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Keep Talking, We’re Listening

January 19, 2012 2 Comments

“Keep Talking, We’re Listening” is the ad running in the local newspapers for One Paseo’s small group meetings and that is just what Kilroy Realty is doing; listening. In any relationship, constant communication is key. Proper communication involves listening, and exchanging ideas and opinions. For the parties involved, the ultimate goal is to create an environment where […]

Antarctica’s White Continent

January 19, 2012 No Comment

Upon arrival in Ushuaia, the tip of Argentina and debarkation port for Antarctic cruises, I was greeted: “Welcome to the end of the world. Or to the beginning.” It was with this salutation of superlatives that my adventure started. A little back-story: Antarctica was number one on my bucket list. As the last on my […]

2012 Market Forecast – A Look Back and a Look Ahead

January 18, 2012 No Comment

It was Mark Twain who coined the phrase “History Repeats Itself” but it was George Santayana who observed that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. So as we venture into the 2012 real estate market, we believe that in the months and years to come we will look back at […]

Chinese New Year

January 12, 2012 No Comment

Some of our Carmel Valley Families will be celebrating Chinese New Year and so I put together a top 10 booklist for those in the community that might be interested in learning more about it and sharing with their children. Chinese New Year is observed for two consecutive weeks, and is popularly known as Spring Festival. […]

An Inspiring Mix: Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance

January 11, 2012 2 Comments

Today, hip hop music and hip hop dance has become an integral part of today’s culture. Though it originated in the 1970’s, no longer is it the back alley dance style that ignited the freestyle battles or competitions of dancers breaking, popping and locking to the hip hop beat of rap music on the streets of […]

The Power of Awareness

January 9, 2012 No Comment

“I believe once people are aware of this crisis, and aware of the amount of deaths that occur, its hard to turn your back and its hard to not do something and not act.” Kari Lorenzen, is with 1 Billion Thirsty and is a Del Mar resident and neighbor Carmel Valley. 1Billion Thirsty is a […]

The Magic of the Cinema meets Gourmet Dining

January 6, 2012 No Comment

It was a long day at school on a Monday in December, and there was nothing better than going to the movies to relax after some homework; only this isn’t your typical movie theater, it’s the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in Del Mar, which I visited recently for a photo shoot for the Pacific San Diego […]

The Surfrider Foundation

January 5, 2012 No Comment

We all see the trash on the beach—cigarette butts, balloons, glass bottles and cans, plastic bags—yet most of us don’t bother to pick it up. Skylar Economy, a senior at La Jolla high school comments, “I feel that the trash should not be there because it is bad for the animals, the earth, and is […]

Katrina’s Flames

January 4, 2012 4 Comments

Torrey Pines Sophomore and Outside The Lens Youth Councilor, Layla Mazdyasni, shares a story on how a Carmel Valley family tries to rebuild after a devastating fire. A not so typical mid-autumn day: Flames burning, hearts racing, thoughts jumbling. The house slowly begins to burn to the ground; firemen rush in. A rough day for […]

10 Year Old Movie Critic Reviews “Hugo”

December 26, 2011 No Comment

Have you ever wondered if orphans have dreams and aspirations of their own? In “Hugo,” a Martin Scorsese 3D film opening TODAY, based on the book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield), the 12-year-old son of a deceased clockmaker, lives in a bustling Parisian train station secretly winding the clocks, filching pastries […]

What are you GIVING for the Holidays?

December 22, 2011 No Comment

I love the Holiday Season. Everyone is in a good mood, the kids are full of expectation and excitement, and families get together all over Carmel Valley to celebrate the essence of our society. Usually, during visits to my pediatric office, there is lots of chatter about Santa, Christmas trees and gifts. I’ve taken to […]

Carmel Valley Market Trends – November 2011

December 16, 2011 No Comment

The Carmel Valley real estate market continues to be one of San Diego’s most stable and strong neighborhoods. Driven by a growing employment base, excellent schools and abundant community amenities, the November sales data reflects buyer’s preference for this centralized North county community. Homes in Carmel Valley have seen a 1% average price increase over […]