tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82453312213935843642024-03-12T17:10:13.184-07:00Savvy Apartment LivingWelcome home to Pacifica SD Management's Savvy Apartment Living & Style Blog. Follow us to learn about our incredible apartment communities nationwide, exciting events and activities in our many necks of the woods, and more importantly indulge in our fun and savvy apartment living style and decor ideas. We are experts in the industry and want to help you heighten your residential experience to the max with us! Be savvy and live savvy with Pacifica SD Management!PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-30121646119888573162014-01-31T15:54:00.001-08:002014-01-31T15:54:03.383-08:00The San Diego Symphony Shakes Things Up!<div class="MsoNormal">
With great weather, amazing beaches, delicious food, and a lively nightlife,
it’s no wonder why so many call <a href="http://www.sandiego.org/" target="_blank">San Diego</a> their home. Whether you live on the
coast or a little farther inland, this Southern California city has so much to offer its residents. From the hiking trails, top ranked beaches, to the culture and beauty of <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a>, all the way up to the famous <a href="http://www.julianpie.com/" target="_blank">apple pies of Julian</a>, San Diego residents have more than a few activities to choose from. As a member of <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a>, I strive to keep our communities up-to-date with the new and exciting experiences that are constantly popping up all over this lively and dynamic city.<br />
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While <a href="http://www.sandiego.org/" target="_blank">San Diego</a> is well-known for a number of its popular outdoor activities, fewer know about some of its truly enriching indoor experiences. I'm referring to the wildly talented <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/" target="_blank">San Diego Symphony</a>. Did you know that San Diego has a nationally respected symphony? In fact, just this last year, they were invited to tour and perform all around China! </div>
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With its home at the <a href="http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Oct/11/san-diego-symphony-jacobs-music-center/" target="_blank">Jacobs Music Center</a> on B Street in downtown, the <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/" target="_blank">San Diego Symphony</a> is a hidden cultural gem tucked within a city already so full of life. Recently, the symphony has undergone a transformation. Its building has been given a "facelift" of sophisticated lighting and stylish renovations.<br />
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However, that's not its only aspect to have been transformed. New, hip and exciting shows were added to its list of traditional concerts. While its <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/concertcalendar/jacobsmasterworks.aspx" target="_blank">classic concerts</a> remain unchanged, a new series called <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/concertcalendar/citylights.aspx" target="_blank">City Lights</a> has been added to its list of performances. This
new feature is described as hip, classy and cool by the <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/" target="_blank">San Diego Symphony</a>. Only weeks ago, as
part of the City Lights series, a show called <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=3966" target="_blank">“Ballroom with a Twist”</a> was premiered. This entertaining show featured <a href="http://www.markballas.com/" target="_blank">Mark Ballas</a> and <a href="http://www.petamurgatroyd.com/" target="_blank">Peta Murgatroyd</a>
from <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars" target="_blank">Dancing with the Stars</a>, as well as dancers from Fox channel’s <a href="http://www.fox.com/dance/" target="_blank">So you ThinkYou Can Dance</a>, along with <a href="http://www.rocktheglock.com/1_1/home/" target="_blank">Gina Glocksen</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Smith" target="_blank">Von Smith</a> from <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/" target="_blank">American Idol</a>. These
performers tangoed, sumba’d, jived and sang to the symphony's artfully crafted melodies.<br />
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Better still! If you are interested in attending one of the symphony’s hip concert series, but can't pass by a beautiful <a href="http://www.sandiego.org/" target="_blank">San Diego</a> evening inside <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">—</span> there's a wonderful solution for that dilemma. Introducing the <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/concertcalendar/summerpops.aspx" target="_blank">Summer Pops Concerts</a>! Throughout the summer, the
symphony preforms in an outdoor venue at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/embarcadero-marina-park-south-san-diego" target="_blank">Embarcadero Marina Park South</a> which just behind
the <a href="http://www.visitsandiego.com/" target="_blank">San Diego Convention Center</a>, and only feet from the <a href="http://www.sandiego.org/members/associations-organizations/the-big-bay-san-diegos-waterfront.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego Bay</a>. What
better way to spend a warm culturally rich San Diego evening!<br />
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As the <a href="http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/" target="_blank">symphony</a> changes, bringing in new concerts full
excitement, it is a great source of culture and new experiences not only for the residents of our <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a> communities, but for everyone living in <a href="http://www.sandiego.org/members/associations-organizations/the-big-bay-san-diegos-waterfront.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego</a> County. It is just one of the many more reasons why San Diego is such a amazing place to live! </div>
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PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-56910045187872755502013-12-30T13:23:00.005-08:002014-01-03T10:33:06.372-08:00Monterosa Villas: Luxurious Living in The Valley of the Sun.Vibrant sunsets of pink, purple, and gold is a daily sight in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_metropolitan_area" target="_blank">The Valley of the Sun</a>. A place never associated with chilly temperatures, but instead considered a warm winter oasis, <a href="http://www.visitphoenix.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">Phoenix</a> is a dynamic and lively city; and a great place to call home!<br />
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Located in <a href="http://www.visitphoenix.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">Phoenix</a>'s <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biltmore_Area" target="_blank">Biltmore Corridor</a> is <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a>'s newest luxury townhouse community. Only minutes from <a href="http://www.shopbiltmore.com/" target="_blank">Biltmore Fashion Park</a>, our homes offer splendid amenities for comfortable living. Our community is centrally located in the Phoenix Metropolitan area which means that access to everything 'but a dream.' Whether you want to hike the stunning <a href="http://phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/papago/" target="_blank">Papago Park</a>, pay a visit to the always fun <a href="http://phoenixzoo.org/" target="_blank">Phoenix Zoo</a>, or eat at one of <a href="http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/" target="_blank">Scottsdale</a>'s many delicious restaurants, living at <a href="http://www.monterosavillas.com/Apartments/module/property_info/property[id]/73482/launch_guest_card/1/" target="_blank">Monterosa Villas</a> means you can have it all!</div>
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As a newly built community, <a href="http://www.monterosavillas.com/Apartments/module/property_info/property[id]/73482/launch_guest_card/1/" target="_blank">Monterosa Villas</a> features some of the finest and most modern amenities. The sophisticated architectural design, and desert-scape manicured grounds equals the perfect combination of visually stimulating and low maintenance. Even better, with over sized attached two car garages, parking in this gated community is as easy as a click of the button. We also have a dazzling clear blue pool for cooling off on those warm Phoenix summer days. </div>
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Monterosa Villas proudly presents two story, three bedroom homes with all the modern conveniences that you would expect in a luxury home. The floor plans are huge, at approximately 2300 square feet and feature unique architectural style. Our residents love the vaulted ceilings, decorative built-ins, and in-home washers and dryers. With beautiful hardwood flooring, extensive granite counter tops, and modern appliances, our spacious kitchens are perfect for entertaining. </div>
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These luxurious amenities are not only limited to the kitchen. The bathrooms boast beautifully tiled dual head walk-in showers with detached soaking tubs. The dual vanity sinks are yet another added feature that can't be beat.</div>
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With some many amenities and added features like detailed crown moldings, and private patios and yards, it's easy to see why <a href="http://www.monterosavillas.com/Apartments/module/property_info/property[id]/73482/launch_guest_card/1/" target="_blank">Monterosa Villas</a> is a comfortable place to call home. </div>
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PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-82950868155404028382013-12-27T14:43:00.000-08:002013-12-27T14:46:56.186-08:004 Amazing New Year's Traditions From Around The World!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another year in the books! As this fun-filled holiday season comes to a close, we celebrate the end of 2013 while welcoming in the beginning of 2014. During this special time of year, we gather with family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances to eat, drink, laugh and cheer as we share in one of the many New Year's traditions.</span><br />
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As a person who loves learning about different countries and cultures, I stumbled across a few interesting and fun New Year's traditions from around the world. Also, at <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica Companies</a>, we not only want to provide our readers with information about local events surrounding our communities, but with things going on across the globe as well!</span><br />
