$1,575,000 - 1400 Mar Vista Way, Laguna Beach

One of the luxury's of buying a home in Laguna Beach is the extra perks that a home comes with.  Some of the most requested items are three to four garage plus home, wine cellar, gym, home theater and luxury pool and spa.  If you are wine enthusiast then buying a home with a custom wine cellar should be on your list.  Not all Laguna Beach homes will come with this unique feature so it's to work with a local realtor who knows the homes currently for sale that have this feature.  Contemporary and Mediterranean style luxury homes will typically tend to have wine cellars compared to other architectural style homes.   As a rule of thumb the more expensive the home is the better the chance the home will have these unique features.  Homes over $10 million…

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…

One of the more popular architectural styles in Laguna Beach is the contemporary design.  Contemporary homes blend well with the Laguna Beach lifestyle and exemplify the clean and minimal lifestyle.  If you are looking for brand new construction contemporary homes then Laguna Beach is the perfect place to start.  While searching our database for new listings to come on the market in Laguna Beach we found this new listing in the Temple Hills neighborhood in the Laguna Village that was built in 2011 and features wonderful ocean views with a sleek contemporary design.  When planning your budget for a contemporary home in Laguna Beach plan to spend around $2 million dollars.  Contemporary homes designed by famous architects like Mark Singer will also…

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…

Living by the beach you have many ocean view streets that have commanding views of the ocean.  One of the best streets to buy an ocean view home is located on "Temple Hills Drive" in the Laguna Village area of Laguna Beach, California.  Temple Hills Drive is located in the Temple Hills area of Laguna Beach and has a natural canyon area below the homes on the north side of the street.  The homes overlook the "Main Beach" and the Laguna Coastline with some of the best sunset views to be found in Laguna Beach!  The homes often come with multiple levels to the home with with multiple view decks.  A good example of this is a new Laguna Beach home that has just come on the market at 1697 Temple Hills Drive that offers incredible ocean views and is listed…

Grand Historic homes can be found in any major city across the United States with each town having it's own grand historic home.  Laguna Beach is also home to many grand estate homes that were built in the 1920's up to the 1950's.  The unique part about buying a home in the Laguna Beach area is the benefit of having ocean views and being just minutes to the beach.  Home prices typically will have a wide range depending on the view, size of the lot and the location of the home.  One of the grand historic estate home that is currently on the market can be found in the Temple Hills area of Laguna Beach for $4,650,000 that is situated on a 2/3 acre usable lot.  As we have noted before, Temple Hills in the Laguna Village area is one of the best to find a…

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…

Many homes buyers looking to buy a home in Southern California are looking for a home with a pool to enjoy the daily sunshine and warm California weather.  Many estate homes here in Laguna Beach do come with luxury swimming pools, a definite premium for most real estate home buyers.  Currently, there are 108 homes on the market in Laguna Beach that come equipped with a private pool!  If you are in the market to buy a home with a pool size lot where you can custom build your own perfect home you have many options.  There are currently 10 Laguna Beach homes for sale with over 1 acre of land starting just under $2.6 million.  If you are looking under $1.5 million then you may want to consider this Temple Hills contemporary homethat just came on the…

If you are in the market to buy a contemporary ocean view home in Laguna Beach you are in luck since 79 homes are currently classified as "Contemporary" homes for sale.  You will find cutting edge contemporary and soft contemporary which blends the architectural lines for a much softer appearance.  One of the best places to find contemporary homes in Laguna Beach is a combination of areas, mainly Temple Hills, Mystic Hills, Emerald Bay and Victoria Beach.  One of hidden areas of Laguna Beach is the Portafina area which backs to the natural canyon called the "Aliso & Wood Canyons Regional Park.  You will find many of these homes with very private with some of the best views in Laguna Beach.  If you are looking for a soft contemporary ocean view…

Buying real estate in California is much different than other parts of the country.  Getting a good size piece of land attached to the home when you purchase a property is not uncommon in other states besides California.  Here in Southern California, obtaining a property situated on over an acre of land by the beach is something that does not come up very often.  Beach land is very valuable and often will be subdivided in order to build multiple properties.  You may be interested in a unique opportunity in Laguna Beach with a newly listed Contemporary home that was re-designed by famous Architect Mark Singer that offers two homes on one large contiguous parcel on land.  The home is located at the first left turn as you are going up the hill on…