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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Newport Beach Gated Community Homes Under $1 Million</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Newport Beach Gated Community Homes Under $1 Million are best found in the Bayview Terrace Newport Beach community.  The Bayview Terrace neighborhood is an exclusive gated community that offers detached single family homes well under the $1 million dollar price point.  In Newport Beach, most gated community homes are well over the one million dollar price point so locating properties under this range can be difficult.  We personally believe the Bayview Terraces homes offer the best value in today's market.  Currently, there are two homes on the market for $725,000 and $750,000 which 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a 2 car garage.  The community is located in the far east boarder of the East Bluff community with easy access to the 73 freeway.  The community features a resort style pool, spa and basketball court and well known as being a family oriented neighborhood.  Since last summer we have seen homes sales in the Bayview Terrace community in the low $600,000 range which is a great bargain to live in the Newport Beach area!   ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Corona Del Mar Homes For Sale Under $800,000</title>
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Looking for a home in the Corona Del Mar area of Newport Beach can be difficult especially if you have a budget under $800,000.  Currently, there are four available properties for sale in this price range with no single family homes currently on the market.  The condos area located in the Sandcastle and Canyon Cove Condo building.  The Sandcastle is a smaller condo complex in Corona Del Mar with 46 condo units.  Condos rarely come on the market here and when they do they typically sell very quickly.  We did a quick search for sales in this complex and found a recent sale for $535,000 that features a two bedroom, one bath condo that was just over 900 square feet.  This may be a tough comparison if you are moving here from out of state but if you want to live in Corona Del Mar this is what $500,000 will buy.  Currently, there is one condo for sale in Sandcastle for $578,000 and came on the market 8 days ago.  We recommend acting quickly as condos in this price point sell quickly by the beach and especially in Corona Del Mar.  The Canyon Cove condo building is another place to find a property under $800,000.  The Spanish style building is located on the south side of Corona Del Mar on Pacific Coast Highway.  We found one condo listed for $659,000 that features 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with just over 1,200 square feet of living space.  The sale could include with some of the furnishes so make sure to consult with your local realtor when viewing this condo.  As we enter in the summer months we expect more properties to come on the market.  Our current low inventory has caused many home buyers to sit on the fence and wait for the perfect property at the right price to come on the market.  We recommend using our saved search feature on our website to automatically notify you when new properties come on the market with your specific criteria.  If you are serious about buying a home this is the best way to find the great deals that do come on the market.  Also, keep you eye open for new short sale listings as they can provide excellent opportunities.



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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:40:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Mai Kai Condos Offer Great Bay Front Views in Corona Del Mar</title>
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If you are in the market to buy a luxury water front condo in Newport Beach you may want to consider the famous Mai Kai condo building in the Corona Del Mar area of Newport Beach.  Mai Kai Condos were originally built in 1960 as the premier bayfront building in Newport Beach.  Back then you didn't have many choices when looking for luxury condos located directly on the water.  The condos features one to three bedroom models with various square footage's.  Expect to get around 1,347 square feet for the one bedroom, 1,651 to 1,857 for the two bedroom with luxury 3 bedrooms in the 3,000 square foot range.  All condos are located on the "Yacht Club Row" in Corona Del Mar and have wonderful views decks of the boats, the Newport Bay and faces Balboa Island.  Depending on the condo you can have decks as large as 45 feet wide!  From this location you have a direct view of Little Balboa Island and the Main Island of Balboa itself.  If you love to walk then the location can't be beat.  It's an easy stroll to Balboa Island and the famous Fashion Island shopping center is located near by.  Many of the condos have been redone since the 1960's and condo prices are currently above the $2 million dollar mark.  These condos rarely come on the market so seize the opportunity when they do come up.  The condos do come with two car garages, central air conditioning.



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            <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 21:55:10 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Cannery Lofts In the Bayfront Cannery Village area of Newport Beach</title>
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We have had several requests for the famous Cannery Lofts for sale here in Newport Beach.  Where exactly are the Cannery Lofts?  The Cannery Lofts is a wonderful bayfront and bay close multi million dollar lofts that are situated in the Newport Bay next in the Cannery Village area of Newport Beach.  These ultra contemporary bayfront and bay close residences have been on the market recently in years past and have sold as high as $4.5 Million dollars.   The lofts were built in 2004 and combine lofts built on the 1200 block of Lafayette &amp; the 500 block of 30th street as part of a commercial/residential mixed use property.  These very sleek condos were built with floor to ceiling glass and clean contemporary lines and often combined concrete floors and modern finishes.  The bayfront lofts came equipped with a large bayfront terrace, elevator and their own private boat docks.  Theses condos feature two bedrooms plus and open loft that has two baths.  The ground level is used as the bayfront commercial space with your bedrooms located upstairs.  One of the best parts of the Cannery lofts is the location.  From this location you are just around the corner from the Lido shops, restaurants and movie theater.  We last saw these bayfront lofts for sale in 2008 and hope to see these come on the market in near future.  For more information on bay front residences please contact any of our Newport Beach agents today at 949-444-1901.



