$3,500,000 - 6 Smithcliffs Rd, 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…

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…

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…

We are always suprised and excited about condos located in the downtown area of Laguna Beach that come up for sale.  The downtown area of Laguna Beach is the heart of Laguna Beach with many restuarants, galleries, speciality shops and the many beach activities at Main Beach.  Condos over looking the beach the most desirable most all some of the most expensive real estate for sale here in Laguna Beach, California.  If you are looking for a great buy you should check out this newly listed condo for sale that offers beach close location in North Laguna under the $450,000 price point.  North Laguna is well known for it's expensive real estate and buying a home or condo in this area is a great long term investment.  North Laguna is also home to many…

Smithcliffs is a quiet and exclusive gated community In North Laguna where homes rarely come on the market.  With only 23 homes in the community, Smithcliffs homes in Laguna Beach are seldom offered for sale.  The community is based on a circular street with homes located on both sides of the street.  Homes located of the bluff are wonderful oceanfront homes with views of the coastline and Emerald Bay.  One of the most sought after real estate in Smithcliffs are homes with ocean views. Currently there are only two listings being offered for sale with a new listing located on a corner lot with ocean views and the other listed as a short sale.  If you are looking for a very quiet and upscale area in Laguna Beach you may want to consider the…

Finding the most expensive gated communities in Laguna Beach, CA is easy if you know where to look.  Our Laguna Beach Real Estate agents work daily with Laguna Beach buyers wanting information on the most exclusive places to live.  One easy way to find the most expensive communities is to do a home search and see where the most expensive homes for sale are located.  An easier way is to talk with a local real estate expert who knows the inside story on the different communities to live in.  Here are the 5 most expensive communities.  1)  Emerald Bay, 2) Smithcliffs, 3) Three Arch Bay, 4) Irvine Cove, 5) Montage Residences.  It's not uncommon in any of these five communities to have homes for sale in the $5 million dollar range and up.  Montage…