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Things to do in San Diego this Weekend

North Park Thursday Market 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., North Park Way & Granada Avenue (North Park) North Park is known for its interesting small businesses and, on Thursdays year-round, local vendors and artisans are showcased at this popular farmers market located on the corner of North Park Way and 29th Street. On the shopping list: farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, sauces, bread and even handcrafted gifts from local, small businesses. The free event also features live music. Oceanside Sunset Market 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Main Street Oceanside Each Thursday, the Oceanside Sunset Market brings about 200 local merchants together for this sunset marketplace spanning four blocks in downtown Oceanside. Shoppers can expect vendors showcasing homemade goods and tasty grub, plus live music and, of course, an incredible ocean view. The free market is located on Pier View Way; if it rains, the market usually gets canceled, so check the weather before making your plans. Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band: The Final Tour 7:30 p.m., Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl at San Diego State University Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band bring “The Final Tour” to San Diego Thursday night, playing Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl at SDSU. Tickets still available to this concert start at $75. Circus Vargas 7:30 p.m., Plaza Bonita in National City Circus Vargas – celebrating its 50th anniversary and the golden era of the circus in America – returns to San Diego bringing with it acrobats, daredevils and flying trapeze under the big top. The show started its run earlier this month at Westfield Mission Valley but on Thursday it’ll start its run at Plaza Bonita in National City, where it’ll stay through March 4. After that, the “Big One” travels to Escondido’s Westfield North County (March 7 to March 18). General admission bleacher seats start at $15, while arena seats start at $27. Kids under 2 who sit on an adult’s lap get in free. International Guitar Night 7:30 p.m., California Center for the Arts in Escondido The California Center for the Arts in Escondido hosts International Guitar Night, now in its 19th year of touring, Thursday night. This year’s guest host is Italian musician Luca Stricagnoli, who will be joined on stage by swing guitarist Antoine Boyer and Flamenco guitarist Samuelito, both of France. Turkish fretless guitarist Cenk Erdogan rounds out the lineup. Tickets to this concert start at $35. Friday, Feb. 22 Museum Month: Half-Priced Admission Museum Times and Locations Vary (Entire Month of February) Quite possibly the best part about February: the Museum Discount Pass. All month long, more than 40 museums in San Diego County – from the Birch Aquarium and the USS Midway Museum to the San Diego History Center and Whaley House – will offer half-priced admission. The Museum Discount Pass,presented by the San Diego Museum Council, is free and available for pick-up at local libraries. Bring it with you this month to select museums on this list to snag deep discounts on admission.  San Diego Whale Watching Tours 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., Flagship Cruises & Events Whale watching season in San Diego typically runs from December to April, when approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate along our coast. Flagship offers daily whale watching tours to catch a glimpse of the magnificent giants of the sea, led by marine experts from Birch Aquarium, who will explain the intricacies of the ocean ecosystem. The tours are aboard the two-story yacht, the Marietta, and last about three-and-a-half hours. Weekend prices cost $48 for adults and $24 for children ages 4 to 12. Check the Flagship website for departure times, depending on the day you choose to cruise. Musica En La Plaza 7 p.m., California Center for the Arts Escondido From cumbia and huapango, to salsa and norteña, the Musica en la Plaza series at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido will get you up and dancing under the stars. The concerts have been going on for a while at the center’s Lyric Court, but this year, they are happening on the last Friday of every month. This Friday, Los Montaño lends its talents to the party, a four-man band that plays cumbia, norteña, corridos and much more. The event is free; seating at bistro tables is available for $12 per seat or $40 for a table for four. Those seats are very limited, so reserve your spot ahead of time. Food trucks and the Center Bar will be open during the concerts so attendees can purchase snacks and drinks. Hops on the Harbor: Burgeon Beer Company 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Flagship Cruises & Events Enjoy a craft beer dinner cruise around the San Diego Bay paired with suds from Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Company, known for its Treevena American IPA. The menu from this installment of “Hops on the Harbor” includes four 6-ounce beer tastings expertly paired with four courses. For instance, Burgeon’s Burl, a nut brown brew, will be paired with Coffee-Rubbed Beef Sirloin. Also on the beer list: Burgeon’s German pilsner, Pistil, and its hoppy pale, Canopy Tour. The dinner cruise boards at 7 p.m. from 990 North Harbor Dr. and sails past the San Diego skyline, USS Midway, Star of India and other Maritime Museum ships and the Coronado Bay Bridge. Tickets cost $79.50 for adults and $47.70 for children ages 4 to 12; kids 3 and under are free. Reservations are recommended. 4th Friday Swing Dance 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center Swing Dancing San Diego brings dance lessons to the Queen Bee Art & Cultural Center on Ohio Street with this lively event Friday night. Swing dance lessons start at 7:30 p.m.; after that, a live band and a DJ will keep the dance party going so everyone can boogie, swing or freestyle. Tickets – available at the door – cost $20 for the lesson and dance party, $15 for the lesson only, or $15 for the dance party only. 'Familiar' 8 p.m., The Old Globe “Familiar” – a family-centric comedy-drama – is on stage at The Old Globe in Balboa Park now through March 3. The production is about a couple living the American Dream since emigrating from Zimbabwe and their daughter, who is getting married. Along the way, there’s a lot going on with the blending of cultures and family members. Showtimes for “Familiar” vary weekly; Friday’s performance is at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 all the way up to $91 premium seats. A Celebration of Frank Sinatra 8 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall Cabaret artist Michael Feinstein and his trio celebrate the magic of Frank Sinatra in this “Seasons of Sinatra” show at Copley Symphony Hall. The concert will span several decades of the swinging American standards made famous by Ol’ Blue Eyes. Tickets range from $20 to $80. 