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| Friday, May 25, 2012 'Dr. Beach' reveals America's best beaches for 2012by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Fri, May, 25, 2012 09:05 PM Categories: Coronado Beach, Coronado CA, Coronado Cailf, Coronado Cays, Coronado Homes, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Shores, Coronado Shores Condos, Coronado Village, Coronado Waterfront, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, www.coronado.org, www.CoronadoBeach.com, www.CoronadoCays.com, www.sellingcoronadoshores.com
Coronado Beach in San Diego tops this year's list of best beaches, compiled annually by "Dr. Beach" Stephen Leatherman.
By Rob Lovitt, msnbc.com contributor
According to Stephen Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach,” there are approximately 650 major public recreational beaches in the United States. Only one, though, can be No. 1. What strand of sand earns that designation? This year, the honor goes to Coronado Beach near San Diego, which tops Leatherman’s 2012 annual list of the Top 10 Beaches in the country. Released on Friday, the full list includes:
- Coronado Beach, Coronado, Calif.
- Kahanamoku Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
- Main Beach, East Hampton, N.Y.
- St. George Island State Park, St. George Island, Fla.
- Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii
- Coast Guard Beach, Eastham, Mass.
- Waimanolo Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii
- Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.
- Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.
- Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, N.C.
The annual list, which Leatherman has compiled since 1991, is based on 50 criteria, ranging from natural conditions (sand softness, water temperature, wave size) to human-related factors (for example, noise, trash or public safety).
Stretching from the iconic Hotel del Coronado to Silver Strand State Beach, this year’s winner rose from second place in 2011 and third place in 2010.
“It’s flat and hundreds of yards wide so it’s great for walking and playing,” said Leatherman, who has spent much of his career researching and monitoring beaches as director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University in Miami.
“It has a fantastic Mediterranean climate. The water quality is excellent, and there’s a great lifeguarding program so it’s safe for families,” he told msnbc.com.
For Leatherman, the annual list is part of a lifelong passion for coastal environments, an interest that stretches from his childhood in Charlotte, N.C., where his parents built him a backyard sandbox, to the publication of his latest book, “Field Guide to the Water’s Edge” (National Geographic Books, $21.95), earlier this month.
It’s also an outgrowth of his decades of research on coastal erosion, storm damage and beach safety. On this year’s list, for example, Cape Hatteras dropped from No. 5 last year to No. 10 due to the damage caused by Hurricane Irene last August.
“There’s still an inlet or two that the storm opened up,” said Leatherman. “They’ve put up some metal bridges but there are going to be delays for people trying to get there.”
On the other hand, Hamoa Beach made the list after falling off it last year due to access restrictions implemented by an adjacent hotel. With those restrictions relaxed, the secluded beach outside Hana made a two-year jump from No. 9 to No. 5.
Meanwhile, if recent history is any guide, beach-bound San Diegans may need to prepare for an influx of visitors as local promoters will no doubt use the designation in their marketing materials for the coming year.
That was certainly the case with last year’s winner, Siesta Beach, in Sarasota, Fla. (To avoid repetition, beaches are “retired” after their tenure in the top spot.) According to Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, the area waged a full-on media blitz, including nabbing the domain name NumberOneBeach.com.
The results, she said, included an 18.2 percent increase in revenue per available hotel room (revPAR, as it’s called, a standard lodging-industry metric), a nine-month increase in visitor spending of 17.5 percent over the same period a year earlier and a 647 percent increase in visits to the CVB’s website.
Some of that increase, said Haley, may also be attributed to the fact that a year had passed since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which put a damper on tourism throughout Florida and the entire Gulf region in 2010.
Nevertheless, she offers one more bit of support for the significance of being named the nation’s top beach.
“I’ve had a couple of local little old ladies say, ‘Stop promoting Siesta Beach!’ ” she told msnbc.com. “That’s when you know it’s working.”
Rob Lovitt is a longtime travel writer who still believes the journey is as important as the destination.
For the past several years Coronado has been ranked among the top 10 beaches in the United States. This year, Coronado was named the BEST beach in the United States. I live, work and play in Coronado. I work to help my clients achieve the dream of home ownership.
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR® / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
511 Grand Caribe Causeway
Coronado, California 92118
619-813-7193 Direct
866-822-2468 Fax
CA DRE #01274657
www.CoronadoBeach.com Monday, April 30, 2012 Coronado Village Real Estate Updateby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Mon, Apr, 30, 2012 05:49 PM Categories: Coronado CA, Coronado Cays Homes For Sale, CORONADO CAYS Real Estate, Coronado Homes, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Shores, Coronado Village, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, www.coronado.org
At a recent Women’s Council of REALTORS® luncheon I attended, Leslie Appleton Young, Chief Economist for the California Association of REALTORS®, reported that according to Pew Research Center’s “Home Sweet Home. Still. Five Years After the Bubble Burst” 8 in 10 Americans agree buying a home is the best long-term investment a person can make. Rent or Buy is the question of the day. “…renters are hardly immune to the allure of homeownership, even in the face of the five-year decline in prices. Asked if they rent out of choice or because they cannot afford to buy a home, just 24 % say they rent out of choice. According to Pew Research Center, “17% of the current renters would like to continue to rent and 81% would buy a house at some point.”
According to CAR’s Chief Economist, the 2011 annual Housing Market Survey showed that the Investment & Second/Vacation Home market was the strongest ever with 17% of the homes in California being purchased for Investment/Rental Property and 7% for Vacation/Second Home use. I interpret this to be good news for Coronado since we have a strong Resort and Second Home Market. Unfortunately there is not an easy way to track this in Coronado.
In today’s market, a common question asked is, “Do you think home prices are going up, down or staying flat in one year, five years and 10 years? “ My answer typically is “my crystal ball is broken.” However, Leslie Appleton Young, an expert in the field, reported buyers and sellers polled across the state of California reveal that “Sellers are Skeptical and Buyers are hopeful.” That scenario seems to apply to Coronado as well.
