We are veteran REALTORS® who are bilingual (Se Habla Español) and have been supporting sellers and buyers with their combined real estate decisions for 20+ years. We capitalize on our former careers in industry by employing our strengths in Customer Service, keeping our clients apprised of market conditions, trends, and best practices, and by implementing our business Experience, relying on our resources and tools, leaning on services available through afliated team members, and employing negotiating skills to maximize the outcome for each client.
We are proud to be afliated with Coldwell Banker West, which holds a dominant place in the local market and ofers a vast array of resources to support our service, in addition to the national and global exposure resources and network provided by the Coldwell Banker brand. We are driven by the goals of tailoring our partnership to each client’s needs, exceeding performance expectations and streamlining the business processes.
We specialize in multiple transaction types, including 1031 exchanges, military and veterans, relocation, property management, frst time homebuyers, upsizing and downsizing, trust sales, investment properties, international cilents, and virtual selling and buying. We have supported client requirements through diverse market circumstances and can advise as to efective strategies that are valuable in changing market conditions. Advocating for our customers is of utmost importance to us, and we have built our career based on results, relationships, and unwavering professionalism. We are Global Luxury certifed.
Mary Beth and have helped us sell purchase another are very professional, detail-oriented, knowledgeable, compassionate and that are filled with honesty. We highly couple as they are outstanding real estate - Dan and
“They not only expedited the sale of our property, but made themselves available 24/7 and responded to our needs promptly and efectively.”
- Thor and Grace
sell two home and another home. They professional, organized, detail-oriented, and extremely knowledgeable, as well as very caring individuals with integrity and highly recommend this outstanding in the estate business! and Wendy
“As an active duty family, relocated is never easy! However, with the Viruete’s as our REALTORS® , the transition was painless. They are professional, diligent, and most important ethical.”
- Fred and Chiara
“We have known Raul & Mary Beth for 9 years. They were our agents when we purchased our current home and handled everything in a very professional, courteous, and efcient manner.”
- Gary and Patti
“Mary Beth and Raul have faciliated the sale of two of our homes. Each time they have been consmmate representatives for us, expending great efort on our behalf while keeping the process understandable and orangized. They have superior knowledge of the area where we live, and they are persistent in expanding their knowledge of marketing trends in that area. They bring a wealth of excellent contacts to each transaction, including experts in funding escrow, value and property inspection. We would highly recommend them to handle any residential real estate transaction.”
- Doug and Karen
ALPINE
RAMONA
18-19
VISTA 14-17
PROPERTY
LA JOLLA
MIRA MESA
MISSION HILLS
MURRIETA
NORMAL HEIGHTS
CITY HEIGHTS
COLLEGE/ROLANDO
CORONADO
CERRO
CAJON
30-31
FIRST CLASS:
DEPARTURES
ARRIVALS FOR
FLIERS
PENASQUITOS
RANCHO SAN DIEGO
SANTA FE
MARCOS
SANTEE 45-46
NORTH PARK
OCEAN BEACH
OCEANSIDE
OLIVENHAIN 38-39
BANKER AROUND THE WORLD: DROGHEDA, IRELAND
VALLEY
VALLEY CENTER
VISTA
OTAY MESA
PINE VALLEY
This elegant single-family home sits on one of the largest lots in Capri, Carlsbad. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, this circular-shaped lot offers unobstructed views, allowing a full 180-degree view of the ocean & lagoon. With 4 beds and 3 baths, this property has a secondary bedroom suite on the main level, 3 built-in freplaces, 3-car garage and is just over 2,383 sq.ft. The expansive backyard offers a commanding ocean view. With a raised lounge deck and an above-ground spa, this backyard is the perfect space for entertaining. Watch the sunrise to sunset in the highly desirable neighborhood of Capri, just minutes from the I-5 freeway and the downtown Carlsbad Village area.
Travel, even with a first-class ticket in hand, can try any passenger’s patience, jostling with long lines at TSA and customs checkpoints, consuming mass-produced meals and enduring overcrowded lounges before boarding. But a company called PS ensures pampered treatment for commercial airline customers before and after flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The company recently introduced the same services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest.
Mounting frustrations over air travel have led to an explosion of private jet charters and fractional aircraft ownership programs, but PS eliminates most of the irritations over flying commercial airlines. Founded in 2017 as The Private Suite, PS is essentially an exclusive luxury terminal with a wide range of resources, including a stylish lounge called The Salon, private VIP suites in which to refresh before boarding, a no-hassle TSA checkpoint and chauffeured luxury sedan transportation directly to the aircraft.
Noting the concept already exists internationally, PS co-CEO Amina Porter explains, “Airports in the U.S. are becoming increasingly congested, and with so much innovation happening inside the plane cabin, we felt there was an opportunity to improve the airport experience.”
To illustrate that vision, she posits, “Imagine boarding a commercial flight without having to see a counter, line, crowd or gate!” While airports in the U.S. have increasingly focused on security, Porter insists that PS offers luxury and privacy without compromising security.
Joining PS means never standing in line again for TSA checks — and upon return the routine is equally seamless, including clearing customs privately and painlessly. This is how celebrities travel, but Porter says of her clientele, “Our members range from public figures to businesspeople to couples splurging on their honeymoon.” She adds, “They choose PS, whether occasionally or regularly, because they know PS upgrades their travel experience in a stress-free, luxurious way.”