'A Star is Born' 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), Cinema Under the Stars The Oscar-nominated film, “A Star is Born,” starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, plays on the big screen this weekend at Cinema Under the Stars – at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The outdoor theater on Goldfinch Street is currently hosting its winter/spring screening season and, since it can be a bit chilly out, the theater offers blankets, space heaters and other amenities to keep patrons warm and cozy. Admission is $18 at the box office, or you can reserve your seat in advance for $20. Saturday, Feb. 23 9th Annual Randy Jones Run/Walk for Independence 8:30 a.m., Crown Point Park San Diego Padres legend Randy Jones and the Home of Guiding Hands join forces for the 9th annual Randy Jones Run/Walk for Independence, an event that supports 3,200 infants, adolescents and adults living with a developmental disability. Check-in and registration for the run/walk begins at 7 a.m.; participants will hit the pavement at 8 a.m. Throughout the event, participants will have a chance to meet Jones. Registration fees cost $40 for adults and $35 for students ages 6 to 21, seniors, and military.  Legendary Tour: Hotel Del Coronado 10 a.m., Hotel Del Coronado San Diego history buffs, this one’s for you. The iconic Hotel Del Coronado is currently offering a daily tour at 10 a.m. dubbed the “Legendary Tour,” which explores the landmark’s rich 130-year-old heritage. Learn about the celebrities, royalty and beach-loving families who have gravitated toward The Del over the decades, and the hotel’s most notorious guest, Kate Morgan, who checked into the hotel in 1892 whom some believe never really checked out. The 90-minute tour costs $40 for adults; kids 5 and under can join for free. You must register ahead of time. Orchid Kokedama Workshop 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., San Diego Botanic Garden This workshop at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas will focus on Kokedama, a traditional Japanese living art in which moss is used as a container for a plant. Students will learn the skills behind the art and make a kokedama using an orchid. The 1.5-hour class costs $62, which includes all fees for materials. San Diego Metal Yoga 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Societe Brewing Company Offering quite the twist on yoga is San Diego Metal Yoga, a 1-hour, instructor-led class at Societe Brewing Company on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard set to music from metal icons like Slayer, Black Sabbath and Pelican. Tickets cost $15 (cash only if purchased at the door) and include a beer after the yoga session. The class is open to all levels, ages 21 and up; bring your own yoga mat. Beachtown Throwdown 2019 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Ocean Beach Brewery Five beloved San Diego craft breweries will partake in this West Coast IPA blind competition Saturday at Ocean Beach Brewery: Modern Times Beer; Amplified Ale Works; OB Brewery; Pizza Port of OB; Bay City Brewing Company. Patrons will taste 5-ounce samples from each brewery and will get a commemorative pint glass as a keepsake. Pizza Port OB is the defending champ, trying to hang on to its title from the last Beachtown Throwdown. Coasterra Tequila Fest 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Coasterra Love tequila? Well, then, this festival dedicated to tequila, mescal, tacos and paella is right up your alley. Coasterra will host its Tequila Fest on Harbor Float, where attendees can sample a variety of the good stuff, as well as partake in a blind tasting challenge and margarita-making competition. A ticket – priced at $40 in advance or $50 at the door – includes unlimited access to food stations and tequila tastings. R&B Block Party 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Quartyard Downtown’s hip hangout, Quartyard, hosts this R&B Block Party Saturday night featuring DJ sets, live entertainment and special guests. A $5 pre-sale ticket gets you guaranteed entry to the 21+ outdoor party. Stand-Up Comedy 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., American Comedy Co. and The Comedy Store Looking for a good laugh? Try a stand-up comedy show at two prime San Diego venues: downtown’s American Comedy Co. or The Comedy Store in La Jolla. On Saturday night, New York City funnyman Andrew Schulz takes the mic at American Comedy Co., with 21+ shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22. Over at The Comedy Store, moms may really like this show: Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley of the web series, “I Mom So Hard,” will bring their standup to the stage. The comics will discuss all of the craziness of mom life – from snot to sleepless nights. They perform at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; tickets cost $45. Jai Ho! Bollywood Night 9 p.m., Kava Lounge Every fourth Saturday of the month, the Kava Lounge on Kettner Boulevard invites patrons to dance to Bollywood/Bhangra music. This weekend’s jams will be cranked out by Bollywood entertainer DJ Prashant, with special guest DJ Harshal. The doors open at 9 p.m.; there’s an “interactive dance lesson” at 10 p.m. If you buy your ticket ahead of time, you can score a $9 ticket good for groups of 4 or more; at the door, tickets will cost $15 per person. Sunday, Feb. 24 Guided Nature Walk 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Mission Trails Regional Park Start your Sunday with a little nature walk at Mission Trails Regional Park. A trail guide will take visitors through one of three trails -- the Oak Grove Loop, the Visitor Center Loop or the Riverside Grinding Rocks -- while talking about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park. These weekly guided walks are free and open to the public and begin at the Visitor Center. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels the walk. Gaslamp Artisan Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gaslamp Quarter (Fifth Avenue) Peruse more than 30 local artisans offering carefully-curated, handmade products at this weekly outdoor market in the Gaslamp Quarter. The Gaslamp Artisan Market sets up shop every Sunday on Fifth Avenue, between Market Street and Island Avenue. Live Music: The Ideas 1 p.m., Liberty Public Market The Ideas, a high-energy, vintage rock ‘n’ roll SoCal band brings its talents to this free lunchtime concert on the patio at Liberty Public Market Sunday. To make a day of it, grab a bite from one of the vendors inside Liberty Public Market, take your food to the patio and eat while enjoying the live music. San Diego Fleet vs. San Antonio Commanders 5 p.m., SDCCU Stadium San Diego Fleet – our city’s Alliance of American Football (AAF) team – squares off against the San Antonio Commanders at this Sunday evening home game at SDCCU Stadium. With the Chargers long gone, this is one way to still enjoy football in San Diego. Tickets start at $20. An Evening With Gregory Porter 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter brings his band – and his pipes – to the stage at Balboa Theatre to perform songs from his highly-acclaimed five albums. Tickets start at $40.     Read the full article