I went to SANDICOR, our local multiple listing organization and pulled data on the single family homes that SOLD in Coronado Village between 1/1/ and 4/9 for the last three years.
A total of25 single family homes sold during that time period in 2012.
PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT DAYS ON MARKET
Minimum: $375.45 7
Maximum: $1,183.36 217
Average: $690.01 85
A total of 33 single family homes sold during that period in 2011.
PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT DAYS ON MARKET
Minimum: $417.13 1
Maximum: $1442.31 368
Average: $733.01 108
A total of 27 single family homes sold during that period in 2010.
PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT DAYS ON MARKET
Minimum: $364.17 6
Maximum: $960.44 493
Average: $624.41 138
What I am seeing is that the average and maximum days a home is on market is shorter in 2012 than during the same time period in 2010 and 2011. The average price per square foot improved in 2011. The average price per square foot is higher in 2012 than it was in 2010, but slightly less than 2011. Inventory for single family homes is down 25 % from this time last year.
If you are interested in selling your home and getting the most per square foot that I would recommend that your list your home for sale based on the above data. Overpricing your home ultimately will get you less per square foot and longer days on the market.
If you are interested in learning more about the Coronado Real Estate market, please call me directly or visit www.coronado.org.
Expect More Than A Home.....Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR® / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@Coronado.org
www.Coronado.org Friday, March 9, 2012 Gerri-Lynn Fives is Coronado’s 2011 REALTOR® of the Year!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Fri, Mar, 9, 2012 05:18 PM 
For Immediate Release
Contact: Prudential California Realty Marketing
March 9, 2012
Gerri-Lynn Fives is REALTOR® of the Year
Gerri-Lynn Fives, of Prudential California Realty’s Coronado office, was recently named Realtor of the Year for 2011 by the Coronado Real Estate Association (CREA). Fives received the prestigious award in recognition of her ethics, integrity, service to the community and the entire real estate industry.
“This award is an incredible honor for me,” says Fives, “and I would like to thank my colleagues for their support. I am very passionate about the value of home ownership and firmly believe in the importance of working to further the real estate industry.”
Fives has been honored with the San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) Leadership Award and voted best in overall client satisfaction by the readers of San Diego Magazine for two years running. She finished 2011 as the #1 ranked individual agent in Prudential’s Coronado offices for her sales performance.
“Gerri-Lynn’s amazing track record of professional accomplishments and industry accolades are an indication of the strength of her character and ambition to succeed,” said Joe Campagna, manager of Prudential’s Coronado offices.
Fives has been appointed to numerous high-ranking positions within real estate associations as a result of her educational background, service in the Armed Forces and dedication to the industry. For 2012 alone, she will be serving as a director of the California Association of REALTORS®, as a director of SDAR, as the vice president of CREA, and as chairperson of the International Counsel for SDAR.
A registered dietitian for over 20 years, Fives was a commissioned officer in both the U.S. Army and Navy before she entered the real estate arena. She completed an extensive series of coursework to earn the following designations: Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified International Property Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate, Realtor Institute, and many others.
Gerri-Lynn Fives can be contacted through Prudential California Realty’s Coronado office, at 619-813-7193, or via email at JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com.
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
511 Grand Caribe Causeway
Coronado, California 92118
(619) 813-7193 Direct
CA DRE# 01274657
www.CoronadoBeach.com
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com Thursday, January 12, 2012 Selling Coronado Shoresby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Thu, Jan, 12, 2012 03:30 PM Categories: @coronado4sale, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Shores, Coronado Shores Condos, Coronado Waterfront, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, www.sellingcoronadoshores.comSelling Coronado Shores
After pouring over data since 2004, one would wonder whether or not the Coronado Shores escaped unscathed by the economic crisis. Life appeared to be good for sellers in the Coronado Shores in 2004 and 2005! A total of 65 condo’s sold in 2004 with 85 days being the average days on market and the average sales price per square foot was $924.76. In 2005, 55 condos were sold, with an average number of days of the market being 81. In 2005 the average price per square foot was $1,082.02. That same year the Coronado Shores broke their own record of highest price per square foot when 1760 Avenida Del Mundo #1105 sold in 40 days for $4,200,000, holding the record for having the highest price per square foot sold (since 2004) at $2,100/square foot.
What I know for sure is that the number of units sold has dropped to about half since 2004 and the number of days on the market has increased. However, the average price per square foot in 2011 was $978.40. When you look at the average price per square foot in 2004 it was $924.76. Could it be that the Coronado Shores has had a correction and that we are back to a normal market? For six years the average price per square foot hovered above the thousand to eleven hundred dollars per square foot range. The number of days on the market has increased by 56% since 2006. In 2006 the average days on the market were 77, whereas in 2011 the average was 137 days on the market.
If you are a seller, the moral of the story is that is it going to take longer to sell your home. If you are a buyer, you will have less inventory too choose from. In my opinion, it is still a good time to buy and sell real estate in the Coronado Shores because it meets the basic rule in real estate; location, location, location!
For more information or if you are interested in buying or selling in the Coronado Shores, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR® / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.SellingCoronadoShores.com Sunday, November 13, 2011 Coronado’s Real Estate Community Is Excited to Participate in Holiday House!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Sun, Nov, 13, 2011 01:58 PM Coronado’s Real Estate Community Is Excited to Participate in Holiday House!
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA: November 13, 2011 – Gerri-Lynn Fives, 2010
President of the Coronado Real Estate Association and a REALTOR® with
Prudential California Realty in Coronado is excited to volunteer in
SDAR’s Holiday House!
The Coronado real estate community is pleased to inaugurate a holiday
effort to help San Diego’s children, military, homeless, and senior
citizens. Gerri-Lynn Fives, 2010 President of the Coronado Real Estate
Association (CREA), and a REALTOR® with Prudential California Realty in
Coronado was excited to volunteer Prudential California Realty in
Coronado to assist the San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) with
their inaugural “Holiday House.”
