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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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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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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 Island

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Kings Road in Newport Beach is a well known street for having wonderful Newport Bay & Ocean View homes.  If you are looking for a true panoramic view of the Newport Beach area which includes the coastline, watching the boats in the Newport Bay and views of the ocean then homes located on the view side of Kings Road is the place for you.  Homes rarely come on the market on the view side of Kings Road and when they do they tend to be very expensive.  As the most expensive real estate market in the country, buying a home in Newport Beach with spectacular views doesn't come cheap.  One of the best examples of these homes is a Kings Road home that is located on the bluff side just three houses down from the main lookout area and listed for $4,295,000.  If you…

One of the best places to find small Newport Beach Cottages for sale is in the Balboa Island area of Newport Beach, California.  Balboa Island is rich in history with many of the unique historic homes can be found in this small & remote bayfront location.  Beach Cottages are a simple reminder of homes that were used as vacation homes as Newport Beach was a popular vacation destination dating back to the early part of this century.  If you are looking for a small beach cottage in this prime location then you may be interested in this home that just came on the market on Balboa Island that has all the charm and personality of a beach cottage home.  If you find Balboa Island to be too expensive for your budget there are many other parts of Newport Beach to

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If you are in the market to buy a bayfront & waterfront home then you have several great communities to choose from.  Many bayfront buyers are looking for home that has a dock that can accommodate various size yachts.  Homes with boat slips that can accommodate a large size yacht are often an important criteria to those looking for waterfront properties.  One of the popular and gated bay front communities in Newport Beach is Linda Isle.  Linda Isle, or Linda Island, is a u shape bay community with homes located on both the interior and exterior of this u shape with bay views from both sides.  Currently there are 11 homes for sale in Linda Isle and range from $3,495,000 to $9,995,000 with various size boat accommodations.  We have just come across a Linda

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When shopping for a bayfront home in Newport Beach you have many options depending on your budget.  Many of the luxury gated communities in Newport Beach feature stunning bayfront homes with commanding views of the Newport Bay.  If you are looking for a small bayfront community then you should consider the Beacon Bay area.  Beacon Bay is a non-gated community located next to Harbor Island, the most expensive gated community in Newport Beach.  Beacon Bay homes sit directly on the sand and have bayfront views looking towards Collins & Balboa Island.  One of the best locations in Newport Beach with an easy walk to Babloa Island and Fashion Island shopping center.  Not all Beacon Bay homes are bayfront as the interior homes will have some bay views.  You will

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The Cape Cod style is very popular here in Southern California, especially in Newport Beach, California.  The Cape Cod style blends well with many of the oceanfront and waterfront homes found in Newport Beach.  If you are looking for a luxury Cape Cod style waterfront home then you have many options.  One of the best places to start your search is the Balboa Peninsula community.  Here you will find Cape Cod style oceanfront homes located directly on the beach and just south of the Newport Beach Pier.  If you prefer a waterfront or a bayfront home then Balboa Island is an obvious choice to start.  Balboa Island has the very best display of architectural style homes that can be found in Newport Beach.  These homes were originally built as far back as the…

If you are looking for a beachfront home located on the sand you have many options in Newport Beach.  A lot of the waterfront and bayfront homes also have a sandy beach that goes out to the bay so many of the water front homes are also considered beachfront homes.  if you prefer to be beachfront where you face the pacific ocean then you may want to consider the beach front homes located in the Balboa Peninsula Point area.  The Balboa Peninsula point is a long stretch of land that faces the Pacific Ocean & Newport Bay.  The street "Oceanfront" is where you will find properties that sit directly on to the sandy beach.  Keep in mind that many of the homes located on Oceanfront will have a boardwalk in front of your home where tourists and locals alike travel

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If you are new to the Newport Beach area you may have driven by the gated community of Bonita Canyon located off the Bonita Canyon Dr near the 73 freeway.  There are several communities located in this gated community with many different architectural styles, prices and floor plans.  One of the most popular communities in Bonita Canyon is "Madison."  Madison is a well kept community with large two story Mediterranean and French style homes with current homes prices from $1,498,000 to a newly listed home listed at $2,349,000.   Select homes in Madison will have canyon & city light views with a nearby association pool and park area.  Some of the best schools are located near Bonita Cayon in the Newport Mesa Unified School District.  The communities in

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