Jun
30
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One of the biggest trends in the San Clemente Real Estate market is the rise in furnished rentals. There is currently a large inventory of homes and condos being offered as furnished rentals but there are many things to consider before renting a home. Most of the furnished rentals are typically on short term basis but this is not always the case. Over the last several years we have started to see more yearly furnished rentals coming on the market. These are ideal for those moving into the area that don't have furniture and looking for a home that has already been furnished for them. Normally furnished rentals will command a premium in the rental price but this typically is not the case for yearly furnished rentals.…
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Sep
29
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Rising Interest Rates has become a problem for those looking to get a mortgage when buying a home in today's real estate market. These higher rates were intended to slow down pries and inflation but the actual opposite as happened. Due to low inventory, we have what they call shelter inflation which is reaction to the Federal government raising interest rates. It's 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. So the higher interest rates have created a very limited number of homes coming on…
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Sep
10
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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. 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. 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. What many buyers are doing is looking for homes that are not on the market yet but will be coming on the market soon. These listings that were once only limited to real estate agents are now available to the general public.
One of the…
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Nov
7
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San Clemente has a large number of properties on the market for sale right now that are being marketed as fully furnished. This is becoming a big trend in selling a home How exactly does it work? For starters, there are various degrees in which an owner can decide to sell a home. We see some sellers offering select pieces of furniture to be included in the sale while others will offer completely everything including kitchen plates and silverware. One of the first things you should do it make a quick estimate on how much the furniture would cost if you were to buy it.
It's important to also factor in the selling price of the home as well. If the home is priced correctly and listed at a price point of where…
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Jun
6
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One of the benefits of living in the Southern California is the sunny weather we get to enjoy pretty much all year around, except for the June gloom that that occurs every year. Many residents have used this benefit to aide in going green and using solar panels as an alternative to electricity. The technology in this field has drastically changed over the years and as a result has become more affordable. Many homes in San Clemente are installing solar panels on their roofs which has become a huge selling point when it comes time to sell. Markeing a home with solar panels really does appeal to those who want to live a more green focused living and for those who are also cost conciecous who want to save money.
There are…
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Mar
5
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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. It seems like its a favorite word among real estate agents for describing a home that is in excellent condition. it wasn't 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. Once I got this explanation it started to make sense but I still feel like it's a word that is over used by the real estate community.
Nevertheless, it's a short way to describe a home that needs little to no work done on the home. Basically, bring your touthbrush and move right in. This is especially…
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Apr
11
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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. 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. Often times, agents will spend just a couple minutes looking at a property and then drive on to the next property. 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…
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Jul
5
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Let's face it, we are all getting older! As the older we get the more a single level home makes more sense. For starters, you get to enjoy all the amenities and rooms on the home on one level. This provides a nice flow to the home as everything is accessible quickly. Also, avoiding the many steps to a second level home is crucial as you get older and find it hard to get up and down steps. A lot of home buyers are specially seeking out neighborhoods and homes where you can find one story single level homes for sale. With over 40 communities in Talega finding the right communities is the first step in narrowing down your search. If you prefer to live in a senior 55+ community then the gated community of the Talega Gallery is an obvious choice. The…
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Jun
14
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San Clemente is small little beach town in Orange County, Ca that has seen tremendous growth in the last 10 to 15 years. One of the biggest changes is the development of the Talega area. Talega is home to over 40 communities and 3,000+ homes with a wide variety of architectural styles and models. There is a little bit of something for everyone from small starter 2 bedrooms condos in the $250,000 range to larger luxury estate ocean view homes in the $1.5 plus range. With the downturn in the real estate market, the Talega homes have really seen a drop in real estate prices in the last 5 years. As a result you will find more motivated sellers who are willing to sell their home creatively and use different techniques to get their home sold. One of…
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Feb
9
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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…
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Jan
19
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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…
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Jul
12
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Many of our buyers are looking for golf course view real estate here in San Clemente, California. Some of the best golf course view homes can be found in the Talega area where you will find luxury homes set against a championship golf course! A newly listed golf course view home has just come on the market in the Carmel neighborhood in San Clemente and listed for $640,000. Talega golf course view condos typically start in the low $400,000 range if you can find one as inventory of these homes is really low right now. If you are looking for a single family home with golf course views then be prepared to spend at least $550,000 for 3 bedroom home that is over 2,000 square feet in the Amalfi community. Of course, if your budget…
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Feb
24
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There are several great Talega condos for sale in the Verano community of Talega in San Clemente, California. Verano condos will typically range anywhere from the mid $200,000 range to just above $400,000 depending on the size and views of the condos. I have recently shown many Verano condos in Talega and some of the best deals are the short sale properties with great valley and golf course views from these Verano condos. When shopping for a Talega condo under $400,000 you will be looking in three different communities: Verano, Santalana and Alassio. Each of these communities has different floor plans and characteristics. If you are looking for a slightly larger square footage condo with great views then Verano is your…
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