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Looking for a Phenomenal Deal in South Orange County?

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:24:09 +0000

Hillary’s Pick of the Week – 10/14/10

For this week’s edition, my search for the best of the best has uncovered several phenomenal deals among Orange County Short Sale homes.

$1,349,000 515 Alta Vista Way LAGUNA BEACH

Thrill to unobstructed views of the majestic blue Pacific, picturesque Catalina Island, and golden sunsets gleaming on a glassy ocean! This roomy 3600 sq.ft. beachside beauty speaks elegantly with cathedral ceilings, high windows, and a cozy fireplace. Sip your favorite drink and sooth away cares in a private sauna nestled in the exquisite master suite. This masterpiece also features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a separate bonus game/recreation room, a separate guest unit with private entrance, and a spacious view deck ideal for entertaining guests or taking in spectacular ocean sunsets. Priced at an amazing $1,349,000.

$1,275,000 1674 Del Mar Ave LAGUNA BEACH

This beautifully remodeled home is a true inspiration, offering breathtaking ocean views and a spacious, vaulted-ceiling living room. The kitchen is impressively highlighted by travertine floors, granite counters, a separate breakfast area, and a formal dining area. Outside, a pool, spa, and built-in BBQ help create the ideal setting for entertaining family and friends. Scenic journeys along nearby hiking trails add a touch of exhilaration to this oceanfront treasure. A tasty slice of Laguna Beach life offered for only $1,275,000.

$974,000 328 E Balboa Blvd NEWPORT BEACH

A golden opportunity to live the good life of beautiful Newport Beach. Located on Balboa Island, this stunning corner lot duplex is only a block away from pristine sandy beaches and hundreds of popular Newport Beach destinations and activities. An ocean-sized deal at $974,000.

$799,000 1566 Glenneyre St LAGUNA BEACH

A Laguna Village triplex in a prime location, just a block from the beach! All three units are completely renovated and feature 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Two units offer fireplaces, a balcony, and spacious patio deck for beach style entertaining and breathtaking ocean views. Residents also will appreciate the on-site laundry room, 4 covered carports, and a private access driveway. A beachfront bargain at $799,000.

If you’d like to learn more about the priced-to-sell Orange County Short Sale homes currently available, I’ll be delighted to help. As somebody who is well-focused on this one-of-a-kind community, I can answer all of your questions and help you discover the numerous opportunities the Orange County Real Estate market has to offer.

Feel free to contact me at 949.922.8490 or hillary@thecoastalpropertyexperts.com.

Orange County Ocean and Golf Course View Homes Fresh to the Market

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:22:24 +0000

Every week, Hillary Caston and her team at The Coastal Property Experts look for homes for sale that are of interest. Take a look at the Picks for 7-29-10. To see the full MLS listing information on any of these properties, go to: http://www.thecoastalpropertyexperts.com/Market-Snapshot-Report.php

This week, we highlight 6 homes: 2 Homes for sale in Laguna Beach, 2 Homes for sale in Laguna Niguel, and 2 Homes for sale in Dana Point.

Registered Users of the website get the first look at these properties. To get on the list, be sure to register after clicking on the “Search MLS Listings” button.

33932 Barcelona Pl, Dana Point, CA

33932 Barcelona, Dana Point Homes for Sale

Priced at $1,849,000

$307.81/Sq.Ft.

The layout of this home is a little “unique”; however, the extras on this Dana Point home for sale are incredible: gameroom,

Guest/Maid quarters, Photo Lab/Dark Room/ Wine Cellar

Workshop, Media/Music Room/Game Room, Unfinished

Basement, Exercise Room, Au Pair Suite, Pool&Spa,

4-car garage (which can fit an RV) and more!

The home is 6007 SqFt and sits on a 9500 SqFt Lot.

32512 Azores Rd, Dana Point, CA

32512 Azores, Dana Point Homes for Sale

Priced at $1,699,000

$536.47/Sq.Ft.

Single Level Custom home in Monarch Bay Terrace.

More than 1/3 acre lot size with a 3167 SqFt Home

715 Marlin, Laguna Beach, CA

715 Marlin, Laguna Beach Homes for Sale

Prices at $2,130,000

$495.35/Sq.Ft.

4300 Sq. Ft. on a 9000 Sq. Ft. Lot

Ocean Views and a Master with Fireplace

232 Chiquita St., Laguna Beach, CA

232 Chiquita, Laguna Beach Homes for Sale

Short Sale Priced at $1,200,000

$571.43/Sq.Ft.

Ocean view remodel with 3 Beds/4 Baths

2100 Sq. Ft. on an R2 lot that has a 1/1 rear unit that currently rents for $1400/mo

31941 E. Nine Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA

31914 E Nine, Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale

Priced at $1,050,000

$ 368.42/Sq.Ft.

