Coronado is Calling!!!

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For many years, we were curious about life in the beautiful beach community that stares back at our previous home in downtown San Diego. As day trips became more and more frequent, we eventually made the decision to follow our dreams and establish roots on this unique island.

We knew Coronado would be the lifetime home for our new family. It’s the safest community in the San Diego area, has exceptional schools, there are a ton of things-to-do and the residents are extremely kind. The perfect hometown!

While venturing out to get to know the Island and establish a social and professional life here, we found a lot of joy in discovering the unique places that make Coronado a joyful, warm and picturesque community for locals and tourists alike.

Coronado is one of the most beautiful beachside communities in America and is occupied by a wonderful community of genuine and likable residents. The strong local support for our military personnel, fantastic dining variety, locally-owned shops and abundance of outdoor activity options define the character of this paradise and we love sharing our adventures as we discover the ways Coronado is Calling…

Announcing: The O’Briens at Porchlight brokered by eXp Realty

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Our marriage has defined partnership since we first met. The truest partnerships authentically care and invest in each other and we’ve both made teamwork a priority in our private relationship. Today, I’m proud to announce that my wife, Samantha O’Brien and I have partnered up in business as well and will be working hand in hand at Porchlight Realty brokered by eXp.

Our combined knowledge and expertise will make us the perfect partner for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in our hometown of Coronado or anywhere in San Diego County.

Working with “The O’Briens” will be a superior client experience. The following traits, along with the support of our Porchlight team and eXp Realty, are just a few of the reasons we’re positioned to give our client’s the best service in the industry:

– Combined Knowledge of the Market

– Combined Experience

– Constant Availability

– Pleasant Demeanors

– Playful Senses of Humor

We build relationships. We problem-solve. We obsess over the newest, hottest listings and market values. We negotiate aggressively.

We focus on making sure our clients always get a quick response and clear communication as our job is to remove as much stress during the home buying and selling process as possible.

We show constant gratitude for clients no matter the situation and welcome them as members of The O’Brien Family!

If you or anyone you know are looking for a home or need to sell please keep “The O’Briens” in mind!

Coronado is Calling…

1st Annual St. Patrick’s Day “Spread the Luck” Fundraiser & Celebration benefiting the This Time Tomorrow Foundation!!!

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Where: Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub

When: St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17th 2023 from 4-7pm

The O’Briens at Porchlight brokered by eXp Realty will be sponsoring a fundraising event at Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub this St. Patrick’s Day! A sham-rockin’ good time for a great cause with live music by the immensely talented Trey Hill Trio.

This will be an opportunity to come celebrate St. Patrick’s good deeds by doing one yourself. SPREAD THE LUCK by donating at the door, then celebrate into the night with Mark O’Brien (who will also be celebrating his birthday) or if that idea troubles you, just drop in to drop off your donation and enjoy a complimentary house special.

The Charity
The This Time Tomorrow Foundation is a rare and unconditional foundation. All the funds they raise go towards their Random Acts of Kindness program where they surprise people fighting all types of cancer at their homes with monetary gifts when they have no idea they are coming, Publishers Clearing House-style. Contributing to This Time Tomorrow is a direct way to affect someone fighting cancer positively.

The inspiration for this foundation came from a song written in 2001 by my friend and founder of the foundation, Cory Zimmermann. The song chronicles the emotional path of Cory’s friend, who just found out that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, from disbelief through anger and ultimately hope. At the time of the song’s creation, it was used to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

In 2010, Cory was encouraged to start a foundation with the purpose of seeking out people suffering with cancer and providing them with assistance and hope. Teaming up with one of the Midwest’s premiere musicians and another good friend, Tony Goff, together they rallied musicians and celebrities from all over the nation to support this cause. Every year the foundation releases a new version of the title song by a new artist. This year, quadrupole platinum rock band Candlebox released their version of the song as the band’s latest single.

We’re not just hoping for donations at the door of our St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser, we’re asking all of our friends and all of their friends to make a minimum donation of $30 bucks. 100% of your donation goes directly to the charity.

Experience a Random Act of Kindness

It’s amazing to see the end result of donations and the direct effect you can have on these recipients!

If you can’t make it to the party on St. Patrick’s Day, I encourage you to donate in the spirit of “Spread the Luck” here at our Go Fund me page.

OUR GOAL IS 350 DONATIONS.

WE’D BE HONORED IF YOU’D MAKE ONE OF THEM!!!!!

Silent Auction Items

(If you or your business are interested in donating a silent auction item please email Mark O’Brien at mark@obrienhomeassd.com)

Mission Beach Vacation Home
One night stay in beautiful Mission Beach.
Comfortable, Recently Upgraded, Private Beach Studio steps to the sand and boardwalk. Boho Beach Vibes. Blocks to Belmont Park, Mission Bay, restaurants and bars. This private studio has everything you need to enjoy California’s finest beaches. Private parking space. 2 beach cruising bikes, umbrella, beach chairs and beach towels. Coffee shop, bars, small grocery store, restaurants less than a minute walk away. Beach on one side, bay on the other. See the property here.

(Date Subject to Owners Schedule)

Donated by Joshua Taylor, REALTOR® – Porchlight brokered by eXp Realty

Revitalizing Facial
A Revitalizing Facialby Master Estocian, Melody Pedro at the Spa at Paradise Point

The Spa at Paradise Point’s services reflect the spa’s island geography and seaside culture and use a combination of ingredients and methods indigenous to Southern California and the tropical isles of the world.

Donated by Melody Pedro, Master Estocian

Libs Chiropractic Center
Free first visit including Consultation, Exam and Adjustment. $150 value!
(Must redeem by 12/31/23)

Donated by Dr. Jay Libs, Chiropractor

Padres Tickets & Blind Burro Pregame for Drinks/Bites
Qty 2 Toyota Terrace seats for a 2023 Padres Game and $100 gift card to use at Blind Burro before you head in.

(Game chosen subject to selected dates)

Donated by Sean Melvin, President – Sportsplex USA (Poway)

Ms Mariah’s Music Piano Studio

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Ms Mariah’s Music Piano Studio offers piano lessons at their studio on Orange Ave in Coronado, in-home or via Zoom.

Founder, Mariah Gillespie is a fellow Coronado Arts Commissioner who is passionate about music education and put together a team of teachers that offer lessons to children and adults of all ages!

Music education helps students learn, achieve and succeed and playing music has a more positive impact on the brain than any other human activity.

Expose your children to music instruction to help accelerate their brain development!

Coronado is Calling…