Like many raised in Israel, Assaf Avissar began traveling immediately after completing his obligatory military service. Curious and passionate about understanding people from many backgrounds, he worked his way around the world, immersing himself in many cultures. Long stays in such places as Sydney, Costa Rica, Brazil, and New York helped shape Assaf's concept of where he would (and wouldn't) eventually want to settle down. Arriving in San Diego to visit a friend, Assaf quickly knew he had found home. "It was different than anywhere: beautiful, laid-back, diverse, surrounded by great surfing — a place where your community is your family. It felt like freedom. This is the good life!" said Assaf, now a San Diego local for over 20 years and a proud U.S. citizen.
And San Diego, it seemed, was ready for his international brand of hustle. Assaf quickly gained a reputation for his dedication to his clients' needs — putting himself in their shoes, understanding their needs and wants, and refusing to let them down. Based on past experience with his family's real estate business, Assaf chose to become an agent just when the market seemed at its worst, mentoring with Penny Nathan as she was founding Ascent Real Estate (now Coldwell Banker West). Where others saw hardship, they explored the opportunity to create win-win situations and help clients thrive in tough times. Assaf says, "We set out to prove that honesty was an asset, not a weakness; focusing on the client, not the commission, is the only way to provide true value." As a result, Assaf is always in demand.
Assaf specializes in Metro and coastal properties; with his wide professional network and supportive team, he serves all of San Diego County with a deep familiarity for the area's unique communities and market conditions. With his unique combination of empathy and hustle, Assaf helps buyers and sellers make the most of a home sale with the least amount of stress.
Assaf was recommended to us from a family friend and we could not be happier! He instantly built rapport with us and we felt we could truly trust him right off the bat. As first time home buyers...we knew nothing! Assaf took so much time breaking everything down and explaining every step of the way. I can confidently say Assaf had our best interest in mind and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. Once we entered escrow Stephanie was extremely helpful making a very stressful process go smoothly. She was very patient answering many questions from us and helping us get what we wanted from the seller. Overall, we are so happy and grateful for Assaf and Stephanie’s knowledge of the market, attention to detail, loyalty to their customer, and negotiation skills. We can’t wait to move in to our dream home!
- CarlyAssaf Helped me out to purchase my first home in San Diego and made my move from Seattle to San Diego as easy as it can be. I think that his responsiveness was one of the most important attribute that helped this deal to be successful. He was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and area and knew what to match to my wants and needs.
- JonWe worked with Assaf and his team to sell our property in San Diego while living in Kansas City (after working with him to buy it a few years ago). We are so pleased with how smooth the process went and also with the price we got for it. We completely trust Assaf to advise and represent us. With San Diego not being our primary residence, we rely on him to educate us on the different neighborhoods of San Diego. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the pros and cons of buying in different areas. We are currently using Assaf to help us find a new property. He keeps us informed of new and coming soon listings, is always available and immediately responsive. He has spent countless hours taking us to see new listings and has been very patient with us as we have taken our time and changed our minds a few times. I cannot recommend Assaf and his team more highly. There is no one else I'd want to work with when buying or selling in San Diego!
- Liz
A long driveway leads up to the two-story residence, revealing its striking exterior and a three-car garage with cedar doors complimenting the contemporary-style of the home. Upon entering, the foyer makes a statement from all angles, showcasing a honed marble slab floor, hardwood floors and custom cypress wood adorning the ceiling to match the detail in the upper-level dining area. The property features high-end interior and exterior finishes and hardware, such as Lutron lighting, Marantz sound, and a water filtration system throughout.
On the first floor, concealed behind the north side entryway wall, are two ensuite bedrooms, one of which offers a passageway to a grassy outdoor area — one of the two private side yards that incorporate a thoughtful landscape design. Also on the main level is a guest bath, large laundry room with convenient garage entry, the luxury of a Savaria Eclipse elevator offering easy accessibility to the second floor, and a climate-controlled wine room. The downstairs is also a place to retreat or entertain, with its spacious media room outfitted with sleek multi-slide pocket doors that connect the in-home entertainment hub and wet bar to the south-facing covered patio complete with a fireplace, secluded pool and jacuzzi, built-in BBQ, and outdoor stairs leading to the upper level to easily come and go while retrieving items from the kitchen.
Take the elevator or use the indoor/outdoor stairs to access the second floor, be greeted with its high ceilings and abundance of natural light from the thoughtfully positioned skylights, windows, and stacking glass walls. Endless views of the coastline, Mission Bay, downtown San Diego, and the Coronado Bridge are visible from the great room and open-air terrace, resulting in breathtaking white-water ocean views and incredible sunsets. The open-concept floor plan
features an expansive living area that gourmet kitchen.
The dining area displays elegance and quartzite countertops; the living limestone accents and fireplace, and in the dining room to visually tie the with its large center island bar features seamlessly incorporated into the modern overlay refrigerator and beverage fridge, range hood, dual Bosch dishwashers, built-in microwave drawer.