While membership has its advantages, anybody can reserve PS services for a special trip. Non-member rates are currently $995 for use of the club-like Salon and $4,650 for a private suite that accommodates four or more. All-access annual membership fees are currently $4,850, which includes discounted or complimentary services throughout the year.
PS never shuttered during the pandemic, and Porter reports travelers’ desire to avoid large crowds naturally sparked increased interest in her services. “PS has benefited from travelers prioritizing safety and social distancing. Not only did we invent socially distant luxury, but our members absolutely love eliminating traffic, lines, shared surfaces, crowded concourses, and gate areas as they’re getting back in the groove of regular travel, says the hospitality executive.
The company used the pandemic-induced slowdown in air travel to enhance and expand its physical environments. “We took the low travel volumes as an opportunity to not only upgrade our existing spaces — the private suites, outdoor garden, the kitchen — but also introduce a brandnew concept: a social lounge at PS named The Salon,” reports Porter. “We worked with celebrity interior designer Cliff Fong to create the exact aesthetic we were looking for: a residential, collected and elevated ambiance that feels a world away from an airport lounge,” she explains.
The PS facility, located on the opposite side of the runways from the main terminal buildings at LAX, is about a twomile drive on access roads unburdened by L.A.’s typically horrendous traffic. The most accessible space within the PS facility is the tastefully designed Salon — with its sleek bar and cushy lounge furniture it has the air of a buzzworthy Beverly Hills restaurant — that is the equivalent to a private social club at the airport.
The company’s 20,000-square-foot building at LAX also contains 12 private suites, each attended to by a professional staff ranging from onsite concierge to private chauffeur. “It takes no less than eight PS team members to make the magic of a suite experience happen,” relates Porter. For the suites, designer Fong created a sophisticated residential aesthetic with soothing color palettes, high-end finishes, thoughtfully curated artwork, and coffee table volumes from Paris-founded publisher/ bookseller Assouline.
Each suite offers a pantry loaded with high-quality products, an equally well-stocked bar, cushy daybeds and marbleclad bathrooms complete with Japanese smart toilets. A generous supply of complimentary toiletries, beauty products and over-the-counter medications are provided to ensure a safe, comfortable journey. The PS suites, which have the relaxed feel of high-end condominiums, can be enjoyed up to three hours before or after a flight.
Supplementing the pantry and bar resources is high-end cuisine created in the company’s onsite commercial kitchen, but special requests are always accommodated. For an additional fee, guests can order food from anywhere in town, whether it be Spago or In-N-Out Burger, the latter very much in demand by Angelenos returning home after a long trip away from their favorite fast-food fix. Other amenities facilitated by PS staff include in-suite massages, manicures or hair styling, and the pandemic made physician visits a popular request among members.
When it is time to board one’s flight, private TSA checks are conducted inside the PS facility (sans the excruciating lines, of course), after which guests are escorted to a BMW 7-Series sedan for the short drive to their flight. PS clients are delivered directly to the aircraft, where they board either first or last, thereby avoiding the congestion and lines experienced at the gate.
Illustrating the ease of PS’ door-to-door transition, Porter notes that the entire distance from automobile to airplane door at LAX is a mere 70 steps for her clients, compared to approximately 2,200 steps for the average passenger. With sedan service, private customs check and suite availability, the return leg is equally agreeable. And with the company’s optional PS Direct service, passengers can be whisked directly from their arriving aircraft to their final destination, such as a corporate office, hotel or home.
After successfully debuting in Atlanta this year, Porter envisions an ambitious expansion for PS, providing far greater numbers of passengers an opportunity to experience air travel in a luxurious new way. “We want to be in every major U.S. airport,” says the pioneering travel and hospitality entrepreneur.
Discover Drogheda, a long-established port town located on the River Boyne with a village feel and a wealth of unique attractions.
When you think of the Emerald Isle, perhaps you think of breathtaking hills with ocks of sheep, a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, or the sound of live music that can pull on your heartstrings… Or maybe, you’re aware that Coldwell Banker has been growing in Ireland and just opened its newest of ce outside of Dublin: Coldwell Banker Gate Properties, named due to its proximity to the St. Laurence Gate monument. This boutique of ce is in Ireland’s largest town, Drogheda, just 30 miles from Dublin. Within the town’s ancient medieval walls, Drogheda is a long-established port town located on the River Boyne with a village feel and a wealth of unique attractions. Quiet lanes feed into bustling roads and shopping areas busy with restaurants, pubs, cafes, and happy locals. Drogheda is the gateway to the famous Boyne Valley region and is rich in heritage but young at heart.
Read on to learn more about this historic town from Charlotte Lynch, Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Gate Properties, and add another reason why it’s time to visit Ireland!
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POPULATION: 41,000
LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English
CLIMATE: Temperate oceanic climate (mild and wet)
CURRENCY: Euro
TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: The town of Drogheda has a blend of the medieval ruins, monuments and associated buildings, as well as Georgian residences (many of which are now used for professional practices such as medical, legal and property rms), plus more contemporary buildings (both residential and commercial) built in the last couple of decades. The greater Drogheda area has seen a signi cant increase in new developments over the past 20 years.
AVERAGE SALE PRICE: €250,000
