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            <title>Buying Homes For Sale under $600,000 In Newport Beach CA</title>
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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 the million dollar mark and as the economy improves we expect to see home prices go up again at the Newport Crest.  You will find a variety of sizes with two, three and four bedroom models.  Talk to any our Newport Beach Real Estate agents for more details on this great community.  You will also find condos located in the Villa Balboa area.  Villa Point is located near the heart of Newport Beach and just minutes to Fashion Island and Balboa Island.  Here you will find condos under $600,000 with a prime location and community pool and clubhouse area.  The condos located on the back row will have great views of the Newport Beach Country Club golf course.  The condos were built in 1991 so expect newer amenities and condo upgrades.  For more information on the Villa Point condos in Newport Beach please give us a call today.   We know the Newport Beach Real Estate market and look forward to assisting you! 



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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:08:04 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Newport Beach Homes Found On The Tip Of The Balboa Peninsula</title>
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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 &amp; 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 views of the water and can watch the boats entering and leaving the Newport Bay into the Pacific Ocean.  Home prices don't come cheap for this area.  Condos will typically start at $649,000 for a 2 bedroom condo to luxury homes over the $10,000,000 price point with a nice mixture of Mediterranean, Spanish &amp; Cape Cod style homes.  Ocean view and ocean front homes will also command a premium in price as this area is very popular with Newport Beach home buyers.  This is a very unique area as you can find bayfront, oceanfront and beachfront homes all in one place! 
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:41:15 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Newport Beach Luxury Tudor Style Homes For Sale</title>
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Newport Beach is a perfect location to find a large selection of architectural stimulating homes from Mediterranean to Contemporary style homes.  One of the unique styles to be found in this Tudor style which is one of the most classic style architecture that normally is found in the Midwest and eastern states.  Newport Beach is currently home to four luxury Tudor Homes for Sale ranging from $1.7 to $2.8 million dollars.  These homes can be found in the Bayshores, Baycrest South and Balboa Island.  These water front communities offer a wide selection homes including the classic Tudor style.  Bayshores is a luxury gated community where homes are located on the water over looking the main island of Newport Beach.  Homes in this area are very exclusive and home to many celebrities living here.  Balboa Island is also a great area to look if you like unique architecture.  There is a huge variety of styles here and the ocean is typically just blocks away.   One thing to note is the homes located on Balboa Island will be close to each other and land is at a premium here.  If this doesn't fit your criteria we recommend other water front communities.  We love the luxury Tudor style and are here to help you with your real estate search! 
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:48:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Largest Newport Beach House For Sale In Newport Beach, CA</title>
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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 sits at the end of the Balboa Peninsula strip with a mixture of waterfront homes that sit on the perimeter of the point and larger one and two story interior homes.  For the most part, you will find only several blocks that separate one end of the bay front strip to the beach front side of the strip.  If you are a beach person you will find this location ideal with a lively and active atmosphere.  If you find this area too busy for you then you will may want to venture to the more upscale Pelican Hill Resort area of Newport Coast.  For more information on the different neighborhoods in Newport Beach and where to find a quality home for sale please contact any of our Newport Beach Real Estate agents today.



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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:46:46 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Finding The Best Realtor for $1 Million Dollar In Home Newport Beach</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 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 &amp; 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 marketplace.  Our team of Realtors have agents who specialize in this price range and can explain the nuances of buying homes in the $1 million dollar range.  Depending on whether you are looking for a condo or single family home will change the search criteria as many single family homes will start just under this price point.  You will also find a lot of short sales in this price point so make sure your Realtor has experience in negotiating short sales on behalf of his clients.  Buying a home is a fun experience as long as you have proper qualified representation and an agent that is willing to work for you. ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:31:21 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Finding Fixer Upper Homes For Sale In Newport Beach</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 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 these types of homes has increase.  We did a quick search for the number of fixer upper homes on the market and found six properties for sale ranging from $595,000 to just under $2.5 million.  If you do find a well priced fixer upper home make sure you act quick and the supply of homes are currently very low.  We also recommend working with a local Newport Beach realtor who can advise you on any local rules and regulations that may effect the purchase price that you are willing to pay. ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:11:26 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>East Bluff Newport Beach Condos Offer Big Canyon Golf Course Views</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 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 range.  The Big Canyon is a large area filled with many different pockets of communities features large custom homes to small condos and town homes.  We have an entire dedicated page for just East Bluff condos and encourage you to visit them if you are in the market to buy a condo or town home in the Newport Beach area.  Happy house hunting! ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:57:41 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Newport Beach Real Estate market in 2012</title>
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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 large number of home buyers and real estate investors coming back into the Newport marketplace.  Real Estate in Newport Beach is not cheap but considering what values can do 5 to 10 years from now can make sound financial sense.  We encourage you to consult with a local Newport Beach realtor who can show you where the best deals are in the Newport market.



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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:40:59 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Balboa Peninsula Condos For Sale In Newport Beach</title>
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Real Estate in the Balboa Peninsula area tends to be expensive due to it's location to the Pacific Ocean and the Newport Bay.  If you are looking in this area you may want to consider the many condos that are for sale here.  Condos will typically start around $500,000 for a small 2 bedroom condo and go as high as over $2 million for a luxury water view condo.  One of the main draws to this area in the close proximity to the beach.  No matter where you live on the Balboa Peninsula strip you are always just a couple blocks to the beach.  Tourists love this area as well for it's high density of rental homes as it makes the perfect beach vacation.  The Balboa Fun Zone and boat cruises are also located here on the Balboa Peninsula.  The Peninsula is not for everyone, especially for those who demand and like privacy.  This is a fun and lively area that makes you feel like you are on vacation all year long.  We encourage you to visit this area to see if it's the right fit for you.  If not, there are many other areas in Newport Beach to find quality waterfront and ocean view condos. 
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:39:34 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Lower Newport Bay Condos Offer The Best Water Views</title>
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Lower Newport Bay Condos offer the best water views If you are are you looking for a waterfront condo In Newport Beach, California.  Where exactly in the Lower Newport Bay area?  The Lower Newport Bay area is located just south of Pacific Coast Highway and is situated between the Newport Bay and the Balboa Peninsula which is located on the other side of the bay.  This area is very well known for it's luxury waterfront properties with some of the best panoramic views.  Currently, the inventory of condos in this area is very low with only 2 condos on the market.   Budget on spending at least $800,000 for a water front condo in this area as they are very much high in demand and real estate is not cheap in this neighborhood.  We found one waterfront condo that's currently for sale for $859,000 and offers direct water views of the Newport Bay.  Our local Newport Beach Real Estate market is picking up speed and if you have been waiting for the golden time to buy beach &amp; water front properties now is the time!  Beach properties are always high in demand and typically bounce back much quicker that properties located inland. 



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