August 2011

Found 26 blog entries for August 2011.

Aug 17

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One of the best ways to buy homes in Newport Beach is by purchasing a short sale.  A short sale listing is where the home owner is upside down with their mortgage holder and is typically behind in their monthly mortgage payment.  This kind of distressed sale has become more of a commonplace as Newport Beach homeowners realize that doing a short pay with the bank is the best way to relieve their toxic debt.  When the home goes on the market as a short sale the seller is asking the bank for forgiveness on the difference between what is owed and what a buyer is willing to offer on the home.  These distressed opportunities are very attractive to savvy real estate buyers as most short sale listings are typically under current market value.  If you are home…
Aug 16

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The Cape Cod style is very popular here in Southern California, especially in Newport Beach, California.  The Cape Cod style blends well with many of the oceanfront and waterfront homes found in Newport Beach.  If you are looking for a luxury Cape Cod style waterfront home then you have many options.  One of the best places to start your search is the Balboa Peninsula community.  Here you will find Cape Cod style oceanfront homes located directly on the beach and just south of the Newport Beach Pier.  If you prefer a waterfront or a bayfront home then Balboa Island is an obvious choice to start.  Balboa Island has the very best display of architectural style homes that can be found in Newport Beach.  These homes were originally built as far back as the…
Aug 15

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The Tudor style is one of the most well recognized architectural styles with Tudor homes available in most parts of the country.  Newport Beach, California has a large population of Mediterranean and Spanish Style homes with a small mixture of french and Tudor style homes mixed in.  Currently, there are 4 properties on the market in Newport Beach in the Tudor style ranging from $2 to $4 million dollars.  These ornate homes rarely come on the market but If you are looking for large luxury estate Tudor style homes, Newport Beach is the place to look!  If you are in the market for a Tudor style home in Southern California you may be interested in a newly listed Tudor style home in the Newport Heights area of Newport Beach, California.  Even though no ocean…
Aug 13

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If you have every dreamed about owning a home by the beach and love the Newport Beach area then you will be happy to learn about a newly listed bank owned home that just came on the market for $154,900.  Located in the Newport Shores area of Newport Beach which is on the boarder of Newport & Huntington Beach and a popular area for beach goers and tourists.  The property being sold is under lease land and the lease cannot be renewed so It's important to consult with your local real estate agent who can advise you on exactly what this means when you buy a home.  Lease land is a common thing throughout Newport Beach and can be found in places like "Lido Peninsula" where most of the homes are also on lease land.  The lease is typically in addition to any

Aug 12

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The French Provincial style is best displayed in the luxury homes found in Newport Beach, California.  Actually, if you are looking for a bayfront French Provincial home then you have several options in Newport Beach.  From the Bayfront communities of Bayshores & Lido Island, French Provincial style homes are currently offered for sale.  If your budget allows then you will be happy to learn about a new waterfront home being offered for sale that offers the best in French Provincial design located in the Lido Isle community of Newport Beach.  Lido Isle is a small waterfront island that has bayfront and bay close luxury homes in one of the best Newport Bay locations.  The bayfront homes face the Balboa Peninsula to the west and the Bayshores community to the…
Aug 11

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If you are like most home buyers acquiring a beach property with an ocean view is something to be desired.  In Newport Beach, you will find many different areas and communities where you can find an ocean view property.  If you are in the market to live in a more exclusive gated community and desire an ocean view then there is no better place to start than the Harbor Ridge community.  Harbor Ridge is located in the East Bluff Harbor View area of Newport Beach with awe inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean.  The community is gated and is home to some of the best ocean view properties currently on the market.  A newly listed Harbor Ridge ocean view home has just come on the market that boasts Newport Harbor, Ocean, Catalina & City Light Views for $3,795,000. …
Aug 10

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Finding Newport Beach Single Level Homes For Sale can be found in all areas of Newport Beach, California.  One area you may have not considered is the Upper Newport Bay area.  The Upper Newport Bay community is located at the tip of the Bay in Newport Beach with a nice selection of single level homes for sale.  The community is centrally located situated between the 55 & 73 freeways and along the Newport Bay.  The community is located near local parks like Tustin Ave & Lindbergh School Park and just minutes to the many shops and restaurants located at Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza.  The homes in this area tend to have large lots as with this newly listed home in the Upper Newport Bay area.   We encourage you to explore this community if you are…
Aug 9

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What a difference a year makes when looking to buy a condo in the Newport Crest area of Newport Beach, Ca.  Last year we saw prices dip down into the $400,000 range for this beach close condo community.  Now prices seem to have rebounded back with 4 of the 14 properties on the market are under contract.  Where is Newport Crest?  Newport Crest is located in the Newport Heights area of Newport Beach.  Located just above the Pacific Coast Highway at the top of the hill and around the corner from the Hoag Hospital is the Newport Crest community.  Condos on the front row have unobstructed ocean views and walking to the beach can easily be done in a 10-15 min walk.  Currently available condo prices start at $549,000 range and all the way up to $799,000.  The…
Aug 8

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If you are looking for a beachfront home located on the sand you have many options in Newport Beach.  A lot of the waterfront and bayfront homes also have a sandy beach that goes out to the bay so many of the water front homes are also considered beachfront homes.  if you prefer to be beachfront where you face the pacific ocean then you may want to consider the beach front homes located in the Balboa Peninsula Point area.  The Balboa Peninsula point is a long stretch of land that faces the Pacific Ocean & Newport Bay.  The street "Oceanfront" is where you will find properties that sit directly on to the sandy beach.  Keep in mind that many of the homes located on Oceanfront will have a boardwalk in front of your home where tourists and locals alike travel

Aug 7

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Let's face it, buying a home in Newport Beach, Ca is expensive.  Today's home buyers are looking for the very best deals and want the best location for the best price when looking for a home.  The Lido area of Newport Beach is well known for it's upscale bayfront homes and condos and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.  One the most affordable ways to live in this bayfront community is the Lido Peninsula community.  Lido Peninsula is a collection of Cape Cod manufactured homes that occupy the upscale Lido Island with homes listed for sale in Newport Beach under $400,000.  Keep in mind that there is a monthly lease on land for these waterfront community homes.  For example, a newly listed Lido Peninsula home has come on the market that