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You will love the gourmet kitchen in this Dana Point home, with all the amenities you are looking for. Enjoy the 5-burner cooktop, glass cabinets and tile flooring. This kitchen opens to the dining area, making this space in this Dana Point home perfect for entertaining. 

The suite off the attached 2-car garage is ideal for maid quarters, in-laws or out of town guests. The entire 4th floor of this South Orange County home for sale is the Master Suite. This incredible area showcases a gorgeous viewing balcony with ocean and sunset views of Dana Point. The fireplace is perfect for a romantic night and the luxurious walk-in shower and spa tub will leave you completely relaxed. 

You will love living so close to award winning schools,…

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 from 2012.

San Clemente Real Estate Market Trends - July 2013

San Clemente	Median Price	Change From 2012	Homes Sold	Change From 2012
San Clemente - 92672	$625,000	+22.5%	62	+59.0%
San Clemente -92673	$812,000	+23.5%	63	+8.6%

Figures courtesy of DQNews.com.

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 2013

Orange County Community	Median Price	Change From 2012	Homes Sold	Change From 2012
Dana Point - 92624	$749,000	+23.2%	17	+54.5%
Dana Point - 92629	$682,000	+15.3%	68	+30.8%
Laguna Beach - 92651	$1,714,750	+35.0%	52	+18.2%
Laguna Niguel - 92677	$669,000	+23.7%	153	+34.2%
Mission Viejo - 92691	$545,000	+22.5%	79	…

In July, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in San Clemente, CA was 0% higher than the previous month and 67% lower than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Status Distribution

Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 14.3% from June 2013 and decreased 61.4% from July 2012. Auctions decreased 42.9% from June and dropped 67.7% from July 2012. Bank-owned properties decreased 33.3% from June and down 75.0% from July 2012.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Discount

Median sales price compared to the foreclosure median price.

Orange County CA foreclosure activity is based on total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings…default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank…

Sought after single level 3 bedroom home in San Clemente. This San Clemente beach bungalow has a long driveway and a convenient 2-car detached garage for ample parking. Situated in the highly desirable community of Southeast/Trestles District, this San Clemente home for sale is a true surfer's paradise! You are walking distance to Trestles Beach in San Clemente, one of the most famous surf locations in the world. This San Clemente home is also located right next to the San Clemente Golf Course where you can spend your days playing 18-holes on gorgeous fairways. 

This San Clement home has so many upgrades including newly re-finished hardwood floors, designer paint both inside and out and beautiful light fixtures. The new deck has been built with…

In July, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Orange County, CA was 11% lower than the previous month and 69% lower than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Discount

Median sales price compared to the foreclosure median price.

 

Orange County CA Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orange County CA foreclosures were 0.02% below national statistics and 0.3% below state figures in July.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity by Month

Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 20.3% in July compared to the previous month and decreased 68.3% compared to July 2012. The number of bank-owned properties dropped 26.6% compared to…

This gorgeous home for sale in San Clemente was a former model and has so many upgrades and amenities. Located in the sought-after gated community of The Reserve South in San Clemente, this home with tons of curb appeal is move-in ready! With 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and 2,800 square feet of living space, this beautiful home for sale in San Clemente boasts an open floor plan and deep, rich distressed hardwood floors. The wood beams, Wainscoting and surround sound add to the sophisticated yet comfortable feel of this San Clemente home. You will love the ocean views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean from this San Clemente property for sale. Built-in entertainment center, 2-car garage and so much more in this San Clemente home. 

The gourmet kitchen in this…

The cost of buying an Orange County home is going up. What's behind the rise in interest rates? Is now still a good time to buy? Here's an interesting video explaining a little bit about why mortgage rates are rising.

There's also a little bit in here about how "staying on the fence" could lead to a higher monthly payment.

That said, rates are still historically low and it's a great time to buy.

 

Wondering if now is the time for your to buy an Orange County home? Give us a call! We’ll help lay out your options so you can make an informed decision.

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Join the city of San Clemente and its residents in welcoming the holidays with the annual "Puttin on the Glitz" event! On Saturday, November 30, 2013, enjoy an evening of shopping, dining and local entertainment in beautiful Downtown San Clemente. Avenida Del Mar (map) is located right in the center of San Clemente and is transformed into a winter wonderland during this San Clemente event. There will be holiday carolers, holiday treats, roasted chestnuts and a visit by Santa Claus at this fun local San Clemente event.  

Known as one of San Clemente's most popular events, "Puttin on the Glitz" offers an opportunity to experience the character of the village of San Clemente and reconnect with friends and neighbors. This San Clemente event goes from…

The California Association of Realtors closely monitors and analyzes trends in the residential California real estate industry. The table below contains the latest reported existing home sales series, median home prices, unsold inventory index, median time on market, first-time buyer housing affordability index, and the latest mortgage rates.