Laguna Beach Ocean View Condos

If you have spent some time looking for a condo or home in the Laguna Beach area then you know properties are slow to come on the market.  This is especially true for properties listed under $750,000 in Laguna Beach.  This week we noticed a great condo being offered for sale for $625,000 in the Crown Point condo complex.  Crown Point is a small condo building located in one of the best locations in North Laguna next to multi million dollar communities like Emerald Bay and Smithcliffs.  The condo offered for sale has two bedrooms, one bath with 1,092 square feet of living space.  Of course at this price point don't expect to find an ocean view as well.  What you will find is a condo that is located in one of the best spots in North Laguna.  From this

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Laguna Ocean Vista Condos are wonderful ocean view condos located near the Montage Resort & Aliso Creek Beach as pictured below.  Ideally situated in South Laguna Beach and just minutes to the beach are hidden gems for view condos.  Condos located on the front row of this complex have some of the most amazing views of the ocean and we are proud to showcase one of the newest listings.

The pictures below are from a brand new 3 bedroom condo just listed for $1,198,000.  The condo features three bedrooms, three baths with an approximate 2,000 square feet of living space.  Stunning interior graces the condo with granite counters, built in wine fridge and sleek European white cabinetry.

The condo has many rooms that open to each other including the

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Table Rock is a great place to find ocean view and ocean front condos for sale in South Laguna Beach.   The condos were built in 1960 and are made up of one to two bedroom condos that range from 800 to 1,400 square feet.  For many, the size of these condos is on the small side when comparing other oceanfront condos in the area but the location and views definitely make up for it.  The community features a nice clubhouse that comes equipped with a workout room, pool table and library.  In addition, there is a community pool and spa as well for residents.  There are a total of 46 units in this complex and homeowners association dues average $376 a month.

Prices in Table Rock can really vary a lot and depends on the location and view of the condo.  The

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If you are in the market to find an oceanfront condo in Laguna Beach then you may be suprised to learn that the available oceanfront condo market is at historic lows. Currently there are just 5 oceanfront condos on the market in Laguna Beach. These condos are located in the Laguna Royale, Laguna Lido and one condo at 631 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach. 

The Laguna Royale is a condo building that is home to 78 condos. A small majority of these condos are full time residents with the rest of them used as second residences. The Royale has two separate buildings with ocean views from each building. The ocean close lower building has direct white water views with sounds of the crashing waves. Their is a premium in price for this close proximity with condos

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If you are in the market to buy a home but looking to leverage your cash you may want to consider seller's who are open to doing a seller carry back.   What exactly is a seller carry back?  Instead of going through a traditional mortgage to buy a home the seller of the bank becomes the bank, in essence, and provides the buyer with an interest rate and terms for the amount that is to be borrowed.  Typically, a certain amount of down payment will be required in order for the seller carry back to work, in most cases this can be anywhere from 10 to 20% of the purchase price. 

Most of it depends on the sellers motivation and the amount of equity the seller has in the property.  If the property is owned free and clear then you will have more negotiating room

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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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One of the most common requests we get from out of state visitors is a view of the ocean.  Being connected to the ocean is something we take for granted when living here in Laguna Beach.  For those not used to seeing the ocean on a daily basis the importance of owning an ocean view property is at the top of their list.  If you are in the market to buy an ocean view condo and have a budget up to $1 Million dollars then you can either find an ocean view home or a nice condo.  Ocean View homes under $1 million will be on the smaller side and will probably need a little bit of work.  If you prefer a more turnkey living then buying a condo may make sense.  You will find a lot of ocean view condos under the $1 million dollar mark with various bedrooms and square…

Laguna Beach Ocean View Condos Can Be Found In 3 different areas of Laguna Beach from South to North Laguna and the Laguna Village area.  If you are looking for a beach close location then the condos located on the famous "Cliff Drive" should be on your list.  Cliff Drive is one of the more popular streets here in the North Laguna area of Laguna Beach with great ocean view homes and condos listed for sale.  If your budget allows up to $649,000 then you may be interested in a new ocean view condo that has come on the market on Cliff Drive.  Cliff Drive condos offer a quick walk to the main beach and is considered one of the more desirable locations in all of North Laguna.  Ocean View condos currently start at $245,000 and go all the way up to $3.5 million

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We all love looking at homes with dramatic ocean views here in Laguna Beach, California.  Many of the current homes for sale do offer a view of the ocean in all different price ranges.  We occasionally come across homes that offer a multiple of views ranging from ocean and coastline views.  We were searching our database this morning and found a new home that just came on the market that features ocean, whitewater and coastline views with a price of $1,100,000.  The home also features views of Catalina Island which have been great with the dramatic sunsets we have been having in the last 30 days.  If you are looking for a view home then may want to consider the Mystic Hills and Temple Hills area of Laguna Beach.  Homes located in these neighborhoods have…

Many have asked if 2012 is a good time to buy a house in Laguna Beach.  As real estate inventory in Laguna Beach is reaching record lows the supply and demand for real estate is reaching a new high.  What does this mean for real estate prices?  Our experts don't believe that we will see an increase in pricing for 2012 but a very competitive market for prime properties priced at market value and offering ocean views or located on the ocean front.  We are currently seeing multiple buyers bidding one single properties especially in the short sale arena.  Short Sales are becoming the dominant way to seize a great deal in Laguna Beach but there are good and bad points about doing a short sale.  If you are patient and you act quickly when you see a good deal

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