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Coral Gables Is Most Expensive New Listing in America

  A contemporary waterfront estate in Coral Gables, FL, on the market for $68 million is this week’s most expensive new listing on realtor.com®. If no buyer steps up to pay full price, the mansion is set to be auctioned off March 19–22 by Concierge Auctions, with no reserve price. Built in 2017 on 1.24 acres, the 14,000-square-foot home has nine bedrooms and 12 baths. With a dramatic triangular lot, the mansion features water on two sides. At the tip of the property is a mosaic pool designed by Estudio Arqué. he 574 feet of water frontage includes a private dock on a canal closest to Biscayne Bay. The dock can easily host “the largest of yachts,” the listing notes. And we're guessing the largest of parties.  Enter the gated property into a chandelier-lit foyer, which doubles as sculpture. The foyer transitions to a sleek interior bar, which opens to terraces with views of the bay to the Atlantic Ocean. The furnished space features a double staircase, wide-plank hardwood floors, walls of glass, and sightlines to the ocean. The chef's kitchen includes a breakfast room, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, and a pantry. Other features include living and dining rooms, an office, a huge master suite with private terrace, captain’s quarters by the dock, and a staff suite. Outside you'll find a kitchen, covered dining area, and lounge area. The landscaping boasts mature palms. Just 15 minutes from Miami, the exclusive coastal community of Coral Gables offers lush surroundings, as well as easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural events. Last week, our priciest property was also in the exclusive enclave, asking $39.5 million. And a reported off-market deal in the Miami area broke local records with a sale price of $50 million.   Read the full article

