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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 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 Pier Area Rentals</title>
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If you are new to San Clemente one of the first places you will probably visit would be the San Clemente Pier area. nbsp;This is also a great place to find a short or long term rental depending on what you are looking for. nbsp;During the summer months San Clemente becomes a very popular place to vacation so many residents who own properties in this area will increase their rental prices for this high season time frame which typically seen during June, July, August and September. nbsp;These normally are fully furnished rentals that offer everything you would need for the perfect vacation by the beach and San Clemente really has a lot to offer.


There are also some long term rentals found in this area as well. nbsp;Expect to find rental rates typically lower than those offering summer rentals. nbsp;Tenants are typically responsible for the first months rent, security deposit and credit check fee upon move-in with an additional pet deposit for those who have animals. From this location its a short distance to all of the shopping and great restaurants found on Avenida Del Mar street which runs directly down to the San Clemente Pier. nbsp;If you love to surf or just hang out by the beach then you will enjoy miles of great places to enjoy all of this. nbsp;The train also stops right at the San Clemente Pier so if you would like to take a trip down to San Diego or Los Angeles or anywhere in between this is a great resource as well. nbsp;Please feel free to contact our local San Clemente real estate agents to help you locate the perfect rental for you.






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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Homes On Cul-De-Sac Streets</title>
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San Clemente offers a wide variety of neighborhoods to choose from the downtown San Clemente area that was originally built staring in the 1920s to newer areas like Talega that started constructions approximately 20 years ago and has spanned over 40 different communities. nbsp;The one thing that all of these homes have in common is offering homes that are located on cul-de-sac streets. nbsp;When looking for a home most buyers have a bucket list of items that they want to have in their new home. nbsp;Location is typically at the top of the list when a client wants to live in a certain neighborhood or an area that is approximately that is a certain distance to the beach. nbsp;Many times buyers will also want to have a private location which a cul-de-sac street can offer.


The new trend in building new communities is to have smaller streets that offer multiple cul-de-sac streets throughout the neighborhood. nbsp;The Talega area is a perfect example of this where you dont have large streets but smaller roads that dead end which creates limited traffic flow which is a bigger selling point for buyers who have chidden and/or pets. nbsp;Limiting traffic to an end of the street in theory creates a safer environment for children to play. nbsp;Many buyers dont ask for this specifically but when they see this type of location is can be a huge selling feature. nbsp;As you can see from this list below there are many options in San Clemente if you want a cul-de-sac location. nbsp;These will range to homes located in gated communities to those located near the beach. nbsp;Please contact us at 949-204-5110 to learn more about buying a home here in the San Clemente area.






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    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:34:00 -0800</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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        <title>San Clemente Homes With A Private Backyard</title>
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San Clemente has many different neighborhoods that can offer private backyards if you know where to look. nbsp;It seems like the latest trend in real estate is to build new homes close to each other which sometimes seems to come in the lieu of offering privacy between properties. nbsp;For the most part its always best to look in older and more established neighborhoods as these were often built on larger lots. nbsp;This is especially true for some sections of the Forster Ranch and neighborhoods by the beach in San Clemente.


The first place we recommend looking is the Forster Ranch of San Clemente. nbsp;While this area isnt the oldest community in San Clemente, homes in this area are well known for having large over-sized lots. nbsp;This is especially true for the large majority of the homes that were built here in the 1970s. nbsp;There are several section of Forster Ranch that offer newer construction homes like the Reserves and Forster Highlands so make sure you are looking in the older area to find the largest lots that typically over the best privacy.


Another area is the Southwest San Clemente area. nbsp;This community is located on the ocean side of the 5 freeway and offers custom homes built between the 1920s to 2020s. nbsp;Its important to note that not all homes will over total privacy but some of the lots here back to a natural canyon preserve and offer a great deal of privacy. nbsp;The appreciation of homes here is also very appealing as there always seems to be high demand of clients that want to live here.


There is also a neighborhood located on the north end of town called Harbor Estates. nbsp;its located east of the freeway and can offer nice panoramic ocean views. nbsp;Select properties in this neighborhood also have private backyards which is always an added bonus. nbsp;For questions regarding the different neighborhoods in San Clemente and the various amenities when living there please reach out to our local San Clemente Real Estate agents at 949-204-5110.






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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Clemente Historic Home Tour - Oct 2019</title>
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The San Clemente historic home tour is set to take place next month on October 12, 2019. This year will feature a tour of 9 historic properties here in San Clemente. nbsp;San Clemente has a very small number of historic properties still in existence so a chance to visit nine different properties is a rare opportunity. nbsp;The San Clemente historical society is now offering advance tickets for those who would like to attend. nbsp;Currently tickets are being sold at $30.00 per person or $100 for 4 tickets. nbsp;This changes on the day of the event which increases to $40 per person.


The tour details of which properties will be on the tour have not been released yet but will be sent via email once tickets have been purchased. nbsp;Its important to note that the tour will take place in any weather conditions and due to the age of these homes these properties are not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for small children according to the San Clemente Historical Society. nbsp; For those who have questions regarding this tour can contact Feda DSouza at 949-374-4944 or owner@alwaysinn.comnbsp;and Larry Culbertson at 949-412-7682 or larryculbertson@gmail.com. nbsp;The San Clemente historical Society is located at 1512 Avenida Hacienda here in San Clemente. nbsp;Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at the historical website.


This is a really great time to buy a historic home as normally there is a limited number of historic properties on the market at any given time. nbsp;There is currently 6 historic homes on the market for sale ranging from $1,150,000 to the Nixon Estate at $57,500,000. nbsp;Please contact us at 949-204-5110 to view any of these historic properties. nbsp;The photo below is an example of a historic home in San Clemente and not a home that will be on the tour.






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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:35:00 -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>Villa Grande Ocean View Condos</title>
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The Villa Grande building in San Clemente, California is ideally located on a hill that overlooks the ocean and the San Clemente Pier in the downtown area.  There are a total of 4 floors in this building that are situated adjacent to a historic building that was built in the early 1920s named Casa Romantica.  This was the home of the former founder of San Clemente and he choose that location for its superior views.  Villa Grande views are equally as nice with high floors located on the north side of the building offering the best views of the ocean.


The majority of units located here are 2 bedroom units with a few 3 bedrooms condos.  The basic floor plan is similar to a row house with the bedrooms located in the back of the condo and living room, kitchen and breakfast nook area toward the front where the views are most prominent.  Real Estate prices have always remained very strong at 411 Avenida Granada with recent sales this year ranging from $790,000 to $850,000.  Currently there is a two bedroom unit on the market for $850,000 and offers sweeping views of the Pier and Pacific Ocean.  Homeowners association dues currently run $535 and include the gated entrance, community pool, spa and barbecue area.  For more information on any of these ocean view condos for sale here in San Clemente please call us at 949-291-0424 today.

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