Gerri-Lynn Fives reports that donations will be accepted at all three
of Prudential’s offices in Coronado; 101 Orange Avenue, 955 Orange
Avenue and 511 Grand Caribe. “Blue Bins” are located in the lobby of
each of the offices. The Coronado Real Estate Association, located on
the second floor of the Chase Manhattan Bank in Coronado is also
accepting donations. Donations will be collected from November 1
through December 8 to help fill the “Holiday House” with items to be
donated to local charities.
“The Donovan’s family of restaurants is proud to sponsor the Holiday
House and partner with SDAR to continue our support of the community and
local charities,” said Dan Shea, Owner of Donovan’s Steak & Chop
House. “The YWCA of San Diego County is thrilled to participate in the
Holiday House,” said Carol Ann Chambers, Development Manager of the
YWCA, which operates Becky’s House. “In order to brighten up the
holiday season, each year we provide gifts, toys, and gift cards to all
of our families. This would not be possible without the support of the
community, including organizations such as the San Diego Association of
REALTORS®,” Chambers said.
Charities benefiting from the Holiday House include:
Adopt-A-Classroom, Becky’s House, Homefront San Diego, It’s All About
the Kids, Marine Toys for Tots, The Salvation Army, San Diego Armed
Services YMCA, San Diego Center for Children, San Diego Food Bank,
Second Chance, and Senior Community Centers. An abbreviated list of
items to donate includes: Clothes for children and adults, baby supplies
and diapers, car seats, toys and games for kids, school supplies,
books, videos, DVD’s, educational and art supplies, non-perishable
packaged and canned food, gift cards from major retailers and grocery
stores, gas cards from major gas companies, amusement park passes, movie
and sport passes, sports equipment, appliances, furniture, computers
and laptops, kitchen utensils, personal hygiene products, tools, linens,
bedding and towels. If you are interested in learning more about the
charities please visit www.sdar.com .
Gerri-Lynn Fives, of Prudential California Realty in the Coronado
Cays office reports that the Holiday House is an actual property on the
market in La Jolla (MLS#110056509). Maison de la Mer, is listed for
sale for $7.5 million, is a custom-built, gated oceanfront estate: 6,733
square feet with 4 bedrooms, 7 ½ baths, with pool spa and more!
Gerri-Lynn Fives is very active with the Coronado Real Estate
Association, the San Diego Association of REALTORS® and the California
Association of REALTORS®. No other REALTOR® organization nationwide has
had a Holiday House to this magnitude, reports Gerri-Lynn. SDAR thanks
the homeowners for the very generous in-kind donation of the use of
their home.
The community effort will conclude with a Donation Celebration on
Tuesday, December 6, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday House in La
Jolla. The address is 5204 Chelsea Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. The
public is welcome reports Gerri-Lynn. I’ll see you there!
About Gerri-Lynn Fives:
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC, REALTOR® /
Broker Associate with Prudential California Realty has been a California
licensed real estate broker since 2000 and is considered one of
Prudential California Realty’s most outstanding associate brokers.
Gerri-Lynn has a unique recipe for success that results in continuously
exceeding the expectations of her clients. Her positive attitude,
contagious enthusiasm and extensive market knowledge make partnering
with Gerri-Lynn a truly pleasurable and educational experience!
Gerri-Lynn’s track record consistently shows her clients working with
her time after time and referring her to their friends and family.
Gerri-Lynn is an outstanding communicator and she understands the
importance of listening closely to her client’s needs.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR® / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
511 Grand Caribe Causeway
Coronado, California 92118
CA DRE# 01274657
www.Coronado.org
JustGL@Coronado.org
www.CoronadoIslandRealEstate.com
www.Coronado4Sale.com
www.CoronadoCays.com
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www.Coronado.org Thursday, November 10, 2011 Veterans Day of ALL Veteran’s Days in Coronado CA!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Thu, Nov, 10, 2011 08:55 PM Categories: Coronado CA, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, Veteran’s Day, www.coronado.org, www.coronadoislandrealestate.com
11/11/11 will be the Veterans Day of ALL Veteran’s Days! Coronado, California will make history when ESPN airs a college basketball game between Michigan State and North Carolina. A rematch of the 2009 NCAA championship game—will be played on the deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson. Berthed at North Island Naval Air Station, in beautiful Coronado, California the Vinson will carry a basketball court with seating for about 7,000 spectators, mostly U.S. military personnel. President Barack Obama, the nation’s basketball-fan-in-chief will be in attendance. For some high enough in the stands, there’s a view of the San Diego skyline across the bay. As a local REALTOR ® in Coronado I am thrilled that the town that I live, work and play in will be the back drop of such an epic event. I hope that ESPN can capture the essence of the Coronado Community as it is televised nationwide. I would love for people to see the beauty of Coronado and say “I would love to live there.” As a Veteran myself, I am thrilled about this game being played for our military members who serve our country. I salute our active duty military personnel.
