Talega Short Sale Agent

San Clemente Short Sale agent Sam Smith has just listed a new San Clemente Short Sale in San Clemente, California. 103 Via Presa, San Clemente CA, is a short sale listing located in the Vilamoura community with an association pool and spa area over looking the pacific ocean. The home features three bedrooms and two baths with a good size backyard. These town homes due share one common wall with the adjoining town home and it's just a short distance to the beach and downtown San Clemente. The short sale is subject to the bank's approval of price and terms. If you have been thinking about buying a home in the San Clemente area then short sales are a good place to start. For more information on San Clemente Short Sale Homes For Sale please contact Sam

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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

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Seaside Talega Homes is one of the best areas to find large lot San Clemente homes for sale.  Seaside is a quiet community one the east side of the Talega located south of the Talega Gallery communities and east of the Carmel neighborhood.  Seaside Talega homes are large two story Spanish and Mediterranean style homes located on large lots.  As Realtors, we love showing Seaside Talega homes since these homes are built for entertaining.  Home prices have come down a lot in recent years.  It was only a couple of years ago that these homes were selling well above the million dollar mark!  Currently, Seaside homes range from $526,000 to $645,000, nearly 50% off what they were selling for at the height of the market.  The community is secluded from other

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If you have been looking for a home that caters to those 55 years old and older then the Talega Gallery is a great option.  Located in the Talega area of San Clemente, California, Seagarden Talega homes offer affordable living in a very upscale area in Talega.  The Talega gallery is a gated community features our different communities that share the same association amenities that include a community pool, spa and recreation center.  The four communities consist of the Seagarden, Wavecrest, Sandbridge and Waterfleaf community.  The Seagarden homes are actually condos that are attached on one side with your neighbors, similar to a duplex.  Each side is individually owned and most condos come with a two car garage, front and back yards and well designed

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When looking for a home in San Clemente choosing the right community and neighborhood may be more difficult than you would think.  Many out of state home buyers have a hard time understanding the different areas of San Clemente and choosing the right location.  If you are looking for a home under $600,000 odds are that you will have looked at homes in the Talega area of San Clemente, California.  If your budget is under $600,000 for a two story home then the Sabella community may be the perfect neighborhood for you.  Homeowners association dues are low in this area and you are located in one of the most private areas of Talega.  Actually, it's located on the outskirts of Talega in the northeast location with just two communities to each side of you,

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The San Clemente community called "Portofino" in the Talega community is named after the street "Calle Portofino" which is one of the main streets in the community.  Portofino homes are known for their Traditional and Mediterranean flare with large two story homes typically located on very large lots.  Home prices currently range from $575,000 to $699,000 with both homes being listed as short sale homes.  A good majority of single family homes under the $700,000 range are listed as short sales so It's important you educate yourself on the process.  Theses prices are great deals considering the Portofino community saw a sale in June of this year for $805,000!  As with other communities in Talega, home ownership in the Portofino neighborhood qualifies you

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Finding Bank Owned Homes In Talega has been a source of "good deals" for the past several years as many banks have been very agressive with the pricing of their foreclosure homes.  Single Family home prices have come down in the Talega area where you can buy a nice two story detached home for around $500,000.  One of the nicer communities in Talega to find a home in this price range is the Farralon Ridge community.  Located on the outside perimeter of the Talega area is the Farralon Ridge community with homes built in 2001 & 2002 when Talega was first being developed.  Here you will find a nice mixture of Craftsman, Traditional, Mediterranean and Spanish style two story homes.  Home prices have come down to the mid $500,000 range for homes listed as

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If you are a San Clemente home buyer in the $500,000 range then you have several options to choose from.  You can consider the downtown area of San Clemente that's close to the beach and find a small two bedroom homes that will most likely be built in the early 1920's - 1960's.  If your taste is more of a newer construction home with three large bedrooms and two story Spanish style living then looking in several Talega communities may be better suite for you.  Since there are more than 40 communities to choose from in the Talega area knowing which community is best for you can be difficult.  One of the unique neighborhoods in Talega is the Escala community.  Here you will find three bedroom homes that have come down in price and currently start at…

If you are in the market to buy a town home in the San Clemente area then the condos located in the Carmel Community in Talega may suited for you.  Currently there are three town homes offered for sale with one listed for $450,000 as a Talega short sale which is a tremendous value considering most condos in Talega start at the $300,000 price point.  Carmel was one of the first communities built when the Talega area was first developed in 2000.  Select Carmel condos panoramic golf course views off the 2nd fairway of the Talega Golf Course.  If you are looking for a Talega golf course home then Carmel should be the first place to start your search.  The community offers an association pool and spa and you are just minutes to the Talega Swim & Athletic Club,

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If you are in the market to buy a single family home in San Clemente and looking under $600,000 you are not alone.  A large majority of San Clemente buyers are looking to find the largest home for the least amount of money.  If you are set on finding a single family home under $600,000 then we recommend the Caprizi Talega community in San Clemente, California.  Caprizi single family homes will range from three to four bedrooms and offer two story Mediterranean and Spanish style homes.  The homes were well designed when they originally started construction in 2005.  The homes come equipped with a two car garage with an open floorplan that includes the kitchen space with the living and dining rooms.  When looking in Caprizi, make sure to see any former

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If you have been making offers on homes in the San Clemente area then you will have most likely ran across a short sale listing.  Short sales can be really great if you are the only buyer and can get your offer accepted by the seller and then sent to the bank for review.  Like most short sales you are competing with other short sales buyers and only one offer can be accepted by the bank.  Even then, there are no guarantee that the seller will approved the seller's financial's and the price of the short sale.  Finding approved short sales will save you a lot of time and money since the property has already been approved by the bank and the price is disclosed on what the bank is willing to short sell the home for.  While searching for approved short sales

