John Williamson - Real Estate News - San Diego

Wednesday, March 6, 2019, By Andrew Bowen                                                                                                                CREDIT: RISE UPTOWN Above: A rendering shows a conceptual redesign of University Avenue in Hillcrest with bike lanes and crosswalks. A group of pro-density urbanists won a contentious Tuesday night election for Uptown Planners, the volunteer community planning group known in the past for resisting efforts to increase density in the neighborhood. The group advises the city on transportation and land use issues in Bankers Hill, Hillcrest and Mission Hills. Fourteen candidates were seeking seven seats on the group's board. The list of candidates was evenly divided into two groups with somewhat opposing views on how the neighborhood should develop. The seven winning candidates were supported by a group called Rise Up Town. Its website states all the candidates — among them an architect, a transportation data analyst and a staffer f

That Small Backyard Can Still Be a Selling Point

by Blog Contributor on August 14, 2017 481 LINK Kitchen Replace cabinet doors and/or door handlers Replace cheap appliances e.g. toasters and kettles Add moldings to cabinet fronts Clean the inside (and outside) of the oven Bathroom Replace taps Throw out any half used products Buy (and use) a shower caddy Store towels rolled up Replace the shower curtain Bedrooms and living areas Wash cushion covers Invest in new duvet covers Add decorative cushions to beds Sand and polish tired wooden furniture Cover worn sofas with throws General Clean carpets Paint walls Create a sense of space by removing excess furniture Get rid of, or hide your clutter Do (and put away) the washing up Clean your curtains or blinds Install uplights to highlight your home’s best features (such as fireplaces) If you have an unused room, stage it – as an office, a kid’s playroom, etc. Buy new, brighter light bulbs Fill vases with fresh flowers Remove family photos Add artw

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