Rising Interest Rates has become a problem for those looking to get a mortgage when buying a home in today's real estate market. These higher rates were intended to slow down pries and inflation but the actual opposite as happened. Due to low inventory, we have what they call shelter inflation which is reaction to the Federal government raising interest rates. It's basically explained as the higher the interest rates go, less and less people who currently have a 3 or 4 percent mortgages on their home would not want to put their home on the market and buy another property at interest rates in the 6 to 7 percent range due to the higher costs involved. So the higher interest rates have created a very limited number of homes coming on the market which is
…Ocean Fairways San Clemente
We specialize in selling the condos located at the Ocean Fairways San Clemente community. Ocean Fairways is a great place to find ocean and golf course view condos for sale in San Clemente, California.
Found 10 blog entries about Ocean Fairways San Clemente.
San Clemente Homes with No Mello Roos
2,208 Views, 0 CommentsSan Clemente is an older beach town down that dates back to the 1920's when the homes were first built here. Since many of the neighborhoods in San Clemente have been around for a long time you won't typically find any Mello Roos in these neighborhoods. Mello Roos is a bond that is associated with brand new communities as a way of passing on the costs to the homeowners associated with building a new neighborhood. Builders are always looking for ways to minimize the costs when building homes and creating a Mello Roos bond which typically goes for 25 to 30 years and is smart way for them to avoid the costs associated with building streets, sidewalks, etc in a new community. Most buyers don't like this added extra cost when buying a home but since most
…San Clemente Coming Soon Listings
1,999 Views, 0 CommentsThe San Clemente Real Estate market in the last three to four months has been really crazy as buyers are bidding against each other when new listings that are priced well come on the market. Many thought COVID would bring the real estate market down but it has actually had a reverse effect and the market has never been stronger. One of the biggest issues is limited inventory which has been a problem for the last two to three years in San Clemente and has become even more limited due to COVID. What many buyers are doing is looking for homes that are not on the market yet but will be coming on the market soon. These listings that were once only limited to real estate agents are now available to the general public.
One of the best things you can do
…San Clemente Furnished Homes For Sale
1,965 Views, 0 CommentsSan Clemente has a large number of properties on the market for sale right now that are being marketed as fully furnished. This is becoming a big trend in selling a home How exactly does it work? For starters, there are various degrees in which an owner can decide to sell a home. We see some sellers offering select pieces of furniture to be included in the sale while others will offer completely everything including kitchen plates and silverware. One of the first things you should do it make a quick estimate on how much the furniture would cost if you were to buy it.
It's important to also factor in the selling price of the home as well. If the home is priced correctly and listed at a price point of where other similar type homes in the
…Solar Powered San Clemente Homes
2,022 Views, 0 CommentsOne of the benefits of living in the Southern California is the sunny weather we get to enjoy pretty much all year around, except for the June gloom that that occurs every year. Many residents have used this benefit to aide in going green and using solar panels as an alternative to electricity. The technology in this field has drastically changed over the years and as a result has become more affordable. Many homes in San Clemente are installing solar panels on their roofs which has become a huge selling point when it comes time to sell. Markeing a home with solar panels really does appeal to those who want to live a more green focused living and for those who are also cost conciecous who want to save money.
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…San Clemente Turnkey Homes
1,787 Views, 0 CommentsWhen I first got into real estate over 20 years ago I always heard the word "turnkey" and had no idea what people were talking about. It seems like its a favorite word among real estate agents for describing a home that is in excellent condition. it wasn't later that it was explained to me that it literally meant turn the key in the door and leave without any concern about something falling apart or not working correctly. Once I got this explanation it started to make sense but I still feel like it's a word that is over used by the real estate community.
Nevertheless, it's a short way to describe a home that needs little to no work done on the home. Basically, bring your touthbrush and move right in. This is especially true to describe condos in
…San Clemente Broker Preview Dates
7,031 Views, 0 CommentsReal Estate agents have a special day when they get to preview brand new listings that come on the market in the San Clemente real estate market place. This is called "broker preview" since real estate agents and brokers have the ability to view a large number of listings in a short four period. Often times, agents will spend just a couple minutes looking at a property and then drive on to the next property. This allows them to be able to see a large number of properties so they are better able to identify properties that may work for their clients.
The dates for properties located in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano is every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Buyers are also welcome to attend these open houses and can quickly view a
…San Clemente Ocean View Condos For Under $450,000
2,341 Views, 0 CommentsSan Clemente has many visitors coming from various parts of the country looking to buy a small home by the beach. Real Estate prices here in Southern California has much higher than other areas as the demand for housing is very high here. Most newcomers to San Clemente prefer to have some kind of a view when purchasing a new home but sometimes forget that there is a huge premium put on for ocean view properties. A price tag of $450,000 will get you a large house in other parts of the country but here in San Clemente you will most likely be able to afford a condo or townhouse style home. It's not impossible to view an ocean view condo under this price point if you know where to look. Here is our quick guide for the best places to find ocean view
…Homes For Sale In San Clemente With Ocean Views
3,949 Views, 0 CommentsHomes For Sale in San Clemente with Ocean Views is one of the most requested items when out of state home buyers come to San Clemente to buy a home. Having an ocean view makes you connected with the ocean and the beach and makes you feel like you are living the California lifestyle. Recent years have seen ocean view properties come down in price with many single family homes selling in the $500,000 with ocean views! Where is the best place to look for an ocean view property? Well that depends what kind of home you want. Homes located by the beach will be more expensive do to it's location so the amount of ocean view you will have will be very limited unless you get closer to the beach and have a higher budget. If you are looking to maximize your
…San Clemente Real Estate Agent Sam Smith Sells Ocean Fairways Condo
1,887 Views, 0 CommentsA San Clemente Ocean Fairways condo has just been sold by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the seller in this real estate transaction. The one bedroom one bath condo featured newly renovated finishes which included new carpet, paint and kitchen flooring. Ocean Fairways is a great condo building located in the Southeast section of San Clemente with three levels of condos. The building features a wonderful greeting room with an association pool and tennis courts. One of the best benefits of living here is the close proximity to the San Clemente municipal golf course as well as the underground parking and a location that's just minutes to the beach. This one bedroom condo sold after being on the market for a little over 30 days
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