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While having been born and raised in the United States, I must admit that I've not experienced, in person, the first excited New Year's tradition on my list; the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square_Ball" target="_blank">New York City Ball Drop</a>. Streets packed with tens of thousands of people, the Ball Drop in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square" target="_blank">Times Square</a> overflows with excitement as the crowd waits for the flashing ball to drop exactly at midnight. This hugely popular, and globally broadcasted event claims to be the party of the year, and by the look of the crowd, that claim must be true!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you can't make it to the ball drop in the Big Apple, perhaps you can make it to the <a href="http://rollingout.com/culture/new-years-eve-2013-events-in-atlanta/" target="_blank">Big Peach Drop</a> in Atlanta. While this tradition has only been around since 1989, the Peach Drop of Atlanta has grown into a exciting experience all its own!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heading south to Columbia, I found a slightly difference tradition that is no less fun. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Grapes" target="_blank">"The Twelve Grapes of Luck</a>", introduced by the Spanish in 1895, requires that at the stroke of midnight you have exactly one minute to eat twelve grapes. As you eat each grape, you should make a wish about for the upcoming year. If you are able to finish all twelve grapes within the minute, your wishes are said to come true!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If stuffing your face with grapes isn't quite your thing, then you could always follow The Netherlands' lead. After a night of fun and festivities, these Hollanders strip down to swimming shorts, put on a Where's Waldo red hat, and then run into the frigid ocean. Called the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheveningen" target="_blank">Scheveningen</a>, this tradition will wake anyone up from a crazy New Year's Eve night!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving to a much warmer tradition, but no less wet, I present the <a href="http://travel.cnn.com/songkran-water-festival-2013-908576" target="_blank">New Year's Water Fight of Thailand</a>! While New Years in Thailand doesn't take place until April 13th, this wet and wild tradition needed to be my list. For the three days surrounding New Years, the entire nation breaks out into a huge water fight. With everyone carrying water guns, buckets and bottles of water, not a single person is safe from this rowdy tradition. Even still, this water fight is not confined to designated sections of towns and cities; anybody anywhere is free game to receive a good drenching!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;">My hope for this short list is to show the readers something new and fun. Maybe even, in the future take part in one of the traditions. Whatever the case, I, we at </span><a href="http://www.psdm.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Pacifica Companies</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;"> wish you happy traditions, and a very Happy New Year!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What's even better is to put your feet up in a home that is beautifully decorated with holiday cheer. I understand that after shopping which during the holiday season should be considered an athletic sport, spending hours decorating might not be high on your priority list. However, I've found an amazing website with quick and easy holiday decorating tips that will fool anyone into thinking that you'd spent hours putting them together. </span><br />
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DIY ideas for holiday decorations have been popping up all over the internet. These simple and inexpensive projects are great for transforming any apartment into a holiday wonderland.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One savvy website, <a href="http://apartmenttherapy.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Apartmenttherapy.com</span></a> has some fun
ways of decorating for the holidays. In <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-christmas-decorating-ideas-for-small-spaces-197797#_" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">"10 Simple Christmas Decorating
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One simple idea that I used in my own apartment was the ornament and ribbon hanging from a light decoration. All that I needed for that project were ten ornaments, I used all sliver, and ten varying lengths of ribbon. After tying everything together, then hanging them from my kitchen light, I stood back to inspect my work<span style="font-size: small;">. To my pleasant surprise it looked great</span><span style="font-size: small;">! For being so inexpensive and easy to make, I couldn't believe how fancy it looked. To give a better idea about
how this decoration looks, I've attached a photo from </span><a href="http://apartmenttherapy.com/">ApartmentTherapy.com</a>'s article
<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-christmas-decorating-ideas-for-small-spaces-197797#_" target="_blank">"10 simple Christmas Decorating Ideas for Small Places."</a> </span></div>
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With this and a few other of their ideas, using lights and tree branches, I've added some fun and sophisticated holiday flare to my home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As someone who lives in an apartment and understands the need to be creative when decorating, I recommend checking out <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-christmas-decorating-ideas-for-small-spaces-197797#_" target="_blank">"10 Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas for Small Places"</a> by <a href="http://apartmenttherapy.com/">ApartmentTherapy.com</a>, Give these creative DIY projects a try! Their ideas really will give any apartment that holiday wow factor!</span><br />
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<![endif]-->Have you ever dreamed of living in a place that's surrounded by lush
evergreen trees, and where the air is fresh and clean; your own personal mountain resort?
Have you ever wished for a place that is close enough to the city so you can stay easily connected, but far enough away, so you have a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown metropolitan life? One of our newest luxury communities, <a href="http://www.calabriaattalus.com/" target="_blank">Calabria at Talus</a> in <a href="http://www.downtownissaquah.com/" target="_blank">Issaquah</a>,
has finally made this a reality.<br />
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With multiple spacious floors plans, this new, never lived in community in the highly coveted neighborhood of Talus in Issaquah, offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a studio, a 1, 3, or even 4 bedroom home, we have what you need.<br />
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Our residents enjoy features like attached 2 car garages in our townhomes, designer interior paint, sketched glass pantry doors, and even an indoor elevator in one of our homes. With amenities like large walk-in closets, hardwood floors, fireplaces, tray ceilings, charming built-ins, stainless steel appliances, and granite counter tops, living in a <a href="http://www.calabriaattalus.com/" target="_blank">Calabria</a> home is both luxurious and
made for quality living.<br />
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With hiking trails just outside your front door, you will feel like you have been whisked away into your very own mountain sanctuary. Did we mention the nearby dog park which is a great additional feature, and an added benefit for man's best friend?<br />
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For the savvy renter, our community's modern comfort and natural surroundings are made even more impressive by the close proximity to <a href="http://www.visitseattle.org/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Seattle</a> and <a href="http://www.visitbellevuewashington.com/" target="_blank">Bellevue</a>. If you work at the <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft Headquarters</a> in Bellevue, or need to catch a ride into Seattle, the <a href="http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/parknride/pr-east-king-county.html" target="_blank">Issaquah Transit Center</a> makes your daily commute an easy and stress-free one.<br />
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If recreation and high energy activity is what you're looking for, <a href="http://www.calabriaattalus.com/" target="_blank">Calabria at Talus</a> has access to some amazing local attractions as well. The beautiful <a href="http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=lake%20sammamish" target="_blank">Lake Sammamish State Park</a> features incredible outdoor activities, and is only a quick 5 mile jaunt away. Visitors of this large state park can enjoy rowing, fishing, wake boarding, paragliding, hiking, and so much more. If you're looking for a more relaxed day out, why not give your viticulture taste bud's a treat in <a href="http://woodinvillewinecountry.com/" target="_blank">Seattle's wine country</a>; wineries are only 20 miles south of <a href="http://www.calabriaattalus.com/" target="_blank">Calabria at Talus</a>. <br />
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With so much to offer, <a href="http://www.calabriaattalus.com/" target="_blank">Calabria at Talus</a> is the perfect place to call home. Our amenities and luxurious design make it second to none. Please call, click, or email us to set up your appointment for a guided tour today. Our friendly and knowledgeable on-site staff would be delighted to meet you. You can also visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CalabriaTownhomes?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page and <a href="http://www.calabriaattalus.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information.<br />
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Let us show you why <a href="http://www.calabriaattalus.com/" target="_blank">Calabria at Talus</a> rental homes are truly a dream come true! <br />
<br />PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-13067466850552419172013-12-13T11:26:00.000-08:002013-12-13T17:38:55.081-08:00Jacksonville Is Glowing Bright With Holiday Light!<br />
