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This well-appointed two-bedroom, two-bath Little Italy District condo has been recently purchased for fordable value of $280,000! Located at 1435 India Street # 411 San Diego, CA 92101, the building has quick access to everything! Residents enjoy a short walk to water front, the trolley stop, unique dining, shops, and beautiful attractions of Little Italy. 

Constructed in 2005, the Portico is 84-unit and 5-story mid-rise building in Italy that is conveniently located close to everything those residents will need. This building is complemented by a well-manicured landscaped courtyard.

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Little Italy District is one of the Downtown, San Diego neighborhood's appreciated for its fantastic attractions, traditional restaurants, exquisite shops and parks. Walking along the Amici Park has been a favorite pastime for locals for years.

Residential options at Little Italy include state-of-the-art high-rise condominiums with captivating views of the bay, mid-level contemporary row residences, renovated Victorian-style buildings, and lofts. Live in one of the Downtown San Diego condos at Little Italy, there is no doubt that you will enjoy plenty of festivals hosted year-round.

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Sold for an incredible value of $199,000, this picturesque Cortez District condo has approximately 672 square feet floor plan with one bedroom, one bath, one parking and a nice size balcony with wonderful views of the city lights and sunrises! This freshly painted penthouse is located close to 5 and 163 Freeways, and minutes walk away from downtown and Little Italy. This was sold on July 20, 2010.

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Located at 1514 Seventh Avenue, the Beech Tower is comprised of 54 units and 9 stories. This condominium project built in 1982 offers amenities such as pool, spa, and a guest suite. It also provides the residents with 76 underground parking spaces.

Few of the Cortez District condos at Beech Tower feature a fireplace and a private balcony. One bedroom to three bedroom units range from 672 square feet to 1348 square feet floor plan.

The Cortez District was named after El Cortez Hotel, its feature attraction. This neighborhood was located on a hill that enjoys spectacular views of downtown, San Diego, Balboa Park and the San Diego bay. From modern high-rise to luxurious mid-level Downtown San Diego condos, the Cortez District is truly an intimate place that could satisfy the most discriminating tastes when it comes to accommodation.

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Conveniently located to Freeway 163 and the 5 with a short walk to Balboa Park, PETCO Park, and the Gaslamp District, this sparkling East Village District condo has been purchased for $311,550 in July 19, 2010.

The one-bedroom, one-bath unit has approximately 863 square feet floor plan with floor to ceiling windows overlooking spectacular views of the bay, city, and evening lights. The bright kitchen has an island, refrigerator, microwave, range/oven, and beautiful cabinetry. Smart Corner offers magnificent amenities such as gym, barbeque space, sun deck, spa and rooftop with panoramic city and water views. HOA fees include phone, cable, internet, waste, water, gym, and rooftop amenities.

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Scheduled for completion in 2007, Smart Corner is a mixed-use development situated at Park Boulevard and C Street of East Village District in Downtown, San Diego. It is composed of 19 stories, 299 residential units, five stories for office space, and 25,000 square feet of retail space. There is a trolley station that is located just below the complex. Aside from the stunning amenities, Smart Corner also offers 634 subterranean parking spaces for the residents.

From studios to one-bedrooms to two bedrooms Downtown San Diego condos, Smart Corner's floor plans are designed to suit diverse lifestyle needs.

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With mortgage rates that are near record lows, people renting for a long time may want to consider buying their first Downtown San Diego condos.

While the federal tax credits have expired, there are still lots of great reason to buy. Here are five simple and practical tips to help renters move from renting to owning their Downtown San Diego condos.

1.The first thing to do is to retrieve your credit score through FICO, which is the primary credit scoring program lenders are using your credit risk level. This is the basis of lenders on how much loan they can give to you.

2.You should lessen your overall credit usage. Your credit usage will extremely affect your credit score, so it will be helpful if you will reduce it to have a better credit score. Remember that you have to pay your bills promptly. If you will have the better score, you will have the better terms you may receive on loans.

3.Planning for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is truly the safest way to go. Just remember that you should go to different lenders and try the best mortgage that you can.

4.There are plenty of programs for first time homebuyers that can reduce huge down payments and forgive loans, so why don't research and enroll in these programs? Do your research for any available programs in your area.

5.The MLS or the Multiple Listing Service is the most complete and advanced database for all available listings, so use this to discover prospective Downtown San Diego condos that will match your desired location and budget.

Beyond these, always remember to do your homework first to avoid ending up with so many pitfalls.

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First-time buyers don't have to be an expert to paint their Downtown San Diego condos. This is really a challenging task, but with some set of guidelines every ordinary homeowner can accomplish this without spending too much time.

Don't spend an entire week to paint the new living space and end up as much paint on yourself as on the walls and ceiling. To avoid unpleasant surprises, there are dozens of tricks and techniques dedicated for paintings, much more than any other home improvement project. Listed below are some of the useful do-it-yourself tips to make painting a best decorating tool for Downtown San Diego condos.

1. Instead of making the final color selection in the hardware, bring those color cards at home so that you can precisely decide what color to paint your walls.

2. Compare the differences of paint colors in daylight and beneath artificial light at night. By doing this, you can see the distinct quality of each color in different lighting conditions.

3. You should be aware that colors have a tendency to make a huge impact when applied to a bigger area. To pay off, it is worth to select a lighter color than a darker one.

4. There are different varieties of paints when it comes to sheen or gloss levels. While the higher gloss (shiniest one) makes Downtown San Diego condos interiors look bigger, this will also tend to emphasize the imperfections of the surface. Therefore, it is highly recommended if you will use a flat paint on surfaces or other walls which are not in perfect condition.    

5. Apart from colors and sheen, quality is another important factor of the paint that will greatly affect the output. Always remember that you are always getting what you are paying for, so don't skimp on quality.

6. Choose the right tools and brushes by carefully checking on the quality. High quality brushes and rollers tend to apply more paint smoothly and evenly more than any other low cost equipment.

7.Before engaging yourself on the painting activity, you will need to clean most walls and woodwork first to help the paint adhere better. With a simple detergent and water solution, scrub the wall surface to remove any dirt. After drying it, check for presence of nail holes that can be plugged using filling compound, as well as little cracks that can be filled with an acrylic latex paint.

8. Just like framing the interior walls, applying paint on them is also simple by using a brush to paint the outside frames and then using a roller to paint the center. The trick here is to roll your paint roller in a large "W" or "M" pattern, then filling it in through different directions.

9. When you are done painting your Downtown San Diego condos interiors, it is always worthy to clean those brushes and rollers and store them properly.

10. Above all, every homeowner should take safety precautions while accomplishing the entire project. Make sure that you are using a ladder with stable footings, and you are wearing protective eye and skin coverings.

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