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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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        <title>Homes For Sale In San Clemente With Ocean Views</title>
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Homes For Sale in San Clemente with Ocean Views is one of the most requested items when out of state home buyers come to San Clemente to buy a home.  Having an ocean view makes you connected with the ocean and the beach and makes you feel like you are living the California lifestyle.  Recent years have seen ocean view properties come down in price with many single family homes selling in the $500,000 with ocean views  Where is the best place to look for an ocean view property?  Well that depends what kind of home you want.  Homes located by the beach will be more expensive do to its location so the amount of ocean view you will have will be very limited unless you get closer to the beach and have a higher budget.  If you are looking to maximize your dollar then look for communities like the Reserve South which offers the very best value for your money in San Clemente.  These newer construction homes are less than 10 years old and are located in a gated community with an association pool, spa and sports field.  Ocean View homes can be found in the $700,000 and is a great place to maximze the size of your home for the dollar.  Other key locations like the Southeast San Clemente amp; Marblehead commuities also offer ocean view homes in the mid $600,000 range  If your budget allows then luxury communities like Cyprus Shore amp; Sea Pointe Estates will get you premium properties in the $2 to $5 million dollar range.  If you are visiting from out of town make sure to connect with our dedicated San Clemente real estate agents to give you a quick tour of the city and show you the key locations to find the best ocean view properties.





 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:56 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>Sea Pointe Estates San Clemente Homes For Sale Under $1 Million</title>
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Sea Pointe Estates San Clemente Homes currently start at $500,000 which currently 5 homes for sale under the $1 Million dollar mark  Where is Sea Pointe Estates?  The community is featured on the northeast side of San Clemente near the San Clemente Hospital and San Clemente Krikorian movie theaters just east of the 5 freeway.  The community is a 24 hour guard gated community with a collection of one and two story homes that range up to $2.5 million.  It was only a couple of years ago when finding a home in this neighborhood under $1 million was unheard of as many of the luxury homes you will find in San Clemente area are located in Sea Pointe Estates community.  Even with the drop in prices we have seen 7 homes selling over the $1 million dollar price point in the last 12 months.  If you are looking for an opportunity to buy in a well established neighborhood and record low prices then we highly recommend buying now in Sea Pointe Estates. Keep a special eye out for short sale and bank owned homes to come on the market here as these distressed listings tend to sell very quickly.  The community has a nice mixture of ocean view, golf course view and canyon view properties and is a great long term investment if you buy at the right price.





 
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 05:42:42 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>Faire Harbour San Clemente Ocean View Condos For Sale Under $400,000</title>
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The Faire Harbour community in San Clemente is one of the best places to find ocean view condos in the San Clemente Real Estate marketplace for under $400,000.  The current inventory of properties in San Clemente is currently very low and this is especially true for properties under the $400,000 range.  The Faire Harbour community is located in the Marblehead area and perched high on a hill where ocean views are maximized.  The condos are split level so you typically have living quarters on the main level with bedrooms located upstairs.  The community has recently gone under a total renovation with a whole new exterior.  We believe these are one of the best values when looking for ocean view condos in the 300 to 400 thousand dollar range.  Recent sales have gone up as high as $339,000 in the last 6 months and we anticipate that number to increase due to the real estate market improving and lack of inventory.  If you would like more information on these ocean view condos for sale please contact us today at 949-291-0424.





 
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        <title>Southwest San Clemente Home Just Sold by Sam Smith:  173 W Avenida Alessandro</title>
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A Southwest San Clemente Home has just been sold by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the seller in this real estate transaction.  173 W Avenida Alessando, pictured below, was a cute two bedroom two bath home located in the desirable south west area of San Clemente situated between the San Clemente Pier and Trestles surf break and sold for $650,000.  This area is one of the most requested areas to live since all the homes have been custom built over the years and each and every home has its own unique style and personality  This bungalow style home a featured large front and back yard which is ideal for entertaining.  The home even had an peek view of the ocean from the inside living room.  The kitchen was also done in the bungalow style with nice subway tiles and large windows that overlooked the backyard.  From this location you are just blocks to the beach and the downtown San Clemente area.  If you are in the market to buy a home this year make sure to contact San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith to help you with your search.  There is a shortage of homes on the market now so working with a local realtor will help you find the ideal home for you



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        <title>South West San Clemente House In Escrow: 133 Avenida Santiago</title>
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A Southwest San Clemente home has just gone into escrow by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith of Beach Cities Real Estate where he represents the seller in this real estate transaction.  133 Avenida Santiago is a cute 3 bedroom home located at the end of the 100 block in the Southwest area with a nice ocean view deck on top of the home.  The homes kitchen has been recently renovated with white subway title and french doors that opened to the outside.  The home also featured nice hardwood flooring, two fireplaces and a large backyard.  If you are looking for a home in the Southwest San Clemente area be prepared to compete against other buyer.  The current inventory of San Clemente homes is at an all time low as the shortage of homes has not been seen this low since 2005.  One of the perks of the Southwest area is the close proximity to the beach, custom beach homes and great year around weather of a cool 72 degrees.  if you are in the market to buy a home in San Clemente make sure you work with a local San Clemente realtor who knows the market well and the upcoming homes that will be coming on the market.



