CREA Sponsors Coronado’s Concert in the Park!

July 15th, 2010

CORONADO REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION INC.

Please join us on July 18, 2010 when we sponsor a Concert in the Park 6:00 PM at Spreckels Park on Orange between 6th and 7th Streets Featured performer will be Stars on the Water. Bring a picnic and relax and enjoy the music at this fabulous free event.

Please come and enjoy the Concert!

Gerri-Lynn Fives, President
Coronado Real Estate Association, Inc.

Gerri-Lynn Embraces Technology!

July 14th, 2010

2010 has been a ”Perfect 10″  for my Associates and I  in Coronado! I have personally made some amazing strides that include totally renewing all of my Internet websites and tools.

Please visit any of my flagship websites for the most comprehensive real estate searching tools available in San Diego County.  Note the new ”Live Chat” Icon feature. Click on that icon and you will be chatting most likely with me, or another one of my licensed Associates.
 
Sincerely,
 
Gerri-Lynn Fives,
ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
DRE# 01274657 
619-813-7193
  
 

4th of July in Coronado!

July 4th, 2010

Happy 4th of July 2010!

As the President of the Coronado Real Estate Association, I set a goal to have a float in the Coronado 4th of July Parade. One of my CREA Board Members made that dream come true! Thank you Danny Zaragoza for designing and building an amazing float!!

Please come and enjoy the wonderful fireworks display this evening here in Coronado and have a safe and happy 4th of July!

GERRI-LYNN FIVES, CORONADO, CALIFORNIA REALTOR ACHIEVES INTERNATIONAL CIPS CERTIFICATION

May 27th, 2010

November 18th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

GERRI-LYNN FIVES, CORONADO, CALIFORNIA REALTOR ACHIEVES MEMBERSHIP IN ELITE INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE NETWORK

Coronado, California: November 14, 2009, Gerri-Lynn Fives, ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC, REALTOR / Broker Associate of Keller Williams Realty was awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and will join a worldwide referral network of elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in working with international clients as well as immigrants. The CIPS Designation is awarded by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), which represents over 1,200,000 REALTORS in the United States. Gerri-Lynn Fives was formally recognized at NAR’s 2009 REALTORS Conference & Trade Expo in San Diego, CA on November 14, 2009.

Members of the CIPS Network are crucial players in today’s global real estate market. The CIPS designation recognizes members who have achieved the necessary training and experience to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the CIPS designation, REALTORS complete rigorous coursework devoted to learning cultural differences and international business practices. Designees must also prove achievement in international real estate transactions. Gerri-Lynn Fives joins a distinguished society of over 1600 real estate professionals throughout the world who have earned the CIPS designation.

“This is a highly prestigious award in our industry,” said Barbara Schmerzler, CIPS, NAR International Operations Committee Chair. “Gerri-Lynn Fives of Coronado, California is now established as an expert in international real estate.”

For more information on the CIPS designation, contact the National Association of
REALTORS Fax-on-Demand number, 1-800-354-2831 in the USA and Canada, or 1-732-544-2851 internationally or visit the CIPS Network website at www.realtor.org/international.

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The Hotel Del Coronado

May 27th, 2010

November 20th, 2009

Coronado is starting to get that Holiday feel. Driving over the Coronado Bay Bridge the other night I was able to see the Hotel Del Coronado all lit up!
It is hard to miss 60,000 bulbs illuminating every facet of the Victorian resort. A memorable event [at the Del], is the tree Lighting ceremony, slated this year for December 3. The main foyer is graced by a 25-foot tree, whose sturdy branches, strung with some 15,000 lights, cradle a profusion of ornaments. The tree is themed and the theme changes each year. I wonder what this year’s theme will be? Elsewhere, almost every inch of the resort is robed in evergreen garlands, trimmed with crimson ribbon, and interwoven with strands of lights. There is no place like Coronado for the holidays!

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Ice Skating at the Hotel Del Coronado

May 27th, 2010

December 15th, 2009

If you haven’t gone skating by the Sea in Coronado yet, you better hurry! There is an outdoor ice skating rink at the Hotel Del Coronado. Skating by the Sea runs through December 18th, 2009. The skating sessions are daily with a matinee from 11am-1pm, and regular sessions from 2pm-5pm and 6pm-9pm. A portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego.