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Home Builder Confidence Jumps in February

The numbers: The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly confidence index jumped 4 points to a seasonally adjusted reading of 62 in February, the trade group said Tuesday. What happened: The February gain was the second in a row and put the sentiment index, which some economists view as an early read on the pace of residential construction, back to its mid-autumn level. It easily beat the Economy consensus forecast of a one-point increase. In February, the index component that tracks views of current sales conditions rose three points to a reading of 67, and the tracker of expectations for the next six months jumped five points to 68. The measure of buyer traffic rose four points to 48. Any reading over 50 signals improvement, but the buyer traffic component is rarely above 50, even in the go-go days of the housing bubble a decade ago. Big picture: Builders are in a sweet spot: economic conditions like a strong job market are helping them sell more homes, and falling mortgage rates are making that job even easier. But NAHB continued to note that “affordability remains a critical issue.” Builders say regulations are still “excessive,” and the Trump administration’s tariffs have made raw materials much more expensive. What they’re saying: The housing market slowdown of 2018 is starting to look like a pause, rather than the beginning of the end for the cycle. In January, mortgage purchase applications for new homes jumped 43% compared to December, slightly edging last January’s tally to touch the highest level since 2013, the Mortgage Bankers Association said last week. Market reaction: Investors have boosted the stock prices of large publicly-traded builders this year. Shares of Meritage Homes Corporation are up 21% in the year to date, with shares of KB Home right behind. The S&P 500 has gained about 11% this year.   Read the full article

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San Diego East Village skyscraper would be one of city's tallest

  Developer Liberty National Corp., based in San Diego, is proposing a 40-story, 414 feet tall residential high-rise to join a cluster of the city’s tallest buildings near the northern fringes of East Village. The apartment tower, with 415 units and 7,610 square feet of commercial space, would be on the south side of B Street between 10th and 11th avenues. If approved, it would be the 15th or 16th tallest building in the city, depending on when it opens. Downtown planning agency Civic San Diego’s design review committee got their first look Wednesday at the project, which gave it favorable reviews. It will be another two to three months before the project returns to the design committee with changes, and then eventually to the full board for approval. Committee member Jennifer Ayala said she appreciated how well the building appeared to fit in the neighborhood. “It has a blend of residential and business feeling,” she said, “and that location could use a building that transitions well.” The developer is proposing to not include low-income housing on site, instead paying $3.4 million in inclusionary housing fees. While it could become an issue when the full board reviews the project, it does have something that Civic San Diego has struggled to get recently — density. The 11th and B project would maximize a half block site, about 30,000 square feet, in an area where planners are trying to jam in more housing. Some developers are deciding to build smaller projects on sites that could have substantially added to downtown’s housing supply. Developer JPI in September proposed a 318-apartment project on a full block site in East Village that could have held up to 900 apartments. Civic San Diego ended up approving the project when JPI added 50 more apartments. While there is pressure locally to reduce parking requirements, Liberty National is planning 582 parking spots at the 11th and B project with three floors below ground and six levels above. “I’m an advocate for the market determining how much parking you should have,” committee member Theodore Shaw said, “but you are way over.”

The building would join a four-block cluster of buildings on B Street that are some of San Diego’s tallest. Buildings nearby include Vantage Pointe Apartments at 420 feet, The Rey apartments at 304 feet and Symphony Towers at 499 feet. A few blocks away, a 490 foot apartment building from Bosa Development on Broadway is under construction. A Jiffy Lube and parking lot would be removed to make way for the building. Plans call for four penthouses (1,601 to 1,747 square feet), 42 three-bedroom apartments (1,299 square feet), 61 two-bedroom apartments (1,020 to 1,165 square feet), 215 one-bedroom apartments (590 to 743 square feet) and 93 studios (500 to 560 square feet). Read the full article

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A quick tour of Pacific Gate Condos the newest in Downtown San Diego

San Diego's new Pacific Gate Condominiums with sweeping views of San Diego Bay. Amenities include a Theater, fleet of cars and a private yacht. https://youtu.be/9Q7zvq26V6I Read the full article