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        <title>San Clemente Short Sale Just Sold by Short Sale Agent Sam Smith</title>
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A San Clemente Short Sale has just been sold by San Clemente Short Sale agent Sam Smith of Beach Cities Real Estate where he represented both the buyer and the seller in this real estate transaction. 124 Avenida Santa Margarita a traditional short sale where the owners owed more to the bank and were no longer able to afford the monthly bank mortgage payments. The property featured two large bedrooms and two additional non-permitted rooms located in the back part of the house. The location was ideal as the beach was just several blocks away. The home back to Camp Pendleton and located in the Southeast area of San Clemente. The home was negotiated successfully and sold for $400,000. Sam Smith specializes in helping sellers short sell their homes and offers a free marketing consultation for any San Clemente home. Please contact Sam Smith today at 949-291-0424 for more information on the short sale process.


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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:44:39 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title>Relocating to San Clemente Requires A Skilled San Clemente Realtor</title>
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Relocating can always be challenging when considering moving from your current home location.  Moving to an area that you are not familiar with can be scary and not understanding the nuances and price factors that contribute to the different areas can be challenging if you are not working with a skilled San Clemente Realtor.  A good San Clemente Real Estate agent can give you a brief rundown of the city and help you find the perfect San Clemente community for you.  There are so many great areas in the San Clemente area but local knowledge of factors that may effect home prices need to told to any prospective buyers.  These factors can include land shifting, freeway proximity and noise as well as residential and mixed use areas.  Also, make sure to ask for a relocation package that your realtor can send to you that explains the many great things to do in the San Clemente area.  San Clemente is the hidden gem by the beach and we know you will love the laid back lifestyle that only San Clemente can deliver.  Drop us a line or give us a call to see if San Clemente is the place for you



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        <title>San Clemente Homes For Sale Near San Clemente High School</title>
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The housing market has really started off quickly here in 2012 and we are seeing a record number of buyers out in the marketplace looking for homes.nbsp; With the current low inventory of homes finding a home that fits your needs may be tough until we get into the spring and summer months.nbsp; If you are looking ahead and wanting to find a home near the San Clemente high school we recommend a couple of areas.nbsp; The homes located directly above the high school is called the Broadmoor area.nbsp; Here you will find single level homes that are situated to maximize the ocean views.nbsp; If you find one high enough on the hill then the views of the ocean can be amazing.nbsp; Just east of the high school is the Rancho San Clemente area which has a large number of communities ranging from condos that start in the mid $100,000 range to luxury ocean view homes that can sell over $1 million dollars.nbsp; This is a popular spot for home buyers looking to close to the high school and the area also has a great swim amp; tennis club.nbsp; If you would like a detailed idea of the homes that currently for sale near the high school please visit our San Clemente website today or call 949-291-0424.nbsp; We look forward to assisting you with all your San Clemente Real Estate needs

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    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:02:54 -0800</pubDate>
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        <author>bcre@me.com (Sam Smith)</author>
        <title>San Clemente Homes Provide Excellent Tax Shelter For Real Estate Investors</title>
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If you are looking for tax shelters in todays economy many are turning away from the stock market and heading towards the real estate arena. With record low prices and rock bottom interest rates buying homes has never been cheaper. This is especially true for real estate investors that are buying homes with interest rates in the 4 range This is something I thought I would never see happen. Buyers are now realizing that their monthly mortgage payment may be less then the amount of rent they can bring in on lower end properties. This can be achieved with putting as little as 20 down for homes under $300,000. We have several clients looking to buy multiple properties in this price range due to the affordability factor and monthly cash flow they will receive. This is true for the San Clemente Real Estate market and select markets throughout the country. I know similar type of properties are being sold in other markets where buyers are able to make a nice monthly income on many of the bank owned and short sale properties that are now available in that market. If you are a real estate investor now is the time to act We will be more than happy to show you properties that pencil out and will give you nice returns and provide excellent tax shelters for you.


 
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