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New Feature! Search School Boundaries by Address

We’re excited to have a new feature on our website that allows you to search school boundaries by address.  To test out the feature, click here!    

Veterans Day Specials for Our Military Service Men and Women!

Veterans Day Specials With Veterans Day fast approaching, we wanted to pass along information about free meals in honor of our veterans! Applebee’s Free meal, Friday, Nov. 11: Last year, Applebee’s served 1,024,000 million free meals to military veterans and active service members. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service [...]

THINGS TO DO: Coroando Ferry now has 2 San Diego drop-offs!

Great news! The Coronado Ferry now arrives at 2 San Diego locations: the traditional Broadway Pier and now the Convention Center! During the 15-minute ride across the San Diego Bay, you can relax and enjoy the scenery and you may even see dolphins!  If you are taking the ferry to work, the ride is FREE! [...]

The History of Halloween and Safety Tips

When we think of Halloween, we think of costumes, candy, and trick-or-treating.  Ever wonder about the history of Halloween?  Well, according to www.history.com, Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival [...]

THINGS TO DO: Coronado Community Center

    Are you looking for something to do in Coronado?  Consider spending the day at the Coronado Community Center.  Located across from the Coronado Shores, the Coronado Community Center features: Pool Complex with a 50 meter competitive pool and a shallow recreational/instructional pool. Gymnasium with NCAA regulation sized basketball court with floor lines for [...]

California Foreclosure Timeline

California Foreclosure Timeline In California, lenders who intend to foreclose on a property when the loan is delinquent typically use the nonjudicial foreclosure process also known as a trustee’s sale.  This process is less expensive for the lender than the judicial foreclosure process.  A nonjudicial foreclosure doesn’t require a court proceeding and, thus, is a [...]

5 Reasons To Hire a Property Manager

5 Reasons to Hire a Property Manager In today’s economy, it is important to try to cut costs everywhere you can.  While managing your own property may seem like a smart way to save some money, a good property manager can help you cut costs.  Here is a list of the top 5 reasons: 1. [...]

The Life of an Escrow

The Life of an Escrow My offer was accepted, now what? Obtaining an offer on a home is just the first step in the real estate transaction.  Below is a typical timeline for a real estate purchase in California.  The timeline assumes a 30 day escrow with a buyer obtaining a loan.  Keep in mind [...]

CELEBRITY HOMES: Matthew Perry Lists LA Home

Matthew Perry’s LA Home For Sale Matthew Perry, star of the hit 1990′s TV show Friends has listed one of his many homes.  This LA home located in Outpost Estates was built in 1955 but has since been extensively renovated.  This 4100 square foot home boasts 3 bedrooms, a media room, modern kitchen, and glass [...]

Property Tax Appeal

Overpaying on Property Taxes? Is your home over-assessed?  Let Coronado Island Realty help you with your assessment appeal. If you bought your home between 2005-2008, you may be paying too much in property taxes. Your property taxes are based on the assessed value, which is commonly the purchase price of your home.  Proposition 13 allows [...]