“The Raptor” Contemporary Home on a 20 Acre Hillside Lot

Located on a 19.5 acre hillside site with unending panoramic 360 degree views including the ocean on clear days, this majestic single level contemporary home with vanishing edge pool and stable/barn has ample room for a guest house and has a cleared area ready for a regulation tennis court.  It is truly a one of [...]

Celebrity Style Modern Home in San Diego for Sale

In Rancho Santa Fe‘s most desirable and serene west side, this private estate borders a naturally protected preserve. The clean, contemporary design flawlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces with simple grace and sophisticated style. Featuring radiantly heated Portuguese white limestone, dramatic custom lighting, two outdoor dining pavilions, suede media room, game room & amphitheater, this [...]

La Jolla Modern Home with Infinity Pool Overlooking Pacific Ocean

This architectural and custom masterpiece features a stunning curvilinear design and walls of glass that enhance the breath-taking panoramic views. The entry way through the handcrafted copper doors open to a floorplan with unmatched design, soaring ceilings and quality craftsmanship. The exquisitely designed kitchen includes granite countertops, Viking appliances and walk-in pantry. The home features [...]

Contemporary Architecture Designed by Hagy Belzberg in Los Angeles

The Skyline Residence is a rare example of world class architecture representing one of the most important pieces of contemporary architecture built in LA in the last decade.   The modern home was designed by internationally-renowned architect Hagy Belzberg. The home has been published extensively and is the recipient of numerous architectural awards including:   2008 [...]

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Home in Solana Beach, California

Nothing but panoramic views of Pacific Ocean, San Elijo Lagoon, and Seaside Beach.This Contemporary style living is one of Frank Lloyd Wright Inspiration. The unique architecture maximizes the 210 degree unobstructed Ocean Views. Built in Midcentury (1958) & remodeled in 2006 adding a new second story to enjoy the endless ocean views.

Contemporary Home of Architect Frank Wolden for Sale

Modern home designed by acclaimed architect, Frank Wolden, of architecture firm Carrier Johnson + Culture.  Every detail crafted with this inspired masterpiece utilized only the finest materials.  Philippine mahogany walls flow from interior to exterior, angled butt joint and cantilevered window walls, clear maple floors, Ire’ decking, roof terrace, custom built-ins and storage features throughout. [...]

Contemporary Home Designed by Architect Wallace Cunningham

This amazing contemporary home was designed by world famous architect, Wallace Cunningham.   Always thinking of architecture in terms of “nature-meets-art”, Cunningham conceived of this property as “EARTH, AIR, FIRE, WATER”. The architecture was consciously evoked through his use of materials and a reference to these basic elements. This sprawling 4 bedroom plus housekeepers suite [...]

New Contemporary Home Designed by Architect David Hertz, FAIA

This new custom contemporary San Diego home was designed by architect David Hertz FAIA (Studio of Environmental Architecture) and will be completed in Spring 2012.  The  interior and landscape design is by Marmol Radzinger.  Energy efficient living spaces and a harmonious composition of textures are beautifully combined in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.  Capture panoramic views [...]

La Jolla Modern Home Featured in Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine

Designed by Island Architects and Diarq Diseno y Arquitectura, this modern La Jolla home is contemporary in the finest of ways. This La Jolla contemporary home was featured in Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine.  The spiral glass staircase is a work of art and the heart of the home. The finishes and color palate were purposefully selected [...]

Contemporary Home by Architecture Firm C.D.G.I. in Pacific Beach

This custom built contemporary home boasts whitewater, ocean, bay & city views!  Designed by architectural firm of CDGI.  This exquisite contemporary residence, built in 2009, boasts 270′ of breathtaking views to the pacific ocean, bay, city and islands. The bright, stunningly open floor plan consists of 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths plus 2 powder rooms, [...]

Contemporary Home in Del Mar Designed by Batter Kay Associates

Striking coastal modern home in prime Olde Del Mar.  The home was built in 2008 and designed by Batter Kay Associates.  The casually elegant house features spacious rooms and beautiful ocean views from the upstairs master bedroom, as well as the main living area and patio. Relax by the outdoor fire pit, enjoy dinner on the [...]

Eco-Friendly Contemporary Home Designed by Stuart Silk Architects

The Saint Lucia Residence in Carmel, CA is designed by Stuart Silk Architects.  The home is comprised of a series of one-story pavilions oriented to the contours of the site. This minimizes disturbance and carefully preserves the existing natural beauty. Each pavilion is turned about 10 degrees in a loose arc across the site to [...]