Oh by the way…..if you are interested in buying Coronado real estate and touring Coronado homes for sale, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR® / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
Thursday, October 20, 2011 Nicky Rottens - Coronado - Gerri-Lynn Fivesby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Thu, Oct, 20, 2011 04:30 PM Categories: Coronado CA, Coronado Cailf, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Real Estate, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Nicky Rottens, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, www.coronado.org, www.CoronadoBeach.com, www.CoronadoCays.com
My name is Gerri-Lynn Fives. I am a REALTOR and resident in Coronado and I’ve been to Nicky Rottens five times in the past two and a half weeks. Phew that was easy. Let’s be honest, a year ago I had no clue what or who Nicky Rottens was! Island Sports & Spirits and the Surf Suds Laundromat sat on the corner of 1st and Orange in Coronado for years. Not anymore. Coronado now has a great new eatery. Last month, Nicky Rottens opened its doors at 100 Orange Avenue in Coronado for business! I now know that Nicky Rottens is a Bar & Burger joint! The food is amazing! I am particularly fond of their fried zucchini and sweet potato fries. Their Papa’s Steak Sandwich has quickly become my favorite. The atmosphere is “fun” with all of their TV’s and sports enthusiasts. But who can resist the amazing views of the San Diego Bay and Downtown San Diego skyline! http://nickyrottens.com/
Oh by the way…..if you are interested in buying Coronado real estate and touring Coronado homes for sale, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com www.Coronado.orgWednesday, October 19, 2011 Coronado’s Village Theatre - Gerri-Lynn Fives - Prudential California Realtyby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Wed, Oct, 19, 2011 07:04 PM Categories: Coronado CA, Coronado Cailf, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Village Theatre, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, www.coronado.org, www.CoronadoBeach.com, www.CoronadoCays.com, www.coronadovillagetheatre.comCoronado’s Village Theatre
The community of Coronado is bursting with pride with the reopening of the Coronado Village Theatre. After being closed for more than a decade, the 1940’s Coronado Village Theatre reopened its doors in June. The art deco marquee and façade of the Coronado Village Theatre has been refurbished and is once again the focal point on Orange Avenue in Coronado
It seems that taking in a movie at the Coronado Village Theatre is a rite of passage for any local. The single-screen theatre was the place where everyone in town gathered to see the latest films. I remember in years past taking my children to The Coronado Village Theatre. Located in the center of Coronado, it was easy to walk to and didn’t require a drive across the Coronado Bay Bridge. Unfortunately, as the years went on, the movie theatre management didn’t keep up and residents of Coronado began leaving the aging Coronado Village Theatre for the more modern multi-screen theaters across the San Diego Bay. In 2000 the theatre closed after falling into serious disrepair.
Bringing the Coronado Village Theatre back to life was no easy task. Fortunately Coronado City Officials and concerned Coronado residents were keen to save the 64-year old theater. For more than eight years a broad-based group of supporters worked to find a way to reopen the Coronado Village Theatre. In 2008, Coronado’s redevelopment agreed to provide $2.675 million grant to Vintage Theatre to ensure its long-term operation. “We feel the investment Coronado made to revitalize the Village Theatre will be returned to residents and movie patrons for many decades to come,” said Coronado City Manager Blair King in the recent issue of Coronado Currents, The Official publication of the City of Coronado.
Please visit www.coronadovillagetheatre.com for current movie listings and show times.
As a local REALTOR® in Coronado, I feel that the Coronado Village Theatre is just one more thing that makes Coronado special. If you come to Coronado for a day, you will want to spend a lifetime here.
Oh by the way…..if you are interested in buying Coronado real estate and touring Coronado homes for sale, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com www.Coronado.orgSunday, October 16, 2011 Coronado Shines in Citizen Satisfaction Survey! Gerri-Lynn Fives - Coronado Real Estateby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Sun, Oct, 16, 2011 06:00 PM Categories: @CoronadoCity, Coronado Beach, Coronado CA, Coronado Cailf, Coronado Cays, Coronado Cays Homes For Sale, CORONADO CAYS Real Estate, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Village, Coronado Waterfront, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, www.coronado.org, www.CoronadoBeach.com, www.CoronadoCays.comCoronado Shines in Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Everybody loves Coronado and I love selling real estate in Coronado! What a great community to live, work and play in. A National Citizen Survey reported that Coronado, California has some of the most satisfied residents in the country. Coronado used the National Citizen Survey, a joint effort between the National Research Center and the International City/County Management Association, to produce a statistically valid study. Questionnaires were mailed to 1,200 random Coronado homes (mine was not one of them) and 357 completed surveys were received. Apparently the response rate (31%) was a typical response rate for a citizen survey.
Over 500 cities across the United States, including about 70 that are categorized as resort communities, have participated in the Nation Citizen Survey. Coronado’s results were ranked nationally, as well as among resort communities with populations under 55,000.
Nationally, Coronado ranked high in many of the 110 categories, including:
· No. 1 of 318 communities in overall quality of services
· No. 2 out of 255 communities for personal safety in the neighborhood
· No. 1 of 280 communities in the quality of life
· No. 3 of 238 communities in recreation opportunities
· No. 1 of 264 communities in places to retire
When compared solely against resort communities ~ including cities such as Sedona, Arizona; Steamboat Springs, Colorado and North Palm Beach, Florida ~ Coronado, California ranked in the Top 5 in 77 of 110 measures, which included 46, number 1 rankings. Areas in which Coronado ranked #1 included recreation programs, library services and value of services for taxes paid. The survey and results can be found on the Coronado website www.coronado.ca.us.
I believe Coronado is a good place to live and offers an amazing quality of life. I stand firmly behind the “product that I sell”. If you would like to find your next home, call me and I will help you fall in love with my Coronado. Come for the day, but plan on spending a lifetime here.
Oh by the way…..if you are interested in buying Coronado real estate and touring Coronado homes for sale, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com
www.Coronado.org Saturday, October 15, 2011 Coronado Dives into Social Media - Gerri-Lynn Fivesby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Sat, Oct, 15, 2011 07:52 PM Categories: @coronado4sale, @CoronadoCity, Coronado, Coronado Beach, Coronado Homes, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Shores, Coronado Village, Coronado Waterfront, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, Social Media, www.coronado.org, www.CoronadoBeach.com, www.CoronadoCays.comCoronado Dives into Social Media
As one of Coronado’s more tech savvy real estate agent’s, I am excited to report that the City of Coronado has decided to stay relevant in the new age of social media and it is now on Twitter! Twitter is a social-networking and micro blogging service that allows users to send Tweets. A tweet, once identified as a noise a bird made, is now defined as short text messages no longer than 140 characters to “followers.” Coronado is one of the few cities in San Diego that regularly send out “Tweets,” short messages via a Twitter account.
Traditional communication methods are being consumed by social media in a quick-moving, ever-changing new world. Coronado is using Twitter to post information about upcoming city meetings. During the recent power outage, those who were already following @CoronadoCity were able to receive important information as the City of Coronado Tweeted news and outage updates.
Follow @CoronadoCity for the latest news and information. Begin receiving Coronado City Tweets to receive up-to-the-minute road and bridge traffic, construction project updates, new programs, City events and beach issues. To sign up for a free Twitter account, visit www.twitter.com.
