Lisa Barr’s passion is helping people achieve their real estate goals. With over a decade of experience serving sellers and buyers throughout San Diego she brings strong negotiation skills, community knowledge, and innovative marketing that ensures sellers get top dollar and buyers get their dream home.
Lisa was born and raised in a Navy family in the bay area where she watched her parents build wealth through real estate. Lisa bought her first home at age 21 and at that moment she knew real estate and investing was in her blood. She wants her daughter Kendall to grow up experiencing the power of real estate and possibly finding a passion in it as well.
Prior to becoming a REALTOR ® , she spent 10 years in the Mortgage industry where she was able to learn the business from a completely different angle. Lisa’s past experience enabled her to become a top producer in a short amount of time. Above real estate, her clients are number one. As a real estate investor, landlord, and vacation property owner herself, she understands that every transaction and property is unique. Lisa doesn’t take an umbrella approach and treat every deal the same. Instead, she adapts to every unique client and scenario to truly make the experience as seamless as possible for anybody she represents.
“Working with Lisa was a pleasure. She was somehow able to make what easily could have been a very stressful event enjoyable. Having gone through multiple real estate transactions in the past, it was refreshing to work with someone who was always there to communicate some of the finer details about the process, as well as have a sounding board to run ideas off of as we were looking at options. Lisa was never too busy to take us out to view yet another possible home and always brought a deep level of insight on things to be aware of about the neighborhoods, the situation and condition of the homes we would preview, and even made suggestions at each home on how to best utilize space to fit our needs. I would not only recommend Lisa to anyone in my network looking to buy or sell a home, but I know she will be my REALTOR ® in the future.”
Chris S.
“Lisa was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in the purchase of my condo. She went out of her way to confirm that the problem issues in the inspection report were taken care of and was instrumental in achieving the quick closure that I desired. Additionally, Lisa had the condo cleaned and in excellent move-in condition.”
Teri D.
“Lisa was wonderful to work with. She was thoughtful, patient, and very knowledgeable. Throughout the process, she was communicative and listened to all opinions on what we were looking for. She had to juggle 4 adults and 2 young children on tours for multiple days and was professional and kind throughout.”
Christine S.
“I worked with Lisa and her associate Chris in selling my father’s home in Carlsbad, which was subject to probate. Their knowledge and expertise was extremely helpful in navigating this complicated sale. I would highly recommend Lisa as I felt as though I was working with a trusted friend.”
Paige S.
“While other real estate agents dismissed my request for assistance with “good luck” message, Lisa Barr took time, interest, and care to find the right 4+2 rental house for us. Lisa was also extending assistance in case we needed them, such as helping us understand the lease agreement, etc.. many thanks to Lisa!
Lupe R.
Santaluz single-story custom home with rare double ocean and golf course views! Wake up to an amazing sunrise view of hole #7 with Black Mountain as a backdrop. Later in the day, stay warm in front of a fire wall and watch hot air balloons and a beautiful sunset ocean view! Architect Scott Grunst designed this updated Tuscan home with 3 en-suite bedrooms, state-of-theart theater, and a multipurpose casita. The movie theater can be converted into a bedroom as well.
This home is perfect for entertaining in the dining room with its groin vaulted ceiling and wine wall, west-facing heated loggia, or one of the private outdoor courtyards. This home has wood beams, custom cabinetry by Rutt, Miele appliances, granite, quartzite, and marble countertops, custom light fixtures, Rohl and Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, 2 washers and dryers, Sierra Pacific windows and doors, whole house filtration system, and custom California closets. Other features include an oversized spa with a waterfall, a putting green, fully owned solar with backup Tesla batteries, and droughtresistant landscaping with drip irrigation.
It’s time to drink up. Literally. Invivo Air, the “world’s first winery airline,” just completed its inaugural tasting flight, with plans for additional jaunts later in 2023.
