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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>Alassio San Clemente Rentals</title>
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One of the most affordable places to find condo rentals in the Talega area is the Alassio tract. nbsp;For the most part, rental prices have consistently been under the $4,000 a month range for 2 and 3 bedroom condos that start just over 1,200 square feet of living space. The most recent rentals that have been leased out are feature below in this rental history chart and give you a good idea on what things rent for here. I love this location as its a short walking distance to the Ralphs shopping center filled with some great restaurants and retail stores. nbsp;One thing to keep in mind is that these condos are located multiple levels that often comes with attached garages that offer direct access into the condo. nbsp;Some of the features that are really popular here is having a gas fireplace, covered outdoor patio space and large kitchens with lots of storage. nbsp;





The Alassio community is a great place to rent a home that comes with a lot of amenities that are typically paid for by the landlord and included in the rent. nbsp;Rentals here are typically 12 month leases for the first part with the landlord asking for the 1st months rent plus security deposit as well as a credit check fee. nbsp;Pets are on a case by case basis as some owners will allow them with certain restrictions while others have a no pet policy. nbsp;Most owners will ask for a 3 page rental application filled out, 2 months worth of bank statements, recent pay stubs and credit report. nbsp;Security deposits will vary a little but they are typically around the same amount of the rental price with some variations. nbsp;Inventory of rentals has been limited so please reach out to us at 949-204-5110 to be put on a waiting list and with any questions.






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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>Colony Cove San Clemente Ocean View Homes</title>
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Colony Cove is mostly a senior 55+ community with some sections that has no age restrictions. nbsp;What I love about this neighborhood is that they are like small little bungalow homes that located close together to create a real sense of community. nbsp;The location is situated high on a hill is most sections which you think it would lend itself to offering a lot of ocean view properties but the top of the bluff is pretty flat so a large majority of the homes not offering any kind of views unless you are located on the front row which has true ocean front views. nbsp;Finding an ocean view home here takes a lot of patience and typically commands a good premium in price compared to other homes in this community. nbsp;A perfect example of this is a new listing in Colony Cove that does offer ocean views and is currently priced over the $1 million dollar price point. nbsp;The property is located at 305 Camino San Clemente and is not located right on the bluff front but still offers some views of the Pacific Ocean.


305 Camino San Clemente offers a total of two bedrooms with 1,204 square feet of living space. nbsp;This is pretty good size for a two bedroom home with soaring wood beamed ceilings which give the illusion of extra space. nbsp;There also a lots of windows that let in natural light with a mid-century modern style architecture to it. nbsp;The listing indicates that there have been some improvements done on the property like laminate flooring that has the look of wood flooring, kitchen with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. nbsp;What comes in handy is the interior laundry area in the kitchen as well as a wonderful fireplace that accents the living room. nbsp;Over the years very few ocean view homes have come on the market in Colony Cove so this is an excellent opportunity. nbsp;Monthly homeowners association dues currently run $395.00 a month which is very reasonable for the area and includes a nice centrally located community clubhouse and pool. nbsp;The community is not gated so its easy to drive by the area to see if you like it or not. nbsp;For tours of any of the homes here please contact us at 949-204-5110.






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        <title>San Clemente Homes For Sale Under $1.5 Million</title>
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I have a client that is coming into town and is looking to buy a home or condo for under $1.5 million. nbsp;When doing a search this morning it was evident that there were not a lot of quality properties on the market even with this healthy price range. nbsp;Properties listed between $1 to $1.5 million were predominately single family detached homes spread throughout the Talega, Forster Ranch, Rancho San Clemente and the San Clemente North neighborhoods. nbsp;There was no one property that really stood out as a great deal in a great neighborhood but more like average to good homes in neighborhoods my client was not interested in living. nbsp;The Talega area was automatically out due to the conformity of tract style homes that look to similar to neighboring homes combined with the additional Mello Roos tax that is often associated with Talega homes. nbsp;There were other properties that were located in areas that have seen land slides so I was not comfortable in showing those homes as well.