Contemporary Architecture by Jonathon Segal

Architect Jonathan Segal designed The Prospect house in La Jolla, San Diego, California.  This 7,200 square-foot lot was an abandoned brown-field site, vacant since 1992. The architect/owner used the space to build a private, urban residence for his family with an on-site architecture studio. The residence is a stucco box resting on and supported by Corten steel [...]

Oceanfront Contemporary Home by Frontis and Young Architecture

Built in 2009, this oceanfront contemporary home located in Pacific Beach, California was designed by Frontis + Young Architecture.   This property has almost twice the ocean frontage of most of its neighbors.  This brand new home is prime San Diego real estate.  The ultra modern decor makes this contemporary home stand out along the Pacific Beach [...]

5 Best Websites to Find San Diego Foreclosures

Foreclosure Radar Along with the San Diego County foreclosure trends, statistics, housing data and demographics, you can review every preforeclosure, foreclosure or bank owned property by selecting a city or ZIP code in San Diego County from the list below. For further information on specific foreclosure properties we recommend working with a local Realtor® that [...]

Coronado Contemporary Home Designed by Bill Bocken

The award winning architect Bill Bocken, created an extraordinary, multilevel minimalist home on one of the most spectacular locations in Coronado. This contemporary masterpiece is designed for indoor/outdoor entertaining while capturing the light and incredible 360 Pacific Ocean views. The custom finishes reflect an unparalleled level of quality and creates a warm and comfortable sanctuary. [...]

La Jolla Contemporary Home with Golf Course and Ocean Views

Now this is paradise…modern luxury, ocean views and a swimming pool right on the golf course.  This magnificent new contemporary home with golf course and ocean views is in a stellar location in La Jolla. Built with a designer’s eye for modern and luxurious residential living, this home is architecturally stunning and technologically advanced, all [...]

Modern Home in La Jolla California, 2333 Rue Adriane

Fabulous custom contemporary home with magnificent ocean, mountain & night light views. Two-story glass entry leads up to great room, soaring ceilings, an adjacent formal dining room with butlers pantry, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, & stainless steel appliances. Master suite has a fireplace, wonderful views, marble bathroom & walk-in closet. Office with built-ins, home [...]

Ultra Contemporary Modern Home in Del Mar

Modern Beach Colony contemporary home west of I-5 and Hwy 101 – one block to Sand!  Newly remodeled inside and out with a stunning and contemporary design. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths plus office/den, 2 car attached garage, ocean view deck, corner lot on a culdesac. Rare opportunity in this location.  Also available for rent at [...]

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Mid-Century Modern Home by Architect Ted Paulsen

This elegant Frank Lloyd Wright inspired residence, situated on almost a half-acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, is elevated above a quiet, double cul-de-sac to maximize privacy and lovely ocean & sunset views. The flowing, Mid-Century single-level floor plan, designed by noted Architect Ted Paulsen, consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths plus an office in [...]

Modern Home in Coronado Cays – 55 Blue Anchor Cay

This is a completely remodeled and expanded contemporary water front home with a Boat Slip for up to 2 x 60′ yachts. Features; 52′ on the water, West Facing Sliding Glass Pocket Windows, Travertine Floors, Wood Floors in family room, State of the art kitchen with Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances, AC, Wine Cellar, Pool [...]

Modern Home Designed by Architect Wallace Cunningham

Tremendous value for this once in a lifetime rare architectural masterpiece designed by architect Wallace Cunningham. Perched on a hillside surrounded by flowers with unobstructed lake views, this Mediterranean-style home is a contemporary tribute to classic architecture. Composed of three white running barrel vaults connected by subterranean corridors, this must-see home boasts high arched ceilings, [...]

Carlsbad Contemporary Home Designed by Architect Donald Cromley

Contemporary luxury home in for sale Carlsbad.  Stunningly simple in its modern design, this wonderful home seamlessly blends style with functionality. The result is a rare example of light filled open spaces that create a warm and inviting livability. This international style home, once featured in House and Garden Magazine, was designed by Donald Cromley, [...]

Contemporary Home in Carmel Valley by Architect David Olsen

A combination of new materials and stunning details impassioned architect David Olson to produce a one-of-a-kind home. This striking custom contemporary design boasts the ultimate combination of art and architecture. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac with private canyon views, this sophisticated residence encompasses a 5 bedroom main house plus detached guest quarters with [...]