Please follow me @Coronado4Sale to receive up to date real estate market information.
Oh by the way…..if you are interested in buying Coronado real estate and touring Coronado homes for sale, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR® / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com www.Coronado.orgFriday, October 14, 2011 Microbrewery In Coronado - Enjoy The Fun In Coronado!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Fri, Oct, 14, 2011 05:37 PM Categories: Coronado, Coronado Beach, Coronado Cailf, Coronado Cays, Coronado Homes, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Shores, Coronado Village, Coronado Waterfront, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, Prudential Coronado Realty, www.coronado.org, www.CoronadoBeach.com, www.CoronadoCays.comIn 1989 Karl Strauss Brewing Company started the micro-brew movement in San Diego. With San Diego’s thriving, growing and well regarded microbrewery community, craft brews are to San Diego what wine is to Napa. San Diego might not yet have the reputation of well-known microbrew cities like Seattle and Portland, but it is well on its way with 8 breweries. Located across the bay in beautiful Coronado, is the Coronado Brewing Company. The Coronado Brewing Company offers quality handcrafted beers and delicious food in a casual family environment. The Coronado Brewing Company offers four year round beers, specialty beers and three Crown Series beers. If you are in downtown San Diego take the Coronado Ferry over and walk from the Coronado Ferry Landing to the Coronado Brewing Company located at 170 Orange Avenue, Coronado California 92118.
Coronado Brewing Company
www.coronadobrewingcompany.com
Stone Brewing Company
www.stonebrew.com
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
www.karlstrauss.com
Pizza Port Brewing Company
www.pizzaport.com
Lightning Brewery
www.lightningbrewery.com
Green Flash Brewing Company
www.greenflashbrew.com
Ballast Point Brewing Company
www.ballastpoint.com
The Lost Abbey Brewery
www.lostabbey.com
Alesmith Brewing Company
www.alesmith.com
Oh by the way…..if you are interested in buying Coronado real estate and touring Coronado homes for sale, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com
www.Coronado.org Friday, October 7, 2011 www.Coronado.org makes its debut!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Fri, Oct, 7, 2011 06:33 PM Categories: Coronado Bay Real Estate, Coronado Cays, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Island Real Estate, Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Shores, Coronado Village, Gerri-Lynn Fives, Prudential California Realty, www.coronado.org, www.CoronadoBeach.com, www.CoronadoCays.comGerri-Lynn Fives of Prudential California Realty in Beautiful Coronado, California officially rolls out her newest Internet Website Innovation!
www.Coronado.org makes its debut!
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA: October 7, 2011 – Gerri-Lynn Fives, Online Coronado Real Estate Innovator proudly presents her latest Internet website, www.Coronado.org.
Gerri-Lynn Fives, REALTOR® / Broker Associate with Prudential California Realty in Coronado, CA owns and operates almost 1000 Coronado Real Estate Internet websites consisting of state of the art Coronado Real Estate and San Diego Real Estate searching capabilities.
Gerri-Lynn Fives utilizes the industry best IDX search providers to bring her clients the absolute best Coronado Home Search experience. Gerri-Lynn has partnered with IDX industry leaders for her exclusive websites including www.Coronado.org, www.CoronadoSearch.com, www.Coronado4Sale.com, www.CoronadoBeach.com and www.CoronadoCays.com.
Gerri-Lynn encourages all of the clients and perspective clients to review her new Coronado Real Estate and San Diego Real Estate websites and see for yourself just how easy these tools are to use. The user has all of the control to set up their own personal Coronado Real Estate Search and be alerted as soon as any property matching their search criteria hits the local Coronado Real Estate market.
No matter where in San Diego County you are looking for your new home, please take a moment and test Gerri-Lynn Fives newest innovations in Coronado Real Estate and San Diego Real Estate searching capabilities. For more information, please contact Gerri-Lynn Fives directly at (619) 813-7193
About Gerri-Lynn Fives:
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC, REALTORâ / Broker Associate with Prudential California Realty has been a California licensed real estate broker since 2000 and is considered one of Prudential California Realty’s most outstanding associate brokers. Gerri-Lynn has a unique recipe for success that results in continuously exceeding the expectations of her clients. Her positive attitude, contagious enthusiasm and extensive market knowledge make partnering with Gerri-Lynn a truly pleasurable and educational experience! Gerri-Lynn’s track record consistently shows her clients working with her time after time and referring her to their friends and family. Gerri-Lynn is an outstanding communicator and she understands the importance of listening closely to her client’s needs.
Expect More Than A Home.....Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR® / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
511 Grand Caribe Causeway
Coronado, California 92118
CA DRE# 01274657
www.Coronado.org
JustGL@Coronado.org Friday, September 30, 2011 Forbes announced its picks for America’s Prettiest Neighborhoods!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Fri, Sep, 30, 2011 03:15 PM Coronado Island, Calif.
Forbes recently announced its picks for America’s Prettiest Neighborhoods. As a REALTOR® and resident of Coronado I am proud to announce that Coronado, California made the list! According to the Forbes article, “Not all neighborhoods are created equal.” According to the article, Forbes enlisted the help of Kendra Williams, travel editor from Midwest Living and Mark Sedenquist, publisher of an encyclopedic online compendium of the country’s best road trips to compile a list of the prettiest neighborhoods in the country. The article reported that some of the neighborhoods are nestled within larger cities or towns, and a couple are towns in their own right, but are so unified in their look or appeal that they are as closely-knit as a neighborhood. The common denominator is that all are unique in one way or another, and represent the best of the country’s beautiful communities.”
Coronado Island is described in the article as; “A short drive across the Coronado Bridge from downtown San Diego is a small island chock-full of summery restaurants, stately homes, a world-class beach that stretches all the way south to Mexico, and a number of inviting hotels including one huge, famous hotel dating back to the late 1800s. Coronado Island is surrounded by San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, which helps cement the eternal summer vibe of the place. The Hotel Del Coronado, a large wooden Victorian Beach resort that is on the list of National Historic Landmarks, gives the seaside an upscale yet accessible feel that is unlike any other beachfront community in the country.”
