Balboa Island Condos Newport Beach

As the market continues to change in Newport Beach one thing is true that the deals are becoming harder to find as the bottom of the real estate market has passed us.  Local media outlets have reported that the Newport Beach Real Estate market is now on an upswing which is causing many home buyers who were on the fence to get out and start looking at properties.  Interest Mortgage rates are still low making this the perfect storm for locating a home.  Currently, the inventory of homes is at a very low point making it even more difficult to find the "good deals."  When looking for well priced homes we always recommend distressed properties.  In the last several years the common thread for most home buyers is finding the nicest home for the lowest price. 

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Buying homes under $600,000 in Newport Beach, California can often times be a challenge as Newport Beach is known as the most expensive real estate market in the country.  Luxury condos in the Newport Beach area is typically what you will find under $600,000 and we recommend the following two condo buildings that will have condos for sale in this price range.  Newport Crest is a great development in the Newport Beach area that is located just a couple streets away from the Hoag Hospital.  Newport Crest offers a quiet community living with a community pool and tennis facilities.  The beach is also really close from this location and some condos will offer great views of the Pacific Ocean!  At the height of the market these condos were selling well above

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Newport Beach homes found on the tip of the balboa peninsula are often referred to as the "Balboa Peninsula Point" area in Newport Beach, California.  If you are not familiar with the Newport Beach area then the Balboa Peninsula is a great area to find beach & water close luxury homes. Looking at a map you can see the long stretch of land with many homes for sale in this area.  Are the very tip and end of the strip you will find the Balboa Peninsula Point.

Here you will find homes that face the Pacific Ocean as well as the Corona Del Mar State Beach that is seen above.  Homes on the inland part of the strip will also have views of Balboa Island, Harbor Island and Lido Isle.  This is a great vantage point as many of these homes will have fantastic

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If you are looking for the Largest House For Sale In Newport Beach, CA then you have come to the right place.  Our Newport Beach Real Estate site showcases all the current homes for sale whether you are looking for a small bay front condo to a large scale Newport Beach home.  The largest home currently for sale can be found in the Balboa Peninsula Point area with a recorded estimate of over 14,000 square feet with a current asking price of $10,900,000.  The Balboa Peninsula Point features many of the larger bay and waterfront homes here in Newport Beach with a wide selection of beach close homes and condos.  In fact, there is area is home to the famous "Wedge" surf break which is popular to locals and tourists alike.  The Point is an upscale area that

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Finding a quality Realtor can be tricky if you are not familiar with the area you would like to live.  Typically most quality agents come from referrals from friends who have good experience with a certain Realtor.  The fact is that most Realtors have left the profession since the economy has taken a downturn while leaving just a handful of agents who tend to do 90% of the business.  In addition, each quality Realtor has a specific niche that they are good at.  You will find waterfront & oceanfront specialists, community and short sale experts for example.  If you are looking for a Realtor who specializes in the $1 million dollar range homes then you are best bet is to work with an agent that has professional web exposure and understands the local…

If you have been thinking about investing in Newport Beach Real Estate in 2012 you are not alone.  The real estate market has seen a lot of ups and downs in the last 5 years and many wonder if we are at the bottom of the market?  The Newport Beach Real Estate market is unique to it's own as many Newport Beach home owners pay all cash or a large sum down when purchasing a home.  The result of this habit is the lower number of distressed properties on the market.  In fact, in 2008 when the rest of the country started to go down, the Newport Beach Luxury Real Estate market saw some of the highest sales and seemed to be sheltered from the mortgage fall out.  There is no doubt that we have seen a decrease in prices in Newport Beach but we are starting to see a

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Newport Beach Condos With A View of the Ocean can be found in many different areas of Newport Beach, California.  It's important to understand the different areas of Newport Beach and the price point you are looking to buy.  If you are on a budget and looking for an ocean view condo then there is no better place to look than the "Newport Heights" area of Newport Beach.  Newport Heights condos offer ocean view condos starting as low as $400,000 and offer a short distance to the Pacific Ocean and the Newport Bay water activities.  One of the key places to look in Newport Heights is Villa Balboa and Newport Crest.  Both these condo buildings sit at the top of the hill and have unobstructed views of the ocean.  Not all condos will have views so make sure you

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Newport Beach residents have always known Balboa Island to be a great place to live.  The main & little island of Newport Beach is dominated by single family homes and commercial buildings.  The community dates back to the early 1900's as one of the first communities built here in Newport Beach with many of the homes in the Cape Cod, Mediterranean and Spanish architectural styles.  If you are looking for a lower maintenance condo then you will be surprised to learn that you can find waterfront Newport Bay view condos in the surrounding area of Balboa Island.  The community of Bayside Cove is a great example of condos that are just across the bridge from Balboa Island and offer great waterfront and Balboa Island views.  If you are new to California then

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