May 2011

Beachfront homes in Laguna Beach can be found in many different communities in Laguna Beach from the luxury communities like Emerald Bay and Irvine Cove to Three Arch Bay in South Laguna Beach.  One of the best kept secrets for luxury beachfront and oceanfront homes in the gated community of "Lagunita."  Lagunita is located just south of the Montage Resort & Spa and north of Three Arch Bay and features some of the most expensive homes for sale in Laguna Beach.  Currently, there are two homes on the market listed between $3,399,000 to a short sale listed at $8,400,000 which sits directly on the beach.  If you have been thinking about investing in the Laguna Beach Real Estate market now is a great time to buy.  We are seeing a lot more good deals come on the…

Things have really changed with the Laguna Beach real estate market.  Sellers are becoming more and more willing to work with buyers with the sale of their home.  We have noted before that lease option properties are becoming more and more popular as home buyers are electing to rent a home first before they decide to buy.  Having that "option" to purchase at a later date is very appealing to a lot of Laguna Beach home buyers.  As a twist to that, we are starting to see sellers willing to carry back the entire first trust deed note and do what we call a seller carry back.  A newly listed ocean view home has just come on the market for $3,450,000 where the owner is willing to carry the 1st trust deed.  What this means to a buyer is that the owner of the…

One of the dreams for most people is to ever live in a beach community as beautiful as Laguna Beach.  If you are amongst one of the lucky ones to have this dream come true and living and close to the beach would be your next wish.  Located in the North Laguna beach area just south of the famous Emerald Bay, Smithcliffs and Irvine Cove gated communites lies a small condo building called Crown Point.  Here it's an easy stroll to the Crescent Bay beach which is just one block away!  Condos in Crown Point don't come on the market that often and current there is only one condo currently for sale for $449,000 which is a tremendous value when you factor in the close proximity to the beach and being close to some of the most exclusive community in all of Laguna…

Rarely do homes in the Park Avenue Estates area come on the market so when a new home comes on the market a special attention is paid to these luxury estate homes.  Currently, there is one Park Avenue Estates home for sale in Laguna Beach and priced at $3,995,000.  Since January of 2010 there have been two sales in the Park Avenue Estates area with another two homes that were listed for sale and then were taken off the market.  The great thing about this area is it's great ocean views and close proximity to the beach.  Also, you are within walking distance to Thurston Middle School here in Laguna Beach.  You will also find a great community park and many hiking trails nearby.  If you are looking for a great location with nice ocean views and your budget

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We love the history of Laguna Beach and the original homes that were built here in the early 1920's.  Yesterday, a wonderful historic beach cottage came up for sale that was built in 1926 and is located in the Laguna Village area listed for $949,000.  If you love historical homes then Laguna Beach is your town!  Currently, there are 79 historic homes for sale that were built before 1950 with a mix of beach cottages, spanish colonial, mediterranean,tuscan style and ocean view homes.  Most of the small beach cottages will be under 1,000 square feet and typically have two to three bedrooms.  Parking is also a premium in Laguna Beach with most historic homes having a one car garage is a luxury.  For more information on historic Laguna Beach homes for sale…

When looking for beachfront condos in Laguna Beach, California we have never seen a better inventory of true beachfront condos for sale than ever before in the Laguna Lido Building in Laguna Beach, California.  The Laguna Lido building is located in South Laguna and is known for it's dramatic ocean view and beachfront views.  The building has direct beach access with heated pool, gym and beach lockers to complete it all.  One of our favorite beachfront homes for sale is located in the Laguna Lido area and makes it feel like you are literally standing on the beach.  Due to the extended location of the Laguna Lido building you are closer to the beach than most beachfront buildings.  If you are looking to be inspired on a daily basis with breathtaking ocean…

With the current home prices in Laguna Beach well above the $600,000 range for a single family home it makes sense to look for a home with two homes located on one lot.  Finding a well designed ocean view home that has two homes on one lot can be even harder to find.  A newly listed ocean view home has come on the market yesterday that offers both a well designed floorplan and architecture with ocean views from the top level unit.  The property is located in the South Laguna Village area which is known for it's unique architecture and close proximity to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  South Laguna Village is located in the heart of Laguna Beach close to downtown Laguna Beach shopping and restaurant area.  Home prices in South Laguna

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If you have been watching the Laguna Beach Real Estate market you know that bank owned homes rarely come on the market in Laguna Beach, California. A bank owned ocean view home has recently come on the market in Laguna Beach that appears to have all the right elements to be a great deal. Ocean View homes under $1 million like this home for sale in Laguna Beach tend to sell very quickly. If you have been thinking about buying an ocean view home, this may be a great opportunity. For more information on Laguna Beach bank owned hnd short sale omes for sale please contact us today at 949-355-1622.

The Smithcliffs gated community in Laguna Beach, California offers the ultimate in privacy & location as a small collection of twenty one large estate homes occupy this exclusive neighborhood.  Located just south of the gated community of Emerald Bay and just north of Crescent Bay is the luxury community of Smithcliffs.  A newly listed home has recently come on the market listed for $5,999,000 as a short sale.  Only two listings are for sale in Smithcliffs with another home listed for sale at $6,999,000.   Short sales in Laguna Beach are on the rise and more and more luxury homes are now coming on the market as short sales.  Short Sale listings typically come on the market 3-5% under market value which provides a great opportunity for serious Laguna Beach…

Montage Ocean Estates are one of the newest communities here in Laguna Beach, California with newer homes being built next to the Montage Resort & Spa.  These luxury Craftsman style homes are some of the most expensive craftsman style homes for sale in all of California.  Montage Ocean Estates offers prime oceanfront living with a spectacular oceanfront location in the heart of Laguna Beach.  Montage Ocean Estates home prices range from $21,500,000 to $31,900,000 as a newly listed Montage Ocean Estate home has just come on the market two days ago.  If you are looking for a unique location and high quality home that enjoys the many first class amenities of the Montage Resort has to offer then these luxury homes may be for you.  Please contact us today at…