North Laguna Homes For Sale

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

Many dream of owning a home in Laguna Beach, California and one of the most popular architectural styles is the cottage style.  Cottage style homes seem to encapsulate the essence of the Laguna Beach lifestyle with lots of charm and personality, just like the residents of Laguna Beach!  If you are familiar with the Laguna Beach landscape then you know that these small cottages are spread throughout the city.  The highest concentration of these cottage style homes will be in the heart of town in the Laguna Village.  You will also find these unique homes in the North and South Laguna area.  If you are looking for a hidden gem on an area in Laguna then you may want to venture into the Upper Victoria Beach area.  Victoria Beach is located on the south side of

North Laguna is wonderful part of town here in Laguna Beach, California with beautiful sandy beaches and coastline views that stretch down to San Diego on a clear day.  North Laguna is also one of the most expensive areas to live and for those looking to maximize their budget condos are the way to go.  You would think North Laguna Condos For Sale Under $900,000 would bring you a wide selection of inventory but the reality is that your options will be limited in this price range.  Currently there are nine condos under the $900,000 range in North Laguna with prices starting at $350,000.  One of our favorite places to find condos in the North Laguna Area is the Gated development of Crescent Bay Villas.  This upscale community features modern amenities and is

If you are looking for deals in the Laguna Beach area then short sales are great vehicle to find the best value in today's real estate market.  If you are a buyer who wants to live in a gated community you will be surprised to learn there are many short sales located within gated communities in Laguna Beach.  A perfect example of this is 813 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach CA which has just come on the market as a "short sale."  Emerald Bay is a luxury gated community in North Laguna Beach and is widely known as the most expensive community to buy a home.  With the aid of short sales now is your chance to get into this private community that can only be accessed by residents and their guests.  The community features a private beach, tennis, children's play area

Emerald Bay In North Laguna Beach is the most expensive gated community with some of the most exclusive oceanfront and ocean view homes on the market.  Currently there are 5 homes for sale over the $10,000,000 dollar mark with a new oceanfront home to come on the market for $19,995,000 located at 168 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, Ca with direct views of the entire Emerald Bay and Pacific coastline beyond.  These record listing prices are no indication of a depressed real estate market with six closed sales in the last 3 months ranging in pricing from $2,300,000 to $6,725,000.  One of the main reasons involved with these numbers is the desirability factor.  Home buyers want to live in Emerald Bay due to it's ideal location, tight security and some of the best

Irvine Cove is one of the premier gated communities in the North Laguna area with homes located on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway.  The community is the last neighborhood before you enter into the Newport Beach city limits to the north.  One of the best features of the community is it's large abudance of ocean view homes.  The homes are situated gradually up the hill to maximize the ocean views.  This year we have seen one sale in Irvine Cove for just over $5 million price point with current prices ranging from in the upper $4 million dollar range to just under $16 million.  You will find large scale homes in this neighborhood with the privacy you would expect from a 24 hour guard gated community.  If you are looking for a large ocean view estate

If you are in the market to buy a fixer upper property in Laguna Beach you are not alone.  There is small percentage of buyers who would prefer to put their own stamp on a home rather than have the home completely finished to some one's else taste.  Their is typically a trade off for this type of buyer as they are looking for the very best deal that they can find.  These savvy buyers analyze the cost of the home plus the renovations they will have to do and figure out if the property will be worth more or less after and the renovations have been done on the home.  Most fixer upper home buyers would like to buy at a low price, do the necessary renovations and still be under market value.  That is the best case scenario for these buyers.  One of the most

The real estate market has changed with new laws and regulations to help those in wheelchairs.  The fact is that it's still hard to find a home that is wheelchair accessible in Laguna Beach, California.  We did a quick search to see how many homes are listed as wheelchair accessible and came up with 8 results.  Three of the listings were condos located in the Laguna Lido, Laguna Royale and a condo building located on Table Rock drive.  5 custom homes fit the criteria to being wheelchair friendly with homes located directly on the oceanfront and in the hills of Rancho Laguna and the North Laguna area.  A good example of this is a Mark Singer designed oceanfront home currently listed for $16,800,000 located at 992 Oceanfront.  If you budget doesn't allow

Have you ever looked at a map and know exactly where you would want to live?  Believe it or not, many Laguna Beach home buyers have a pretty good idea where they would like to live, especially after spending some time in the Laguna Beach area.  Some buyers will want a home in the hills over looking the ocean while other prefer to be on the sand with oceanfront & beachfront views.  No matter what you taste for buying Laguna Beach real estate there is an easy way to find the perfect home, all at your fingertips!  Using a Laguna Beach Map search is one of the easiest ways to pin point the exact location where you want to live and see the current homes for sale in that vicinity.  Most of our clients will quickly identify several properties they would like to

Nestled in the hills of the Laguna Village area is a great area called Temple Hills.  If you are in the market to buy a contemporary home in Laguna Beach then Temple Hills should be on your list for homes to visit, especially if you are looking for an ocean view home.  We have reported in the past that Laguna Beach is one of the best places to find luxury Contemporary designed homes in all of Southern California.  Many of the these luxury homes have ocean views and can be found in all regions of the city.  Some of the best examples though can be found in the Temple Hills area where homes are situated on large lots and have forever coastal ocean views.  A perfect example of this is a Contemporary home that just came on the market today that features