San Diego's Kelly Bennett watched construction crews hoist a miniature house on the top of UCSD's engineering building as part of an art installation. Get more from...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Lindbergh-Field-Airport-Expansion-Green-Build--133996973.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:11:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/dfw-generic-luggage-01.jpg
The $1 billion expansion project at Lindbergh Field’s Terminal Two is only about a third of the way finished but officials say the end result should be a point of civic pride.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Bayfront-Deal-Could-Cost-$1.3-Billion/133052613 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:56:21 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Bayfront_Deal_Could_Cost_1_3_B_110111_03_mezzn_722x406_2163571272.jpg
A turning point in the long battle over the Navy's stretch of San Diego's downtown waterfront could come Wednesday. Gene Cubbison reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/To-the-Rescue_-Park-It-Like-Its-Hot/115938964 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:18:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/GARAGE_640x480.jpg
George is off to help one young couple in need. This is Brian and Karen’s first home and, unfortunately, they didn’t quite manage to fit all of their stuff inside. So, like so many of us, they put it i...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Westin-Gaslamp-Quarter-Under-Renovations-131620963.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:46:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Westin+3.jpg
This week, cranes and cones blocked off the area in front of the Westin while the hotel began renovations in the guest arrival area.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Buy-House-Eat-for-Free-for-15-Years--130709898.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:54:19 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/cafe222homesale003.jpg
The slow housing market has inspired one San Diego restaurant owner to market her Mission Hills property the best way she knows how – with free food.

Photo Credit: Elena Gomez

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/22M-Home-Could-Cost-You-150--137112758.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:20:46 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/1010+House+Front.jpg
How would like a $2.2 million home for the bargain price of $150?

Photo Credit: Ronald McDonald House Charities

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Revive-Your-Bathroom/130565858 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:27:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Revive_Your_Bathroom_092611_99_mezzn_722x406_2144464871.jpg
Brandon Neff talks with Whitney on how to make over your bathroom on a tight budget.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Viejas-Hotel-in-the-Works/128859238 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:53:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Viejas_Hotel_in_the_Works_083111_99_mezzn_722x406_2113231728.jpg
Jobs and a lodge are all coming to East County with the project, which is expected to break ground in early 2012.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Behind-the-Scene_-Starlight-Theatre/128445268 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:39:27 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Behind_the_Scene_Starlight_The_082511_41_mezzn_722x406_2106541137.jpg
The Starlight Theatre has been a San Diego staple for several decades. Now, it has fallen on tough financial times, Kelly Bennett of voiceofsandiego.org reports. Get more from...

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In a sign that San Diego’s hotel/tourism industry may be rebounding, Legoland Carlsbad it's ready to build a 250-room hotel.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/WORTH-THE-DRIVE-The-Lodge-at-Torrey-Pines-Earns-Five-Diamond-Award-127946818.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:11:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/234*120/The-Lodge-at-Torrey-Pines-2.jpg
Yes, we're pulling out the golf puns to celebrate this honor.

Photo Credit: The Lodge at Torrey Pines

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Carlsbad-Considers-Adding-Homes-Near-Palomar-Airport-127938403.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:04:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/212*120/q4dbcdd2106054.image.jpg
Eleven proposed areas of development are among those being considered in a revised general plan.

Photo Credit: Hayne Palmour IV - NC Times

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/real-estate/Economic-Unrest-adds-Worries-to-Californias-Housing-Market-127290048.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:59:56 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/barty-braden-michelle-housing.jpg
The recent bad news surrounding the nation's economy and Wall Street is adding to the worries about an already shaky housing market in Southern California.

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