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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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        <author>bcre@me.com (Sam Smith)</author>
        <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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    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <author>bcre@me.com (Sam Smith)</author>
        <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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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:38:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>Monterey Talega Homes In San Clemente</title>
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The Monterey neighborhood in San Clemente is one of the most popular areas to find classic Spanish Colonial home styles in the Talega area of San Clemente, California. The homes sit adjacent to the Lake at Talega Golf Course and have some of the best golf course and lake views to be found in all of Talega. The homes are large in scale and range from four to five bedrooms and offer residents a main floor bedroom with a 2 to 3 car garage. Large and generous size bedrooms are located upstairs with a Master Suite that overlooks the great views of the 18th hole of the Talega golf course.



Home prices typically average over $1,000,000 with the Talega recreational center located just minutes away. Here you will find multiple pools, childrens play area, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. All of this is included in your Talega association fees. Association dues currently run $179 a month for the Monterey community with an additional Mello Roos tax added as well. Mello Roos tax is a tax bond that is paid by the residents of the community for a fixed period of time to cover common upgrades to the community like streets, sidewalks, etc. These bonds were put in place when the community was originally built to offset the building costs and keep homes prices low. For those interested in learning more about the Montery and Talega communities should contact Sam at 949-291-0424 today.  Some of the best deals in Talega are short sale listings that are coming on the market just below market value.  Contact Sam today to learn about these great deals.



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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:41:06 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>San Lucar Craftsman Homes For Sale in Talega</title>
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San Lucar is a great place to find craftsman style homes in the Talega area of San Clemente, California.  For those not familiar with the Talega neighborhood then you are for a treat.  In Talega, you have over 40 different communities that offer a wide range of architectural style homes and sizes for both homes and condos.  A large majority of the residential communities offer Spanish amp; Mediterranean style homes but the San Lucar neighborhood is one area where you will find beautiful craftsman and Arts amp; Crafts inspired homes as pictured below.



The homes in this community were built in 2004 and feature four to five bedroom homes in the 2,500 to 3,000 square feet.  Select homes in this community will have wonderful canyon views with close proximity to the Talega golf course. Home prices currently range from $700,000 to $784,900 with one of these being a distressed sale.


This community is a gem for different architectural style homes besides Craftsman homes.  Here you will find stunning French, Mediterrean and Spanish style homes.  The homes in this area do have association dues of $178 a month which include membership to all the amenities that Talega has to offer including community pools, Barbecue, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Tennis Courts, Club house with many Biking amp; Hiking Trails.   Talega also have on site security and beach vans that take you to the beach. 


Keep in mind that there is an additional Mello Roos tax for the Talega community which is approximately a half percent of the purchase.  Please check with the individual listing agent for the property for the exact Mello Roos tax on any given property.  We know you will living here and where else can you find such beautiful craftsman homes for under $800,000 in San Clemente.



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        <title>Cazadero Ocean View Homes In Talega San Clemennte</title>
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The Cazadero community in the Talega area of San Clemente is one of the unexpected places to find ocean view properties for sale.  The community is a favorite for Talega home buyers due to its large floor-plans and square footages that reach over 4,000 square feet.   Homes located on the front row have nice views of the valley and ocean and typically are priced well above the $1 million dollar price point.  The homes also are located on large lots and often feature outdoor entertainment area with private pools, spas and BBQ areas.  Most of the homes in the community will feature four bedrooms with unique features like hardwood floors and gourmet kitchens.  The community is included in all of the Talega amenities which include several community pools and recreational centers.


Currently there are 4 homes for sale in the Cazadero community that range from $850,000 to $1,395,000.   Association dues in the community currently run $179 a month and do have the additional Mello Roos tax as well.  One of the homes is listed as a short sale and two of the homes have ocean views.  If you are thinking about buying a home in San Clemente you may want to consider this well established neighborhood.  The added cost of the Mello Roos tax is well worth it after you consider all of the newer amenities you will be enjoying as well as the pristine neighborhoods and homes in the Talega area.  For additional information on the Cazadero community please contact here at San Clemente Real Estate.

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        <title>Sandbridge 55+ San Clemente Community In The Talega Gallery</title>
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For those looking for a senior community in the San Clemente you will find multiple places throughout the city.  If you are in the market to find upscale living then we recommend the Talega Gallery community.  The Talega Gallery is the name of the general area where you will find 4 different and unique communities that co-exist with each other behind the gated entrance. 


