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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 a Butlers Pantry</title>
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When shopping for homes there are a lot of luxury items that a home can come with. nbsp;Some of these items would include an outdoor pool, large primary suite with a huge walk-in closet, fitness room and even an dedicated wine room. nbsp;When it comes to cooking in the home its very common place in a lot of San Clemente homes to have a kitchen that comes with stainless steel appliances and a center kitchen island. nbsp;What is unusual and hard to find is a bonus butlers pantry that is located off the kitchen area. nbsp;A butlers pantry as pictured below is a bonus working space area that is an ideal place to keep extra wine and champagne drinking glasses and a working counter that is often used to prepare additional items that you dont want to do in front of guests. nbsp;This is also a great place for the storage and serving of wine while entertaining in the larger rooms of the home.


Most of the San Clemente homes that have a butlers kitchen can be found in the newer Talega area of San Clemente. nbsp;Some of the larger floor plans will often incorporate this feature which is a nice selling feature when buying a home. nbsp;Look for larger homes in the Talega area as they are often the best place to look. nbsp;I know some of the floor plans in the Sansol and Amalfi communities will have homes with a butlers pantry. nbsp;Amalfi homes are some of the my favorite properties in Talega as they offer great curb appeal with recent real estate prices between the $1.2 to $1.4 million dollar range. nbsp;Sansol homes have recently ranged between $1.7 to $2.4 million depending on the size and condition of the home. nbsp;San Clemente is still a great investment and a wonderful place to live with excellent year around moderate weather and the ideal beach living.nbsp;



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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 13:29:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>Talega Ocean View Rentals</title>
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Talega is one of our planned communities here in San Clemente that offers some of the newer style with a wide range of single family homes and residential condos. nbsp;There is a limited number of rental properties in the Talega area that offer a view of the ocean since the properties located here are approximately over 1 mile away from the beach. nbsp;Since I have lived in San Clemente for over 20 years I run across many people that either love or hate the Talega area for a variety of reasons. nbsp;Many of the people who love living here for these few reasons. nbsp;First, the homes in this community are what we call a planned community where everything is planned to the style of the homes, number of floor plans in each individual neighborhood to all the community amenities. nbsp;Since many of these homes were built in the last 22 years the interiors of the home tend to be more modern and updated when compared with other neighborhood homes in San Clemente. nbsp;The schools located in the Talega area are also a huge factor for those choosing to live here as they are considered some of the best in the San Clemente area.


Some of the reasons why some people are hesitant about living here are for some of the same reasons that people love it. nbsp;Many people who live in the older areas of San Clemente where the homes are custom built and tend to be on the older side then the idea of living in a planned community is not appealing. Also, many of the homes in Talega have an added Mello Roos tax on top of their homeowners association dues which is something that also doesnt appeal to a lot of buyers. nbsp;Finally, the weather tends to be a little warmer in the Talega area compared with homes located near the beach so this is another factor I have heard as well. nbsp;We always recommend taking a look at these homes at make up your own mind if the Talega area is a place you would like to live.






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        <title>San Clemente Homes For Sale on Large Lots</title>
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San Clemente has 9 different areas that are filled with a large variety of neighborhoods with different perks and amenities. nbsp;For those looking for homes located on large lots its important to understand that not all communities will have the same features. nbsp;Homes located in Southern California in general are located on much smaller lots sizes than would you would find in other states like Texas, etc. nbsp;This is especially true as you get closer to the beach and lot sizes are at a premium. nbsp;In San Clemente, homes typically located on the ocean side of the 5 freeway are much smaller than those located on the east side of the freeway. nbsp;There are exceptions to this that include the new Sea Summit community in San Clemente that does offer some large scale homes located on good size lots. nbsp;Here is were we recommend looking.


