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Found 26 blog entries for August 2012.

For anyone who's interested in marine science, oceanography, or the environment, there are few better places to visit than the Ocean Institute at Dana point. Here, a variety of programs are offered throughout the week, while the Institute is open to the general public on the weekends, allowing them to have a closer look at what these programs do. In addition, the Institute also offers daily voyages on the “Sea Explorer”, its 70 foot research vessel that studies and observes the marine life around San Clemente.

In addition to the Sea Explorer, there are also two tall ships at the Institute: The Spirit of Dana Point, and The Pilgrim, both of which are replicas of a 1770s privateer that saw action during the American Civil War. The Ocean Institute runs a…

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when they decide that they want to First time homebuyer check listown their own home. Nobody wants to live with their parents or pay the rent on someone else’s property their whole lives. However, before you start getting carried away with your dreams, know that even looking for a house is difficult, so you can expect that buying one would be even more complicated. However, if you keep the following things in mind, the process would be less confusing and heart breaking for you.

  • Look at your budget before looking for a home – So many buyers experience real estate heartbreak because they go looking for homes before they have a grip on their financial standing. Homes in San Clemente don't come cheap, and so you might end up aspiring to own a…
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July 2012 statistics show San Clemente CA had 415 foreclosure homes with an average foreclosure sales price of $551,525 vs. an average sales price of $677,571, a $126,046 savings according to RealtyTrac.com.


1 in every 356 housing units received a foreclosure filing in July. 

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Activity and 30-Year Interest Rate

There were 39 new foreclosures in the 92673 zip code and 34 new foreclosures in 92672, for a total of 73 new foreclosures in San Clemente CA in July 2012. Interest rates dropped to 3.55%.

san clemente ca foreclosure

Orange County CA foreclosure activity is based on total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings…default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession…each month. Interest rate is based on average…

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There were 16,657 Orange County CA  foreclosures in July 2012, according to RealtyTrac.com. The average sales price of an Orange County home was $577,135 while the average sales price of a foreclosure home was $434,730, a $142,404 savings.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity and 30-Year Interest Rate

Orange County CA foreclosure activity had 2,453 new foreclosed homes in July while interest rates dropped to 3.55%.

 orange county ca foreclosure

Orange County CA foreclosure activity is based on total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings…default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession…each month. Interest rate is based on average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Geographical…

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San Clemente isn't exactly known for its wide, sandy beaches. That's because it doesn't have many – but what it does have is a wealth of cobblestones and seaweed that many residents dislike. Not only is it San_Clemente_Beach_Seaweedunsightly, but it's also difficult to walk on, while the accumulating seaweed also attracts kelp flies.

However, a new beach ecology report has stated that the cobble and seaweed on San Clemente is beach can be considered more or less permanent fixtures. The report supported a new policy that advises city government not to do anything to remove the cobblestone and seaweed, and risk policy won the backing of the city's Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission during a vote last week.

The policy, which will later be put before the City Council for a…

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The San Clemente Real Estate Report below reflects the number of resale single family residences and condos as well as new homes selling in San Clemente. Also reflected is the % of change is from 2011.

San Clemente Real Estate Market Trends - July 2012

San Clemente - 92672

Median Price: $510,000
Change from 2011: -0.4%

Number of Homes Sold: 39
Change from 2011: +21.9%

San Clemente - 92673

Median Price: $657,500
Change from 2011: -6.1%

Number of Homes Sold: 58
Change from 2011: +34.9%

Figures courtesy of DQNews.com.

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The Orange County CA Real Estate Report below reflects the number of resale single family residences and condos as well as new homes selling in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Also reflected is the % of change is from the same month last year.

Orange County CA Real Estate - July 2012

Orange County Community

Median
Price

Change From
2011

Homes
Sold

Change From
2011

 Dana Point - 92624

 $608,000

 -11.9%

11

 +22.2%

 Dana Point - 92629

 $591,250

 +.02%

52

 +57.6%

 Laguna Beach - 92651

 $1,270,000

 +5.8%

 44

 +41.9%

 Laguna Niguel - 92677

 $541,000

 -8.3%

114

 +17.5%

 Mission Viejo - 92691

 $445,000

 +16.3%

69

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San Clemente's government has been hit with a lawsuit by angry city residents who want the authorities to refund over $9 million in beach-parking impact fees and interest San Clemente at the Pierthat is currently being held by the city. The money comes from the collection of these over the last 23 years from homes that lie outside of the state-designated coastal zone in San Clemente.

The lawsuit, which was filed last week by attorney Brad Malamud, states that no new parking spaces have been built around San Clemente’s beaches, which was the intended purpose of the fund. Instead, the money just stays in the bank, except for some funds which have been improperly spent by authorities parking studies and land purchases. For example, the city board parcel of land in 1994 at 1832…

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The Habit_Burger Grill

OPENING UPDATE: Habit Burger in San Clemente is NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
Location: 638 Camino De Los Mares San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone: (949) 488-7826
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30am-10pm,  Sun:11am-9pm

However, on November 27, the restaurant will open from 12-2 p.m. during which time 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, said a company spokeswoman. That same day from 5-7 p.m., 100 percent of sales will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs.

On November 28, all the sales proceeds from 12-2 p.m. will go to the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation.

The Habit Burger Grill, a popular fast food restaurant chain that is known for its signature charbroiled hamburgers and its tasty grilled albacore sandwiches, is set to…

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