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There are many great communities in Talega to choose from, in fact there are over 40+ communities to view homes for sale.  If you have a budget of $400,000 or less then viewing townhomes in Talega is your best bet.  Within the Talega area you will find three different communities where buying a townhome under $400,000 is a reality including Alassio & Santalana neighborhood homes.  The Santalana tract in Talega is one of the best when looking for a well thought out floor plan with modern amenities like granite countertops and crown molding.  The Santalana community is located in the heart of Talega and walking distance to the local Talega center and golf course.  You will find many restaurants and shopping located nearby and just minutes to the North Beach

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One of the best places to buy approved short sales in San Clemente for under $300,000 is in the Alassio tract in the Talega community.  What is an approved short sale?  An approved short sale is where the owner has decided to do a short sale with the bank and has formally sent in the short sale package along with an accepted offer.  The bank has already approved the short sale that contains the seller's financial statement and they have agreed to sell the home at a designated price.  What typically happens when you see an "Approved Short Sale" being advertised is when an offer has been sent in, the bank approves the offer and then the buyer backs out for whatever reason.  Since the bank has already accepted a price then the property is marketed as an

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Finding Talega Gated Community Homes For Sale Under $700,000 has become much easier with the recent change to the San Clemente housing market.  Several years ago it was almost impossible to find a large Talega home located in a gated community for under $700,000.  Times have changed and Talega home buyers have the perfect opportunity to buy quality two story Spanish homes for $700,000 or less.  A good example of this is a home located in Vittoria gated community in Talega listed for $700,000.  This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is ideally located in the gated community of Vittoria & Catania here in Talega.  If you looking in this price range in Talega it's smart to educate yourself on the short sale process.  Most of the homes in this price range in Talega are

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San Clemente Real Estate Agent Sam Smith has just sold a San Clemente home located in the Amalfi tract in Talega.  11 Via Zamora was listed as a distressed sale where the owners requested for an approval on a their short sale listing.  The Sam Smith team negotiated with the bank and got the bank to agree to sell the home for $400,000 less than what they bought for at the height of the real estate market in 2007.  A Short Sale is a great way to get from underneath an upside down mortgage if you can show adequate hardship to the bank.  For a free consultation to see if you qualify to short sale your mortgage please contact the Sam Smith team at 949-291-0424.  We specialize in Talega short sales and have a solid track record for getting short sales approved

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Many of our buyers are looking for golf course view real estate here in San Clemente, California.  Some of the best golf course view homes can be found in the Talega area where you will find luxury homes set against a championship golf course!  A newly listed golf course view home has just come on the market in the Carmel neighborhood in San Clemente and listed for $640,000.  Talega golf course view condos typically start in the low $400,000 range if you can find one as inventory of these homes is really low right now.  If you are looking for a single family home with golf course views then be prepared to spend at least $550,000 for 3 bedroom home that is over 2,000 square feet in the Amalfi community.  Of course, if your budget allows, you will find many

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A San Clemente Short Sale Home located at 609 E Avenida San Juan closed escrow today and sold by local San Clemente Short Sale agent, Sam Smith.  609 E Avenida San Juan is an ocean view three bedroom home with stunning ocean views from this hillside Southeast San Clemente location.  The property was listed as a short sale where multiple offers were received on the property.  A lot of home buyers are looking for "deals" in the local San Clemente marketplace and this property fits that criteria.  The property sold for $609,000 which is a great price for a 3 bedroom ocean view home here in San Clemente, California.  If you are in the market to buy a home and can be patient through the short sale process, which can take anywhere from 2-6 months, then buying a

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Many San Clemente home buyers have recently been requesting properties in the Talega area of San Clemente, California for $800,000 or less.  When you have over 40 communities to choose from in Talega knowing which one to choose can be difficult.  Many of the Talega floor plans vary a lot and different tracts have many different architectural and design varieties.  As a local San Clemente Real Estate agent I always recommend to my clients to buy in the best neighborhood that your budget will allow.  Many buyers looking for homes in the $800,000 range should first look at homes listed in the $900,000 to $1,000,000 range.  Educating yourself on what your money will buy you is an important part of the home buying process.  Also, understanding what kind of

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If you have been hearing all the bad press about the real estate market let me share some good news.  Single Family homes priced $550,000 and below are selling very quickly.  Yes, the market is very active in this price range with multiple offers on properties located in the Talega area.  If you are looking for a home under $550,000 that odds that the home is listed as a short sale are pretty good.  Talega short sale homes dominate a lot of the Talega Real Estate market and it's and excellent time to buy a home at a reduced price.  A newly listed Talega home for sale has come on the market for $550,00 and is located in the Amalfi tract in Talega.  If you have been looking for a home in San Clemente we highly recommend you act quickly on these well priced

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If you are familiar with the local San Clemente Real Estate market then you know finding a single family home in the $500,000 range can be difficult.  Homes in San Clemente that come up for sale in this price range typically will sell within a short matter of time.  A recently listed San Clemente Short Sale home for sale has come on the market for $550,000 and located in the San Clemente north area of San Clemente.  The San Clemente north area is a unique are located just north of "Avenida Del Mar" with many beach homes and investment multi units commingling together.  Some of the more well priced beach homes can be found in this area so if you are looking for a home in this price point then the San Clemente north beach area should be a neighborhood to…