Located on the upper level a luxurious balcony designed as a dynamic sanctuary morning with stunning ocean views the intimate double-sided fireplace. closet, a connecting private office, and soaking tub, a large walk-in shower, accommodates an additional ensuite
The prime location of this exceptional of a lightly traversed street in a quiet proximity to the sights, restaurants, impeccable design, detail, and quality location, uniquely positions it as a desirable
that combines the dining room, living room, and with custom mahogany built-in side cabinetry living room encourages a cozy atmosphere with its and the kitchen features the same materials used spaces together. The sizable gourmet kitchen features high-quality stainless-steel appliances modern design, including a Sub-Zero full-size fridge, a six-burner Wolf gas range with a Zephyr dishwashers, dual Wolf convection wall ovens, and a Wolf
luxurious primary suite retreat, complete with a sanctuary space to comfortably ease into the and peacefully unwind at night while enjoying fireplace. The room also features an ample walk-in and a spa-like primary bathroom with a fireside shower, and coastal views. The second floor also ensuite bedroom and powder room.
exceptional property is unparalleled, offering the appeal quiet and sought-after neighborhood as well as restaurants, and retail that La Jolla is famous for. The quality of this residence, coupled with its excellent desirable home for anyone.
Defying the universal laws of transportation, where cars drive, planes fly and boats sail, Lazzarini Design Studio has just unveiled a new flying superyacht concept that will alter everything we thought we knew about water travel. The concept vessel, named Plectrum, has been designed with hydrofoil technology, or what could be considered an underwater fin that allows the boat to lift off of the water’s surface and “fly” at top speeds (about 75 knots or 86 mph).
How does it accomplish this stunning feat, you may ask? Answer: three hydrogen-powered motors capable of 5,000 horsepower, each pushing the yacht up from underneath.
Hydrofoil technology is not new. According to the Rome-based studio, the inspiration behind the
Plectrum concept can be found in the foiling monohulls used in America’s Cup, one of the oldest international sailing yacht competitions. Said the designers in a statement: “We like to remember that in 1964, shipbuilding was already capable of similar vessel construction.”
The 246-foot, four-deck Plectrum will be equipped with plenty of splashy amenities fit to impress even the most experienced of yachtsman: a helipad, beach club, swimming pool, six guest cabins, and an owner’s suite and storage for water toys and cars.
Despite the challenges of building a hydrofoil of this size, Lazzarini Design Studio remains confident that if a buyer is found for the concept, the Plectrum could be constructed within two years. And it wouldn’t come cheap: The designers have put the cost around $86 million.
Source: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/a-86-million-superyacht-concept-that-can-fly-across-the-water/
Maybe it’s the influence of The White Lotus, but it seems like everyone is dreaming about “la dolce vita” these days. And when you start to explore the many regions of Italy and all they have to offer, Tuscany may be the perfect location to start your Italian chapter.
For your consideration, may we suggest you look at Siena, a small city of roughly 50,000 within the Tuscany region. Famous for its wine varietals, picturesque villages, and home to the epicenter of Italian Renaissance, Florence (or, Firenze), Tuscany may be the perfect location to start your Italian chapter. Siena has smalltown charm with big-city proximity, and you can find the perfect domicile, whether it’s a village apartment or a castle or villa nestled amongst the vineyards.
“Our history dates back to the
Etruscans and we have one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, among many other Medieval architectural jewels,” boasts Moira Mancini, broker-owner of Coldwell Banker Chianti Heritage. “And of course, The Palio is a famous annual horse race that offers one of the best-known festivals in all of Europe.”
Maybe it’s time to pack your bags and explore Siena and all it has to offer. After all, the next Palio race takes place on July 2, 2023; plenty of time to plan your trip and visit the Coldwell Banker Chianti Heritage office!
What is the perfect weekend day like?
Saturday is a good time for a walk in a historical San Gimignano, Val d’Orcia (three of the world-wide heritage sites) or in a wine kingdom Have lunch of traditional dishes in an al-fresco in a medieval square out in the Chianti area In the afternoon there are plenty of choices: small car through the Tuscan hills embellished olive trees farms till you reach your own fresh air with an exquisite glass of wine. Siena and Florence offers a wide choice of alternatives. The afternoon is perfect to taste at some of the many vine cellars located in
Tell us about the foods your area is known
Tuscan food is based on traditional peasant visited with a modern twist. The most popular on homemade soups such as ribollita (soup and bread, usually leftovers!). Meat is also tables of families and restaurants with grilled “Fiorentine.” Important restaurants have earned Michelin stars as a sign of their superb cuisine
historical town, like Pienza, most beautiful UNESCO kingdom like Montalcino. al-fresco restaurant placed area or nearby Montalcino. choices: driving a Vespa or a embellished by vineyards and villa to enjoy the evening Sunday morning in both of museums and shopping taste Brunello di Montalcino in the area.
known for?
peasant cuisine strongly repopular dishes are based (soup made with vegetables also essential and fills the grilled pork and veal steaks earned one, two or three cuisine and inventiveness.
POPULATION: 3.7 million (2019)
LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Italian
CLIMATE: Mediterranean
CURRENCY: Euro
TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Houses are built with bricks, sandstone, travertine, and wood for the fixtures. The interior elements that most of all retain the original charm of the house, are the terracotta tiles and the large beams of oak or chestnut wood which are composed of roofs and ceilings.
AVERAGE PRICING: 3,000 €/square meter
AVERAGE YEARS IN HOME: 6-7 years
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