Laguna Beach Homes

It seems like most Laguna Beach home buyers are looking for two things: ocean view homes that are listed a great price.  Most likely these "great deals" are listed as short sales or foreclosure homes.  A newly listed short sale listing has come on the market in the Portafina community with stunning ocean views at a great price of $1,189,000.  We have seen two new short sale homes come on the market this week as 61 of 405 listings are distressed sales in Laguna Beach, California.  What this means to most Laguna Beach home buyers is a great opportunity to seize on these distressed properties.  These hardship sellers are now turning to short sale their homes for a quick sale.  If you have been pre-qualified with a lender and are ready to buy now is a great…

Laguna Beach Single Family Homes For Sale In The $700,000 Range are starting to come on the market in the South Laguna Beach area!  A newly listed short sale listing has just come up for sale for $700,000 and offers ocean views and walking distance to the beach.   If you are in the market to buy a property in Laguna Beach you have over 400 properties to choose from now.  Of these 400 homes on the market, over 60 of them are listed as short sales.  For some, short sales are a dream come true with an opportunity to buy below market value and seize a great deal in the popular Laguna Beach Real Estate market.  For others who are pressed for time, short sales are a process that takes too much time with no guarantees.  Short sales can be a difficult process if

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We were talking with a Laguna Beach buyer yesterday that was looking for an ocean view home In Laguna Beach, California that offers panoramic views yet still has the ability to easily walk to the beach.  The Alta Vista area is the perfect place to find great ocean view properties with the ease of walking to many of the beaches located in the Laguna Village area.  Directly located above the Victoria Beach and Upper Victoria Beach sits some of the most beautiful homes on the market.  Currently, Alta Vista homes range in price from $979,000 to $3.2 million dollars.  There are currently two distressed properties for sale in Alta Vista.  The first property listed at $979,000 is a listed as a short sale which means the bank has to approval the short sale and

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One of my favorite places to take Laguna Beach homes buyers is the Blue Lagoon resort in Laguna Beach, California.  The Blue Lagoon has one of the best locations in all of South Laguna located just north of the Montage Resort & Spa.  As you know with our earilier posts, the Montage Ocean Estates and Montage Residences that are being built are currently ranging from $21.5 to $32.5 million dollars for an oceanfront and ocean view home.  The Blue Lagoon is also located just south of the oceanfront community of "Lagunita where home prices range from $2.9 to $8.4 million dollars.  One of the best ways to get a feel for this gated community is to use our "Birdseye View" of the community.  Here you will be able to see the close proximity to the beach and the…

One of the best parts about living in Laguna Beach is the charm and personality these vintage cottage contain.  There is no better example to find great beach cottages than the lower bluebird area of Laguna Beach, California.  Lower Bluebird is an area located at the very beginning of Bluebird Canyon Drive near Bluebird Park.  From this location you are just blocks to the beach and just minutes to the main beach in Laguna Beach.  Many of the art galleries, shopping and fine restaurants are also located just mintues away.  Home prices in Lower Bluebird currently range from $799,000 for a single family home with three bedrooms and two baths to a 3 bedroom 3 bath home listed at $1,699,000.  Most of the homes in this area will have just a small ocean view so…

Rancho Laguna is an area located just above Bluebird Canyon in Laguna Beach.  This is a great area to find a private home with panoramic views of the ocean & canyon.  Currently there are 62 short sale listings on the market in Laguna Beach with two short sale homes for sale in Rancho Laguna priced at $614,000 & $775,000 for single family homes.  We have been seeing many single family homes coming on the market below the $600,000 price point in the Laguna Canyon area.  Homes located in the Laguna Village area for $614,000 is a tremendous value for homes here in Laguna Beach.  More and more short sale deals are coming on the market and now is a great time to buy.  If you are interested in buying a home we ask for you to contact us today and give us your

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A South Laguna Village historic home in Laguna Beach, California has just been leased by Denise De La Torre of Beach Cities Real Estate.  32052 Sunset Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 is a classic example of a cottage home here in Laguna Beach with great ocean and white water ocean views.  This ocean view home is located on a very large lot (approximately 1/3 acre) with great space to relax and entertain with friends.  The home itself has a wonderful charm to it with wood beamed ceilings, light wood paneling, a cozy den fireplace and a two car garage.  The home is also currently listed for sale at $1,325,000.  South Laguna Village is a great area filled with historic properties and ocean view homes.  You are always just a short walk to the beach and the…

South Laguna Bluffs is home to some of the most expensive real estate you will find here in Laguna Beach, California.  Known for it's prime oceanfront and beach close ocean view homes, South Laguna Bluffs homes are also ideally located in the heart of South Laguna near the Montage Resort & Spa Residences and just minutes to the Three Arch Bay community, the Ritz Carlton and St Regis Hotel in Monarch Beach.  The homes here are very private and low key which is a draw for many Laguna Beach home buyers and rival the homes located in Emerald Bay & Irvine Cove.  One of the Famous streets in this community are "Camel Point Drive" & "Table Rock Drive" with true oceanfront and beachfront homes located here.  The Thousands Steps Beach is also located just outside

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One of the best things about living in Laguna Beach and waking up to seeing the beautiful ocean views everyday.  If you have been thinking about moving to Laguna Beach or buying a second residence buying an ocean view property makes sense.  Living by the beach is enhanced when you are able to see the ocean and be connected to the water.  For many, budget is the constraint and buying an ocean view condo comes with price limitations.  The Laguna Ocean Vista Condos offer affordable property values with stunning ocean views.  Typically, these ocean view condos will be priced in the $500,000 range and offer one of the best locations in South Laguna Beach.  It's an easy walk to the Montage Resort & Spa where fine dining and restaurants are just steps away.  Many…

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…