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Beach Cities Real Estate is proud to present a stunning new ocean view home for sale in the heart of Laguna Beach in the Laguna Village.  Laguna Village is a quaint area in Laguna Beach where you can easily walk to the beach, visiting the many shops that line PCH and it's not uncommon to see to a variety of historical and architecturally beautiful homes in this area.   Laguna Village Real Estate is considered to be one of the most sought after parts of Laguna Beach especially when a property has a great ocean view.  Our new listing at 31185 Brooks Street is a perfect blend of location and views and value for the Laguna Village area in Laguna Beach.  For more information on Laguna Beach Real Estate and to search for Laguna Beach homes for sale please…

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As a Laguna Beach Rental Specialist I am often told by my clients that there are a lot of rental properties on the market. That may be true in certain a certain price range however if you are looking for a Laguna Beach Rental that takes pets that will limit your choices. As you can see if you are looking for a 1 Bedroom up to $2,000.00 a month you will have the greatest number of properties to chose from. There is a limited number of 3 and 4 bedroom properties on the market  under $5,500.00.   1 Bedrooms less than $1,500.00 number of active listings (6) 1 Bedrooms more than $1,500.00 but less than $2,000.00 active listings (30) 2 Bedrooms less than $2,000.00 number of active listings (14) 2 Bedrooms more than $2,000.00 but less than $2,500.00… Read Full Post

A valuable piece of information was disclosed at the Laguna Beach Board of Realtors General Meeting this morning on the short sale process.  According to the meeting,  If you are considering a short sale and you have a second on your home, it is wise to have a attorney involved, as well as your listing agent.   In many cases it has appeared that the second mortgage has been fully released only to find out that in actuality is has not.  The second mortgage holder after close of escrow can at that point demand to be paid in full.  Many people are also concerned about paying income taxes on the loss in a short sale transaction.  Information on taxes for short sales can be found at this link: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007  In most cases you will…

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I was showing a Laguna Beach rental this morning and the renter asked me about how current rental market prices had been effected by the downturn in Real Estate prices. Everyone is under the impression that because we are in a recession and that Real Estate prices have plummeted, that the Laguna Beach Rentals have done the same. That is entirely not true. Many people are letting their homes got to short sale, they are down sizing, and trying to save money. If they are losing a home to short sale or foreclosure, but still make a good income, then they are renting at the beach.  The rental market is still very strong in Laguna Beach and the good properties are flying off the market.   If you are looking to relocate to Laguna Beach please check out our…

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Laguna Beach has always been a safe haven against distressed properties even during the down turn in the market.  Laguna Beach residents tend to be more affluent and not affected by the ups and downs of the market until now.  We are starting to see an increase on the number of short sale listings in Laguna Beach from just a couple of years ago.  In 2007, there were only 2 closed short sale homes sold in Laguna Beach.  In 2008, that number jumped up to 26 recorded closed short sale homes sold.  Now in 2009, there have already been 18 recorded closed short sales with another 18 homes currently with accepted offers and in "back-up" status and another 21 homes currently "active" on the market as short sale listings.  In a recession, everyone feels will feel…

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When you think of historical homes for sale in Orange County, Santa Ana is not the first city that comes to mind.  Some of the oldest cities in Orange County that people think of historical homes are cities like Orange, Tustin and San Juan Capistrano.  Every beach city has thier own style of historical homes.  San Clemente historical homes that were built in the 1920's in the spanish colonial style are named after it's founder "Ole Hanson."  Dana Point historical homes of the 1920's are called "Wooddruff homes" and "Doheny homes" named after Edward Doheny and Sidney Wooddruff who were the original builders and master city envisioners of Dana Point..  Beach Cities Real Estate has listed several wonderful historical homes in the heart of Santa Ana with all…

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If you are looking for a home in very close proximity to the Fashion Island Shopping Center in the heart of Newport Beach then the Big Canyon Country Club gated community is your first stop.  Wide streets and a large golf community golf course have always made Big Canyon the place to live since the early 1970's.  Here you will find large custom homes ranging from just under $3 million for 5 bedroom/4,740 square foot house to exclusive properties listed as high at $27,500,000 for a very large custom home built in 2006.  Some of these homes are even located on the golf course.   Big Canyon is located in the east bay of Newport Beach is considered to be some of the most desriable real estate for sale in Newport Beach.

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The Strand in Dana Point is a new ocean front gated community here in South Orange County, CA.  It's located just north of the Dana Point harbor and south of the Ritz Cove and Three Arch Bay ocean front gated communities.  There are currently 118 custom homes sites to be built in this ocean front neighborhood where there are currently 6 properties on the market for sale.

Currently there are a couple properties holding open houses on the weekends.   29 Strand Beach & 15 White Water are open to the public for viewings on select weekends.  I highly recommend taking a look at these extrodinary homes.  Both of these homes use the highest quality materials available and utilize the latest designs.  For more information on the open house schedule for these…

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