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        <title>San Clemente Furnished Short Term Rentals</title>
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One of the biggest trends in the San Clemente Real Estate market is the rise in furnished rentals. nbsp;There is currently a large inventory of homes and condos being offered as furnished rentals but there are many things to consider before renting a home. nbsp;Most of the furnished rentals are typically on short term basis but this is not always the case. nbsp;Over the last several years we have started to see more yearly furnished rentals coming on the market. nbsp;These are ideal for those moving into the area that dont have furniture and looking for a home that has already been furnished for them. nbsp;Normally furnished rentals will command a premium in the rental price but this typically is not the case for yearly furnished rentals. nbsp;Monthly rental homes are completely different and typically do see an increase in rental price during the high season months which are typically June, July amp; August. nbsp;If you can come in months besides these three months you will most likely be able to rent the home at a lower price.


When renting a furnished home its important to ask if utilities are included. nbsp;Some owners will charge a flat fee for the utility cost which would be in addition to the monthly rental amount. nbsp;Its also important to ask about a cleaning fee when you move out of the home which can nbsp;start at around $200 a month and go up from there depending on the size of the home. nbsp;For the most part these are rented by the month so you would rent for the month of July or the full month of August for example. nbsp;Those looking to rent in the middle of the month may be a little more difficult but its worth asking if they can accommodate mid-month dates. nbsp;Finally, make sure you seek out a real estate agent that handles rentals as many agents on deal in real estate sales. nbsp;For information on furnished rentals in San Clemente please give us a call at 949-204-5110.






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    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Homes that offer Rate Buy Down</title>
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Rising Interest Rates has become a problem for those looking to get a mortgage when buying a home in todays real estate market. nbsp;These higher rates were intended to slow down pries and inflation but the actual opposite as happened. nbsp;Due to low inventory, we have what they call shelter inflation which is reaction to the Federal government raising interest rates. nbsp;Its basically explained as the higher the interest rates go, less and less people who currently have a 3 or 4 percent mortgages on their home would not want to put their home on the market and buy another property at interest rates in the 6 to 7 percent range due to the higher costs involved. nbsp;So the higher interest rates have created a very limited number of homes coming on the market which is causing a high demand for these homes and in turn is driving prices to continue going up. nbsp;Thus, having higher interest rates are creating higher prices in our real estate market which is counterintuitive to the Feds purpose in trying to lower prices. nbsp;How long this will continue will be interesting as the Feds have indicated that there are more interest rate hikes that are expected in November and/or December of this year.


One of the ways to circumvent these higher rates is to offer an incentive to buyers who are getting a loan and offer to buy the rate down. We initially saw this with new home builders as they do a lot of their own financing and thus are able to work with buyers and getting slightly lower rates. nbsp;Now, we are starting to see this with some sellers that are willing to give the buyer a credit in order to buy the interest rate down. nbsp;How this works is that the seller finds out from the buyers lender how much it would cost to bring down the interest rate by however much the buyer is looking to get a loan. nbsp;I think we will start to see this method being used when interest rates continue to go up as many sellers in todays market are still able to sell their home for record prices without using this method.






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    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:57:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Homes with Sit Down Ocean Views</title>
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The San Clemente real estate market has seen a huge increase in listing prices in the last several years with some amazing homes getting top dollar for them. nbsp;One of our most requested items when people are looking for homes here is having a nice ocean view. nbsp;San Clemente is unique when it comes to ocean view properties as the 5 freeway basically splits the town into two halves. nbsp;The homes that are located on the ocean side of the freeway are very desirable since you easily walk to the beach but often times will have limited ocean views unless you are very close to the beach. nbsp;Properties on the east side of the freeway are located in the hills of San Clemente and can have amazing panoramic ocean views. nbsp;The only drawback with a lot of these properties is the freeway noise that can be heard from many of these locations. nbsp;Most of the time the freeway noise travels up the hills so the trick is to find a home with little to no noise. nbsp;


Sit Down ocean view homes are basically homes that you can be sitting down and still have a commanding view of the Pacific Ocean. There are several neighborhoods in San Clemente where you can have this vantage point which are typically homes located higher up on the hill. nbsp;Some of the most expensive ocean view neighborhoods would be Sea Pointe Estates which is one our premier gated neighborhoods. nbsp;Look for homes located on Marbella street as this one of the best streets in Sea Ponte Estates with many homes offering wonderful sit down ocean views. nbsp;Another nice gated community is the Marblehead neighborhood that has several pockets of homes that also offer nice sit down views. nbsp;If you prefer a condo then one of the best places to find nice ocean views would be the Presidential Heights and Ocean Hills community. nbsp;The vantage point is really amazing and you can also get nice golf course and ocean views at select properties in Presidential Heights. To learn more about the best places to look please contact our local San Clemente Real Estate agents at 949-204-5110.