One of the these communities is called Sandridge.  Sandbridge homes are elegant homes that enjoy all the benefits that the Talega Gallery has to offer.  One of homes featured below is a perfect example of what you can expect to find in this community.  Some of the unique features of the home include 22 foot ceilings with a formal dining, living and family room.  The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths with 3,634 square feet of living space for $875,000.


The Sandbridge community homes currently ranges from $763,900 to $895,000 with home listed with a notice of default.  The Talega Gallery Association includes a community clubhouse, resort style pool, spa, putting green and fitness room.  Association dues currently run $379 a month and include all the amenities listed above.  Make sure to work with a professional San Clemente Realtor who have expert knowledge regarding these homes.  Please contact Sam Smith at 949-291-0424 today.



Photo of the outside Talega Clubhouse.  Plenty of outside parking and lush tropical grounds.



Private Gated Entrance for the ultimate in security.  Only residents and their guests can enter into this community.



Welcoming Clubhouse entrance.  Wonderful Spanish design with custom arches and Spanish tiles.



Large Vaulted ceilings in the clubhouse give a light and airy feel.  A wonderful place to gather.



Plenty of space in the Talega Gallery clubhouse for guests and residents to meet.



 Talega Gallery outdoor space with custom fireplace and heated outdoor entertaining.



Photo of Talega Gallery community pool.  Surrounded by lush tropical landsacping and very private.



 

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    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:14:33 -0800</pubDate>
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        <author>bcre@me.com (Sam Smith)</author>
        <title>Catania Short Sale Talega Homes in San Clemente, CA</title>
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The Catania gated community in Talega is not one of the well known neighborhoods in San Clemente.  The community is located at the very end of Talega tucked away in a quiet area that has restricted access to non-residents due to its gated entrance.  I truly believe this is one of Talegas best kept secret since the floor plans are some of the best to be found in the Talega. 


The community is split into two different sections, one located on the west side of the street Avenida Talega and have incredible ocean views.  I would venture to say these are the best ocean views you can find in Talega for under $1 million dollars.  The homes on the west side will have less of a view are are located on three quiet streets.  The model homes were actually located on this side and were the first homes as you enter into the community on the right hand side. 


If you are like most home buyers in todays market you are looking for a deal.  Since most Talega homes have come down in price nearly 50 and a large majority of these homes will be short sale listings.  Currently there is only one home for sale in the Catania community and currently listed at $670,000 as a short sale.  The home at 38 Via Cartama features 5 bedrooms, 5 baths will an approximate 3,800 square feet.  The listing indicates that have accepted an offer that has been submitted to the bank but are currently taking back-up offers.  My experience with short sales is that nearly 1/3 to 1/2 of these buyers end of buying another home while they are waiting for the approval so making a back-up offer is always a good use of your time. 


In 2012, we have seen 8 properties sell in the Catania neighborhood ranging from $745,000 to $875,000 with a couple of these properties offering ocean views.  My recommendation is to get on a list of new short sale listings as they come on the market in Talega and contact an agent right away when you see a home that will work for you.  The San Clemente Real Estate market is moving very quickly right now, especially for homes under $800,000.



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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:24:38 -0800</pubDate>
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        <author>bcre@me.com (Sam Smith)</author>
        <title>San Clemente Short Sale Just Sold:  724 Calle Casita</title>
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A San Clemente short sale listing has just been sold by San Clemente short sale agent Sam Smith who represented the buyers.  The short sale was located in the Ocean Hills community and featured 3 bedrooms with an ocean view for the incredible price of $315,000  The Ocean Hills community is located next to Sea Pointe Estates gated community on the north side of town which is located across the street from Trader Joes and the Ralphs Shopping center.  The community has several community pools and a small golf course to practice your golfing.  Short sales have become the very best way to buy distressed properties at low prices.  This short sale did take approximately 3 months to get short sale approval but the end result was a great deal for Sams buyers who are thrilled to be living in San Clemente.  If you have been thinking about buying real estate in San Clemente make sure you connect with a skilled short sale agent that can help you navigate the current short sale listings on the market.  Good deals are still out there but the low inventory of homes is causing multiple offers on hot properties.  Please contact Sam Smith today at 949-291-0424 to start the initial search for your next home.





 
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