Whats happening in the San Clemente Real Estate market and countrywide is that there is not a lot of inventory of homes on the market. nbsp;Sellers dont want to sell since many of these owners have locked in very low interest rates and would be forced to pay a lot more in mortgage payments with the higher interest rates when they buy another property. nbsp;This is essentially what is keeping real estate prices up during a down market is there is still a good amount of people that want to buy combined with a limited number of homes on the market creating stable prices. nbsp;Is it a good time to buy a home? nbsp;The answer to this question I believe is YES. nbsp;Look down the road in two to three years when interest rates will start to come back down, once this happens real estate prices will continue to climb upwards. nbsp;The key to buying in this market is not to buy properties in less demand and cherry pick the very best properties in the best locations. nbsp;If these properties are priced correctly expect to have other buyers competing against you for the same property but down the road this will most likely turn out to be a good long term investment. nbsp;Below are the current San Clemente homes for sale under $1.5 million.






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We had a client call us last week that was looking for a condo near the San Clemente Pier. nbsp;I explained to him this area is called the Pier Bowl area and is a very popular place to live since it offers quick access to the beach while also being within walking distance to the many boutique retail stores and restaurants that can be found on the famous Avenue Del Mar street which starts from El Camino Real street and leads directly down to the San Clemente Pier.


Real Estate prices for this area have gone up in recent years with some of the lowest price condos found in the mid $600,000 range. nbsp;In fact, the condo that the client was calling on was 420 Monterey Lane R2 which was a very small condo with 300 square feet that was listed at $649,000. nbsp;It is located in the Panorama building which is one of the best places to find the most affordable condos in the Pier Bowl area. nbsp;Of course, this property sold pretty relatively quickly due to its great price point and close proximity to the beach. nbsp;Other condos in the area are not as affordable and currently start at $1,199,000 for a two bedroom condo on Avenida Santa Barbara street which is also located in the Pier Bowl area. nbsp;There are reports of a new penthouse level condo coming up for sale soon in the Panorama building that offers panoramic ocean views. nbsp;Please give us a call nbsp;at 949-204-5110 for more details on this unique opportunity.






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One of the hottest neighborhoods right now is the Shorecliffs San Clemente community. nbsp;Over the last several months that have been record sales in this community that have topped over $2 million dollars and this trend continues into the first months of 2023. nbsp;One reason for these high prices is the new community of Socorro Shores which features brand new construction homes that some were finished in 2022. nbsp;These are larger homes that can span over 4,000 square feet of living space with larger and attractive lot sizes. nbsp;One of the huge selling points for these homes is that they advertise low homeowners association dues with no Mello-Roos tax. nbsp;If you are buying a new home and can avoid paying an annual Mello Roos tax which can span over 30 years then that is a huge plus.nbsp;We have put together a list of the last 50 homes that were sold in the Shorecliffs community to get a better idea of market trends here. nbsp;All of these are sold properties that are indicated as S (Sold) in the status section.





The biggest trend we are seeing in this community are for those homes that offer some kind of a view are being fixed up and then sold for really great prices. nbsp;For example, the community just had a sale a couple weeks ago at 215 Via Socorro that was listed at $2,229,000 and ended up selling for $2.3 million after being on the market for 23 days. nbsp;This was a smaller home with four bedrooms and 1,779 square feet but was renovated very nice in the Farmhouse style. nbsp;A couple months before that there was a stunning home that had been renovated to look like a newer home that offered 2,525 square feet and ended up selling with multiple offers at $1,999,000. nbsp;Even though the market activity has slowed down in the recent months we are still seeing a lot of homes selling within 30 days and often with multiple offers if priced correctly. nbsp;This is due in fact to the low inventory of housing in San Clemente combined with a lot of cash buyers. Please call us at 949-204-5110 for additional questions.