“We’re thrilled to open Invivo Air to the public and deliver a truly unique experience for those that come on board,” says Invivo Air cofounder Rob Cameron. “We’re looking forward to guiding our guests through the ultimate wine lovers experience.”
On its maiden voyage, the New Zealand-based company flew guests on an Air Saab 340 replete with Cloud Wine emblazoned on the exterior. The plane departed Auckland Airport January 31 on an “all-inclusive viticulture vacation (that) took 30 wine guests from Auckland to Queenstown for an overnight adventure, throughout which they tasted more than 16 wines,” says Invivo.
The guided eight-step wine-tasting at 18,000 feet featured tasting pours from the awardwinning Invivo, Graham Norton and Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker ranges. Two hours after take-off, Invivo Air made its descent into Queenstown, where guests were treated to a tour and
tasting of select Pinot Noir wines at Legend’s Terrace, one of Invivo’s oldest vineyards in scenic Central Otago.
A five-course, banquet-style meal at Botswana Butchery with paired wine and spirits in central Queenstown followed, before quests retreated to their lakeside rooms at the five-star Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. They returned to Auckland on an Invivo Air flight the next morning.
“We were thrilled to welcome our guests on board Invivo Air and deliver such a special experience,” says Tim Lightbourne, Invivo cofounder. “As a Kiwi company, we loved showcasing some of our stunning wine regions, vistas, gastronomy and, of course, wine to our passengers. We’ve had such positive feedback from our guests, we’re planning our next experience. We’d love to run an international flight for our next trip!”
Ready for your wine flight? Invivo Air is currently taking registrations and destination requests for future flights, with dates and itineraries to be announced later in 2023.
Article source: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/invivotakes-wine-tasting-to-new-heights
This month, Coldwell Banker Around the World is venturing to a place where antiquity and the modern world collides: Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia.
“A friendly smile here goes a long way,” shares Crispian Knowles, manager of Coldwell Banker Cambodia. With a rich and ancient history, Cambodia is home to some of the most famous temples in the world — most notably Angkor Wat, considered a wonder of the world. And after a day of exploring ancient temples, you could easily spend the night wandering through the culinary scene. Though not as famous for its cuisine as some of its neighbors, Cambodia has plenty to share, from hole-in-the-wall establishments to high-end bistros, to food stalls at markets. You can enjoy plenty of delicious local specialties, including a variety of dishes featuring Khmer noodles, and partake in the quickly growing “coffee culture” scene.
“The country is developing quickly. I appreciate the diversity it brings,” notes Ms. Khim Tith Azha, sales supervisor of the Coldwell Banker Cambodia team. While the country has deep historic roots,
new growth is sprouting up everywhere and more is anticipated. The population is young, with the average being only 15 years old. With this dynamic, shifts in lifestyle are occurring. For instance, it used to be common for Khmer families to live in practical single-family homes. Now, however, buyers are seeking out luxury properties in gated communities, condos and detached single-family dwellings.
Foods Phnom Penh is known for: Nom banh chok/Khmer noodles (rice noodle soup topped with a fish gravy and crisp vegetables), amok (street food steamed in banana leaves), bai sach chrouk (marinated pork and rice, a common breakfast), and prahok ktis (creamy dip/ condiment used for vegetables and steak, also known as “mudfish sauce”).
Common local modes of transportation: Motorbikes (scooters) and the original tuk-tuks (motorized three-wheel taxis). There has also been a large rise in cars, particularly SUVs.
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POPULATION OF CAMBODIA: 16,900,000
LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Khmer
CLIMATE: Tropical
CURRENCY: USD / Khmer Reil
TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Cambodian architecture has become synonymous with Khmer architecture and, more precisely, to the iconic constructions of Angkor temples during the growth and peak of The Khmer Empire. The architecture and construction industry in Cambodia is a main priority and a basic foundation of social development.
MAIN INDUSTRIES: Textiles and tourism.
AVERAGE HOME PRICE IN PHNOM PENH: $114,164 (468.4 million riels), according to the National Bank of Cambodia as of Nov. 2022.
