San Clemente Real Estate Sales

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

A Dana Point short sale home just been sold by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the seller in this real estate transaction.  24941 Seagate, Dana Point CA is located in the beautiful gated community of Waterford Point area and is considered one of the best values when looking for a home in a secure community and sold for $450,000.  The homes around the front perimeter of the community have wonderful ocean views while homes on the interior have great canyon and mountain views.  This short sale successfully closed by the short sale specialists at the Sam Smith Team.  Upstairs featured a wonderful open space with a large living & family room.  In addition, a separate dining and breakfast nook added to the upstairs living space. 

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

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.  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.  If you are looking ahead and wanting to find a home near the San Clemente high school we recommend a couple of areas.  The homes located directly above the high school is called the Broadmoor area.  Here you will find single level homes that are situated to maximize the ocean views.  If you find one high enough on the hill then the views of the ocean can be amazing.  Just east of the high school is the Rancho San Clemente area which has a large number of communities

If you are looking for tax shelters in today's 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

San Clemente is a hot destination for those who love to surf and there is no better place to catch some waves then the famous Trestles surf break located in San Clemente on the Orange and San Diego county boarder.  Many surfers are now relocating to the San Clemente area and looking for homes near this famous surf break. 

If your budget allows then you will want to buy in the three gated communities located near Trestles.  These three gated communities consist of "The Breakers," "Cyprus Cove," and "Cyprus Shore."  Homes don't come cheap in these communities so plan to spend at least $1 million dollars to find a home here with ocean front homes starting around $5 million.  The flip side is that you will reside in a gated community with an easy walk

San Clemente Short Sale agent Sam Smith has just listed a new San Clemente Short Sale in San Clemente, California. 103 Via Presa, San Clemente CA, is a short sale listing located in the Vilamoura community with an association pool and spa area over looking the pacific ocean. The home features three bedrooms and two baths with a good size backyard. These town homes due share one common wall with the adjoining town home and it's just a short distance to the beach and downtown San Clemente. The short sale is subject to the bank's approval of price and terms. If you have been thinking about buying a home in the San Clemente area then short sales are a good place to start. For more information on San Clemente Short Sale Homes For Sale please contact Sam

A new home has come on the market in San Clemente, California and is currently the most expensive real estate for sale in San Clemente.  323 W Paseo De Cristobal, San Clemente, CA, is a rare ocean front residence in the popular Southwest San Clemente area!  The home is situated on a unique street to street lot with lots of room for guest and resident parking.  The lot reaches out to the ocean front and is located near the popular T-Street surf break in San Clemente, California.  It is really rare to have a property come on the market that is beach front and located at the T-Street area.  The home is currently listed at $9,750,000 and showings are very limited for the month of December.  Homes listed near the price range can also be found in Cotton Point,

If you have been to San Clemente, California then you know the natural beauty of the ocean and small beach town flare.  A consistent temperature of a cool 72 degrees year around brings many to the small beach town of San Clemente.  For those looking to retire in Southern California there is no better place then San Clemente.  Located ideally between Los Angeles and San Diego sits a beach town that is known for it's low key attitude and a great sense of community.  If you are looking to retire to San Clemente then you will have many choices when it comes to housing.  For those looking to live in a 55+ senior community we highly recommend the luxury homes located in the Talega Gallery in Talega.  Talega is a new addition to San Clemente so you will find

Short Sales are a fact of today's economy as many homeowners are choosing to sell their home as a short pay to the bank instead of letting the home go into foreclosure.  Talega homes have come down dramatically in price since the height of the market in 2007.  Homes are nearly 50% off which has caused many Talega homeowners to owe more than their home is worth.  Due to this fact you see many Talega short sales on the market.  If you are in the market to buy a home in the $500,000 range then Talega offers many communities to find nice two story homes.  One of the key things to look for is "approved short sales."  Short Sales can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months if the seller is just starting the short sale process. Finding an approved short sale will