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        <title>San Clemente Detached Homes under $1.5 Million</title>
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In the last several years we have seen a big increase real estate prices in San Clemente, California. nbsp;Its very hard to find any decent detached single family home in a nice area for under $1 million dollars. nbsp;Last year we saw a shifting market where properties were on the market a lot longer than what we had experienced in recent years so there was the anticipation that real estate prices may go down. nbsp;This was the case in some of the properties sold last year but the overall pricing of homes still remains high and has not seen a huge dip as some were expecting. nbsp;There are still some great values for homes if you know where to look, especially in trying to find a detached single family home for under $1.5 million.


One of the better values that we have seen for detached homes is in the Villa Pacifica community in San Clemente. nbsp;There is currently a 4 bedroom home with an approximate 2,589 square feet of living space on the market for sale at $1,349,000. nbsp;This is approximately $521.05 per square foot which is a tremendous value for a two story home that was newly built in 2001. nbsp;Its technically located in the Rancho San Clemente area but really feels more like the Talega area with beautiful Spanish and Mediterranean style homes. nbsp;This is not a large neighborhood so dont expect a lot of amenities but because of this monthly association dues are kept low.


Another affordable community is the Ashton community in the Forster Ranch area of San Clemente. nbsp;When I first moved to San Clemente this was always some of the lowest priced detached homes in San Clemente. nbsp;Currently there is a 3 bedroom home on the market for $1,225,000 which features an approximate 1,941 square feet. nbsp;What I love about this homes is they have great curb appeal and often built in the Cape Cod architectural style. nbsp;The homes can have vaulted ceilings and nice patio size backyards and is a perfect place to buy a starter or investment property.


The Talega area is also an excellent choice for those who prefer homes that were built in the last 20 years with lots of community amenities. nbsp;These are over 40 master planned neighborhoods that all offer tract style homes with a variety of price points and floor plans. nbsp;Some of the more affordable homes under $1.5 million can be found in neighborhoods like San Lucar which currently has a four bedroom home on the market for $1,469,000. nbsp;The homes offers an approximate 2,448 square feet and looks and feels like a newer home. nbsp;Its important to note that many homes in the Talega area due have a Mello Roos tax so keep that in mind when looking in this area. nbsp;For expert advice when buying a home here please reach out to our skilled San Clemente Real Estate agents at 949-204-5110. nbsp;Below are the current homes for sale in San Clemente under $1.5 million.



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        <title>Sea Summit Aqua Ocean View Homes</title>
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When occasionally see ocean view listings come up in the newer Sea Summit Aqua community in San Clemente which has seen an increase in real estate prices since they were first built.in 2016. nbsp;The neighborhood is one of the first communities located in Sea Summit that is also located next to the community pool and clubhouse for all for neighborhoods to use in Sea Summit. nbsp;The homes located in the Aqua neighborhood are different than those located in the other three neighborhoods as they share a common wall with a neighboring home unlike the other neighborhoods that offer fully detached single family homes. nbsp;When you first drive into the Sea Summit Aqua neighborhood you will notice that the homes along the perimeter on the west side of the street will have the best opportunity to offer some kind of an ocean view. nbsp;I have personally walked through many of these homes and I can tell you that the number of really good view properties is limited here. nbsp;With that being said there are still some nice resale properties that do offer ocean views that due come on the market from time to time. nbsp;Below is a chart that shows all of the ocean view home sales in Aqua that have occurred in our multiple listing service since they were first built.





There are currently two ocean view properties that offer an ocean view which currently start at $2,685,000 for a three bedroom property with an approximate 2,296 square feet of living space. nbsp;It boasts a panoramic 180 degree ocean view and located at the end of a cul-de-sac. nbsp;There is also another ocean view property listed at $2,699,500 which also features three bedrooms with an approximate 2,296 square feet. nbsp;One thing to keep in mind when looking for an ocean view property is here is the road noise below. nbsp;Properties that are typically locate on the perimeter of the neighborhood that offer a view can also be located next to the street below. nbsp;These streets are for those that live in other neighborhoods so its not super busy all of the time but it something to keep in mind if you are noise sensitive. nbsp;The market has really changed from earlier in the year so my gut is that more sellers are willing to negotiate to get their home sold in this kind of a market. nbsp;For any questions regarding the Sea Summit community please call us direct at 949-204-5110.






