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
EXQUISITE CUSTOM HOME WITH
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Exquisite custom home in the wonderful community of Rancho del Rey. Original owner; real pride of ownership is evident. Enjoy 4 gorgeous fireplaces, 30-foot-high ceilings, upgrades throughout, and custom touches everywhere. The rare floorplan offers 2 downstairs bedrooms with walk-ins and baths ensuite, which can function as 2 additional primary bedrooms or a guest suite and office. Gorgeous wooden accents and custom wrought-iron railings can be found on staircases and even in the 5-car garage, which also includes epoxy flooring, custom doors, and custom lighting. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths ensuite, and a 1/2 bath, while downstairs includes a huge powder room plus another powder room. The stunning upstairs primary bedroom features a large balcony, fireplace, and an opulent primary bathroom with dual sinks. The gourmet kitchen offers a professional range, extensive cabinetry, and granite countertops. Additional features include a huge laundry room, large pool room with leaded glass door, a beautiful bar area, and a lovely little indoor chapel. Outdoors, you’ll find a magnificent wrap-around yard, multiple fountains, a large lighted gazebo, an outdoor shower, an outdoor fireplace, and an orchard area. Low fees, low Mello-Roos.
Is an electric Porsche supercar coming to market? The unveiling of Mission X during the “75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars” exhibition at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen this month and the German marque’s subsequent tease about what the car would strive for should it “go into series production…” have Porsche lovers and e-car enthusiasts feeling, well, charged up.
For now, Mission X is strictly a concept car, or what Porsche calls both a “design study” and a “spectacular, conceptual reinterpretation of a hypercar.” It’s also one that picks up where iconic Porsche automobiles like the 959, the Carrera GT, and the 918 Spyder left off, said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “Daring to dream and dream cars are two sides of the same coin for us: Porsche has only remained Porsche by constantly changing.”
From a performance standpoint, those goals Porsche has set for a market-ready Mission X include besting the Mercedes-AMG One
as the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nürburgring Nordschleife and charging twice as fast as the Taycan Turbo S. The low-slung two-seater boasts an ultra-high-performance electric powertrain with 20-inch wheels in the front and 21-inch in the back for increased aerodynamics, and its 900-volt battery is located just behind the seats, creating an “e-core layout” for balance.
Mission X’s most prominent design features are the Le Mans-style doors that open upwards to the front of the car, allowing the glass dome extending over both seats an astounding view of the sky and surrounding landscape. Motorsports-inspired elements and a newly modernized Porsche crest also help to create a “symbiosis of unmistakable motorsport DNA with a luxurious overall impression,” said Michael Mauer, Head of Style at Porsche.
Mission X also has multiple cameras with manual record and, for whimsy, the ‘E’ in the Porsche logo pulsates while the car is charging.
Source: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/feast-your-eyes-on-mission-x-porsche-teases-new-electric-supercar/
Summer is upon us, and for those of you lucky enough to be spending time in Italy this summer, we encourage you to consider visiting Campania, a region on the southwest coast of Italy.
Home to both the city of Naples and the Amalfi coast, the region boasts stunning coastlines, ancient ruins, and the infamous Mount Vesuvius, the eruption of which decimated the ancient city of Pompeii. The remains of the city are just one of ten UNESCO World Heritage sites in the region that you can visit. For culinary buffs, you will not want to miss the pizza in Naples, either. Neapolitan pizza has earned UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage status, making it an absolute must when you visit the third-largest city in Italy.
“Naples is a cultural melting pot where art, history, and food come
together to create a unique and authentic experience,” declares Alessandro Moscariello, the Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker 24RE. He continues, “whether you’re strolling along the historic streets of the old town, enjoying the panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples from Castel dell’Ovo, or indulging in the city’s worldrenowned cuisine, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant and dynamic city.” So please, envision yourself exploring the streets of Naples, basking in the sunshine in Positano, and indulging in as much pizza as humanly possible as you read on about the area that hosts one of the newest Coldwell Banker locations in Italy!
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POPULATION: 3,085 million
LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Italian and Neopolitan
CLIMATE: The climate of Naples is Mediterranean, with mild and rainy winters and hot and dry summers, but still refreshed by the sea breeze
CURRENCY: Euro
TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Influences include Baroque, Spanish, Angevin
AVERAGE SALE PRICE: 2,000 €/sqmt - 9,500 €/sqmt
AVERAGE YEARS IN HOUSE/APT: 15 years
https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/coldwell-banker-around-the-world-june-2023/
