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This gorgeous and roomy Talega home for sale is located on a small cul-de-sac just a couple blocks away from one of Capistrano Unified’s most desirable schools, Vista Del Mar! This Talega home offers 5 bedrooms and 3,536 square feet of open living space in the prestigious San Rafael community. You will love all that this Talega home for sale has to offer. The front porch of this Talega home offers shade and a place for the kids to play on those beautiful San Clemente summer afternoons. Highly maintained, this Talega home has many upgrades and boasts a main floor bedroom with full bath for out of town guests or family. Enjoy the large office in this Talega home, along with crown molding, 4” baseboards, ceiling fans, wood floors, security system and…

The Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle is back and better than ever! Currently in its 9th year, California’s most successful home raffle offers you a chance to win $1 million cash or a gorgeous home in Laguna Beach. Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) is once again partnering with The Ocean Institute in Dana Point for the 2013 Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle. Every $150 ticket you purchase is your chance to win the grand prize and live the ultimate South Orange County Lifestyle! In addition to the grand prize of a Laguna Beach home or $1 million cash, 250 additional prizes, totaling over $1.2 million, will be awarded!

You can also feel good knowing that $50 from each ticket goes directly to IPSF and will contribute to enriching the…

Many homeowners have been asking if buying their Orange County home was a good investment. Find out with CNNMoney's home rate of return calculator.

Then take a look at MoneyWatch's video explaining that house values may only grow at the rate of inflation but owning a home still makes sense.

 

Come on down and join the fun. Food and beverages sold at all events, or bring your own food. No alcohol or dogs allowed on beaches.  These are fun events!
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July 1013:

• Sunday, July 7,      3-6 pm - Progknowsys w/The Tijuana Dogs - Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point
• Sunday, July 14,    3-6 pm - Raymond MIchael's Elvis Tribute w/Tim Urban - Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point
• Thursday, July 18, 6-8 pm - Family Style - Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
• Sunday, July 21,    3-6 pm - Keston & The Rhythm Killeres w/Big Daddy Williams & Friends - Heritage Park, Dana Point
• Thursday, July 25   6-8 pm - Flock of 80's - San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
• Sunday, July 28     3-6 pm - Revival Tribute to CCR w/Old Money…

This single level three bedroom San Clemente home has incredible ocean and golf course views and sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac! Enjoy this three bedroom San Clemente home that has been renovated from inside out. This Shorecliffs beauty has an open and inviting floorplan and is accented by high ceilings and recessed lighting. The stone fireplace in this San Clemente home for sale is so cozy and perfect for those cool evenings. Tile flooring throughout this San Clemente home with new windows, doors, tankless water heater and so much more.

This San Clemente home has a beautiful kitchen you will love. Custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and garden window showcase this San Clemente home’s elegance and sophistication.…

There are currently 183 properties in San Clemente, CA that are in some stage of foreclosure (default, auction or bank owned), according to RealtyTrac.com.

In May, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in San Clemente, CA was 8% higher than the previous month and 64% lower than the same time last year.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Status Distribution

Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 6.7% from April and 67.4% from May 2012. Auctions were the same as April and down 54.5% from May 2012. Bank-owned properties were the same as April and down 66.7% from May 2012.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

The number of new foreclosure filings compared to the 30-year interest rate.

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Orange County…

In May, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Orange County, CA was 2% higher than the previous month and 61% lower than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity

The number of new foreclosure filings compared to the 30-year interest rate.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orange County CA foreclosures were 0.02% below national statistics and 0.43% below state figures in May.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity by Month

Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 3.2% in May compared to the previous month and decreased 53.4% compared to the previous year. The number of bank-owned properties…

This beautiful Talega home for sale is situated on a quiet single loaded street in the desirable Stella Mare community. This Talega home in San Clemente features 5 large bedrooms plus an office and loft, with 3,823 square feet of living space. This Talega home for sale has been upgraded using only the finest materials including hardwood and travertine flooring. Other features of this Talega home include customized surround sound, casement windows, wrought iron staircase and gorgeous cabinetry. The double French doors in this Talega home for sale lead to a private and cozy courtyard. You will love unwinding outdoors in front of the warm and inviting fireplace on those cool San Clemente evenings. The downstairs of this Talega home boasts a main floor…

This fantastic three-bedroom condo for sale is located between the 2nd & 3rd holes in the desirable Carmel at Talega neighborhood. One of only two-story end units with 2,380 square feet of living space, this Talega condo is perfect for enjoying lunch overlooking the golf course. This condo for sale in Talega has 2 balconies off the two bedrooms upstairs and a third bedroom downstairs. The spacious dining room in this Talega condo has beautiful high ceilings and is so light and bright. Enjoy the cozy fireplace and built-in media center in the living room of this Talega condo.

 

The kitchen in this Talega condo for sale has been expertly upgraded and has granite counters and gorgeous white cabinets with under cabinet lighting. The laundry upstairs…

Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful San Clemente home located on a cul-de-sac in a great neighborhood, only minutes from the beach. With 1,812 square feet of living space, this San Clemente home is one of the best-priced homes on the market! This San Clemente home for sale has 3 bedrooms and an open floorplan. You will love the gated front entry to this San Clemente home and the mature landscaping with water feature is incredibly inviting. This San Clemente home has beautiful Cathedral ceilings and a cozy wood-burning fireplace for those cool evenings.

Have breakfast at the kitchen bar in this San Clemente home with a gorgeous adjacent dining room. The laundry room of this San Clemente home has a utility sink and lots of storage.…