The Forster Ranch area is probably the best place to start you search for homes located on large lots. nbsp;This area also tends to be much more affordable than those located by the beach so you often get the best value for your money here. nbsp;Its not uncommon to find lots sizes over 10,000 square feet here with nice variety of gated and non-gated neighborhoods to choose from. nbsp;The Talega area is also an excellent place to look as it features newer home that are often built in the last 22 years. nbsp;These homes tend to be slightly more expensive since the homes are newer construction and often do have an additional Mello Roos tax that should be calculated into your monthly carrying costs.


One of the best values has just come on the market as a coming soon listing. nbsp;The large two story Spanish style 4 bedroom home is located on a huge park size backyard and listed for sale at $1,300,000. nbsp;Its still available and located in the Veracruz neighborhood in the Forster Ranch area so please contact us at 949-204-5110 for further information.nbsp;






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        <title>San Clemente One Story Homes For $1 Million</title>
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One of the biggest trends in real estate are from buyers looking to buy a one story home due to a variety of reasons. nbsp;Many of the clients that we deal with are looking to down size from larger homes and life in a home that doesnt feature any stairs or levels. nbsp;We see this a lot from baby boomers in recent years who are looking for their final retirement home and looking down the road where they may not be able to go up and down stairs at a later time in life. nbsp;So the where can the best single level homes be found in San Clemente, our quick guide will show you were to look. nbsp;


The most affordable one story homes can be found in the 55+ communities like Colony Cove, Bay Cliff Village and Talega Gallery. nbsp;The first two neighborhoods often have smaller one story homes that are priced the $1 million dollar price point. nbsp;These are smaller communities that are dedicated senior communities so its not a good fit for everyone. nbsp;The next most affordable neighborhood would be located in the Southeast section of San Clemente which is situated on the east side of the freeway. nbsp;There are some small pockets within this area that have a lot of original beach bungalows that were often built in the 1950s. nbsp;Its important to note that many of these homes are located near the 5 freeway with some freeway noise so keep that in mind when looking at homes in this area. nbsp;


One of the my favorite areas to find one story homes is the Forster Ranch area of San Clemente. nbsp;This a great area since homes are typically located on larger size lots, especially when compared to those located near the beach. nbsp;One story homes are very popular in this area and can be priced at an affordable price point when compared with other neighborhoods in San Clemente. nbsp;Keep in mind there is a lot of demand for these types of homes so move quickly if you find a property that works for you in this area.


A really up and coming area is a neighborhood called Trestles that offers homes that are located near the San Clemente municipal golf course and are within a short distance to the famous Trestles surf break. nbsp;For those looking for a view then the Broadmoor area is a great place to look. nbsp;Homes prices typically start just under $1.5 million and can offer wonderful ocean views from this location. nbsp;Its situated just above San Clemente high school which is a huge plus for those who have children. nbsp;For those looking specifically for a one story home please give us a call as we have a waitlist to notify buyers of these one story homes that have become very much sought after.






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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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        <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 On A Corner Lot</title>
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There is one thing that is true about real estate no matter where you decide to buy and that is always about location. nbsp;You can always change the interior of the home but you can never change the actual location of the land that the property sits on. nbsp;This is also true for homes located on a corner lot as these types of properties are considered prime real estate here in San Clemente. nbsp;One of the main reasons why homes on corner lots are so desirable is having only one neighbor to the side of you. nbsp;If you like having extra privacy then this is type of property that will give you the extra space that you are looking for.


There are also other factors as well. nbsp;Homes on corners lots tend to be typically larger than other neighboring lots. nbsp;Often times these will be called pie shape lots that will cover more land space giving you an extra front and back yard. nbsp;These homes also tend to offer more light as there are no homes on one side of the property blocking incoming light and potential views. nbsp;There are many properties in the Talega area of San Clemente that have custom private pools due to having a corner lot. nbsp;Other properties found in the Southeast San Clemente area take advantage of the location and offer panoramic ocean views. nbsp;The only drawback in a corner lot is that you may be located next to a street that will have traffic flow which may not be ideal for those children and pets. nbsp;We have compiled the current list of San Clemente homes on a corner lot here.






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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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        <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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