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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Homes with No Mello Roos</title>
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San Clemente is an older beach town down that dates back to the 1920s when the homes were first built here. nbsp; Since many of the neighborhoods in San Clemente have been around for a long time you wont typically find any Mello Roos in these neighborhoods. nbsp;Mello Roos is a bond that is associated with brand new communities as a way of passing on the costs to the homeowners associated with building a new neighborhood. nbsp;Builders are always looking for ways to minimize the costs when building homes and creating a Mello Roos bond which typically goes for 25 to 30 years and is smart way for them to avoid the costs associated with building streets, sidewalks, etc in a new community. nbsp;Most buyers dont like this added extra cost when buying a home but since most new home builders add this cost it has become normalized here in Southern California. nbsp;


A great example of homes with Mello Roos tax would be the new Sea Summit community in San Clemente. nbsp;When these homes were first built here real estate prices seemed very attractive with a location that was very close to the beach. nbsp;However, some of our clients were scared off in buying here since the Mello Roos fee was a noticeable amount which could be avoided all together if they were to buy in an older San Clemente neighborhood with no Mello Roos. nbsp;Some real estate agents use the fact of having No Mello Roos as anbsp;selling point since there is a lot of cost savings associated with that. nbsp;Some of the popular older neighborhoods in San Clemente would be located in the Southwest, Central and San Clemente north areas. nbsp;The newer Talega area does often have Mello Roos associated with it but its worth checking on the expiration of the bond when you go to buy here since many are set for a time period of 25 to 30 years. nbsp;Below are just some of the homes that are being advertised by various real estate companies as having No Mello Roos. nbsp;Please feel free to contact us at 949-204-5110nbsp;to locate homes with No Mello Roos.






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    <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 11:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Coming Soon Listings</title>
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The San Clemente Real Estate market in the last three to four months has been really crazy as buyers are bidding against each other when new listings that are priced well come on the market. nbsp;Many thought COVID would bring the real estate market down but it has actually had a reverse effect and the market has never been stronger. nbsp;One of the biggest issues is limited inventory which has been a problem for the last two to three years in San Clemente and has become even more limited due to COVID. nbsp;What many buyers are doing is looking for homes that are not on the market yet but will be coming on the market soon. nbsp;These listings that were once only limited to real estate agents are now available to the general public.


One of the best things you can do when looking for a home in San Clemente is to identify the right neighborhood that you want to live. nbsp;For example, if you are looking for a larger home near the $1 million dollar price point then communities like Talega or Forester Ranch may be a better fit than homes near the beach which tend to be much smaller and more expensive. nbsp;If you want a home in a gated community then neighborhoods like Cyprus Shore, Sea Pointe Estates and Careyes may be a good option. nbsp;Once you have identified the perfect neighborhood then we recommend reaching out to local agents who cover and know that community to know if they know of any new listings that may be coming on the market. nbsp;This combined with the new coming soon listings will help you identify the right property for you. nbsp;If you need help please contact any of our local San Clemente Real Estate agents at 949-204-5110 today.






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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Furnished Homes For Sale</title>
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San Clemente has a large number of properties on the market for sale right now that are being marketed as fully furnished. nbsp;This is becoming a big trend in selling a home nbsp;How exactly does it work? nbsp;For starters, there are various degrees in which an owner can decide to sell a home. nbsp;We see some sellers offering select pieces of furniture to be included in the sale while others will offer completely everything including kitchen plates and silverware. nbsp;One of the first things you should do it make a quick estimate on how much the furniture would cost if you were to buy it. nbsp;


Its important to also factor in the selling price of the home as well. nbsp;If the home is priced correctly and listed at a price point of where other similar type homes in the neighborhood have sold for then you know that they are not bumping up the price to pay for the furniture. I know in some of my previous deals when buyers are interested in purchasing certain items in the home it gets real emotional. nbsp;Selling furniture can be a tricky for a real estate agent so its always better to just have everything included in the sale to take out this emotion. nbsp;


Properties that are used for vacation rental properties are often sold fully furnished which is really ideal if you are thinking about continuing marketing the home as a short term rental. nbsp;We have compiled all of the furnished properties for sale in San Clemente here so please contact us for additional information at 949-204-5110.






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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:40:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title>Solar Powered San Clemente Homes</title>
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One of the benefits of living in the Southern California is the sunny weather we get to enjoy pretty much all year around, except for the June gloom that that occurs every year. nbsp;Many residents have used this benefit to aide in going green and using solar panels as an alternative to electricity. nbsp;The technology in this field has drastically changed over the years and as a result has become more affordable. nbsp;Many homes in San Clemente are installing solar panels on their roofs which has become a huge selling point when it comes time to sell. nbsp;Markeing a home with solar panels really does appeal to those who want to live a more green focused living and for those who are also cost conciecous who want to save money.


