Cape Cod Style Homes

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…

Newport Beach home prices have really come down especially when looking at beachfront homes.  Long gone are the days when beachfront and ocean front homes were selling for well above $5 million dollars.  With today's economy finding an oceanfront home in Newport Beach under $5 million has become a lot easier to find.  Currently, there are 21 beach front homes for sale under this price point with a great selection of architectural gems on the market.  We got inspired when we saw a price reduction on this beachfront home located on the Balboa Peninsula that really captures the lifestyle of living on the beach.  We find that a lot of beach front buyers have a lot of choices now when considering a home.  There are various homes located on the sand up…

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…

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…

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…

Lido Sands Newport Beach homes offer one of the best location in Newport Beach.  Located in the West Newport Area of Newport Beach, California, Lido Sands is approximately just two blocks to the beach!  If you love boating and want to go to the Newport Bay, Newport Island and the Lido area are just several block away!  Lido Sands will offer you a wide range of architectural style homes from Mediterranean to Cape Cod to vintage beach homes.  One of the best examples of a Mediterranean style home in Lido Sands is a new home that just came on the market yesterday that is currently listed for $1,749,000.  Current prices range from $1,200,000 to $1,999,000 with small 3 bedroom vintage homes to luxury 5 bedroom estate homes.  If you are in the market to…

Living in Newport Beach has it's many perks, especially for those who live on Balboa Island.  Be surround by the water from bustling tourists and quaint shops makes Balboa Island the hot spot to be in the summer time.  Many are not aware that there are different sections to Balboa Island which includes a small piece of land separate entirely by water on the south side and thus named "Little Balboa Island."  You won't find two many homes for sale in this section of Balboa Island do the small number of homes existing on the Island.  What you will find is charming Spanish, Mediterranean, Cape Cod & Cottage style homes with bayfront and ocean views that make you forget the pressures of life.  Currently, there are 5 properties for sale on Little Balboa…