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It’s that time again! The time of year for holiday festivities. As cities
across the United States show their holiday cheer with
decorated buildings, trimmed trees, and lively parades, <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville</a>
follows suit with its own brightly lit houses full of holiday excitement.<br />
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<o:p></o:p>Whether you prefer traditionally decorated houses, or if
you hope to see something different, <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville</a> has it
all. There are quirky houses with scenes of snow and
elves making holiday gifts. There are houses draped with row upon row
of twinkling multicolored lights. There are even houses that blast
rock music and flash LEDs in perfectly choreographed displays for the
entertainment of awestruck onlookers. It really is an amazing
sight! Happily, a local newspaper, <a href="http://jacksonville.com/" target="_blank">The Florida Times-Union</a> has put together "<a href="http://jacksonville.com/slideshow/entertainment/best-christmas-lights-displays-jacksonville#slide-1" target="_blank">The Best Christmas Light Displays in Jacksonville</a>" which organizes the top neighborhoods and houses to visit.<br />
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With so much happening during the holiday season, it can be easy to miss out
on some events. <br />
Fortunately, <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">VisitJacksonville.com</span></a> (Jacksonville Convention and Visitors Bureau) keeps
all the residents up-to-date with everything going on around the
community. It’s a perfect site for anyone who might
be relocating to this city. Also, it’s a great resource for the
residents of <a href="http://www.psdm-eaglespointe.com/" target="_blank">Eagles Pointe Apartments</a>, our newest apartment community
in Jacksonville. Additionally, our on-sited team and us here at corporate <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a>
strive to post local information and fun facts to keep your Jacksonville living
always up to par!<br />
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The holiday season is not the only time of year
that <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville</a> is alive with excitement. This year-round city has
much more to offer its residents. The riverfront is a beautiful
downtown feature that has great shopping and amazing
restaurants. Jacksonville also has a number of fun and exciting
neighborhoods. These neighborhoods differ from one another, offering distinct
cultural and culinary delights. However, if the smell of ocean air is
what you desire, there are a number of beaches only minutes away. The closest
beach to the <a href="http://www.psdm-eaglespointe.com/" target="_blank">Eagles Pointe Apartments</a> is less than 15 miles away!<br />
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<o:p> </o:p>If you have already visited the downtown riverwalk, explored the
neighborhoods, and have thoroughly enjoyed the local beaches, there is still so
much more to experience. Just a quick 90 minute drive from <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville</a> is
<a href="http://www.daytonabeachcvb.org/" target="_blank">Daytona Beach</a>, a lively beach city. Continuing further south, only a short
2 and a half hour drive and you'll find yourself in <a href="http://www.visitorlando.com/" target="_blank">Orlando</a>, home of <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Walt Disney World</a> and <a href="https://www.universalorlando.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Universal Studios</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.psdm-eaglespointe.com/" target="_blank">Eagles Pointe Apartments</a> will make you feel right at home during the holiday
season. Since we are located next to great shopping and malls, tackling that
holiday gift giving list couldn’t be easier. Plus, our beautiful and spacious
1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes are the perfect canvas for your holiday decorating. Please visit our Eagles Pointe Apartment Facebook and <a href="http://www.psdm-eaglespointe.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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<o:p> </o:p>With so much to offer, <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville</a> is a great place to live,
and as our newest community, <a href="http://www.psdm-eaglespointe.com/" target="_blank">Eagles Pointe Apartments</a> is the perfect place
to begin your Jacksonville experience. PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-212078773471538312013-10-15T11:50:00.001-07:002013-10-15T11:58:17.109-07:00Fast Times at PSDM! <div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wow! Time sure does Fly! Especially when you're having fun in your gorgeous new apartment!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It has been months since one of my <a href="http://www.savvyapartmentliving.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Savvy Apartment Living </a>posts has braved the wonderful world of blogging. It has been a busy and exciting summer here at <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a>. We have officially moved into my favorite season of all, Fall, with more fantastic communities in our portfolio as well as incredible changes and renovations at many of our existing properties. To get all the savvy residents out there up to speed, I thought I would title this entry: "Fast Times at <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a>!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the tropical vacation-land of Florida, we at PSDM are pleased to announce</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> our </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">newest editions in the greater Tampa Bay area. We are proud to present: <a href="http://www.psdm-foxcroft.com/" target="_blank">Foxcroft Apartments</a> in Tampa, Florida as well as <a href="http://www.aventineatforest.com/" target="_blank">Aventine at Forest Lakes</a> in Oldsmar, Florida. Both of these communities offer their residents beautiful and spacious floor plans, lush landscaping, great amenities such as a sparkling pool and sports courts, and more importantly, a caring staff dedicated to providing exceptional service. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have been fortunate enough to leave the West Coast and see these gorgeous communities in the flesh. Let me tell you, seeing how much space there is, as well as being so well connected with the beaches, shopping, and businesses in downtown Tampa, and more, it has made me think twice about the high costs of Southern California living. These communities offer exceptional value and great living, and all at a price you can afford. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This trip was my first to Tampa, Florida and I was excited to learn about what interesting and distinct touristic attractions Tampa has to offer. Being that I went to graduate school in Spain, the art of <a href="http://thedali.org/home.php" target="_blank">Salvador Dali</a> has always been a favorite of mine, so I was amazed to find out that St. Petersburg houses one of the very few <a href="http://thedali.org/home.php" target="_blank">Dali Museum </a>outside of Spain! "Que bien!" </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tampa is also only about an hour's drive east of Orlando too, so if you are thinking to plan a vacation here, you can easily add <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">DisneyWorld </a>into the mix. Epcot Center was by far my favorite. Being that I love to travel, a skip around several countries of the world in one day was like a dream.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yes, Tampa has a lot to offer and <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a> has quite the portfolio there too. You can visit all of our communities online at www.psdm.com. I'm sure that you will find the perfect home at either <a href="http://www.allegropalm.com/" target="_blank">Allegro Palm</a>, <a href="http://altamaratbroadwater.com/" target="_blank">Alta Mar at Broadwater</a>, <a href="http://www.psdm-bridgewater.com/" target="_blank">Bridgewater Luxury Rentals</a>, <a href="http://www.psdm-foxcroft.com/" target="_blank">Foxcroft Apartments</a>, and <a href="http://www.aventineatforest.com/" target="_blank">Aventine at Forest Lakes</a>. You might even have trouble making a decision with so many choices! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">With so much diversity and options, we are sure there's a fit for you. So take a look at one of our properties today. After you tour one of our communities, you can make a quick dash for the Florida coast, lay on the sand, read a book, and just take in the sunshine at one on Tampa's gorgeous beaches. The tropical landscape and warm year-round climate that Tampa enjoys, makes it quite the city to visit, and after seeing our newest homes out there, a definite city to live in as well.</span></span></div>
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PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-53707832257988817812013-04-29T13:31:00.001-07:002013-04-29T15:29:17.388-07:00Something's New in St. Pete!<a href="http://www.stpete.org/" target="_blank">The St. Pete's Visitor and Tourism Bureau's Official Website</a> has a page dedicated to "<a href="http://www.stpete.org/the50things.asp" target="_blank">50 Fascinating Things To Do in St. Pete</a>." Not knowing much about the greater Tampa area of Florida, this site helped me to learn a little bit more about this beautiful area, and made me that much more excited to showcase <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM's</a> newest addition to our apartment family and our newest <a href="http://www.altamaratbroadwater.com/" target="_blank">St. Pete property: Alta Mar at Broadwater.</a><br />
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You will discover a hidden oasis of relaxed living at<a href="http://www.altamaratbroadwater.com/" target="_blank"> Alta Mar at Broadwater.</a> Our community is nestled in the charming neighborhood of Broadwater, which is close to beautiful Gulf
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We are currently in the process of renovating and repositioning this property, to give it the full lift it deserves, and turn it around into an even better community. <a href="http://www.altamaratbroadwater.com/Apartments/module/property_floorplans/property%5Bid%5D/57753/#floorplan" target="_blank">Our 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes</a> are spacious, light and bright, and they have a little something for everyone. <a href="http://www.altamaratbroadwater.com/Apartments/module/amenities/property%5Bid%5D/57753/" target="_blank">Our residents enjoy amenities</a> like a sparkling pool, playful playground, on-site laundry facilities, and a state of the art fitness center.<br />