The Forbes article was spot on when is stated, “And for beach lovers, nothing beats a trip to one of the West Coast’s most prized beach communities (located as far south as you can get without hitting Mexico). Coronado Island, separated from San Diego by a bridge over the bay, is a perfect warm weather destination, with ice cream shops, seafood restaurants, a set of stunningly beautiful beaches, and a historic Victorian-era hotel that makes the area a special summertime treat.”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngiuffo/2011/09/22/americas-prettiest-neighborhoods/
If you are looking to relocate to Coronado, California or purchase a vacation home please contact me for up to the minute information on all Coronado Island Real Estate and Homes for Sale.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com
www.Coronado.org Tuesday, September 27, 2011 San Diego County Wineries and Wine Styles of Coronadoby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Tue, Sep, 27, 2011 03:30 PM San Diego County Wineries
While you are visiting Coronado, California be sure to make a day of wine tasting in San Diego. A little known secret is that there are more than 20 commercial wineries in San Diego County, with others on the way. In fact, one of the wineries is over 120 years old. “ It’s a renaissance in local winemaking,” insiders say. Many of the wineries offer tastings at a nominal fee and include a souvenir glass.
Cordiano Winery
www.CordianoWinery.com
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
www.Orfila.com
Deerpark Winery
www.DeerparkWinery.com
Edwards Vineyards & Cellars
www.EdwardsVineyardsAndCellars.com
Lenora Winery
www.LenoraWinery.com
Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery
www.MahoganyMountain.com
Pamo Valley Vineyards and Winery
www.PamoValleyVineyards.com
Salerno Winery
www.SalernoWinery.com
Schwaesdall Winery
www.SchwaesdallWinery.com
Hawk Watch Winery
www.HawkWatchWinery.com
La Serenissima/John Tiso Vineyards
www.vinotiso.com
If you don’t have the time to tour any or all of these fantastic wineries in San Diego County while you are vacationing in Coronado, California, be sure to stop by Wine Styles located at 928 Orange Avenue, in Coronado. Wine Styles was voted “Best Wine Bar” in Coronado. Enjoy wine tasting and live jazz music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 5:30 and 7:30. Or, stop by every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for Wine Styles Wine Down where selected wines are offered at $5 per glass!
Did you know that Wine Styles offers a Wine & Dine program in Coronado? This is a great secret I’d love to share with you. If you take your favorite Wine Styles wine to dinner at one of their partnering restaurants in Coronado (Vigilucci’s, Island Pasta, Burger Lounge and Coronado Boathouse) you will enjoy corkage free dining. Primavera waives ½ corkage fee. Just show the Wine Styles bottle label on the back of the wine bottle and your corkage fee is free! While you are in Wine Styles be sure to ask if they have partnered up with any other restaurants in Coronado.
Oh by the way…..if you are interested in buying Coronado real estate and touring Coronado homes for sale, I am your local real estate expert. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with over 12 years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR®.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty – Coronado
(619) 813-7193 Direct
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com
www.Coronado.org
Saturday, May 28, 2011 Coronado Beach Named Nation's #2 Best Beach!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Sat, May, 28, 2011 10:29 AM Once Again Coronado Beach is in the Top 10 Beaches in the US and comes in at number 2!
Read the full local story here:
Please come and visit our wonderful community and our beautiful beaches!
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR,CIPS,CNE,CRS,GRI,RSPS,TRC
REALTOR/Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
511 Grand Caribe Cswy
Coronado, California 92118
619.813.7193
DRE# 01274657
Coronado Real Estate, Coronado Homes For Sale, Coronado Beach, Coronado Cays, Coronado Shores
Saturday, January 29, 2011 The Very Latest Coronado Homes Heading to Auction!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Sat, Jan, 29, 2011 04:43 PM Search All Coronado Foreclosures and Coronado Homes Heading to Auction Being
a Bargain hunter combing through Coronado garage sales on Thursdays is
one thing, but picking up a Coronado "bargain" on the court house steps
is another. It is not for the amateur. For one thing, it brings
"due diligence" to a whole new level. When you purchase a home on the
court house steps, you do not get "title insurance". Not having clean
title is a nightmare unto itself.
Please search Coronado Foreclosures and Coronado Homes scheduled for Auction on my Foreclosure Radar website link below or click here for direct access. You can also search Coronado Homes in Foreclosure Actions Listed For Sale HERE.
If you are a buyer and are
looking to invest in Coronado or in the Coronado Cays, the following
properties are scheduled to be sold on the court house steps within the
next few weeks:
Action: Address
Auction 1409 4TH ST, CORONADO CA 92118 1/31/2011 Auction 1603 GLORIETTA BLVD, CORONADO CA 92118 2/3/2011 Auction 31 SANDPIPER STRAND, CORONADO CA 92118 2/3/2011 Auction 923 BAY CIR, CORONADO CA 92118 2/3/2011 Auction 1060 ADELLA AVE, CORONADO CA 92118 2/4/2011 Auction 8 BLUE ANCHOR CAY RD, CORONADO CA 92118 2/7/2011
Auction 277-279 C AVE, CORONADO CA 92118 2/8/2011 Auction 24 MARDI GRAS RD, CORONADO CA 92118 2/14/2011 Auction 740 A AVE, CORONADO CA 92118 2/14/2011 Auction 1405 1ST ST, CORONADO CA 92118 2/15/2011 Auction 131 ALDER ST, CORONADO CA 92118 2/22/2011 Auction 1502 GLORIETTA BLVD, CORONADO CA 92118 2/23/2011 Auction 701 ADELLA LN, CORONADO CA 92118 2/24/2011
Auction 55 SPINNAKER WAY, CORONADO CA 92118 2/25/2011 Auction 418 H AVE, CORONADO CA 92118 3/7/2011
If you would like additional information on how to get a good deal on the court house steps, I'd be happy to share my inside connection with you. Call me!