Shop Local with Free Parking

May 27th, 2010

December 16th, 2009

The Coronado City Council and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce have their own version of an economic stimulus plan…..FREE parking for the holidays!
Coronado, a world class destination and a beach community with regular parking meter rates at an affordable twenty-five cents per hour now offers free parking until January 1, 2010! Coronado welcomes you with free parking~

Walking/Biking/Skating/Jogging in Coronado

May 27th, 2010

December 30th, 2009

Are you tired of the Coronado beach scene? Are you looking for alternative FREE outdoor activities in Coronado? You don’t have to look far….. with 15 miles of relatively flat paths, Coronado is the perfect place for strolling, jogging, biking or rollerblading. There are even more miles of bike routes along city streets. Being able to ride bikes around town, makes Coronado a very desirable place for families and sports enthusiasts to live. If you are visiting Coronado, you can rent equipment, including tandem bikes and surreys, at the Ferry Landing or in Coronado village. Coronado is also home to a fantastice Skate Park located in Tidelands Park. With 16,000 square feet of concrete ramps, bowls, grinds and jumps, the park caters to all skateboarding skill levels.

Gerri-Lynn Fives
www.coronadobeach.com

The Coronado Ferry

May 27th, 2010

January 8th, 2010

Coronado is such a great place to live and is so steeped in history and tradition. Take for example the Coronado Ferry with it’s first small boat dating back to 1886! It seems that quaint Coronado was “going green” long before green was just a color in vogue! One of the best kept secrets in Coronado is the FREE Commuter Ferry service that is provided by the City of Coronado for residents and Military of San Diego and Coronado. The first ferry out of Coronado leaves at 0615. The three other commuter times are 0715, 0800 and 0835. In order to get your fare free service for the return trip you will need to obtain a commuter ticket from the ferry crew before disembarking. Unfortunately, after January 15, 2010 the San Diego-Coronado Ferry Service will no longer service the Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) ferry landing. The Navy was prompted to end this service in light of security and funding considerations.
Pedestrians and bicyclists board at the Coronado Ferry Landing and disembark at the Broadway Pier in San Diego adjacent to the intersection of Broadway and North Harbor Drive. Tickets can be purchased at the mechanical terminal next to the gangway at the Coronado Ferry Landing or at the San Diego Harbor excusion booth at 1050 North Habor Drive.
For the Coronado to San Diego trip, ferries leave Coronado on the half hour, starting at 0930. The last ferry leaves for San Diego at 9:30 p.m. (10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday).
San Diego to Coronado bound, ferries run on the hour, starting at 0900. The last ferry leaves for Coronado at 9 p.m. (10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Currently a one-way ticket is $3.25 with no extra cost for bicycles. However on January 11, 2010 the fare is being increased to $3.50 per person each way. For additional information you can call 619-234-4111 or 800-442-7847. Or visit http://www.sdhe.com/san-diego-commuter-ferry.html for the commuter ferry schedules.

Gerri-Lynn Fives ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty – Coronado
www.coronadobeach.com
www.coronadoferrylanding.com

Taxi, Taxi…oh water taxi

May 27th, 2010

January 10th, 2010

Looking for a romantic way to get to dinner in downtown San Diego or Coronado? How about taking the water taxi? The San Diego Water Taxi offers on-call transportation service along San Diego Bay. You can pick up the San Diego Water Taxi at the Coronado Ferry Landing or the Coronado Island Marriott Hotel. Sit back and enjoy the scenery and beautiful skyline on the way to your favorite restaurant during this 5 minute crossing to the 5th Avenue dock in San Diego. The water taxi also stops north of Coronado at Shelter Island and Harbor Island. Don’t forget to try the “Petco Taxi” during the Padre Baseball season! You can park for free at the Ferry Landing in Coronado and take a 5 minute taxi ride over to the convention center. From there it’s only a 10-15 minute walk to the Ball Park! Fares are $7.00 per person each way. For Availability and Reservations: Call 619-235-TAXI (8294)

Expect More Than A Home…..Create A Lifestyle In Coronado!®

Gerri-Lynn Fives ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC
REALTOR / Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty – Coronado
www.coronadobeach.com
www.coronadoferrylanding.com