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And with incredibly competitive rates and a highly professional on-site management team dedicated to our community, our residents can enjoy peace of mind that they are receiving the very best living environment that St. Pete has to offer. This way, they can focus on more important things, like experiencing all <a href="http://www.stpete.org/the50things.asp" target="_blank">50 Fascinating things</a> and more to do, right here in St. Pete. <br />
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We hope you will stop by <a href="http://www.altamaratbroadwater.com/" target="_blank">Alta Mar at Broadwater</a>, and see why change has never looked so good. <br />
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<br />PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-66757932112956365082013-02-25T17:03:00.001-08:002014-03-11T09:22:11.403-07:00Savvy Spring Cleaning - PSDM StyleSo although it is technically still Winter, it sure feels like Springtime over here in Southern California. I actually wore flip flops and jean shorts over the weekend. I know, so unbecoming of me to brag, considering more than half the countryside is currently weathering rain<strike>-</strike>boots, shoveling snow, or scraping ice from their car windshields.<br />
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But being that the lovely <a href="http://www%2Cpsdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a> portfolio is mainly represented in California, Florida and Nevada, I think we can all relish in our welcomed February sunshine. Tis the season for post holiday tidying up madness. We are all finally cleaning up and clearing out old decorations and even older under the bed and closet dust-bunnies. Yuck!<br />
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Many of us will find the next few weekends to be solely dedicated to reviving our living spaces and polishing up our pads with some good ol' cleaning and much needed <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/" target="_blank">Apartment Therapy</a>. If you haven't seen this website, then check it out!! That site along with <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, the blog: <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> How About Orange</a>, and <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">Martha Stewart</a>,(enough said) are my surefire information superhighway "go-to's" for home sanctuary building and must<strike>-</strike>haves for haven happiness.<br />
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I for one, have already ransacked my closet, and donated a ton of clothes and goods to the <a href="http://www.goodwill.org/" target="_blank">Goodwill</a>. As<a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank"> PSDM corporate offices</a> are headquarted in San Diego, our city as a whole has a vested interest in helping disabled veterans and the military community in general. A few of my colleaugues have already organized plenty of donation bins in our lunch room. It was nice to see my fellow employees "let go" of goods that no longer served them to not only help others, but to "let go" themselves. We all know that our possessions can weigh us down and "letting go" can truly help us revive ourselves and our living spaces. Springtime is all about renewing. It can be considered a time of re-birth, even a rite of passage if you will.<br />
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Some of our apartment communities nationwide have even had their own "re-birth" with amazing remodel work, massive renovations and transformations, complete with new names, new signage, and all new market positioning.<br />
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<a href="http://www.psdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank">Playa Vista in Las Vegas</a> is about to unveil an incredible new clubhouse, leasing center, and fitness center. New signage is up, a cool new logo, and some new staff are making <a href="http://www.psdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank">Playa Vista</a> like a brand new community. <a href="http://www.judithvillas.com/" target="_blank">Judith Villas</a> and <a href="http://www.joshuavillas.com/" target="_blank">Joshua Villas</a> too, both in northeast Las Vegas have major renovation plans underway and its exciting to know that the current residents are thrilled to hear about all the new and exciting changes. It's even more exciting to think of all the new residents we will have the fortune of catering to once they see how a little tender, love, and care can go a long way.<br />
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But it's not just Las Vegas that is reaping the benefits of remodeled heaven. <a href="http://www.psdm-cityview.com/" target="_blank"> City View at Downtown</a>, our very historic building in downtown LA, has urban charm with flair. Its renovations are incredible and a sight anyone in the LA area should see. Within minutes of the Staples Center, Nokia Center, and with an on-site pool and parking lot, it's like history fused with modern convenience and location, location, location.<br />
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Some of our Florida communities are already basking in the lime light of renovatoin splendor as well. Both of our Naples, Florida communities: <a href="http://www.psdm-mersoleil.com/" target="_blank">Mer Soleil </a>and <a href="http://www.psdm-laurelridge.com/" target="_blank">Laurel Ridge Townhomes </a>are already reaping the benefits of glorious warm weather, along with new paint, new flooring, new cabinetry, and other new amenities.<br />
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Our newest property, <a href="http://www.altamaratbroadwater.com/" target="_blank">Alta Mar at Broadwater</a>, located in northwest Florida is going to be undergoing a great transformation as well. Formerly known as "Emerald Bay Apartments," we are so eager to announce this community as the very newest addition to the <a href="http://www.psdm.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a> family. <a href="http://www.altamaratbroadwater.com/" target="_blank">Alta Mar</a> is located in beautiful St. Pete, Florida, which I had no idea is home to the largest<a href="http://thedali.org/home.php" target="_blank"> Salvador Dali museum</a> outside of Spain. I lived in Spain for nearly two years for graduate school, so as soon as I get to get back out there, and check out the renovations, I will also enjoy some surrealist art at its very finest.<br />
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Let's not forget about our beauty, <a href="http://www.psdm-bluffhouse.com/" target="_blank">Bluffhouse Townhomes</a>, the largest townhomes in Orange Park, Florida, located in Jacksonville, Florida. This property too has just refinished its pool, has repainted the entire exterior of its many townhomes, and has a savvy, friendly staff, just waiting to serve you and help you find the right home for you in 2013. <a href="http://www.psdm-bluffhouse.com/" target="_blank">Bluffhouse</a> is just minutes from NAS Jacksonville, and close to all the best that Northern Florida has to offer.<br />
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We invite you to take a look at all our websites and if you can, pop in the communities themselves to see the exciting changes and enjoy a tour today.<br />
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Finally, I urge you to enjoy your own personal spring cleaning journey. Don't let your possessions way you down. Get out there, and make the changes you want to see in both your home and more importantly, in yourself!<br />
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<br />PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-24167397737350494502013-01-21T15:35:00.004-08:002013-01-21T15:35:37.997-08:00Jacksonville: Florida with Southern Hospitality!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hearing the words "Yes Ma'am" spoken with a soft southern drawl and complemented by a warm smile from a friendly young man at the local grocery store, took me by surprise at first. This native Californian gal is used to fun and friendly demeanor in sunny So Cal, but definitely not so used to the ever-so polished manners and relaxed disposition of these Northern Floridian folks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After a week long business trip in Jacksonville, Florida, it was clear to to me why the <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville Tourism and Visitor's Bureau employed the slogan: <b><i>Discover Jacksonville: Our southern hospitality is second to none, come discover why Jacksonville is the place to be!</i></b></a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's the third week in January, normally considered a time of freezing snow and layers of scarves and coats. But in <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville, Florida</a>, closed toe shoes and tank tops adorned the friendly people of <a href="http://www.townoforangepark.com/" target="_blank">Orange Park</a>, Florida, where we have one of beautiful townhome rental communities, <a href="http://www.psdm-bluffhouse.com/" target="_blank">Bluff House Townhomes</a>. <b><i> </i></b>The warm, humid weather, with vast stretches of green, lush landscaping, set the stage for the friendly and homey like <a href="http://www.visitjacksonville.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville</a> community. I was amazed out on my outreach marketing calls just how helpful and inviting the people of <a href="http://www.townoforangepark.com/" target="_blank">Orange Park</a> were. I was equally impressed with that of their infrastructure. Several local schools, great retail shopping centers and malls, and just adjacent to major employers such as<a href="http://www.cnic.navy.mil/jacksonville/index.htm" target="_blank"> NAS JAX</a>, Universities, and great medical centers made me see why one would want to call Orange Park their home.</span></span><br />