Gated community of Links Pointe with views of El Niguel Country Club Golf Course

4Beds/3Baths/2850 Sq. Ft. on a 7560 Sq.Ft.Lot

14 Palisades, Laguna Niguel, CA

14 Palisades, Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale

Priced at $1,195,000

$ 497.92/Sq.Ft.

Ocean views on a single loaded cul-de-sac

4 Beds/3 Baths / 2400 Sq. Ft.

Laguna Beach Homes Fall to Less than $1 Million

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:18:47 +0000

I wanted to share with you two things about the Laguna Beach Real Estate Market:

1) Information on 8 Home for Sale in Laguna Beach that have had significant price reductions since they were first listed. Many of these are priced under $1 Million which can be considered a fabulous deal for this coastal beach community in Orange County.

2) From our archives of information, we pulled up an article from 2008 discussing what real estate REO and Short Sale investors were looking for at that time…what they considered to be a bargain when buying a home for sale.

Price Reductions: If you would like to see details on any of these Laguna Beach Homes for Sale, click through to the website.

MLS#	Address	New Price	Price/Sq.Ft.	$ Reduced from Original Price
S617864	1225 Victory Walk	$ 899,000	473.16	$ 30,000
L30837	1035 Catalina	$ 800,000	N/A	$ 456,000
S479245	174 Cliff Dr, #C	$ 875,000	1166.67	$ 325,000
L33046	3044 Cresta	$ 899,900	359.96	$ 200,100
S616395	490 Thalia	$ 999,000	1585.71	$ 351,000
S608923	28802 Alta Laguna	$ 999,000	454.70	$ 201,000
L30836	1224 Morningside	$1,295,000	431.67	$ 450,000
L31158	1020 La Mirada	$1,650,000	690.67	$ 345,000

Discover What Some Real Estate Investors Consider to be a Bargain:

I have often mentioned that we are seeing prices in Laguna Beach that haven’t been seen since 2002 – this is good news for buyers. Add to that, historically low interest rates and you should keep your eyes open for your next home.

I ran across an interesting article that appeared in Investor’s Business Daily in July, 2008. The article was titled “Investors Hunt for Bank-Owned Property Bargains in Packs”. The article explained how investors were pooling their money to buy defaulted loans in bulk directly from the banks rather than trying to negotiate properties just one a time, a process which they felt was too pricey, and too slow.

The interesting thing was what these investors were looking for in regards to price rollbacks. It stated, “Some want only homes with prices cut to 2001 sales values…People who have cash positions now are going to do very well….”

So where are these investors looking? “Some investors say a key to this type of purchase is focusing on spots with strong rental markets. Some buy strictly in the Sun Belt – Texas, Florida, California – citing the region’s long-term desirability”

Location is always important in real estate. You may be able to get a lot of house in a place such as the Inland Empire; however, the better value may be near the coast.

In the past, the entry level cost of a home in this area has pushed people further inland for a home purchase. What was true in the past may not be true today if you are paying attention to the prices.

Keep your eyes open for your opportunity and if our team can be of assistance to you, give us a call.

Discover these Laguna Beach Homes for Sale that Hit the Market since July 1 2010

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:34:26 +0000

New Laguna Beach Home for Sale since July 1, 2010

Here are just a few homes new to the Laguna Beach Real Estate market since the beginning of the month. Do any of these spark your interest? 2 Emerald Bay Beauties, a Plantation inspired REO in “The Loop”, and an Ocean Close lot with approved plans for a Gregg Abel cottage reminiscent of “Old Laguna”.

Click here now to see all the details for these homes!

21056 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach:

Listed at $969,000

Large, 13,740 Sq. Ft. Lot, with main house and studio apartment

200 Fern St., Laguna Beach:

Listed at $899,000

Secluded lot with plans in Woods Cove

1316 Cerritos Drive, Laguna Beach:

Listed at $1,149,000

4 Bedroom Temple Hills Home

3035 Bern Drive, Laguna Beach:

Listed at $1,329,000

Single Story pool home with views on a 28,350 sq. ft. lot

974 Del Mar Avenue, Laguna Beach

Listed at $1,995,000

Panoramic Views from this 3300 Sq. Ft exquisite home

723 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Listed at $3,995,000

Soft European influences adorn this 4 Bedroom home

73 Emerald Bay Drive, Laguna Beach

Listed at $10,995,000

5 Bedrooms / 7 Baths and prime Main Beach location

Newly constructed in 2008

31302 Monterey Street, Laguna Beach

REO Listed at $1,400,000

Period charm throughout this 2222 Sq. Ft. Home for Sale

Highlights of Laguna Beach Homes for Sale – Emerald Bay in North Laguna

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:32:11 +0000

This week we prepared a couple of highlight videos for you for the North Laguna Beach community of Emerald Bay. This is an area that I talked about a few weeks back in regards to some pretty hefty price reductions that we saw for these Laguna Beach Homes for Sale. See that Post.

