Top Of The World Laguna Beach

Everyone from real estate agents to home buyers are talking about the low inventory of housing in Southern California and how frustrating it is to find a suitable property at a reasonable price in today's real estate market.  A lot of times these hidden gems may be out there but not visible on the open real estate market and hidden from being seen anywhere on the Internet.  Sometimes the best deals are those that are on "hold" status for one reason or another.

A real estate agent will put a home "on hold" for a wide range of reasons.  Sometimes seller's will have some kind of an emergency come up and still want to sell the home but are unable to cooperate with showings during a short period of times.  In other cases we see a lot of short sale and bank

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Laguna Beach natural topography lends itself to many ocean view homes located on the side of the hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Small pockets of neighborhoods are located on the various hillsides in Laguna Beach, often with their own unique style and personality. One such neighborhood is Top of the World. Where exactly is Top of the World located in Laguna Beach? As you can imagine with the name of this community, Top of the World homes are located at the very top of the hillside in the Laguna Village area of Laguna Beach. If you are familiar with Laguna Beach then you know that many narrow and winding roads leads to the homes located at the very top. The views are awe inspiring and often compared to looking at views at the top of any

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When living by the beach in Southern California you learn very quickly that land is very expensive and finding a home located on a large lot with either be very expensive or located on the outskirts of town.  If you are looking to live by the beach and want a lot of land then it can be found for a premium price.  We see properties that come on the market from time to time located on double lots but these homes tend to be at the very top of the price range here in Laguna Beach.  Communities like Three Arch Bay, Park Avenue Estates, Top of the World Park Place and Temple Hills are some of the communities that current have 1/2 acre plus lot homes for sale.  The price range for these homes varies a lot on location and currently ranges from $1,625,000 for an

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Everyone today is looking for the best deal when shopping for a home. Many out of state buyers who visit to California are often shocked by the real estate prices in comparison to the amount of land and home they are able to purchase. For those car enthusiasts, finding a home that has more than a four car garage can be tough and an expensive endeavor. This is especially true for beach properties in Laguna Beach. Since the topography of Laguna Beach is very limited to the amount of land that an individual home will sit on commands a premium price and ultimately the garage space gets over run by living square footage of the home. If you are looking for a home with at least a four car garage you will be surprised to learn that we found sixteen homes

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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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As with most cities across the united states there are many streets that have been recognized as great streets to own a home.  Along the beach, certain streets have better views than others and as a result or more desirable and typically more expensive.  Bern Drive in the Top of the World neighborhood is a good example of this.  Bern Drive is known for it's big ocean views with Catalina island, coastline and great sunset views.  A newly listed Top of the World home has come on the market on Bern Drive with some of the best views found in Laguna Beach situated on a 29,700 square foot lot!  If you are looking for an ocean view property in Laguna Beach then Top of the World is a great place to find spectacular view homes.  You will have some driving time to…

Many of the luxury homes for sale in Laguna Beach, California come with luxury swimming pools as an added bonus to the home.  If you are in the market for a Laguna Beach property with a pool you will be pleasantly surprised to know that over 100 properties fit that criteria.  From luxury gated communities to small beach cottages, Laguna Beach homes with pools offers a wide selection to choose from.  As the climate in Laguna Beach is an even 72 degree for most of the years cooling off to escape the heat is something that is not necessary in Southern California.  Swimming pools are considered a luxury and homes with pools can be a negative or a positive depending on the lifestyle of the home buyer looking at your home.   No matter what your preference,…

Rarely do we see property come on the market in Laguna Beach that offers beautiful ocean views with a large parcel of land.  Land is a scarce commodity and homes that are situated on more than one acre of land are very desirable in Southern California.  A newly listed Laguna Beach ocean view home has come on the market boasting over 7,000 square feet of living space on over four acres of land.  If you are new to the Laguna Beach Real Estate market, Top of the World is an area with stunning contemporary homes and majestic views.  The name truly comes with it's merit as you do feel like you are on top of the world, literally!  Very high up on the hillside are hill top homes that have commanding views of the pacific ocean, catalina island the Southern

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If you have been looking for a single family home in Laguna Beach you know that it's hard to find a single family home under the $700,000 range.  A new short sale listing has come on the market in the Top of the World neighborhood of Laguna Beach, California.  The home features three bedrooms, two baths and a good size yard and priced at $745,000.  Top of the World is a great community here in Laguna Beach located at the top of the hill and known for it great ocean, catalina island and sunset views!  To date, this is the 2nd short sale listing we have seen come on the market here in Laguna Beach with a total of 62 short sale listings.  This is nearly 20% of all homes for sale here in Laguna Beach.  For more information on Laguna Beach short sale listings…

Top of the World is a great area in Laguna Beach when looking for an ocean view home.   A newly listed ocean view listing has just come on the market for $3,295,000 with panoramic ocean and catalina island views.  Currently, there are 17 homes for sale in the Top of the World area ranging from $725,000 to $3,295,000.  Four of the homes listed for sale are short sale listings ranging from $725,000 to $899,000.  If you are looking for an ocean view property here in Laguna Beach our local Laguna Beach realtors can show you many of the ocean view homes in Top of the World and other areas of Laguna.  Keep in mind that ocean view home pricing can range dramatically depending on location and views.  For more information about Laguna Beach Ocean View homes for

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