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PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-75124374831201282952012-12-04T15:22:00.004-08:002012-12-04T15:25:06.860-08:00Live Las Vegas better this holiday season...with Us!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello Readers, or shall I say "Ho Ho H<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">ELL</span>O</span>" Savvy Apartment Living Readers,</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tis' the season for cheesy jokes and holiday cheer right!? I haven't written in a while, so there's much to report on in our favor<span style="font-size: small;">ite<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>apartment decorating and savvy living side of the world. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With nearly 40 communities and growing nationwide, it is more than f<span style="font-size: small;">air</span> to say that we at <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica SD Management </a>have definitely been steadily busy<span style="font-size: small;">. 2012 is<span style="font-size: small;"> finally </span></span>coming to a close, and we have lots of fresh ideas and exciting plans for 2013 rolling in. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Las Vegas has been booming for us as usual, and with two new properties in our portfolio, <a href="http://skycourtharbors.com/" target="_blank">Sky Court Harbors at the Lakes</a> and <a href="http://pacificharborssunrise.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Harbors Sunrise</a>, we are thrilled to announce the execution of our <a href="http://www.lasvegas-apartments.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas regional website:</a> <a href="http://www.lasvegas-apartments.com/">www.lasvegas-apartments.com</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now our savvy readers looking to make the move to fa<span style="font-size: small;">bulous La<span style="font-size: small;">s Vegas, </span></span>the city of br<span style="font-size: small;">ight</span> lights<span style="font-size: small;">, </span>have an even easier, one stop shop website, to explore our compl<span style="font-size: small;">ete </span>photo gallery, check out our apartments' availability, and further connect with us. Why not t<span style="font-size: small;">ry chatting wi<span style="font-size: small;">th one of our friendly leasing professionals via our "Live Chat" featu<span style="font-size: small;">re. It take<span style="font-size: small;">s</span> multi-ta<span style="font-size: small;">sking to a whole new level. <span style="font-size: small;">You can surf the web for the best gifts and <span style="font-size: small;">at the time <span style="font-size: small;">same time, chat with <span style="font-size: small;">o<span style="font-size: small;">ne of our representa<span style="font-size: small;">tives on <span style="font-size: small;">your most important<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">pu<span style="font-size: small;">rchase,</span> your home! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our on<span style="font-size: small;">-site <span style="font-size: small;">p</span></span>roperty teams in Vegas are working harder than the <span style="font-size: small;">E</span>lves in Santa's <span style="font-size: small;">W</span>orkshop. They are renovating the properties, getting out and partnering with the local community, schools, organizations and businesses, and finding ways to give back more to their res<span style="font-size: small;">i<span style="font-size: small;">dents</span></span>. </span></span><br />
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<br />PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-45582671946516167942012-10-08T14:44:00.003-07:002012-10-11T13:06:18.466-07:00Change has never looked so good! Savvy, renovated apartment living in Naples, Florida!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">From its French origin, the name <a href="http://www.psdm-mersoleil.com/" target="_blank">Mer Soleil</a> means: "Sea and Sun," and this gorgeous and completely upgraded 320 units, spacious, lush community offers up luxury Naples living at an affordable price. The recent renovation has included a completely new state-of-the-art fitness center, brand new clubhouse and leasing office, new exterior paint throughout, and of course the stunning, new apartment homes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The on-site management and maintenance team is thrilled about the changes this property has undergone and can't wait to let the public know about this hidden gem. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>To kick off Fall 2012 right, the Mer Soleil team is happy to announce their official Grand Re-Opening Event scheduled for this Friday, October 12th, from 3:30-6:30 pm! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The festivities will include an official <a href="http://www.napleschamber.org/" target="_blank">Naples Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony</a> to be held at 4 pm, raffle prizes and giveaways throughout the day, delicious catered food & beverages, as well as property tours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bring Fall 2012 in right and FALL in love with change. It's all here! The lifestyle you deserve at <a href="http://www.psdm-mersoleil.com/" target="_blank">Mer Soleil</a> Apartment Homes! </span>PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-74510592019489762832012-09-04T11:24:00.003-07:002012-09-04T11:24:28.851-07:00Orange Park, Florida - NOT just another suburb of Jacksonville!Although Orange Park is just a small pocket of Jacksonville, Florida, this highly desirable and coveted suburb has attractions and charm that's larger than life! <a href="http://attractions.uptake.com/florida/orange_park/754897942.html" target="_blank"> According to Uptake.com, the article "Things to Do in Orange Park, Florida" explores the high variety of Orange Park's indoor and outdoor action and jam-packed fun! </a><br />
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<a href="http://attractions.uptake.com/florida/orange_park/754897942.html" target="_blank">Golf enthusiasts can get their fix at one of the many local golf courses, such as Eagle Harbor Golf Club, Golf Club at Fleming Island, The Country Club of Orange Park, Eagle Landing Golf Club, and more! The young and the young at heart can fulfill thrill seeking needs by visiting "Aladdin's Castle," a local amusement park, and play all day, while soaking up the sun at one of the local parks.</a><br />
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No need for tee or beach time?; residents and tourists can also indulge in fabulous shopping and dining at the local Orange Park Mall. <br />
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Orange Park has quick access to the best of Jacksonville, Florida, with its stunning beaches, major employment centers, and other larger scale venues and attractions. Families are drawn to Orange Park for its stellar school district and community groups and events. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Park,_Florida" target="_blank">According to Wikipedia</a>, The Clay County School district fosters 13 public elementary schools, 3 public junior high schools, 4 public high schools, as well as several private schools, including the most notable, Saint Johns Country Day School, in the Orange Park area. <br />
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It's no wonder that our beautiful apartment and town home community, <a href="http://www.psdm-bluffhouse.com/" target="_blank">Bluffhouse Town Homes</a>, has such content and friendly residents. Our residents can enjoy all of the amazing aforementioned attractions in just minutes from their doorsteps. Prospective residents will love the huge 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floor plans with lots of
living space and closets! <a href="http://www.psdm-bluffhouse.com/" target="_blank">Bluffhouse Town Homes</a> also has two swimming
pools, a fitness center and a picnic area. It's the resort-style living that everyone is craving with Florida's resort-style weather and climate. Furthermore,
Bluff House is close to I-295 and the <a href="http://www.cnic.navy.mil/jacksonville/" target="_blank">Naval Base, NAS Jacksonville</a>, so convenience is truly unparalleled.<br />
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Not to mention, the staff at <a href="http://www.psdm-bluffhouse.com/" target="_blank">Bluffhouse </a>is outsanding and each team member is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to its residents and prospective residents. <br />
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Come home to quality, convenience, and luxury living, in a location second to none! Check out why Orange Park is the place many call home! PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-47566233525688333222012-08-01T14:41:00.004-07:002012-08-01T14:41:58.173-07:00First Friday...Vegas Style!Friday nights in <a href="http://www.visitlasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas </a>bring quite a bit to mind. Broadway-style Shows, exceptional entertainment, high-rolling casino playing, fine dining, and dancing in hip, celebrity-clad clubs to name a few. But even as a tourist partying the night away on the fabulous <i>Strip</i>, something tells me the Las Vegas local crowd may have the inside scoop on how to really enjoy those hot summer nights in legendary <a href="http://www.visitlasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a>!<br />
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One of our <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica SD Management</a> community residents let me in on a secret, and how the locals like to start their weekends off right. Heading downtown on the first Friday of every month is apparently where it's at! <a href="http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/" target="_blank">First Friday Las Vegas</a> is an eclectic, loud, block party wherein a new and exciting adventure is headed around every corner. <a href="http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/" target="_blank">First Friday </a>is a festive event fit to engage adults, kids, and the "young at heart," with a great variety of artists, vendors and
activities that are fun and exciting for all ages. The best part of <a href="http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/" target="_blank">First Friday</a> is it's FREE! But be sure to bring some cash because with those delicious and decadent food trucks galore, one can not only enjoy great bites, but also, all while listening to incredible music on 3 stages, with over 12 live bands. <br />
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And the sensation doesn't stop with your taste-buds, there is also live performance paintings and special art installations. Art is definitely a major theme to <a href="http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/" target="_blank">First Friday</a> as the event is celebrated in the hip Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas.