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR,CIPS,CNE,CRS,GRI,RSPS,TRC REALTOR/Broker Associate Prudential California Realty 511 Grand Caribe Cswy Coronado, California 92118
619.813.7193 DRE# 01274657 JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
Thursday, January 6, 2011 The Coronado Shores, Coronado, Californiaby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Thu, Jan, 6, 2011 05:37 PM
CORONADO SHORES, CORONADO, CALIFORNIA 92118
In 1969 Jerry Snyder had a vision when he purchased 32 acres of ocean front property south of the Hotel Del Coronado. At that time, the land was zoned R-6, meaning that up to 3,000 units could be built. Jerry Snyder met with Bill Krisel, an architect. Krisel had a different vision for the land bordering the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Coronado. He came up with a scheme of high rises that would maximize the view. The Coronado Shores would offer views of the ever changing skyline of San Diego to majestic Point Loma, the sparkling white water of the Pacific Ocean on one side to the Coronado Bay Bridge and the Glorietta Bay and Coronado Golf course on the other. The architect felt that each tower would be 150 feet tall and would not be within 150 feet of each other and each unit must have a water view. Rumor has it that the 150 foot height limit was based upon the flagpole atop the Hotel Del Coronado. By building units vertically it decreased the number of units to 1500 and left more open space.
In July 1970, developers broke ground literally and figuratively on the Coronado Shores. The first building was 1730 Avenida Del Mundo, The Cabrillo Tower. It was said, that in building the first building the developer and architect were not quite sure what configuration of bedrooms to build. Should they build studios, one-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms with a den or 3-bedrooms? And so they did a mixture of all. The "01" stack on each floor were studios with a starting price of $37.900. The most expensive unit to sell in the Cabrillo Tower was the corner penthouse unit for $74,900! After the building was completed, the developer learned that the studios were not in high demand. Architect Krisel designed the buildings as construction went along, adjusting to market conditions and lessons learned. According to an article in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 28, 2008 Krisel stated that he was influenced by a South American modernist design. According to Krisel, "There’d never been a high-rise built on the beach in Southern California, so we didn’t know what to build."
The building were built in the following order:
1730 Avenida Del Mundo ~ Cabrillo Tower
1720 Avenida Del Mundo ~ La Sierra Tower
1760 Avenida Del Mundo ~ Las Palmas Tower
1770 Avenida Del Mundo ~ Las Flores Tower
1830 Avenida Del Mundo ~ El Camino Tower
1710 Avenida Del Mundo ~ La Playa Tower
1780 Avenida Del Mundo ~ La Perla Tower
1810 Avenida Del Mundo ~ El Encanto Tower
1820 Avenida Del Mundo ~ El Mirador Tower
1750 Avenida Del Mundo ~ La Princessa Tower
(Please select the building links above to view all Coronado Shores Condos for sale.)
According to Krisel, the jumping around had to do with the idea of "what would happen if this was the last building?" By the time they were building the seventh tower, La Perla, most of the building had been pre sold.
With the ground breaking in 1970 for the first building and the last building completed in 1979 market conditions changed as well as building codes. For example, only 5 buildings have sprinkler systems. They are La Playa (1710 Avenida Del Mundo), La Princessa (1750 Avenida Del Mundo), La Perla (1780 Avenida Del Mundo), El Encanto (1810 Avenida Del Mundo) and El Mirador (1820 Avenida Del Mundo). Responding to a change in the energy laws, the last two buildings installed solar panels on the roof in order to keep the floor-to-ceiling windows. In the September 1999 "View from the Shores" Richard Maitland, the then President of the Coronado Shores Company stated that the "Cabrillo Tower had a co-generation plant on the roof. Oil prices came down and so did the plant."
The Coronado Shores are all about amenities! There are two clubhouses, four sparkling pools, eight tennis courts, a gym and let’s not forget the 1,800 feet of beach front! Tropical landscaping and lighting are found throughout the grounds.
With around-the-clock guard, gated security , 24-hour doorman service and the grounds constantly patrolled by security personnel, The Coronado Shores makes for a wonderful second or third home.
With the completion of the Coronado Shores over 30 years ago, it still remains unique. No other project of its size was ever built again in Coronado or on the California Coastline. On May 13, 2008 that same penthouse unit that originally sold for $74,900 was sold once again for $2,350,000. Don’t you wish you had had a crystal ball in 1970? Even though the 1970’s have come and gone, the Shores remains to be a great home, vacation spot and investment. Location, location, location!
If you would like additional information on the beautiful Coronado Shores, I would be delighted to assist you. Call me!
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR,CIPS,CNE,CRS,GRI,RSPS,TRC
REALTOR/Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
511 Grand Caribe Cswy
Coronado, California 92118
619.813.7193
DRE# 01274657
Thursday, December 23, 2010 GERRI-LYNN FIVES OF PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY RECOGNIZED BY LUXURY REAL ESTATEby Gerri-Lynn Fives on Thu, Dec, 23, 2010 04:59 PM 
LUXURY REAL ESTATE
For Immediate Release
Date: December 16, 2010
Press Contact: Courtney Jackson, 800-488-4066
GERRI-LYNN FIVES OF PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY
RECOGNIZED BY LUXURY REAL ESTATE
SEATTLE — (December 16, 2010) — Luxury Real Estate is pleased to announce the inclusion of Gerri-
Lynn Fives of Prudential California Realty in its prestigious network of fine high-end estate brokers and
firms. Gerri-Lynn Fives was selected to represent the Coronado area at the invitation of CEO/Publisher
John Brian Losh. Mr. Losh extends membership invitations to brokers and firms throughout the world who consistently demonstrate expertise in the marketing of luxury properties. Currently, Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate includes more than 1,400 members with properties in 67 countries and nearly every state in the U.S.
This exclusive group's properties can be viewed on the network's award-winning Web site
LuxuryRealEstate.com , the most-viewed real estate Web site expressly dedicated to luxury properties.