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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:55:42 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Dover Village Newport Beach Condos For Sale Under $500,000</title>
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One of our more popular searches from buyers looking to get into the Newport Beach Real Estate market is for homes and condos under the $500,000 price point.  In Newport Beach it's very difficult to find a single family home under $500,000 so most buyers elect for condos and town homes.  One of the better condo buildings in Newport Beach to find a quality condo in the heart of the Dover Shores area is the Dover Village condo community.  Besides the ideal location near the water and the beach, Dover Village offers two levels of town home living with living quarters on the first level and bedrooms located on the upper level.  All Dover Village condos come with two bedrooms and two baths with a two car garage.  The community features a community pool and spa which is located in the middle of the community.  The nice feature about these condos is the backyard patio area that feels like an extension of your living space.  Currently, there is one condo on the market for sale at $474,900 which has been highly upgraded with rich hardwood flooring and granite counter tops and top of the line appliances.  If you are in the market for a home or condo under $500,000 in Newport Beach we encourage you to visit the Dover Village community.  Comparable buildings to Dover Village would be Newport Crest, Villa Balboa and Villa Point condos.  Keep an eye out for short sale and bank owned properties as these typically sell very quickly!  You will have several options in this price point so it's important to explore all your options.  If you have any questions feel free to contact any of our Newport Beach Real Estate agents today at 949-444-1901.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:08:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>The Bluffs Original Newport Beach Homes For Sale</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Bluffs original is a great community in Newport Beach California.  If you're looking for a well-established neighborhood with single and two-story homes then the Bluffs Original community may be the right community for you.  The Bluffs offers a wide variety of choices of floor plans that offer the convenience of living in the heart of Newport Beach.  The single story model is by far one of the more popular styles in this community as these type of homes rarely come on the market.   These homes offer a large front and back patio yards as well as a 2 car garage and are typically priced between $600,000 to $900,000 range.  Keep you eye open for short sale or bank owned properties as many have come up in this neighborhood and great prices!  If you're thinking about buying a single level home in this community be prepared as many other home buyers are looking for the exact same thing. The Bluffs original is ideally located near local shopping and just minutes to the beach.  For more information on the plus originals homes please contact any of our Newport Beach real estate agents today. ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:58:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Finding Distressed Properties For Sale In Newport Beach California</title>
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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.  The days of wanting fixer upper homes has long lost it's appeal and home buyers have turned to homes that have been completely upgraded.  Now as the tide is shifting more and more home buyers are open to buying homes that need cosmetic work if priced accordingly.  We recommend watching the homes that are new to the market with special attention to short sale and bank owned homes.  These are typically the best priced homes on the market and will typically have offers on them within the first two weeks of being on the market.  Our Newport Beach Real Estate website has to ability to save any home search and alert you when new deals come on the market.  2012 is going to be a great year to invest in the Southern California real estate market and we are here to help.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Newport Beach Ocean View Condos Are Selling Quick At $275,000</title>
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The Newport Beach Real Estate market is definitely picking up as recent reports in the OC Register indicate a spike in the number of buyers making offers on property.  A perfect example of this is an ocean view condo in the Newport Heights area that I was showing over the weekend.  The condo was located in the Versailles gated community, which is located just a couple blocks to the pacific ocean and the sandy beach.  The condo was located on the penthouse level with two large bedrooms and great ocean views from the living room and master bedroom.  Being bank owned and priced very low at $275,000, the condo accepted an offer with only being on the market for 8 short days.  If you are in the market to buy property in Newport Beach keep in mind other buyers like yourself have realized that we have passed the bottom of the market and are out making offers on well priced homes and condos.  We anticipate this increased activity to continue so seize the opportunities when they arise.  If you are looking for a similar type property in this location make sure to also look in the nearby condo communities of Villa Balboa, Newport Crest and Seawind condos.  For more information on the real estate market in Newport Beach please consult with any of our Newport Beach Real Estate agents.  We are here to help and our available now to talk to you.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:19:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>Newport Beach Beachfront Homes For Sale Under $5 Million</title>
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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 and down the coast in Orange County from San Clemente to Huntington Beach but we have found the best bang for you dollar can be found in Newport Beach!  Laguna Beach will also have a great selection of homes but will typically have higher price points and and not have the huge beaches that Newport Beach is well known to have.  The buyers are definitely back into the marketplace and making offers on these spectacular homes.  We still are seeing some good deals out there so don't wait too long to acquire one of these great homes.  We know the Newport Beach Real Estate market very well so please call or email us today with any questions, we are here to help.



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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:10:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>sam@newportbeachrealestate.com (Sam Smith Team)</author>
            <title>West Newport Condos Offer Prime Waterfront Views In Newport Beach, CA</title>
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West Newport Is one of the best places to find waterfront condos in the Newport Beach area.  Where is West Newport located?  Well, if you look at the photo below you will see that condos located in the West Newport area are located right between the Pacific Ocean and the Newport Bay and situated on the small balboa peninsula strip and near Lido Isle. 





The condos in this area with waterfront and bayfront view will typically start right above the $1 million dollar market and currently go as high as $1.8 range.  These condos are typically two to three bedrooms and have an approximate 1,800 square feet of living space.  This truly is a prime location in Newport Beach and is a great place to watch the boats &amp; yachts go by right in front of your bayfront condo!  If your budget does not allow for over $1 million you can still find a non water view condo ranging from $300,000 to $800,000.  Keep your eye open for short sale listings as these condos for sale may be below market value! These condos still offer a great location and quick access to boating and the active lifestyle that the Balboa Peninsula area has to offer.  If you have never been to this area it's worth a visit.  Many visitors come to this location and go to the Balboa Fun Zone which is a mini boardwalk that you may find in Santa Cruz.  There are dozens of games and rides for the kids and many boating excursions that leave from the location.  It's basically a great place to live like you are on vacation every day.  No matter where you buy a condo in Newport Beach the West Newport area is definitely worth a visit.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:58:35 -0600</pubDate>
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