The hub is on Casino Center Blvd in between Colorado St and California
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Monthly artistic and cultural events like <a href="http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/" target="_blank">First Friday</a> bring me to believe that there is lot more to <a href="http://www.visitlasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas </a>than meets the eye. <a href="http://www.fremontvillas.com/" target="_blank">Our downtown city apartments</a>, <a href="http://www.fremontvillas.com/" target="_blank">Fremont Villas</a>, is right in the center of the action, and residents enjoy the close proximity to the <a href="http://vegasexperience.com/" target="_blank">Fremont Street Experience</a>, and events such as <a href="http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/" target="_blank">First Friday</a>.<br />
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Our warm and friendly residents of <a href="http://www.fremontvillas.com/" target="_blank">Fremont Villas</a>, along with its sister apartment communities, <a href="http://www.judithvillas.com/" target="_blank">Judith Villas</a>, and <a href="http://www.joshuavillas.com/" target="_blank">Joshua Villas</a> enjoy their comfortable and spacious apartment homes, shady courtyards, sparkling pools, professional management and maintenance team service, and convenient, accessible locations. <br />
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To find out more about our <a href="http://www.psdm-lasvegasapartments.com/" target="_blank">apartment communities in Las Vegas</a>, be sure to visit: <a href="http://www.psdm-lasvegasapartments.com/">www.psdm-lasvegasapartments.com</a> and get to it folks! It's already Wednesday, the 1st of August, so the next <a href="http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/" target="_blank">First Friday</a> is just two days away! The theme is "Art Beach!" Get ready! Your weekend is sure to be a spectacular one! <br />
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<br />PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-60779577008850157232012-07-27T16:20:00.002-07:002012-07-27T16:20:28.058-07:00Seattle-Tacoma: Savvy living in the Pacific Northwest!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Having grown up in Southern California, it may be hard to believe that one would have found me figure skating everyday after school, instead of playing beach volleyball, and carving powder while snowboarding at Big Bear Mountain on the weekends. Rather than enjoying those 'endless summers' in no where else but a friend's backyard pool or the warm sandy beaches was where one would find most San Diegans. Don't get me wrong? I love all of these activities and attractions, which of course makes living in San Diego to me the best, wherein one can enjoy the mountain slopes as well as the warm sand on the beach, and yes, all in less than a few hours driving time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Summertime is a favorite season for most, and Summer 2012 is extra spectacular because we are now in the midst of the <a href="http://www.london2012.com/" target="_blank">2012 Summer Olympics!</a> That's right, the historic and timeless <a href="http://www.london2012.com/" target="_blank">Olympic Games</a> are officially underway in none other, than our 'across the pond' neighbors, London, United Kingdom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was fortunate enough to have visited London a few years ago, while attending graduate school in Spain. It was a fairly cheap flight from Barcelona to London thanks to those killer deals on <a href="http://www.easyjet.com/en" target="_blank">Easy Jet Airlines</a> and <a href="http://www.ryanair.com/en" target="_blank">Ryan Air</a>, Europe's intercontinental airlines. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Since being back home, getting across for The Games this year just wasn't feasible. So my summer vacation was a hop, skip, and a three hour flight straight up north to the evergreen-scapes of the Pacific Northwest and Canada. With a full two days in Seattle, three more in Victoria (Vancouver Island) and lastly a day and a half in Vancouver city, on mainland British Columbia, it was clear to me that a trip on our continent could be just as "European" as that of visiting the UK itself. Victoria, having once been under British rule, definitely felt like a n intimate version of London, red double-decker buses and all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Seattle is an incredible city as well, full of delectable food fit for any self-proclaimed gastronomist, but also with an exciting music scene, and truly the best coffee I have ever had. I fell immediately in love with its gorgeous brick buildings and urban architecture set amongst a backdrop of green hills, the blue of the Pacific Ocean, and the white snow capped mountains. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's no wonder that our two condominium rental communities, <a href="http://www.psdm-landingatanglelake.com/" target="_blank">Landing at Angle Lake</a>, and <a href="http://www.psdm-village.com/" target="_blank">Village at the Pointe</a>, in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region have such warm, and friendly residents. With crisp, clean air, a quick jaunt to an urban city that is sprawling with culture, but only another even shorter hop, skip, and a jump, one can be enjoying the grandeur in nature the state of Washington provides. <a href="http://www.psdm-landingatanglelake.com/" target="_blank">Landing at Angle Lake</a> even has its own private dock access to the pristine lake, fit with lush grounds, a pool, and beautiful, renovated condominium style units. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.psdm-village.com/" target="_blank">Village at the Pointe,</a> a new property in the <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica SD Managemen</a>t portfolio is managed by <a href="http://www.pinnacleams.com/main/services/property_management.aspx" target="_blank">Pinnacle</a>, a leader in the residential management industry. Residents love their cottage-style units, with an on-site pool, unique with fireplaces, hardwood floors, and other custom upgrades available for lease. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Each property is stunning, unique, and boasts an incredible on-site management and maintenance team to boot. You can learn more about these two incredible properties, by visiting their websites today: <a href="http://www.psdm-landingatanglelake.com/">www.psdm-landingatanglelake.com</a> and <a href="http://www.psdm-village.com/">www.psdm-village.com</a>. </span></div>
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home with a white picket fence, beautiful yard with lush green grass and a
golden retriever – that’s the epitome of the American Dream. Over generations
this ideal has been etched into the minds of many Americans. Many people
consider renting the equivalent of flushing money down the drain. Why is that?
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expert Jill Schlesinger for CBS’s Money Watch segment encourages renting.
“Don't feel pressured into buying a home, Renting can often be a smarter
financial move”, she cautions. You have to go through and say, 'Okay, if I'm
going to buy a half million dollar place, I have to put $100,000 down, then I'm
going to have a mortgage, and then taxes, then I'm going to have insurance,
then I have maintenance (which is a pain in the neck, by the way)." Then,
you need to really look and say, 'What's the comparable rent that I could pay
to get pretty much the same thing?', you may find that it's going to cost you
$6,000 to own, but only $3,000 to rent. Keep renting!" </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts and might include other perks such as free
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summer heat, you’ll appreciate the fact that rentals usually include the yard
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the roof starts to leak? As a renter you simply call your landlord and it will
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DaSilva is the Social Media Director for Pacifica Companies, a real estate
investment firm headquartered in San Diego, CA. Pacifica Companies owns rental <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">apartments in San Diego, Chula Vista, National City, Lakeside, Spring Valley, Vista, Los Angeles, Upland, Fontana, Napa CA, Seattle, Tacoma WA, Las Vegas NV, Jacksonville, St.Augustine, Miramar, Naples, Fort Myers, Bradenton, Clearwater, Tampa FL </a>and more.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-37772802214648436462012-07-03T15:13:00.001-07:002012-07-03T15:13:14.283-07:00Spacious, Savvy Town House Living in Vegas' Up and Coming City of the North!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">New developments. New shopping centers. New business expansions.. and new, <i><b>savvy </b></i>living; that's exactly what is happening in the quiet desert scape of North Las Vegas, Nevada. Just minutes from the fabulous <a href="http://www.visitlasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Strip</a>, lies an area that is clearly "coming out of the woodwork" and in my opinion, "coming out on top!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The <a href="http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/Departments/MayorAndCouncil/MayorAndCouncil.shtm" target="_blank">City of North Las Vegas' website</a> states: "North Las Vegas is known for its successful industrial,
commercial and residential development. Part of the Las Vegas Valley,
North Las Vegas is fast-becoming a major metropolitan city of the millennium.
