May
17
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If you are in the market to find San Clemente gated community homes for sale under $800,000 then we recommend the following three locations. The first location is the Vittoria community located in Talega. This gated community shares the common gated area with the upscale "Catania" area and features large two story Mediterranean style homes for sale (see picture below). A recent home just came on the market there for $750,000 that features over 3,000 square feet with peek views of the ocean. The home has the main living quarters on the ground level with living, dining and family rooms. There is even a downstairs den/office that could be used as a bedroom. Upstairs features 3 additional bedrooms with a large master suite with it's own private view…
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Apr
12
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A 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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Feb
9
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Relocating can always be challenging when considering moving from your current home location. Moving to an area that you are not familiar with can be scary and not understanding the nuances and price factors that contribute to the different areas can be challenging if you are not working with a skilled San Clemente Realtor. A good San Clemente Real Estate agent can give you a brief rundown of the city and help you find the perfect San Clemente community for you. There are so many great areas in the San Clemente area but local knowledge of factors that may effect home prices need to told to any prospective buyers. These factors can include land shifting, freeway proximity and noise as well as residential and mixed use areas. Also, make sure to ask…
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Jan
19
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If you are looking for tax shelters in today's economy many are turning away from the stock market and heading towards the real estate arena. With record low prices and rock bottom interest rates buying homes has never been cheaper. This is especially true for real estate investors that are buying homes with interest rates in the 4% range! This is something I thought I would never see happen. Buyers are now realizing that their monthly mortgage payment may be less then the amount of rent they can bring in on lower end properties. This can be achieved with putting as little as 20% down for homes under $300,000. We have several clients looking to buy multiple properties in this price range due to the affordability factor and monthly cash flow they will…
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Jan
12
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San Clemente is a hot destination for those who love to surf and there is no better place to catch some waves then the famous Trestles surf break located in San Clemente on the Orange and San Diego county boarder. Many surfers are now relocating to the San Clemente area and looking for homes near this famous surf break.
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If your budget allows then you will want to buy in the three gated communities located near Trestles. These three gated communities consist of "The Breakers," "Cyprus Cove," and "Cyprus Shore." Homes don't come cheap in these communities so plan to spend at least $1 million dollars to find a home here with ocean front homes starting around $5 million. The flip side is that you will reside in a gated community…
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Sep
1
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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…
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Aug
3
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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…
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Jul
15
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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…
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Jul
12
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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…
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Jun
25
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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,…
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Jun
22
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We have been recently getting requested for San Clemente Golf Course View homes for $500,000. Naturally, you first look to Talega which has an abundance of golf course view homes and condos for sale. One area that most home buyers don't consider is the Presidential Heights condo community in the Southeast San Clemente area. Here you will find large two to three bedroom ocean and golf course view town homes for $500,000 or less. A newly listed San Clemente golf course and ocean view home has come on the market listed for $519,000. The views are some of the best you will find in this price range. The golf course is the San Clemente municipal golf course which is open to public use. If you have been thinking…
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Jun
15
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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…
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May
31
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Talega Short Sale Agent Sam Smith has just got bank approval on a Talega Short Sale listing located at 11 Via Zamora in the Amalfi community in Talega which featured great golf course and valley views. The home was listed for sale on 3/31 for $549,000 and received a total of 7 offers on the property, some of them well above asking price. The highest offer was then submitted to the bank and full short sale approval was confirmed within less than 2 months! If you have been thinking about doing a short sale of your San Clemente home then please contact the Sam Smith Team, a name you can trust. We specialize in San Clemente Short Sales and have a strong track record of getting short sales approved and…
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Apr
21
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A San Clemente Short Sale home has just been put in escrow by Sam Smith, a local San Clemente Real Estate agent. The home is located on the north side of San Clemente and featured two bedrooms and two baths and listed for $359,900 where Sam represented the buyers in this real estate transaction. If you have been thinking about buying a home here in San Clemente then a short sale property is one of the best ways to find a "good deal" in today's marketplace. A short sale provides excellent opportunity to find a home that is priced slightly under market value as long as you are willing to wait. Short Sales can take anywhere from a quick one month period to as long as six to eight months depending on the banks involved…
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Jan
17
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Careyes homes are located in the Talega community here in San Clemente, California. If you are looking for a luxury gated community here in Talega then Careyes should be on your list. Caryes is one of the premier neighborhoods here in San Clemente that are known for thier open floorplans with top of the line finishes, stunning architectural details, interior courtyards with fireplaces and seperate casitas. Home prices typically range in the $1.5 to $2 million dollar range and offer some of the must expensive real estate for sale here in San Clemente, California. Select Careyes homes are located just above the 16th green of the world class Talega Golf Course an offer golf course, ocean and…
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Jan
8
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Our San Clemente Map Search is a great way to view current homes for sale in the San Clemente, California area. This is a great tool when you know the general area where you want to live. The aerial search allows you to look at San Clemente homes for sale in different locations with the click of a mouse. Our San Clemente Real Estate agents can answer any questions you have about the available San Clemente homes for sale. Currently there are 395 homes for sale in San Clemente with 274 of these being detached homes for sale. If you are thinking about buying the San Clemente area please make sure to contact us today with any questions at 949-291-0424 today.
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Jan
7
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San Clemente Real Estate listings can be found in one place here at our San Clemente Real Estate website. Our San Clemente Real Estate site showcases all things San Clemente including San Clemente communities, San Clemente homes for sale and San Clemente Real Estate listings. Our focus is San Clemente and provide the most in depth information regarding San Clemente Real Estate than anyone else. If you are looking to buy or sell a home here in San Clemente please talk to one of our San Clemente Real Estate agents today. We will walk you through the seasonal market here in San Clemente and let you know when the best time is to buy or sell here in San Clemente, California.
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Jan
4
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San Clemente Golf Course View homes are requested often here at our San Clemente Real Estate office. In addition for buyers looking for ocean view homes, golf course view homes are sought after here in San Clemente. Buyers have several options to choose from here in San Clemente. In the Southeast area of San Clemente we have the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course which is an open golf course for everyone to use. There are many homes that sit adjacent to this golf course and even have a combination golf course and ocean views! In Talega there are many luxury homes that sit right on the golf course and are very desirable. These homes with golf course views due come at a premium as golfing is one of the main attraction…
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