October 2011

If you have been to San Clemente, California then you know the natural beauty of the ocean and small beach town flare.  A consistent temperature of a cool 72 degrees year around brings many to the small beach town of San Clemente.  For those looking to retire in Southern California there is no better place then San Clemente.  Located ideally between Los Angeles and San Diego sits a beach town that is known for it's low key attitude and a great sense of community.  If you are looking to retire to San Clemente then you will have many choices when it comes to housing.  For those looking to live in a 55+ senior community we highly recommend the luxury homes located in the Talega Gallery in Talega.  Talega is a new addition to San Clemente so you will find

Short Sales are a fact of today's economy as many homeowners are choosing to sell their home as a short pay to the bank instead of letting the home go into foreclosure.  Talega homes have come down dramatically in price since the height of the market in 2007.  Homes are nearly 50% off which has caused many Talega homeowners to owe more than their home is worth.  Due to this fact you see many Talega short sales on the market.  If you are in the market to buy a home in the $500,000 range then Talega offers many communities to find nice two story homes.  One of the key things to look for is "approved short sales."  Short Sales can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months if the seller is just starting the short sale process. Finding an approved short sale will