We are a community of unprecedented growth and development, anchored by
a robust future and community pride." I couldn't agree more! Just driving around its major intersections, streets, and the 215 Beltway, it is very clear to me how much development<i> is </i>happening in the <i>north </i>"neck of the woods." I was totally surprised to see a brand new Target store, Best Buy, WinCo Super Foods, and other major chain retail centers, restaurants, and attractions just "popping up" throughout the Decatur/215 Beltway area. North Las Vegas is also a hub for major employment centers. The incredible service men and women call the North Las Vegas region home when stationed at <a href="http://www.nellis.af.mil/" target="_blank">Nellis Air Force</a> Base, as well as local prominent casino companies, like Aliante Station. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">North Las Vegas residents, like our fantastic residents of <a href="http://www.psdm-palmilla.com/" target="_blank">Palmilla - Town Home Community </a>in the Aliante/Centennial Hills area live close to great shopping, schools, retail centers, and exciting dining and entertainment venues. I know I am not supposed to be biased, but <a href="http://www.psdm-palmilla.com/" target="_blank">Palmilla Town Homes</a> is a definite favorite of mine in the<a href="http://www.psdm-lasvegasapartments.com/" target="_blank"> Pacifica SD Management</a> portfolio. These beautiful, modern, and spacious town homes boast attached two car garages, and some with up to 4 bedrooms, with even 4 bathrooms. Talk about rental heaven! And with two - three story town homes, you wouldn't have to ever see your roommate, unless you wanted to of course! ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><a href="http://www.psdm-palmilla.com/" target="_blank">Palmilla Town Homes</a> offer all the beauty, convenience, quality, and affordability of North Las Vegas, but with stellar, savvy style, and a unique living experience. The second I walked up into the model unit, and saw the massive kitchen with gorgeous counter tops, and high ceilings, I thought, maybe it was time to give the sprawling desert of <a href="http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/Index.shtm" target="_blank">North Las Vegas</a> a serious consideration for my own rental home needs. And did I mention,<a href="http://www.psdm-palmilla.com/" target="_blank"> Palmilla</a> takes large animals! They love furry friends, have an incredible on-site management and maintenance team, and are just an overall, beautiful community to boot. <b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_%28United_States%29" target="_blank">4th of July</a> tomorrow, so why not enjoy independence from over-priced living, and trade it all in for a sparkling summer at </span><a href="http://www.psdm-palmilla.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">Palmilla Town Homes</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">. North Las Vegas is definitely staying</span></b><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <i>savvy!!</i></b><i style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b> </b></i></span><br />
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<br />PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-57757413836158965212012-06-11T13:25:00.000-07:002012-06-12T15:15:03.383-07:00San Diego living...Balboa Park has a piece of my heart!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Living in San Diego has its many benefits and luxuries Yes, our weather is incredible, ever so mild and temperate, like the cool mentality of Southern Californians themselves. But as a Southern California native, it's not the weather that keeps me centered in San Diego, sure it helps, but the one place, one thing, and for me, one mindset that sets San Diego apart from other cities and regions, is our beautiful and eclectic<a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank"> Balboa Park.</a> </div>
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I have lived in communities adjacent to <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a> for over three years now; small boroughs such as Uptown, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, and Mission Hills, (where <a href="http://www.pacificacompanies.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica Companies</a> and my division, <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica SD Management</a> calls home), have been my favorite stomping ground in all of San Diego. Drifting through <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a> is a sensory overload experience. Where else can you view exquisite art, set your eyes on beautiful Spanish style architecture, mind blowing colors of the various plant life, while enjoying the smells of international foods in the diverse and quaint International Cottages, and all while listening to live music at the Organ Pavilion? There's no place like <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a>.</div>
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While entertaining out of town relatives this past weekend, we of course enjoyed a fun-filled full Sunday perusing the Park, checking out local art on sale in the Spanish Village, parading through the main fountain area and The Prado, and finally spent 4 plus hours enjoying the exotic animals, botanical gardens, and wildlife of the <a href="http://www.sandiegozoo.org/" target="_blank">World Famous San Diego Zoo</a>. <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a> is one of the largest city parks in all of the United States, I believe the tram guide even quoted that our Balboa Park is larger than New York's Central Park. Hard to believe? I believe it! </div>
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Where else can you visit several amazing museums, a world famous zoo, a Japanese Friendship Garden, a golf course, several restaurants and eateries, two dog parks, and an entire naval hospital? <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank"> Balboa Park</a> is the only spot in San Diego where I find myself crossing the Laurel Street/ Cabrillo Bridge, taking a quick peek at its furry friend favorite, Dog Park, and repeatedly saying to myself: "how can I possibly move anywhere else?" I couldn't agree more with the following statement as depicted on the <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park website</a>: "<a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a> is a landscape of art and culture." Indeed it is.</div>
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It's a real pleasure to know that my company, <a href="http://www.pacificacompanies.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica Companies</a>, hosts an eclectic local portfolio, with several hotels locally, like the prestigious Pink Lady herself, <a href="http://www.lavalencia.com/" target="_blank">La Valencia in La Jolla</a>, some <a href="http://www.pacificaseniorliving.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica Senior Living communities</a>, commercial and residential real estate, and of course, a shout out to my department, <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Pacifica SD Management</a>, with its handful of beautiful <a href="http://www,pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">apartment rentals in San Dieg</a>o. Yes, our <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a> <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">apartment communities</a> also get to gloat that they too are nestled in beautiful San Diego County.<br />
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Our striking condominium rental property, <a href="http://www.psdm-bayview.com/" target="_blank">Bayview Tower</a>, stands high amongst the clouds, just south of San Diego's Downtown, in National City. Their sleek and sheik apartment homes boast incredible views of the San Diego skyline and Coronado. And our serene country living property of <a href="http://www.psdm-ashwood.com/" target="_blank">Ashwood Apartment</a>s in Lakeside offer 1, 2, and 3 bedroom <a href="http://www.psdm-ashwood.com/" target="_blank">apartment homes</a>, set amongst the pristine background of San Diego's east mountain county. Yes, hiking, biking, and even horseback riding is easily accessible to this quiet community. </div>
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As featured in my<a href="http://www.savvyapartmentliving.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> blog</a> a couple weeks ago, <a href="http://www.psdm-woodlawn.com/" target="_blank">Woodlawn Gardens</a> <a href="http://www.psdm-woodlawn.com/" target="_blank">Apartments, located in Chula Vista</a>, offer the ease of being located next to one of San Diego's Trolley stations, so convenience and easy transportation to all of San Diego's incredible attractions, like my personal favorite, <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a>, is at your fingertips. Come view one of our apartment homes today, and see why San Diego is "America's Finest City." I couldn't agree more.</div>
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I found the aforementioned quote on another helpful home living blog: "<a href="http://allthingshome.com/" target="_blank">All things Home</a>" /<a href="http://allthingshome.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://allthingshome.com/blog/</a> where professional organizer, Gayle Grace provides her insight and ideas on housewarming events, moving, and exactly that, <i>all things home.</i> </div>
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It may seem strange to be grateful for the things and aspects in our lives that we find difficult and burdening, but I have personally found that having gratitude in all facets of our lives, allows me to be fully open, optimistic, and present. </div>
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I'm sure this recent "gratitude revelation" has a lot to do with the fact that my nightstand currently boasts <a href="http://www.toltecspirit.com/" target="_blank">Don Miguel Ruiz' "The Four Agreements</a>," which I highly recommend of course. However, I do think the integral reason that this quote screamed at me today while doing my research to write my weekly "<a href="http://www.savvyapartmentliving.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">savvy apartment living</a>" lifestyle blog post here at<a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank"> Pacifica SD Management</a>, is because owning one's gratitude for stressful times and challenging moments, in my opinion, is a very real path to happiness and peace. Yes, even tedious tasks like "washing windows that need cleaning" do in fact, mean you have dirty windows to clean, but more importantly the message is clear that you have a home. We should be grateful for that, as many are not as fortunate. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The <a href="http://www.chulavistaca.gov/" target="_blank">Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce's Website</a> states that "Chula Vista means "beautiful view" in Spanish." And the <a href="http://www.chulavistaca.gov/" target="_blank">Chamber Website</a> indeed, eloquently illustrates how this city