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One of San Diego's Premiere Bayside Restaurants

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Gettys San Francisco Mansion on the Market for $29m

  As we reported in 2014, the well-appointed manse designed by Louis M. Upton was owned in the early 2000s by Vanessa and William Getty. William is a grandson of oil magnate J. Paul Getty, and Vanessa is a philanthropist who champions humanitarian causes. A few years, millions of dollars, and major renovations later, the price has more than doubled. The upside for a potential buyer is that no work is required—except to unpack. And you can live like a Getty! Actually, better than a Getty. The 9,700-square-foot, five-level home has six beds and 8.5 baths. It sits on a corner lot on a hill, with lovely views of the city, bay, and bridge. The Presidio, a national park, is just down the street.  "The level of work was really substantial," says Mazzola. "For all intents and purposes, it’s a new home." Read the full article

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Horizons Luxury Condos in San Diego

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Interest Rates Hits 4.5% not Detering Buyers

Interest Rates Hits 4.5% not Detering Buyers

Stastics show, few homebuyers are halting their searches in the wake of rising interest rates.

In May 2018, a commissioned a survey of more than 4,000 people who had bought or sold a home in the last year, attempted to do so, or planned to do so soon.

Among the more than 1,300 respondents who planned to buy a home in the coming year, just 5 percent said they’d call off their search if rates rose…

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Eddie Murphy's Former Home in Sacramento Area on the Market for $10M

Eddie Murphy’s Former Home in Sacramento Area on the Market for $10M

It’s no joke: A-list actor and comedian Eddie Murphy once maintained a home near California’s capital city. Located in the upscale Sacramento-area enclave of Granite Bay, the home is now on the market for $10 million.

The movie star purchased the property in 1998 with his then-wife, model (and Sacramento native) Nicole Mitchell. After the couple’s divorce in 2006, Murphy sold the place for $6.1…

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New restaurant development coming to Coronado Ferry Landing

New restaurant development coming to Coronado Ferry Landing

Port of San Diego officials Tuesday approved the construction of two restaurants next to the Coronado Ferry Landing that are expected to cost up to $6 million to build.

Restaurants have yet to be selected for the building, but it was the first step in remodeling an area near the busy spot on the San Diego Bay. Construction is not expected to begin until early 2019.

The project at 1355 First…

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We Have a Hunch a Savvy Buyer Will Preserve the 'Brady Bunch' House

It was America's collective childhood home throughout the 1970s and in reruns for decades after. Now the "Brady Bunch" house is up for sale in Studio City, CA, for $1.885 million. From the outside, it looks almost exactly like the famous establishing shot from the popular show. A small fence has been added, and there is no window at the very front left of the home. But the distinctive roof line and entryway are immediately recognizable. The home was used exclusively for exterior shots of the Brady abode, and its interior spaces don't resemble the TV family's house. The scenes featuring Mike Brady's den, the sunken living room with the avocado carpet, and the memorable open staircase to the second floor were all filmed on a soundstage. Purchased by Violet and George McCallister in 1973 for $61,000, the famous home has been meticulously preserved and upgraded to retain its '70s-era glory, according to the Los Angeles Times. Now the McCallisters have passed away, their children are ready to part with the property their parents took such immaculate care of. SLIDE SHOW "This is a postcard of exactly what homes looked like in the 1970s," listing agent Ernie Carswell told the Los Angeles Times. There's the paneling on the walls, floral wallpaper throughout, and furniture that looks right out of a Sears catalog from 1972. Built in 1952, the home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and just under 2,500 square feet. It sits on a roomy lot along the Los Angeles River, which makes the property attractive for developers who would tear down the home and build a more modern spread. But the sellers would prefer a buyer who will preserve the home's nostalgic feel. “We’re not going to accept the first big offer from a developer who wants to tear it down,” Carswell told the Times. “We’re going to wait a few days, in case there are others who want to purchase it as an investment to preserve it.” Carswell says he's preparing for an "avalanche" of interest in the home, adding an open house is probably out of the question. "We'd be inviting chaos," he said. He added he's probably leaning toward holding private, tours with brokers, with plenty of security on site to handle the squares who aren't serious about buying. But before anyone shells out the cash for the house, they must consider just how many fans the Brady Bunch House attracts. Need we remind you of the "Full House" house in San Francisco? According to the listing details, the "Brady Bunch" house is the second-most photographed residence in the United States, just behind the White House. A small retaining wall has been constructed around the property to try and keep looky-loos away from the home, but owning such an iconic piece of Americana does come with crowds. And in 2016, the home was reportedly the target of a break-in. But for the chance to live like a real Brady, it's probably totally worth it. Read the full article

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We Have a Hunch a Savvy Buyer Will Preserve the 'Brady Bunch' House

We Have a Hunch a Savvy Buyer Will Preserve the ‘Brady Bunch’ House

It was America’s collective childhood home throughout the 1970s and in reruns for decades after. Now the “Brady Bunch” house is up for sale in Studio City, CA, for $1.885 million.

