San Clemente Realtor

A San Clemente home has just been listed by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith.  110 W Avenida De Los Lobos Marinos is a three bedroom beach home that is located within walking distance to the beach in the highly desirable Southwest San Clemente community.  The home is unique is it boarders two different streets on the corner creating a home with many courtyards and backyards.  All the bedrooms are large and feature a well maintained and upgraded home.  There is a two car garage and additional street parking as well.  The home is priced at $625,000 a month and showing can be arranged by calling 949-291-0424.  The San Clemente Real Estate market has picked up a lot of speed in recent months at many believe we have hit the bottom of the market.  If

…

A San Clemente home for sale has just been listed by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith.  133 W Avenida Santiago, San Clemente CA is currently listed for $850,000 and features three large bedrooms, two baths and one of the best locations in the Southwest San Clemente area.  As you enter the home you will see a cute white picket fenced that brings the charm and personality of an older beach home like 133 W Avenida Santiago.  The fully fenced front and back yards is ideal for those who have kids and/or pets.  If you want a close walk to the beach location in San Clemente then the Southwest San Clemente area is for you.  This home also has a great roof top ocean view deck with is great for those family get together's.  If you would like additional

…

A Southwest San Clemente home has just been listed by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith.  175 W Avenida Alessandro, San Clemente CA, is a 4 bedroom home located just blocks to the beach and pacific ocean.  One of the unique features on the home is the separate guest quarters that is located on the east side of the house with it's own separate entrance.  The home also features a large master bedroom suite with ocean views!  The location can't be beat as it's just 2 blocks to the beach.  The home has been occupied by a long term tenant so it could be an ideal situation for an owner/investor.  The property is not a short sale or a foreclosure property.  For more information on this San Clemente home for sale please contact Sam Smith today at 949-291-0424.

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

…

When looking for a home in San Clemente choosing the right community and neighborhood may be more difficult than you would think.  Many out of state home buyers have a hard time understanding the different areas of San Clemente and choosing the right location.  If you are looking for a home under $600,000 odds are that you will have looked at homes in the Talega area of San Clemente, California.  If your budget is under $600,000 for a two story home then the Sabella community may be the perfect neighborhood for you.  Homeowners association dues are low in this area and you are located in one of the most private areas of Talega.  Actually, it's located on the outskirts of Talega in the northeast location with just two communities to each side of you,

…

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

…

Finding Bank Owned Homes In Talega has been a source of "good deals" for the past several years as many banks have been very agressive with the pricing of their foreclosure homes.  Single Family home prices have come down in the Talega area where you can buy a nice two story detached home for around $500,000.  One of the nicer communities in Talega to find a home in this price range is the Farralon Ridge community.  Located on the outside perimeter of the Talega area is the Farralon Ridge community with homes built in 2001 & 2002 when Talega was first being developed.  Here you will find a nice mixture of Craftsman, Traditional, Mediterranean and Spanish style two story homes.  Home prices have come down to the mid $500,000 range for homes listed as

…

If you are a San Clemente home buyer in the $500,000 range then you have several options to choose from.  You can consider the downtown area of San Clemente that's close to the beach and find a small two bedroom homes that will most likely be built in the early 1920's - 1960's.  If your taste is more of a newer construction home with three large bedrooms and two story Spanish style living then looking in several Talega communities may be better suite for you.  Since there are more than 40 communities to choose from in the Talega area knowing which community is best for you can be difficult.  One of the unique neighborhoods in Talega is the Escala community.  Here you will find three bedroom homes that have come down in price and currently start at…

If you are in the market to buy a town home in the San Clemente area then the condos located in the Carmel Community in Talega may suited for you.  Currently there are three town homes offered for sale with one listed for $450,000 as a Talega short sale which is a tremendous value considering most condos in Talega start at the $300,000 price point.  Carmel was one of the first communities built when the Talega area was first developed in 2000.  Select Carmel condos panoramic golf course views off the 2nd fairway of the Talega Golf Course.  If you are looking for a Talega golf course home then Carmel should be the first place to start your search.  The community offers an association pool and spa and you are just minutes to the Talega Swim & Athletic Club,

…

If you are familiar with the San Clemente Central Area then you may have driven by "Sea Cliffs," a historic ocean front property located just south of the San Clemente Pier.  Built in 1927, this historic landmark is actually considered a triplex, with three individual units.  The home is one of the original oceanfront homes built here in San Clemente with similar type views that you would see a the historic "Casa Romantica" here in San Clemente, California.  If you love historic structures and want an ocean front estate this may be the perfect estate property for you.  The property is currently being offered for sale for $6,200 and buyers are asked to check the city of San Clemente for potential uses.  If you are in the market to buy a residential income

…

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

…

There are many great communities in Talega to choose from, in fact there are over 40+ communities to view homes for sale.  If you have a budget of $400,000 or less then viewing townhomes in Talega is your best bet.  Within the Talega area you will find three different communities where buying a townhome under $400,000 is a reality including Alassio & Santalana neighborhood homes.  The Santalana tract in Talega is one of the best when looking for a well thought out floor plan with modern amenities like granite countertops and crown molding.  The Santalana community is located in the heart of Talega and walking distance to the local Talega center and golf course.  You will find many restaurants and shopping located nearby and just minutes to the North Beach

…

One of the best places to buy approved short sales in San Clemente for under $300,000 is in the Alassio tract in the Talega community.  What is an approved short sale?  An approved short sale is where the owner has decided to do a short sale with the bank and has formally sent in the short sale package along with an accepted offer.  The bank has already approved the short sale that contains the seller's financial statement and they have agreed to sell the home at a designated price.  What typically happens when you see an "Approved Short Sale" being advertised is when an offer has been sent in, the bank approves the offer and then the buyer backs out for whatever reason.  Since the bank has already accepted a price then the property is marketed as an

…

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

…

Finding Talega Gated Community Homes For Sale Under $700,000 has become much easier with the recent change to the San Clemente housing market.  Several years ago it was almost impossible to find a large Talega home located in a gated community for under $700,000.  Times have changed and Talega home buyers have the perfect opportunity to buy quality two story Spanish homes for $700,000 or less.  A good example of this is a home located in Vittoria gated community in Talega listed for $700,000.  This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is ideally located in the gated community of Vittoria & Catania here in Talega.  If you looking in this price range in Talega it's smart to educate yourself on the short sale process.  Most of the homes in this price range in Talega are

…

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

…