Laguna Beach Real Estate Blog

Building a home in Laguna Beach can be a very difficult task.  Due to view restrictions, building a new construction will a lot of time and money and many trips to the City of Laguna Beach planning department and potentially dealing with California Coastal Commissions.  Most sophisticated home buyers elect to purchase homes that have been completed and ready for sale.  If you are in the market to buy a home that is still under construction with great ocean views then you may be interested in this newly listed Laguna Beach home for sale that offers the buyer the ability to choose the final finishes and details.   Located in North Laguna area between Irvine Bowl Park & Boat Canyon Park that is known for it's spectacular ocean view homes.  Buying a home in

One of the best aspects of Laguna Beach Real Estate is the many architectural styles that can be found throughout the city.  By far, Contemporary architectural design is best displayed in Laguna Beach, California.  No other place in the country can you find an abundance of multi million dollar luxury Contemporary Estate homes with many of them having great views of the pacific ocean and Catalina island.  Arch Beach Heights is an area perched high on one of the hills here in Laguna Beach with unobstructed ocean view estate homes.  You may be interested to see a newly listed Contemporary home in the Arch Beach Heights that is currently listed for under $1,000,000 as a short sale!  If you are looking to purchase a home in Laguna Beach and love Contemporary

We are always suprised and excited about condos located in the downtown area of Laguna Beach that come up for sale.  The downtown area of Laguna Beach is the heart of Laguna Beach with many restuarants, galleries, speciality shops and the many beach activities at Main Beach.  Condos over looking the beach the most desirable most all some of the most expensive real estate for sale here in Laguna Beach, California.  If you are looking for a great buy you should check out this newly listed condo for sale that offers beach close location in North Laguna under the $450,000 price point.  North Laguna is well known for it's expensive real estate and buying a home or condo in this area is a great long term investment.  North Laguna is also home to many luxury

Smithcliffs is a quiet and exclusive gated community In North Laguna where homes rarely come on the market.  With only 23 homes in the community, Smithcliffs homes in Laguna Beach are seldom offered for sale.  The community is based on a circular street with homes located on both sides of the street.  Homes located of the bluff are wonderful oceanfront homes with views of the coastline and Emerald Bay.  One of the most sought after real estate in Smithcliffs are homes with ocean views. Currently there are only two listings being offered for sale with a new listing located on a corner lot with ocean views and the other listed as a short sale.  If you are looking for a very quiet and upscale area in Laguna Beach you may want to consider the Smithcliffs

As Emerald Bay Laguna Beach Real Estate experts we pride ourselves in educating our clients about the various homes for sale in the Emerald Bay community located in North Laguna Beach.  One fact that most new comers to Laguna Beach don't realize is that there are two different sections to Emerald Bay, namely Upper Emerald Bay & Lower Emerald Bay.  Imagine driving on Pacific Coast Highway driving north through Laguna Beach on your way to Newport Coast.  As you cross the Emerald Bay community to your left and to your right you will see the two communities split between the Coast Highway.  Directly underneath you is a tunnel that is a pass through to these two communities in Emerald Bay.  If you have never been to Emerald Bay we would love to show you this

As the population gets older, more and more home buyers are looking for single level homes or homes with elevators.  This is becoming a key selling point for homes with these features.  Many of the homes located in the hills are multi-level so finding a quality ocean view home that is single level can be difficult to find.  Ocean View homes with elevators is the quick solution to this problem.  A newly listed ocean view home has come on the market for $3,499,000 that features great ocean views and comes equipped with an elevator & media room located in the Coast Royal neighborhood in South Laguna Beach, California.  If you have special needs and request a property with an elevator then we can help.  We have detailed searches that can quickly identify

Laguna Beach is a major tourist destination with thousands of visitors coming to the city each year.  Many Laguna Beach home buyers are looking for properties that can be used for both residential and commercial use to generate monthly cash flow and have a place to call home.  A newly listed residential and commercial use property has come on the market that offers these two elements with ocean views!  When considering where to buy commercial space in Laguna Beach is always best to walk the desired location during the day to see how the traffic flows.  Commercial properties located in the Laguna Village will typically have more traffic than North or South Laguna locations.  North Laguna area tends to have more upscale and is a popular area for art

Moss Point is one of the best kept secrets when it comes to finding a secluded beach that the general public can enjoy.  Moss Point is a very upscale area in the Laguna Village area named after the street "Moss Street."  A newly listed ocean view condo has come on the market in the Moss Point area with great ocean views for $549,000!  If you have been following the Laguna Beach real estate market then you know finding a quality ocean view condo under $600,000 can be difficult.  That's why we are excited with this new real estate listing that's located near the Moss Cove beach which is just north of Victoria Beach in the Woods Cove neighborhood.  Laguna Beach ocean view condos can be found in the South Laguna, Laguna Village and the North Laguna area.  If

Living in the private gated community of Emerald Bay in North Laguna Beach is like no other experience. The community boasts a private white sand beach with crystal clear blue waters, framed by jagged cliffs, and mild surf, perfect for swimming with the entire family. The sandy beach also features fire pits for your evening barbecue and roasting of marsh mellows while listening to the calm surf and enjoying a spectacular evening sunset. There is a playground for the kids right on the beach adjacent to the grassy tree lined park where many weekend concerts are provided for the residents.

Owning a golf cart makes travel a breeze while visiting the communities 6 Tennis Courts, Beach Volleyball, Gated Pool Complex, or Basketball Courts. Several green tree

It seems like everyone is looking for a deal with bargain hunters looking for those properties where the sellers are motivated to sell.   Properties listed as short sales, are distressed sales where the owner needs to sell within a short period of time.  These can be priced very well and identifying those properties that need a sell quickly is the key.  A newly listed short sale listing has come on the market that is priced for a quick sale.  The home is located in the Laguna Village area of Laguna Beach and offers two homes on one lot for $1,350,000!  The Laguna Village area is a great place to find Bungalow, Craftsman and Carriage House style homes in the downtown Laguna Beach area.  The Schools are top notch with the Laguna Beach High School located