Big Canyon Newport Beach

We love contemporary homes as they offer a unique break from the traditional Mediterranean and Spanish style architecture that is so heavily found in Newport Beach, California.  Although these homes are harder to find than other beach communities along the coast the demand is still there for these unique homes.  One of the variations of the contemporary style is the "soft contemporary" architectural style.  Soft Contemporary homes embody the contemporary style without all the defining lines you will find in contemporary homes.  The homes exterior and interior walls will have more of a natural curve with softer lines and edges.  Clients who like a well balanced home often prefer this style over the harder contemporary lines.  Some of the best places to

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Newport Beach is home to many gated communities with hundreds of homes that include a 24 hour guard gate and many association amenities including pools, spas, tennis courts, etc.   Home buyers looking for a more intimate feel of a smaller gated community should consider the Harbor Hill area.  Harbor Hill is a small collection of 40 luxury homes that span on 3 quiet streets in the East Bluff area of Newport Beach.  You will not find a guard gate but a simple gated entrance that allows for privacy and exclusivity.  All the homes in this community are custom and have been built in the last 30 years dating back to 1983.  You will find a majority of two story homes with some single level homes that are located on cul-de-sac streets with select homes offering

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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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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…

Finding Fixer Upper Homes For Sale In Newport Beach is easy to find if you know where to look and are ready to act quick.  With the recent downturn in the economy it seems like a lot of buyers are looking for homes that are completely redone and for the lowest prices.  Days of buying fixer upper homes, doing simple renovations and flipping them back on the market are gone.  Today's home buyers are more savvy and know they can be a totally renovated home at bargain prices which will save them more money in not having any renovation costs after the buy the home.  Now with the economy starting to pick back up more and more Newport Beach home buyers are looking for fixer upper homes.  Of course, they still want these homes at a deep discount but the demand for…

When you think about buying a condo in Newport Beach you usually will think about having a water front or bay front view.  There are also many condos located in the Newport Heights area of Newport Beach with grand ocean views and a walk to the beach location.  One of the hidden spots to find condos in Newport Beach is the East Bluff area.  The East Bluff is predominantly known for it's large single family homes and family neighborhoods.  However, communities like Big Canyon Deane feature luxury town homes that will range well over $2 million dollars.  If your budget is not this rich then you may want to look at the golf course view condos at the Big Canyon Villa.  This is popular spot for home buyers looking for view condos in the $600,000 - $700,000…

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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If you are in the market to buy a golf course view condo in Newport Beach then you have a couple communities to choose from.  One of the best values for the money are the condos located at the Big Canyon McLain in Newport Beach, California.  As we have reported in earlier posts, the Big Canyon area in one of the most desirable gated communities in Newport Beach.  Located across the street from Fashion Island Shopping center in the heart of Newport Beach lies the Big Canyon communities.  Within Big Canyon you will find several luxury communities with homes sales well into the multi-million dollar range.  The homes have the benefit of the Big Canyon Country Club with one of the best golf courses in the area.  The Big Canyon McLain community is a small

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Short Sales are a reality for the Newport Beach Real Estate marketplace as many distressed homeowners elect to short sale their home in lieu of letting their home going into foreclosure.  A short sale is when a seller elects to put their home on the market even though they owe more than the home is worth.  Why would a seller do this?  Well, in a short sale, the seller will be asking the bank to release the debt on difference of what is owed to the bank and the offering price of a buyer.  Sound difficult?  It's actually a simple process that takes time is you are a real estate buyer.   Having patience on waiting for the banks decision on whether or not they will approve the short sale can be difficult for a lot of home buyers.  Also, when you are competing…

Looking for a golf course view home can be more difficult than you would think.  Many of the luxury estate homes in Newport Beach either have a waterfront or ocean view and located near the ocean.  If you are specifically looking for a golf course view home in a gated community then we recommend the Big Canyon gated community homes for sale.  Within the Big Canyon Country Club, you will find communities like Big Canyon Deane and large custom Big Canyon homes.  The homes in the Big Canyon area surrounded the Big Canyon Golf Course and have commanding golf course views.  Residents in this area have easy access to the Big Canyon Country Club which is located within the gated community.  Another option would be the Granville community that is located right

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