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The Fourth of July

Many of the early July parties, concerts and gatherings in San Diego this year revolve around Independence Day. Here are a few places to take in the fireworks this year:

• Rooftop party at the Porto Vista hotel

• The Lane Field Park barbecue hosted by InterContinental hotels

• Get out on the water with Flagship Cruises, Next Level Sailing, Hornblower Dining Cruises or others

• The fireworks viewing party at The Maritime Museum

Of course, you'll be able to see the Big Bay Boom, the largest fireworks display in the county, from any of the neighborhoods in or around downtown, including Old Town, Mission Valley, South Bay, Mission Bay and Beaches, Gaslamp, Hillcrest and Coronado. Fireworks will also continue throughout the

City living comes with many perks, especially with all the amenities that come with owning a high-rise condo. However, what's often missing is some green space nearby. If parkland is one of your must haves, then check out these seven San Diego high-rise condo buildings that are either right next door to a park or with a block or two.

7. Breeza - Little Italy

Breeza is a 9 story high-rise with with ocean and skyline views. The building is located next to Waterfront Park, a diverse open space featuring a splash pad, event venues, and a native plant garden. View available condos at Breeza.

6. The Legend - East Village

The Legend is a popular building located in San Diego's Ballpark District. Not only does the building overlook Petco

Do Your Homework if You're in the Vintage Portland Condo Market

Recent tremors underground may indicate that Portland is overdue for some significant seismic activity. The problem is that the city still has many of the most vulnerable types of buildings, unreinforced masonry structures, within its borders.

The clear solution would be to use seismic retrofitting to modify these buildings so that they have a better chance of surviving an earthquake. These modifications could include various techniques or combinations of techniques:

• External steel frames
• Base isolation
• Structural reinforcing walls

Unfortunately, all of these solutions come at a significant cost. Furthermore, the expertise necessary to determine which strategy is best

Do you love the all the perks of condo living, but need to have some green space nearby? Then check out these four Nashville high-rise condo buildings that are either right next door to a park or with a few blocks of one.

4. West End Lofts - Midtown

West End Lofts is a newer loft community located Downtown. Being downtown has many perks, one of which is being just a few blocks from Centennial Park. Centennial Park is a 132 acre green space equipped with a one mile walking trail, arts center, dog park, and the Parthenon. View available condos at West End Lofts.

3. Capitol Towers - Downtown

Capitol Towers is a 15 story high-rise building in the heart of Downtown Nashville. It's located along the edge of the Bicentennial Capitol State

San Antonio, TX, is full of rich history and vibrant culture. It is also currently full of people looking to buy a condo. Property values are going up, and developers are working hard to meet with demand. 

What this means for you as a buyer is that there's probably plenty of opportunity — both in completed units and presales — to find a condo for around $500,000 in the city. However, if you find something you like, it could be a good idea to act quickly. 

Basically, there are two types of premium condo properties in San Antonio: rehabbed vintage lofts and modern skyscrapers. Each caters to a completely different style of living, but they're both at the high end. Here's a brief overview of what half a million could buy in this historic Texas city.

LEED is about leadership in green thinking — it's intended to make buildings more efficient and better for the environment. You've probably seen a LEED certification on a building before, or perhaps you've seen it advertised in a new condo building that you are considering buying into. You probably already know that LEED means green.

However, as you might expect, it's a little more complex than that. Below, you'll find a quick condo-focused guide to the points that LEED considers, the process of reviewing projects and the various levels of certifications available.

An Introduction to Green Buildings

The USGBC is currently on LEED 4.1., and the program has expanded to cover various different types of developments. There are nine major

The amenity rich lifestyle that accompanies High-rise living can fulfill a long list of "must haves" for condo owners. However, one thing that can be difficult to incorporate to amenities in a High-rise building is green space.  Living near a park isn't just good for our furry friends, having a one nearby is good for people too. If having a park within a block or two of your home is important to you, check out these Houston condo buildings.

4. 1400 Herman - Museum District

1400 Hermann is a 17 story condo building located in the heart of the Museum District. One of the biggest benefits about living at 1400 Hermann is its close proximity to Hermann Park. Hermann Park is an enormous 445 acre park with plenty to do. It features a golf course,

Summer is in full swing in St. Louis and the metropolitan area is brimming with summer fun for people of all walks of life.

Here are the events going on in St. Louis this June:

Shakespeare in the Park

May 29 - June 23, Tuesdays - Sundays, 8 PM

One of the most anticipated events of the summer, Shakespeare in the Park runs through the month until June 23 in Shakespeare Glen, Forest Park. This year’s featured Shakespeare play is Love’s Labors Lost, which tells the story of a Princess of France and her ladies who come to Navarre for a diplomatic mission only to encounter a young king and his lords who have taken a vow not to see women. In true Shakespeare fashion, affairs of state give way to affairs of the heart as love and intimacy make their way

It’s spring going on summer in St. Louis which means there are plenty of family-friendly, fun outdoor activities around the city to participate in– especially over Memorial Day Weekend.

Here is what’s going on in STL this month:

Come From Away

May 14 - 26

This musical at the Fabulous Fox is running until the Sunday before Memorial Day. An award-winning show, Come From Away tells the story of 7,000 stranded passengers in the small town of Newfoundland– all about cultures clashing and how two groups of people ultimately came together.

Pompeii: The Exhibition

May 17 - November 3

This fresh new exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center relives the story of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii with more than 150 authentic 2,000-year-old artifacts and

Do you love living in LA, but need to have some green space nearby? Then check out these seven Dallas high-rise condo buildings that are either right next door to a park or with a block or two.

5. Cove - Marina Del Rey

Cove is a prestigious high-rise building located in Marina Del Rey. The building is separated from the harbor by Yvonne B. Burke Park, a 10 acre green space with a fitness circuit, bike trail, and plenty of space for BBQ'ing and picnics. View available condos at Cove.

4. Azzurra - Marina Del Rey

Cove's next door neighbor, the luxury Azzurra building also benefits from its close proximity to Yvonne B. Burke Park. View available condos at Azzurra.

3. 101 Ocean - Santa Monica

101 Ocean is a Santa Monica icon