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        <title>Villagio San Clemente Ocean View Homes</title>
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If you are in the market for an ocean view home at attractive price points in San Clemente then is a community in the Rancho San Clemente area that is worth a look. nbsp;The community is called Villagionbsp;which offers many two story Mediterranean style homes that are located within a short 5 to 7 minuted drive down to the Ole Hanson State Beach area depending on traffic. nbsp;What I love about this community is that is has historically offered some of the best real estate values for single family homes throughout all of San Clemente. Its important to note that there are only a few select properties in this community that will offer nice ocean views and theynbsp;typically will command a premium in price. nbsp;A perfect example of this is a new listing that just came on the market that offer really nice ocean views as pictured below. nbsp;It features a total of three bedrooms, three baths with an approximate 1,831 square feet of living space. nbsp;This particular home was originally built in 1985 and is currently on the market for sale at $999,000.





Real Estate prices in the Villagio community have ranged between the low $800,000 to the low $1,100,000 range in recent years. nbsp;The range in pricing depends on a lot of factors like the location where the home is located, does it have any kind of a view, size of the home and the overall condition of the property. nbsp;We have put together the last 25 sales in this community in the sales chart below to help determine the value of any given home in Villagio. nbsp;This is especially helpful for sellers who are thinking bout selling in this community and want to know prior sales history as well as home buyers trying to figure out if any given property is a good deal or not. nbsp;Please keep in mind that the year 2021 was a record year for home sales and with the rise of interest rates we are starting to see the beginning of real estate prices softening in a lot of communities throughout San Clemente. nbsp;Its still a great time to buy as long as you can get the seller to buy down the mortgage interest rate and also secure a great price as well. nbsp;For questions regarding buying in this community please contact our local San Clemente Real Estate agents at 949-204-5110.






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The Southwest San Clemente area is often considered one of the best neighborhoods in San Clemente near the beach due its unique collection of various types of single family homes. nbsp;In the last several years we have seen a lot of construction in this area due to the rising real estate prices and the need for more housing inventory. nbsp;In the last week 2 new brand new construction listings have come on the market in. Southwest San Clemente for a total of 3 homes on the market that were built in 2022. nbsp;We have actually been waiting for these homes to come on the market since they have both been under construction for some time now. nbsp;The unique part about these 2 new listings is that they are located right next to each other on the street called Avenida Princesa.


211 Avenida Princesa is a 4 bedroom home that is reported by the builder of being over 3,500 square feet with a bonus roof top deck. What I love about this property is the unique architectural modern Farmhouse design that features wide open spaces making it an easy flow in between the rooms. For example, the living room and kitchen spaces open to each other as well as a covered outdoor patio space that brings the outdoors inside. nbsp;The primary bedroom is very generous and size and comes with a spa like primary bathroom with separate jacuzzi soaking tub and walk-in shower. nbsp;Its also what I would call a smart home that comes with a lot of new technology incorporated into the house to make beach living that much easier. nbsp;Its currently on the market for $4,799.000.


213 Avenida Princes is a 4 bedroom home that is reported by the builder of being over 3,900 and equipped with a two car garage. nbsp;This home has a little bit different feel than 211 Avenida Princesa but still lncorporates a functional open floor plan as well as a very nice covered outdoor patio space. nbsp;The gourmet kitchen is really amazing on this house with tons of cabinetry, water fall edge center island with seating and custom fitted appliances. nbsp;All of the rooms in this house tend to be of generous size with a bonus roof top deck as well. Its currently on the market for $4,999,000 probably due to the larger square footage. nbsp;Both of these are a perfect example of what is being built in the Southwest area here in San Clemente. nbsp;For a tour of any of these homes please reach out to us direct at 949-204-5110.






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