Laguna Beach Short Sales

Most of our Laguna Beach CA Home buyers want the best of all worlds.  Finding a home with a great ocean view that you can also easily walk to the beach is the perfect match for a lot of real estate buyers here in Laguna Beach, California.  A newly listed home has just come on the market in the Alta Vista community in Laguna Beach.  Alta Vista is a great ocean view community that is located just a couple streets from Pacific Coast Highway and then a short block to the beach.  The location of the Alta Vista neighborhood is directly above the famous Victoria Beach community.  Oceanfront homes in Victoria Beach will sell for well above $5 million dollars and most home buyers on a budget will elect to purchase an ocean view property located just east of

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One of the best ways to buy a house in today's real estate market is to buy a home with all the furniture already in place.  Buying Houses Completely Furnished is a smart thing for real estate investors looking to buy and then rent out homes as vacation rentals.  Many times in a home purchase the furniture may be available for sale which will save you time and money if you already like what how the current owner has decorated the home.  We often see out of town buyers who also like the idea of being able to buy the furniture due to time restrictions and money.  A newly listed home in Upper Three Arch Bay neighborhood is available for sale with the option to buy the home completely furnished.    Here is a couple of things to remember when buying furniture…

Finding a Laguna Beach CA Short Sale Townhome for under $400,000 can be difficult with the low inventory of homes on the market right now.  As of June 25th of 2011, there are currently 415 homes for sale with 60 of those homes being listed as short sales.  Distressed properties are now a part of the Laguna Beach Real Estate market and can be an avenue to find below market value properties.  A newly listed short sale home has come on the market in the "Terraces Laguna Beach" community.  If you are not familiar with Laguna Beach then it's important to realize that these condos are located about 5-10 minutes into the downtown area of Laguna Beach.  Located just north of the 73 freeway and boarding Aliso Viejo, California.  If you don't mind the commute and

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Rarely do we see bank owned properties come up for sale in the Laguna Beach CA Real Estate marketplace.  With a total of 418 listings in Laguna Beach, only 5 of these properties are bank owned foreclosure homes for sale.  With such a small number of homes, real estate investors and Laguna Beach home buyers have been chasing after short sales.  The problem with short sales is that you have to wait for the short sale to be approved by the bank which can take several months.  If you are looking for a deal and would like to be in the home before the end of summer then looking at bank owned properties is the right thing to do.  A newly listed Laguna Beach CA Bank Owned home has just come on the market and features great ocean views with lots of potential.  The

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One of the most common requests we get from Laguna Beach buyers is the combination of features including hardwood flooring and vaulted ceilings.  The good news is that Laguna Beach is rich in history and has many homes that fit this criteria.  A newly listed Laguna Beach cottage has come on the market that combines both of these features and much more here in Laguna Beach, California.  Laguna Beach Cottages currently start at $590,000 and will be your basic two bedroom and one bath.  Price will always depend on location first in Laguna Beach, the closer you are to the ocean the higher the price.  Of course, size of the home and views are also a determining factor in the overall market value of the home.  The first place we recommend when looking for Laguna…

South Laguna is one of my favorite areas when looking for an oceanfront condo.  We recommend you start your search at the Laguna Royale and Laguna Lido buildings.  Both of these oceanfront condo buildings have some of the most awe inspiring views that take your breath away.  There is a real connection with the ocean and makes you appreciate waking up every day with waves crashing and enjoying the fresh ocean air.  A newly listed oceanfront condo has come on the market for $1,150,000 and offers stunning ocean frontage views in the Laguna Royale building in South Laguna.  There a couple other oceanfront condos in the Laguna Royale priced a little below this number so for close to a million dollars you can be enjoying true oceanfront living!  Of course, we…

If you have been following the Laguna Beach real estate market you know that finding a nice home under $600,000 can be a challenge in today's marketplace.   A newly listed Laguna Beach cottage has just come on the market for $590,000 in the Laguna Canyon area.  The home comes complete with two bedroom and a one car garage.  If you are like most Laguna Beach homes buyers looking for a deal, finding a well suited home in the $500,000 is a difficult task.  As the market continues to change and more short sale properties come on the market we are starting to see more opportunities in the current Laguna Beach real estate market.  Our recommendation is to consult with your local Laguna Beach realtor who can advise you on new listings that come on the market. …

One of the interesting parts about doing short sales is when you are dealing with a multi-unit building.  Short Sales are pretty straight forward when you are dealing with an owner occupied who is unable to afford their monthly mortgage and asking the bank to forgive the difference on what they owe and what they can get from a buyer.  When dealing with a multi-unit building like a duplex then you also have to factor in the current tenancy and/or any lease agreements that may be attached to the house.  Also, if the owner is still collecting rent it could be a conflict of interest if he/she is trying to show adequate hardship to the bank. Although, these conditions are just hypothetical and don't apply to every property for sale, the fact is that you should…

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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