From the outside, it looks almost exactly like the famous establishing shot from the popular show. A small fence has been added, and there is no window at the very front left of the home. But the distinctive roof line…

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Tony Hawk surprises skater's widow with home remodel

Ten years ago, Carlsbad skating legend Tony Hawk lost his best friend when his former skating partner Ray Underhill died of cancer at age 45. Before Underhill passed, Hawk promised to take care of his family and over the years he has regularly raised money for a foundation in Underhill’s name. This summer, Hawk upped the ante by surprising the family with a major home renovation. “He’s Uncle Tony and he’s been there from day one,” said Kerry Overman, Underhill’s widow. “He’s been a blessing in my life.” The multiweek project was captured in a 23-minute video that went live this morning on Houzz.com, a home renovation website. The monthly video series, “My Houzz,” features celebrities like Hawk, Mario Lopez and Olivia Munn surprising friends and family with renovations that use the Houzz website to locate regional designers and contractors, shop for housewares and use software tools to plan projects. Hawk and Underhill met as teens when Underhill moved to San Diego from his native Nashville to become a pro skateboarder. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, they skated together on the Bones Brigade tour. “We just shared the same sensibilities, the same ideals, the same sense of humor,” Hawk said in the video. In 1992, Underhill married his wife, Kerry, and they had two children: Keaton, now 23, and Olivia, 16. Hawk is godfather to both. In 1998, the Underhill family left San Diego and moved to Wilmington, N.C., where he helped run a skate products company. In 2006, he was diagnosed with a rare chordoma brain cancer and after a two-year battle, he passed on Aug. 1, 2008. Several years later, Kerry remarried and with her husband, Brad Overman, and with Olivia and their young daughter Scarlett, their aging house had grown cramped and its layout was dark, old-fashioned and not fully functional. With the Overman family’s permission and a Wilmington-area remodeling company, Hawk designed and paid for the renovation of the family’s kitchen, living room and girls’ bathroom. The Overmans were overwhelmed by the changes during the video reveal. “Tony is one of the most generous and kind people I know,” said Brad Overman. “Seeing how far he goes for our family and knowing he’s always got us on his mind is a wonderful and amazing thing.” Read the full article

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Tony Hawk surprises skater's widow with home remodel

Tony Hawk surprises skater’s widow with home remodel

Ten years ago, Carlsbad skating legend Tony Hawk lost his best friend when his former skating partner Ray Underhill died of cancer at age 45.

Before Underhill passed, Hawk promised to take care of his family and over the years he has regularly raised money for a foundation in Underhill’s name. This summer, Hawk upped the ante by surprising the family with a major home renovation.

“He’s Uncle Tony…

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Local home prices continue to rise

SAN DIEGO — Resale home prices continued a record run through June, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors. Single-family home prices edged up 2 percent month-over-month, hitting $655,000, nearly 7 percent higher than a year ago. Condominium and townhouse prices rose 1 percent from May to June to reach $425,000, a 4 percent increase from June 2017. For the first six months of the year, prices of previously owned homes were up nearly 8 percent. However, the number of single-family home and attached property sales were down 17 percent and 12 percent, respectively, from June of last year. High competition among buyers and low supply led to resale properties closing escrow in an overage of 25 days. “Our housing market is definitely active this summer,” association President Steve Fraioli said. “And the result is quick sales above asking price. Inventory is likely to be persistently lower, but I think San Diego County will finish the summer on an upswing.” Southeast Carlsbad had the most single-family home sales in the county, with 58. Fallbrook was next with 56, followed by west Rancho Bernardo with 49 and south San Marcos with 51. The most expensive single-family property sold in the county last month was a 2,464-square-foot home in Del Mar with 50 feet of beachfront, which fetched $7.5 million. Read the full article