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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May
18
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San Clemente is an older beach town down that dates back to the 1920's when the homes were first built here. Since many of the neighborhoods in San Clemente have been around for a long time you won't typically find any Mello Roos in these neighborhoods. Mello Roos is a bond that is associated with brand new communities as a way of passing on the costs to the homeowners associated with building a new neighborhood. Builders are always looking for ways to minimize the costs when building homes and creating a Mello Roos bond which typically goes for 25 to 30 years and is smart way for them to avoid the costs associated with building streets, sidewalks, etc in a new community. Most buyers don't like this added extra cost when buying a…
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Nov
4
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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 1920's to newer areas like Talega that started constructions approximately 20 years ago and has spanned over 40 different communities. The one thing that all of these homes have in common is offering homes that are located on cul-de-sac streets. When looking for a home most buyers have a bucket list of items that they want to have in their new home. 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. Many times buyers will also want to have a private location which a…
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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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Mar
16
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San Clemente has many different neighborhoods that can offer private backyards if you know where to look. It seems like the latest trend in real estate is to build new homes close to each other which sometimes seems to come in the lieu of offering privacy between properties. For the most part it's always best to look in older and more established neighborhoods as these were often built on larger lots. This is especially true for some sections of the Forster Ranch and neighborhoods by the beach in San Clemente.
The first place we recommend looking is the Forster Ranch of San Clemente. While this area isn't the oldest community in San Clemente, homes in this area are well known for having large over-sized lots. This is…
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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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Oct
23
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It's hard to beat living in a private gated community by the beach in Southern California. That's the story of the ultra-exlcusive Cyprus Shore ocean front community that offers a prime location that's within walking distance to world famous Trestle surf break. Of course, not everyone can afford an ocean front estate home that currently starts at just under $16 million dollars. For those buyers looking for a good deal with homes still offering a view of the Pacific Ocean are in luck as real estate prices are much lower. Here is a quick guide on where to look at how much ocean view homes will cost in the Cyprus Shore community.
First, the neighborhood is very small with homes located on the ocean front street of Calle Ariana…
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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
18
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Southwest San Clemente Ocean View Homes are some of the more sought after real estate here in San Clemente, California due to the close proximity to the beach and surf. San Clemente is divided into 9 different regions with only 3 sections located on the west side of Pacific Coast Hwy known as "San Clemente North" "San Clemente Central" and "Southwest San Clemente." Imagine the main street known as "Avenida Del Mar" that takes you down to the San Clemente Pier as the middle ground. This is known as central San Clemente and covers about 6-7 streets in both the south and north directions from Pacific Coast Highway to the Ocean. Located just to the south of the central area and divided by the historic canyon area is the southwest area. Ocean View homes…
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Feb
23
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A new Mark Singer designed home has come on the market in the Cypress Shores community in San Clemente, California. Mark Singer is one of the most influential architects for contemporary design here in Southern California. His work can often be found in the Laguna Beach area where many of his designed homes come on the market. The design is very contemporary with an open floor plan that complements the natural setting and views of the home.
The home located in the gated community of the Cyprus Cove community is located one street back from the ocean front in the popular Southwest San Clemente area. The home is a true master piece and has sensational views of the ocean and is currently on the market for $4,950,000. The home features 60 feet of…
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May
31
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One of the main attractions of being a resident here in San Clemente is the joy of living by the beach. Many love the carefree lifestyle and warm attitude you will find here in San Clemente. If you are thinking about buying a home in 2012 then you many want to consider the 3 main areas where you will find San Clemente Real Estate listings by the beach. The first area is the downtown San Clemente area that has recently become a popular place to live. Surrounded by the San Clemente Pier and to the north and the south you will find luxury homes and condos in the downtown area. Those who are not familiar with the city will quickly learn that this is where you will find all of the downtown shopping and restaurants in San Clemente. In recent years many…
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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
28
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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…
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