The site features more than 60,000 of the world's finest for-sale listings with an average price of more
than $2 million. According to the Web information service Google Analytics, LuxuryRealEstate.com
receives more than 2.6 million unique page views per month coming in from 197 countries around the
world.
The 2010 edition of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate's annual membership directory is available by calling Prudential California Realty or writing to: Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate, 2110 Western Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98121.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Going once, going twice, sold! Coronado Real Estate Auctions!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Wed, Dec, 8, 2010 05:54 PM
Those were the words spoken yesterday when 29 Delaport, in the Coronado Cays was sold at auction on the court house steps. I have it on good authority that the estimated value was $786,527 and the opening bid was $111,000. Zealous bargain hunters, armed with comps of recent sales in the Coronado Cays bid feverishly bringing the sales price up to $470,000.
Being a Bargain hunter combing through Coronado garage sales on Thursdays is one thing, but picking up a "bargain" on the court house steps is another. It is not for the amateur. For one thing, it brings "due diligence" to a whole new level. When you purchase a home on the court house steps, you do not get "title insurance". Not having clean title is a nightmare unto itself.
What's interesting about 29 Delaport is that the new owner "inherited" a $30,000 tax bill for unpaid property taxes. So, now the sales price for that Coronado Cays home is $500,000. According to data compiled by CoreLogic, the home has 1,347 square feet. The last recorded sale was on June 30, 2006 for $1,300,000. It still amazes me that this seller didn't even try to Short Sale the property. According to our local multiple listing service, the home had not been listed for sale since it sold in 2006.
If you are a cash buyer and are looking to invest in the Coronado Cays, the following properties are scheduled to be sold on the court house steps within the next few weeks:
1 Buccaneer Way has a sale date of 12/15/10 and an estimated value of $4,122,774
55 Spinnaker has a sale date of 12/20/10 and an estimated value of $1,725,176
31 Sandpiper Strand has a sale date of 1/3/11 and an estimated value of $1,253,288
41 Antigua Court has a sale date of 12/21/10 and an estimated value of $1,022,173
24 Mardi Gras has a sale date of 12/13/10 and an estimated value of $1,064,638
Some of these estimated values are higher than reality. In the example I gave on 29 Delaport, there is a $286,527 price differential in the estimated value and the purchase price. If you would like additional information on how to get a good deal on the court house steps, I'd be happy to share my inside connection with you. Call me!
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR,CIPS,CNE,CRS,GRI,RSPS,TRC
REALTOR/Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
511 Grand Caribe Cswy
Coronado, California 92118
619.813.7193
DRE# 01274657
Sunday, December 5, 2010 The NEW Prudential California Realty in the Coronado Cays!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Sun, Dec, 5, 2010 02:40 PM NOT Business as Usual!
Enjoy this Parody and Read on...
I think it was Mark Twain that said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Well, if you look at eleven or so of the "new" listings in the Coronado Cays that were posted in the MLS last week you would think that there were a lot of insane home owners living in the Coronado Cays.
In today’s high tech world it continuously baffles me why home sellers will not only list their largest financial asset with an agent that has virtually no Internet presence but continuously touts print media. Then when the house doesn't sell, the homeowner re-lists with the same agent using the same methods that didn’t work the first time.
According to the most recent study preformed by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) 97% of home buyers find their home on the internet.
HELLO homeowner, how is your home going to be found if you list with an agent who uses print media and relies only on the multiple listing service as their on line presence. If a buyer can't find your home on the internet, it is not going to get sold. If your listing agents internet domain name is THEIR own name, the search engines will not pick that up. No traffic, no sale! Just for fun, do a Google search on my name and notice that my online dominance is second to none.
Google Results for Gerri-Lynn Fives
I am part of Prudential California Realty's new generation in the Coronado Cays. I limit the number of people that I work with so that I can concentrate on giving you the service you need and deserve. Please consider my dedication to the profession with my ten years of experience, my seven NAR designations and my drive to serve my clients the next time you need a REALTOR. If you would like to sell your home for the most amount of money in the least amount of time via the Internet call me.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR,CIPS,CNE,CRS,GRI,RSPS,TRC
REALTOR/Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
101 Orange Avenue
Coronado, California 92118
619.813.7193
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoCays.com Saturday, December 4, 2010 Special Coronado Open House!by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Sat, Dec, 4, 2010 06:10 PM Please visit this amazing Coronado Masterpiece on OPEN HOUSE Tomorrow, Sunday December 5, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 900 Glorietta Blvd in Coronado, CA 92118.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Have you ever seen a perfect rainbow?by Gerri-Lynn Fives on Wed, Nov, 10, 2010 05:29 PM
Have you ever seen a perfect rainbow? Rainbows can be truly awe-inspiring. They are as everyone knows, a scientifically explainable phenomenon. However, when you see something that beautiful, you have the urge to stop and stare…..and then tell people about it. When you work with me as your Coronado REALTOR® I want to deliver to you a referral worthy experience. One that makes you want to stop and tell everyone about working with me. Because I am at the top of my game by having advanced education (seven designations) from the National Association of REALTORS® and being internet savvy with over 300 real estate web domains, I save my clients time and effort and ensure that the Coronado home buying process is fun and painless.
I feel that relationships are more important than transactions; therefore I devote myself to serving the needs of my clients before, during and after each sale. I know that I must earn your future Coronado referrals, so I aim to exceed your expectations. I have a vested interest in making sure that you are completely satisfied at the end of our transaction together. I want you to be so inspired, just the way you are when you see a rainbow that you can’t wait to tell your friends and family about me and the fantastic service that you received. Somewhere over the rainbow you have a referral for me…..if Coronado is not for you or your referral, I do sell real estate throughout San Diego County.
Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®
Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR,CIPS,CNE,CRS,GRI,RSPS,TRC
REALTOR/Broker Associate
Prudential California Realty
101 Orange Avenue
Coronado, California 92118
619-813-7193
DRE# 01274657
JustGL@CoronadoBeach.com
www.CoronadoBeach.com
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