September 2011

Found 7 blog entries for September 2011.

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Seaside Talega Homes is one of the best areas to find large lot San Clemente homes for sale.  Seaside is a quiet community one the east side of the Talega located south of the Talega Gallery communities and east of the Carmel neighborhood.  Seaside Talega homes are large two story Spanish and Mediterranean style homes located on large lots.  As Realtors, we love showing Seaside Talega homes since these homes are built for entertaining.  Home prices have come down a lot in recent years.  It was only a couple of years ago that these homes were selling well above the million dollar mark!  Currently, Seaside homes range from $526,000 to $645,000, nearly 50% off what they were selling for at the height of the market.  The community is secluded from other

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If you have been looking for a home that caters to those 55 years old and older then the Talega Gallery is a great option.  Located in the Talega area of San Clemente, California, Seagarden Talega homes offer affordable living in a very upscale area in Talega.  The Talega gallery is a gated community features our different communities that share the same association amenities that include a community pool, spa and recreation center.  The four communities consist of the Seagarden, Wavecrest, Sandbridge and Waterfleaf community.  The Seagarden homes are actually condos that are attached on one side with your neighbors, similar to a duplex.  Each side is individually owned and most condos come with a two car garage, front and back yards and well designed

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When looking for a home in San Clemente choosing the right community and neighborhood may be more difficult than you would think.  Many out of state home buyers have a hard time understanding the different areas of San Clemente and choosing the right location.  If you are looking for a home under $600,000 odds are that you will have looked at homes in the Talega area of San Clemente, California.  If your budget is under $600,000 for a two story home then the Sabella community may be the perfect neighborhood for you.  Homeowners association dues are low in this area and you are located in one of the most private areas of Talega.  Actually, it's located on the outskirts of Talega in the northeast location with just two communities to each side of you,

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The San Clemente community called "Portofino" in the Talega community is named after the street "Calle Portofino" which is one of the main streets in the community.  Portofino homes are known for their Traditional and Mediterranean flare with large two story homes typically located on very large lots.  Home prices currently range from $575,000 to $699,000 with both homes being listed as short sale homes.  A good majority of single family homes under the $700,000 range are listed as short sales so It's important you educate yourself on the process.  Theses prices are great deals considering the Portofino community saw a sale in June of this year for $805,000!  As with other communities in Talega, home ownership in the Portofino neighborhood qualifies you

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Finding Bank Owned Homes In Talega has been a source of "good deals" for the past several years as many banks have been very agressive with the pricing of their foreclosure homes.  Single Family home prices have come down in the Talega area where you can buy a nice two story detached home for around $500,000.  One of the nicer communities in Talega to find a home in this price range is the Farralon Ridge community.  Located on the outside perimeter of the Talega area is the Farralon Ridge community with homes built in 2001 & 2002 when Talega was first being developed.  Here you will find a nice mixture of Craftsman, Traditional, Mediterranean and Spanish style two story homes.  Home prices have come down to the mid $500,000 range for homes listed as

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If you are a San Clemente home buyer in the $500,000 range then you have several options to choose from.  You can consider the downtown area of San Clemente that's close to the beach and find a small two bedroom homes that will most likely be built in the early 1920's - 1960's.  If your taste is more of a newer construction home with three large bedrooms and two story Spanish style living then looking in several Talega communities may be better suite for you.  Since there are more than 40 communities to choose from in the Talega area knowing which community is best for you can be difficult.  One of the unique neighborhoods in Talega is the Escala community.  Here you will find three bedroom homes that have come down in price and currently start at…

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If you are in the market to buy a town home in the San Clemente area then the condos located in the Carmel Community in Talega may suited for you.  Currently there are three town homes offered for sale with one listed for $450,000 as a Talega short sale which is a tremendous value considering most condos in Talega start at the $300,000 price point.  Carmel was one of the first communities built when the Talega area was first developed in 2000.  Select Carmel condos panoramic golf course views off the 2nd fairway of the Talega Golf Course.  If you are looking for a Talega golf course home then Carmel should be the first place to start your search.  The community offers an association pool and spa and you are just minutes to the Talega Swim & Athletic Club,