April 2012

The market is constantly changing and one thing that has remained the same is that a buyer never wants to pay more than what a property is worth.  This is why so many home buyers elect to look for bank owned properties for the instant equity that can be found in these properties.  With the rise in short sale bank properties, foreclosure and bank owned homes have taken a back seat in this local marketplace.  Rarely do we see a large number of bank owned properties come on the market here in Laguna Beach, and the "shadow inventory" of foreclosure properties has never seem to materialize.  For those who are familiar with the Laguna Beach terrain you will know that there is no better place to find contemporary architecture than Laguna Beach.  The modern design…

Everyone today is looking for the best deal when shopping for a home. Many out of state buyers who visit to California are often shocked by the real estate prices in comparison to the amount of land and home they are able to purchase. For those car enthusiasts, finding a home that has more than a four car garage can be tough and an expensive endeavor. This is especially true for beach properties in Laguna Beach. Since the topography of Laguna Beach is very limited to the amount of land that an individual home will sit on commands a premium price and ultimately the garage space gets over run by living square footage of the home. If you are looking for a home with at least a four car garage you will be surprised to learn that we found sixteen homes

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Laguna Beach is home to many condo buildings that have various homeowners association (HOA) dues.  Many Laguna Beach condo owners can pay association dues as high $1,600 a month so finding condos that have low HOA dues can be really tough if you don't know where to look.  If you are in the market to find a condo with HOA dues under $250 a month then working with a local realtor is the key.  Most of these condos are located in smaller building that can afford not to charge a large amount for the monthly dues.  A perfect example of this are the condos located at 2442 S Coast Hwy that feature 8 luxury condos that have just been recently renovated and feature great ocean views from select condos and have a home owners association due of $250 a month.  One of

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Summer time is here and thousands are flocking to Laguna Beach. If you're looking for a long-term rental in Laguna Beach be prepared as many visitors are coming into town and looking for rentals as well. Rental rates will be changing as we approach the summer so expect prices for rental homes to go up in price.   For those looking for a luxury oceanfront rental home you may want to consider the South Laguna Beach area.  Currently there are 3 oceanfront single family homes for lease on the oceanfront in Laguna Beach California.   A perfect example of this is the oceanfront property located at 31897 Circle Dr in Laguna Beach California. The home features three levels of oceanfront living with the direct access down to the beach. The property rents for

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