Mid-Century Modern Home in Pacific Beach

Gaze down on San Diego’s beaches, downtown, Mission Bay and the ocean from the pool and jacuzzi. Stylish gas fire pit and built-in BBQ complete the stunning backyard. Recently remodeled contemporary home features stainless appliances, marble / stone fireplace and finished garage. Great freeway access with a stunning view and location. 4957 Pacifica, Pacific Beach, [...]

Ultra Contemporary Condo in The Meridian

South facing contemporary condo with panoramic views in The Meridian at 700 Front Street.   A breathtaking sight of contrasting stainless steel, dark hardwood floors & oversized white glass tiles create drama in this sleek space.  No details spared in making this home high-tech, with touch screen controls that let you control, lighting, music & [...]

Modern Homes in La Jolla, CA

Here is a collection of our favorite modern homes for sale in La Jolla, CA.  These are some of the most luxurious contemporary homes for sale in San Diego. 2605 Calle Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 8410 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla 92037 9826 La Jolla Farms Way, La Jolla 920376309 Avenida Cresta, La Jolla [...]

8070 La Jolla Scenic Drive North – La Jolla 92037

San Diego has lowest rental vacancy rate in Southern California

San Diego County, with its relatively strong economy, stands to lead Southern California’s apartment market out of the doldrums in the next year, according to a University of Southern California report being released today. Rents will rise here first and vacancies will fall the most in the five-county region during the next 12 months, the [...]

Distress Signals Cloud Sales, Price Gains in Residential Market

REAL ESTATE: Default Notices Spike as Level of Home Inventory Decline Local real estate professionals predict it will take at least until the end of 2010 and likely well into 2011 for San Diego County’s residential real estate marketplace to stabilize. While encouraging news has been disseminated of a drop in foreclosures in the county, [...]

NAR – Pending Homes Sales Rise by 8.2%

WASHINGTON — Americans rushed to sign contracts for previously owned homes in February, signaling a fat tax credit might revive the housing market this spring. Separately, the Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers’ index for nonmanufacturing increased to 55.4 in March. that’s better than 53.0 in February and 53.5 expected. The business activity subindex jumped [...]

Del Mar Homeowners Oppose Tax on Vacation Leases

Del Mar voters will cast ballots June 8 on Proposition J, a proposal that would allow the city to impose its 11.5 percent hotel tax on small vacation rentals such as houses and cottages.  Cities that already tax such properties include San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Chula Vista and Imperial Beach. Opposition [...]

San Diego Close to Top of January’s S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index

San Diego was one of the strongest markets in January’s S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. San Diego prices were up 5.9 percent in January compared with a year earlier, with only San Francisco showing a larger gain. The nationwide index was down 0.7 percent, its smallest drop since January 2007.cq, figures jibe with story–joe Still, analysts [...]

Construction Spending Hits 7 Year Low

April 1 (Bloomberg) — Construction spending in the U.S. fell in February to the lowest level in more than seven years, signaling this part of the economy remains in a recession. The 1.3 percent decrease to $846.2 billion, the lowest since November 2002, followed a revised 1.4 percent drop in January that was more than [...]

New $10,000 California Tax credit through August 2011

The new law, AB 183, signed today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, allocates $200 million to the credit for homes purchased between May 1 and Dec. 31, and between Dec. 31 and August 1, 2011. That’s twice the amount allocated to a similar credit passed for purchasers of new homes last year. Those funds were quickly depleted and builders have been asking for the credit’s return ever since….

New Home Sales Drop to Record Low

Sales of new homes in the US fell to their lowest level on record in February as the cold weather discouraged buyers, figures have shown.

Sales fell by 2.2% to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 308,000, down from a revised rate of 315,000 in January, the Commerce Department said.

It was the fourth consecutive monthly fall in home sales and a much lower figure than economists had expected.

Figures released on Tuesday showed existing home sales also falling.

“The housing market is really struggling to find its footing despite huge government support efforts. The near-term outlook for the housing market remains quite poor,” said Zach Pandl at Nomura Securities.

Home sales have fallen every month since October. This is partly explained by the extension in tax credits for home buyers, which were due to expire in November before being extended to April.

There had been a sharp upturn in sales before November as buyers rushed to take advantage of the credits. Once they were extended, the incentive to buy disappeared.

If there is no pick-up in sales in March and April as buyers look to take advantage of the credits, analysts say, fears about the longer-term prospects for the housing market will heighten.

The median sales price for February was $220,500