June 2009

May La Jolla Sales Statistics

It appears that the La Jolla Market is improving…

Confidence is building.

The recovery will be slow and steady. It is a question of time and patience. Buyers are now beginning to return to the market and sellers are becoming wiser. Seller realize that if they really want or need to sell that their asking price has to be realistic. In large part, that is where an agent steps in.

It is the wise, knowledgeable and experienced agent who knows her/his comparative prices who can advise a seller as to the best pricing for that home. Then that agent needs to know how to publicize the property and network with other agents to make the home a home that is shown regularly to prospective buyers.

Experience is the key. Always choose the experienced agent. Joan has over 30 years experience. Think that’s enough?

Athaneaum celebrates

The Athenaeum Library is celebrating a birthday…

The library was opend its doors in 1899 in the same spot it is today. In June, 1899 a group of women incorporated the Library Association of La Jolla and 110 years later all is the same.

There are only 16 membership libraries in the United States. Originally, in 1876, there were 3,296 membership libraries in this country. Over the years most have disappeared.

Visiting the library brings one in contact with the La Jolla Historical Society. There is a special connection between the Athenaeum and the La Jolla Historical Society. I have said more about both on my link to the interesting places in La Jolla. If you have the opportunity to visit these buildings, take the time, you will leave both with a smile.

Lower and Upper Hermosa

The Upper and Lower Hermosa areas ….

… are on either side of La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla Blvd. is the north/south route between Pacific Beach, an area south of La Jolla and the La Jolla Village and freeways north and south.

The Upper Hermosa area is a family area, with smaller lots and homes. The area is architecturally eclectic with Spanish style homes next to English Tudors. The same eclectic feeling is found in the Lower Hermosa, west of La Jolla Blvd.

The lots are larger as are the homes. The feeling is the same. The area to the west of the Blvd. is flatter than the area to the east, the Upper Hermosa.

Both are beautiful areas and all children in both areas go to the Birdrock Elementary School.

The Hermosas are closer to La Jolla High School and Muirlands Middle School. The tree lined streets are welcoming to anyone who drives the areas.