There are typically two different ways to sell homes that have solar panels. nbsp;One of the ways is to have the solar panels installed and completely paid for. nbsp;This is ultimately the best formula when marketing your home for sale. nbsp;This allows the new buyer to purchase the home without the need of doing anything additional when it comes to the panels. nbsp;Buyers tend to prefer this method as there is not cost to them and its just a matter of maintaining it. nbsp;The other option we have seen is that the owner has leased the solar panel and is authorized to pass on that lease to the new buyer as long as they agree to assume paying the same monthly cost. nbsp;This is not the best way to sell a home as many buyers will have to factor in the extra cost. nbsp;Buyers are also concerned about the technology and dont want to have an old and outdated system by the time they pay for a solar system. nbsp;If you are an owner and thinking about selling buying the solar panels outright is the way to go.






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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Turnkey Homes</title>
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When I first got into real estate over 20 years ago I always heard the word turnkey and had no idea what people were talking about. nbsp;It seems like its a favorite word among real estate agents for describing a home that is in excellent condition. nbsp;it wasnt later that it was explained to me that it literally meant turn the key in the door and leave without any concern about something falling apart or not working correctly. nbsp;Once I got this explanation it started to make sense but I still feel like its a word that is over used by the real estate community.


Nevertheless, its a short way to describe a home that needs little to no work done on the home. nbsp;Basically, bring your touthbrush and move right in. nbsp;This is especially true to describe condos in this way as they are typically lower maintenance than a single family home and many who travel a lot are looking for a place they wont have to worry about when they leave. nbsp;


There are currently 18 properties on the market right now being advertised as turnkey properties ranging from a $419,000 condo in the Vista Pacific community to a $3,200,000 single family home nbsp;in the San Clemente North area. nbsp;The large majority of these homes are older homes that have been maintained in excellent condition and priced under $1,300,000. nbsp;Some exceptions to this would be newer construction homes located in the new Sea Summit community. nbsp;If you are looking for a turnkey home in San Clemente please contact any of our San Clemente Real Estate agents at 949-204-5110.






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    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Broker Preview Dates</title>
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Real Estate agents have a special day when they get to preview brand new listings that come on the market in the San Clemente real estate market place. nbsp;This is called broker preview since real estate agents and brokers have the ability to view a large number of listings in a short four period. nbsp;Often times, agents will spend just a couple minutes looking at a property and then drive on to the next property. nbsp;This allows them to be able to see a large number of properties so they are better able to identify properties that may work for their clients.


The dates for properties located in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano is every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Buyers are also welcome to attend these open houses and can quickly view a lot of properties just like real estate agents. For the most part almost all new listings will be on for broker preview either the first or second week of being new on to the market. nbsp;This is a voluntary thing and not all properties will be included on this list. nbsp;A lot of really expensive homes are often not open to preview due to the owners request. nbsp;This can be for a variety of reasons due to having valuable antiques and not wanting their home open to the general public.


We have gathered all the new listings in San Clemente below. nbsp;All of these homes have come on the market in the last 7 days so there is a good chance that may be open on the Wednesday broker preview. nbsp;We have the ability to send you a list of properties that will be open on any given Wednesday so please email us for a copy. nbsp;These previews are also very helpful when you have narrowed down your search to a specific neighborhood. nbsp;Just watch to see the new listings that come up here in your wanted area and check out these homes before most buyers will get a chance to see it. nbsp;This will give you a leg up on the competition and build your knowledge of local real estate prices.






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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:38:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Pier View Condos For Sale Under $800,000</title>
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Living by the San Clemente Pier is a great place to call home especially if you have views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Clemente Pier.  Buying a condo by the Pier does not come cheap though as these condos are located on prime pieces of land.  As the economy as slowed down in the past 5 years so have real estate prices come down for these view condos.  It wasnt too long ago that ocean and pier view condos were selling for well above the million dollar price point.  Now the real estate prices adjusted, its possible to find pier view condos for under $800,000


There are three main buildings you should look for in San Clemente if you are looking for a Pier view.  Three buildings are the Villa Granada, Villa Grande and Reef Gate West buildings.  All of these condos are located on Avenida Granada street and have direct views of the Pier.  A new listing just came on the market for $799,000 in the Villa Grande that offers a more smaller and intimate condo experience with only 4 levels of luxury apartments.  Reef Gate West is also another popular spot as it has three different buildings that offer ocean front and ocean views.  Make sure to visit the building that sits on the bluff front as it has the best views of the San Clemente Pier.  One word of caution, condos located this close to the ocean are also located right next to the Train tracks.  The train passes through San Clemente at all hours of the day and night and can sometimes be a little loud.  For those sensitive to noise should be aware of this before looking at these condos.


Another alternative to condos next to the Pier would be the condos located on Avenida Montalvo street.  The condos are further removed from the Pier but are located in the popular SW San Clemente area.  Its also possible to find view condos in this area for under $800,000.  If you are not sure where to look in San Clemente for a condo please contact me via email or phone and I can point you in the right direction. 

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