Currently, there are 22 Homes available in the Emerald Bay community. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 7 completed home sales in this area.

Located just north of Laguna Beach, California, the premier community of Emerald Bay has evolved from what was once a quaint beach destination to being recognized as one of the most sought-after private communities in Orange County.

There are homes in Emerald Bay to fit most every taste. Premier properties can be found in styles such as French Provincial, Country French, Hawaiian Plantation, Tuscan, Mediterranean, Contemporary, English Manor, or Quintessential Laguna Beach Cottage.

Many of these homes for sale in Emerald Bay offer breathtaking views of the ocean, bay, Catalina Island, Sunsets, White Water, Canyon, Hills, Panoramic view. Imagine ending each day in an Emerald Bay home destination with the smell of Pacific Ocean breezes and the inspiring sights of another West Coast sunset.

This inclusive community has 524 single-family residences and is bordered with hillsides to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and naturally defined coastal promontories to the north and south. Residents enjoy a sense of intimacy and privacy in this seaside coastal retreat.

The community amenities enhance life in Emerald Bay. These include: 14 acres of private parks, a private beach, community center, the Al Simmons swimming pool complex, 6 well-maintained hard tennis courts, a tennis pro shop, beach volleyball courts, guard-gated entry and 24-hour security patrol. Community activities can also be enjoyed which include exercise classes, kid’s programs, concerts in the park and adult trips throughout the year.

As always, if I can assist you in any way, please contact me.

Until next time…

Feature Laguna Beach Homes for Sale 5-6-10_Real Estate Videos

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:52:14 +0000

I just can’t help it! When I see a great opportunity to purchase Laguna Beach Real Estate I just need to share it.

Below are 2 properties that just came onto the market and are great deals for someone interested in a Laguna Beach Cottage on one of our Artist’s street, or a 4-Plex income production, ocean view rental property. If you would like more information on these properties, please visit the website at http://www.TheCoastalPropertyExperts.com OR call me directly at 949-922-8490, Hillary Caston.

480 Broadway Street, North Laguna Beach 4-Plex

INVESTORS ATTENTION!

Priced at $1,350,000

PRIME NORTH LAGUNA INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Excellent, easily rentable, income property with ocean and canyon views. Fantastic location overlooking beautiful downtown Laguna Beach. Short walk to the beach, movies, restaurants and Pageant of the Masters from these 4 one-bedroom apartments. Each unit features hardwood floors, a full kitchen with eating area, living room, bathroom with shower tub, bedroom and sunny view decks. Laundry and storage are available to all tenants as well as one assigned off street parking space. All units are metered seperately for gas and electricity.

675 Wendt Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA

Priced at $798,000

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath / 752 Sq. Ft on a large lot 6213 Sq Ft

This cottage is located in central Laguna on one of the ‘Artist’s Streets’ within close walking distance to the high school, downtown and the beach. It is a classic 1940 beach cottage with three bedrooms and one and one half baths. Features include some hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, an oversize one car garage, driveway parking, ocean and Catalina Island views from an updated kitchen, the living room and the west facing deck. The cottage is nestled among trees gving it a feeling of privacy. Interested parties should measure size of house and lot to satisfy their needs. Accuracy of information in listing is not warranted.

Secrets of Laguna Niguel Short Sales

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:30:48 +0000

Today I want to share 2 videos with you that we did to highlight some Laguna Niguel Homes for sale. If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please visit us at: http://www.TheCoastalPropertyExperts.com

You will need to scroll down a bit for the 2nd Real Estate Home Video, but you don’t want to miss this Short Sale that has been reduced almost $3Million!

Here are the Stats for Laguna Niguel:

Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale

Currently, the number of Active Homes for Sale = 297

97 (or 32%) of Active homes for sale are listed as REO or Short Sales

Laguna Niguel Closed Home Sales since 1/1/10

Total Homes closed in Laguna Niguel since 1/1/10 = 289

137 homes (or 47%) of these were REO or Short Sales

Average price of closed REO and Short Sale Homes = $435,612

93 homes (or 67%) of “Distressed” closed sales had a sales price of $500K or less

122 homes (or 89%) of “Distressed” closed sales had a sales price of $750K or less

This information on the closing price of closed “distressed” properties falls in line with the news that many homes in the market in the first quarter were in the price ranges that qualified for government incentives or FHA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac financing.

Special Feature Short Sale Property in Monarch Custom – Price Reduced!

This next home is priced well above Government spending limits; however I wanted to highlight it for you since it has received some recent price reductions that may be of interest to someone looking in this area. This is a gorgeous Short Sale property located in the Monarch Point Custom community:

Watch the Video Presentation

Location: 31951 Monarch Crest, Laguna Niguel

Originally Priced at $6,699,000

Now Priced at $3,895,000

MLS# U8005331

Reduced Almost $3 Million-Laguna Niguel Short Sale

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 02:02:01 +0000

This property is FEATURED as a property of interest!

