From what I've read it will seem that San Diego, besides being very expensive, is also an expensive place to retire. Therefore if you looking to settle there in the long run and able to purchase property make sure you are able to continue living even if you've paid off your mortgage.
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City saves money on leases
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced Monday that his volunteer lease negotiator has struck a deal that is expected to save the city up to $15.8 million over five years with a new lease for 77,000 square feet of office space. Ref. Source 9
I would love to own some property in San Diego, the good parts of it of course. I just love everything about San Diego and living there would be a dream come true!
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Council repeals housing fee increase
Gives fee opponents 3 months to return with alternative
The City Council unanimously repealed the increase Tuesday in the affordable housing linkage fee in the face a referendum challenge by the business community. But on a motion by Councilwoman Myrtle Cole, ... Ref. Source 3
Twin tower complex planned downtown
A $250 million, full-block development, announced Tuesday, could dramatically remake the eastern side of downtown's Broadway corridor. The two 32-story towers and hotel-residential-retail project, to be developed by locally based Zephyr Partners, ... Ref. Source 4