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

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

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

If you have been making offers on homes in the San Clemente area then you will have most likely ran across a short sale listing.  Short sales can be really great if you are the only buyer and can get your offer accepted by the seller and then sent to the bank for review.  Like most short sales you are competing with other short sales buyers and only one offer can be accepted by the bank.  Even then, there are no guarantee that the seller will approved the seller's financial's and the price of the short sale.  Finding approved short sales will save you a lot of time and money since the property has already been approved by the bank and the price is disclosed on what the bank is willing to short sell the home for.  While searching for approved short sales

If you have always wanted to live by the beach then you will be surprised to learn that you can live in a beach community in Southern California for under $1,500,000.  The Breakers community in San Clemente, California is a luxury gated community shared with three other luxury communities:  Cotton Point Estates, Cyprus Shore and Cyprus Cove.  The Breakers is the least expensive community of the four and still offers the same great amenities of a private beach, large community swimming pool and tennis courts and the security of living behind a 24 hour guard gated community!  There is currently one home listed for sale in the Breakers for $1,499,000 and offers all the great features listed above.  If you are looking for one of the best communities in

San Clemente Real Estate Agent Sam Smith has JUST SOLD and Closed Escrow on 618 Calle Campana, San Clemente, CA 92672 for $618,000.  618 Calle Campana was a four-plex located in the north side of San Clemente near the gated community of Sea Pointe Estates.  The four units had been owned by an individual who was unable to pay the monthly mortgage payments for this income property.  As a result, he tried loan modifications with no resolve.  He then turned to Sam Smith to short sale his San Clemente property.  The property was listed and multiple offers were received on the property.  Various stages of negotiations took place with the bank withe the final result of the short sale being approved.  If you are in the same situation as this owner, and are unable

Cyprus Cove San Clemente is one of the best kept secrets in San Clemente.  A gated community that is often out shinned by it's too neighboring oceanfront gated communities consisting of Cotton Point Estates and Cyprus Shore.  Cyprus Cove is a beachfront community that offers direct access to a private beach, community pool and tennis and the security of a 24 guard gated entrance.  If you have always wanted to live near the beach and live the ability to walk down to the beach in just minutes then Cyprus Cove may be the right community for you.  A Cyprus Cove listing has just had a recent $100,000 price reduction and homes can be found in the $1,200,000, $1,488,000 and $1,680,000 price ranges.  A lot of buyers don't realize how affordable it has become to

If you are visiting the Southern California area and are looking to see the different oceanfront communities in Orange County we reccommend the Cyprus Shore area.  If you are not familiar with San Clemente then you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that a luxury beachfront gated community exists that boasts some of the best luxury homes at prices half of what you can find in the neighboring beach communities in Orange County.  Cyprus Shore provide residents with luxury living with a private beach, association pool & tennis and some of the best surf breaks in all of California!  Trestles & Cottons Point surf break is right in your backyard and a quick tunnel takes you right to the beach from your home.  Home prices start around $2 million dollars and

Summer is always a busy time as everyone seems to be on vacation here in Southern California.  One of the most common questions that we get from visitors is where the most expensive gated community is located here in San Clemente, California?  To answer that you need to know a little history about San Clemente.  San Clemente is probably best known for the Nixon White House.  President Nixon would spend his vacation time here in San Clemente, California in an area known as Cotton's Point or now officially known as Cotton Point Estates.  Here housed his "Spanish Mansion" that overlooked the ocean on the very southwest part of town.  The estate was sold several decades ago and the land the occupied the estate was divided up and now is home to 14 luxury

San Clemente Real Estate Agent Sam Smith has just sold a San Clemente home located in the Amalfi tract in Talega.  11 Via Zamora was listed as a distressed sale where the owners requested for an approval on a their short sale listing.  The Sam Smith team negotiated with the bank and got the bank to agree to sell the home for $400,000 less than what they bought for at the height of the real estate market in 2007.  A Short Sale is a great way to get from underneath an upside down mortgage if you can show adequate hardship to the bank.  For a free consultation to see if you qualify to short sale your mortgage please contact the Sam Smith team at 949-291-0424.  We specialize in Talega short sales and have a solid track record for getting short sales approved