definitely lives up to its name: "Located just seven miles from downtown San Diego and seven miles from the Mexican border, the city is at the center of one of the richest economic and culturally diverse zones in the United States." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As a native San Diegan myself, I can think of countless summer days growing up, enjoying the brisk, refreshing water-slides at <a href="http://www.knotts.com/soak-city-water-parks" target="_blank">Knott's Soak City Waterpark in Chula Vista</a>, which shares the same parking lot as the largest concert venue in San Diego, <a href="http://www.livenation.com/Cricket-Wireless-Amphitheatre-tickets-Chula-Vista/venue/82205" target="_blank">Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre</a>, a perfect spot for Bilboard Chart-breaking talent and artists.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So with all the exciting activities and attractions that <a href="http://www.chulavistaca.gov/" target="_blank">Chula Vista</a> boasts, our beautiful and affordable apartment community <a href="http://www.psdm-woodlawn.com/" target="_blank">Woodlawn Gardens</a>, located on Woodlawn Avenue, just off the "5" Freeway is a perfect choice for residents who want the best that South San Diego has to offer. <a href="http://www.psdm-woodlawn.com/" target="_blank">Our Community</a> is nestled in a tree-lined, garden-setting that has easy access to the 5 and 805 Freeways, the "H" Street Trolley Stop, <a href="http://www.teamusa.org/About-the-USOC/Training-Centers-and-Sites/Chula-Vista.aspx" target="_blank">U.S. Olympic Training Center</a>, and the <a href="http://www.cnic.navy.mil/sandiego/" target="_blank">32nd Street Naval Base</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">After a fun-filled day at the <a href="http://www.chulavistanaturecenter.org/" target="_blank">Chula Vista Nature Center</a> or a shopping extravaganza at the exclusive boutiques, stores, restaurants, found at the <a href="http://www.otayranchtowncenter.com/" target="_blank">Otay Ranch Mall</a>, come see why our residents enjoy comfortable living space, newly renovated laundry facilities, shared BBQ's, and a true sense of community. We love our residents and welcome you to come by and see what the hype is all about, and give our homes a tour. We are sure you will want to call home at <a href="http://www.psdm-woodlawn.com/" target="_blank">Woodlawn Gardens</a>!</span></div>
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I created this blog to tell the WORLD about our amazing apartment communities at<a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank"> Pacifica SD Management</a>, but I also largely write this blog to say thank you to all of our fabulous residents. We are so grateful for your continued loyalty and want this blog to speak to you, and your apartment life needs. </div>
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So, since I am the marketing gal for <a href="http://www.pacificasdmanagement.com/" target="_blank">PSDM</a>, I thought it would be important to let all of our residents and prospective residents know, that, "Yes, I am a RENTER too!" I understand the luxuries as well as the challenges of the renting world and I am here to offer my ideas and advice. </div>
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There are many things that I love about my apartment: the fact that I don't have to mow the lawn, and that if something needs to be repaired, I can just request the incredible maintenance team to do so, rather than having to fix it myself; that is an exceptional amenity considering my toolbox is essentially a small shoebox full of various odds and ends, most of which are not even real tools. </div>
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Yes, it can seem difficult at times just how to make an apartment space completely your own , when you in fact, "don't own it." In many cases, it just isn't feasible to paint or wallpaper an apartment. It isn't always so easy to paint the wall every color of the rainbow, and wallpapering is so messy, and expensive, who wants to deal with that!? <br />
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So I sought out the help of industry experts and listened to what they had to say and do about decorating recommendations in the rental world. <br />
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That's when I came across the incredible article: "<a href="http://www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com/search?q=wallpaper+with+fabric&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">How to 'wallpaper' using Fabric</a>" in the amazing "Do It Yourself" interior design blog known as: "<a href="http://www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">How about Orange</a>" </div>
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<a href="http://jessicajonesdesign.com/" target="_blank">Jessica Jones</a>, a graphic and textile designer, dishes up her industry skills and secrets, and helps "non-interior designers" like myself find ways to make their home, owned or leased, extra special and personalized. <br />
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Check out her <a href="http://www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com/search?q=wallpaper+with+fabric&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">article</a> with instructions on how to use just fabric on your wall, with some cornstarch and hot water for adhesive. I know what you are thinking: "No way, this will never stick!" But it does and looks incredible too. <br />
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After reading <a href="http://www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com/search?q=wallpaper+with+fabric&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">Jessica's article</a>, I visited my local <a href="http://www.ikea.com/" target="_blank">Ikea</a>, and bought about $80 worth of thick bamboo fabric, and like Jessica instructs, simply rolling on your wall an organic paste made of cornstarch and hot water, turned my bamboo fabric into easy, "do it yourself" - no commitment - wallpaper! Genius and it looks super sheik! And as soon as I move out, or if I just want to change it in the interim, a simple peeling of the fabric, with a little soap and water to boost, and "PRESTO!" you have clean (boring but clean) white walls again. </div>
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Check out the photo below of my organic wallpaper!<br />
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<a href="http://budgetdecorating.about.com/od/littlechangesbigstyle/a/fabric-walls.htm">http://budgetdecorating.about.com/od/littlechangesbigstyle/a/fabric-walls.htm</a></div>PSDMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534360188894803637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245331221393584364.post-84360091630017565222012-05-18T16:01:00.000-07:002014-03-11T09:29:33.526-07:00Living in Las Vegas: Playa Vista style. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">
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Viva Las Vegas!! As a southern California native, I 've many sun kissed summer weekends enjoying the lively and fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Its many of award-winning restaurants, huge hotel casinos, lavish pools, and let's not forget, the best city for "people watching," period makes Las Vegas a more than popular destination. The main page of the <a href="http://www.visitlasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Bureau's website</a> tells readers that "whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." I found that tagline to be fun, in a catchy and cheeky way for sure, but it was their following line that truly caught my attention: "<a href="http://www.visitlasvegas.com/hotels/">It's your summer. You call the shots."</a></div>
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We all like to "call the shots" and with that, take control of our lives, and turn our dreams in to reality. So just like the <a href="http://www.mandalaybay.com/" target="_blank">Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino</a> encourages tourists to be "resortists" and enjoy all the fine dining, shopping, and entertainment their hotel has to offer, I can't help but think of up-cycling this tagline to encourage tourists to not only visit Las Vegas but to also,<b> live in it!</b> How about: <b>"It's your community. You call the shots." </b> </div>
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"Calling the shots" in resort-style living is exactly how one feels when living at the beautiful yet affordable apartment community known as <a href="http://www.psdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank">Playa Vista Apartments</a>. </div>
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<a href="http://www%2Cpsdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank">Playa Vista Apartments</a> is located at <span class="address"><label>3700 East Bonanza Rd.</label>, just northeast of the lively Strip, but tucked away in the Desert Pines neighborhood, which is centrally located close to schools, major retail shopping, <a href="http://www.desertpinesgolfclub.com/" target="_blank">Desert Pines Golf Course</a>, and just minutes from the <a href="http://www.nellis.af.mil/" target="_blank">Nellis Air Force Base</a>. </span><a href="http://www.psdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank">Playa Vista Apartment Community</a> has seven floor plans to choose from and
variety of flexible lease terms. Residents love their spacious homes with luxurious amenities such as a full size washer & dryer in units, upgraded interiors, and
large living rooms & bedrooms. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www%2Cpsdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank">Playa Vista Apartments</a> include great features such as a gated property, resort style island pool, and a state of the art fitness
center. And let's not forget the beautifully landscaped grounds giving you the true feeling of desert living at its finest. </span><a href="http://www.psdm-playavista.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">Playa Vista Apartment</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.psdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank">s </a>is also under new management, with have a fantastic leasing, security, and maintenance staff all dedicated to ensuring their residents are well taken care of. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Residents also "call the shots" at<a href="http://www%2Cpsdm-playavista.com/" target="_blank"> Playa Vista</a> with their incredible "preferred employer program" which offers great move-in specials to many of Las Vegas' major employers and their employees. With affordable rents, starting at just $495 per month, </span><a href="http://www.psdm-playavista.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">Playa Vista Apartments</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> gives their residents the power to "call the shots" and more importantly, love life, in </span><i style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">their</i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Las Vegas community! </span></div>
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