Listed by Surterre Properties, Inc.

LOVED by Hillary Caston and the team at The Coastal Property Experts

http://www.TheCoastalPropertyExperts.com

For more information on this, or any other great properties in Orange County Real Estate, please check out the website or call Hillary direct at 949-922-8490

Location: 31951 Monarch Crest, Laguna Niguel

Originally priced at $6,699,000

Reduced to $3,895,000

This is a Short Sale!

4 Bedrooms / 6 Baths

6613 Sq. Feet of Luxury Living Space on a 10,427 Sq. Ft. Lot for all your entertaining delights.

PRICE REDUCTION! Stunning and luxurious ocean view custom estate in Monarch Point. Perched high above Laguna Beach with panoramic ocean views from Dana Point to Los Angeles. Unique amenities in this amazing home include 6 fireplaces, 3000 bottle wine cellar, 7-car garage, elevator, sparkling pool & spa and outdoor loggia with fireplace.

Until next time…..

Hillary’s Picks for 3-31-10-Laguna Niguel Homes View Bargains

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:19:03 +0000

This week’s picks include 3 Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale. These homes show the best of an Orange County lifestyle.

14 Toulon, Laguna Niguel, CA

14 Toulon, Laguna Niguel Home for Sale, CA

MLS S609174

Priced at $1,075,000

3 Bedrooms / 4 Bath

Approx. 3183 Square Feet with View

Listed by Hanne Lohde of Tarbell Realtors

This rare, highly upgraded, model-perfect, gorgeous luxury Villa awaits you in gate guarded Laguna Sur. As you step through the stain glass double door entrance, you will be greeted with a truly elegant spiral staircase and a home that features premium hardwood floors throughout, cathedral-vaulted ceilings, custom window coverings, 3 mantel fireplaces and 2 expansive coastline & mountain view balconies. Main floor has custom gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops and walk-in pantry. Step down from kitchen to ajoining familyroom. An incredible master suite with retreat occupies entire upper floor where you can enjoy spectacular ocean sunsets or mountain views from you best chair. Relax in your own private luxury roman spa tub next to the see-thru ‘fire & ice’ fireplace. Lower level offers a second family room, 2 bedrooms with private bathrooms, and direct access to a large grassy yard along with private patios & fountain. Great for entertaining. An exceptional find in upscale Laguna Sur! Want more information?…Contact Us

13 Copps Hill Street, Laguna Niguel, CA

13 Copps Hill, Laguna Niguel Home for Sale, CA

MLS S608802

Priced at $1,079,900

4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths

2900 Square Feet

Listed by Jack Handley of Handley Real Estate

Fabulous remodeled home with a superior end of cul-de-sac location creating a more private rear-yard setting. Awesome canyon and city views. Premium lot has a 9 car driveway for parking or safety area for recreation. Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, new double stainless steel convection oven, new stainless steel dishwasher, granite fireplaces, granite bar, new carpet, newer tumble stone flooring, french doors and windows, wood plantation shutters, westec secruity system, and remodeled master bath wtih granite counters and seamless shower enclosre. Professional landscaping and wonderful community amenities.

Want more information?…Contact Us

22852 Seaway Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA

22852 Seaway, Laguna Niguel Home for Sale, CA

MLS L32421

Priced at $4,200,000

4 Bedrooms / 5 Baths

5400 Square Feet

Listed by Mark Sweeney of Monarch Beach Realty

First time ever on the market single family home with spectacular coastline and white water views facing the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Salt Creek Beach. Private gate guarded community in the custom development of Monarch Pointe. 5,400 square foot home on a single loaded street. 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bath, media room and workout/gym room and office. Gourmet kitchen and custom built-in bar. Entertaining yard with pool, jacuzzi and unbelievable views.

Want more Information?….Contact Us

If you are interested in these, or any other properties, please call Hillary directly at 949-922-8490

Want us to help you find something? Just fill out the contact form and let us know what type of home you are looking for and let our team get to work FOR YOU!

Remember…we look at property all day so you don’t have to!

Pirate Booty in Dana Point – Is there Hidden Treasure in Laguna Niguel Short Sales?

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:52:27 +0000

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Don’t miss these hidden treasures! Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale. If you think that you should buy a short sale to get the best deal you are only partly right. You always need a great short sale negotiator – Heck, when purchasing a home, you always need a great negotiator…period! Find out why Hillary Caston, Laguna Beach real estate agent has clients coming back to her over and over again to help negotiate their home purchases. Go with the best….or you may find yourself being fed to the sharks!

Call Hillary direct at: 949-922-8490

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