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In February, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in San Clemente, CA was 0% higher than the previous month and 37% lower than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Trends

In February 2015, Pre-foreclosure activity increased 20.0% from the previous month and decreased 53.8% from the previous year. Auctions decreased 33.3% from the previous month and remained the same as the previous year. Bank-owned properties increased 100.0% from the previous month and remained the same as the previous year.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Status

Pre-foreclosures accounted for 50.0% of foreclosure activity in February 2015, Auctions were 33.3% and Bank-owned properties were 16.7%.

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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 from 2014.

San Clemente Real Estate Market Trends - February 2015

Figures provided by DQNews.com. Courtesy of San Clemente Realtors, The Hartanov Team.

The number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Orange County, CA in February 2015 was 15% lower than the previous month and 14% lower than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Status

Pre-foreclosures accounted for 46.1% of foreclosure activity in February 2015, Auctions 40.3% and Bank-owned properties 13.6%.


 

Orange County CA Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orange County CA foreclosures were 0.02% lower than national statistics and 0.2% below state figures in February 2015.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity

Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 18.3% in February compared to the previous month and 31.0% compared to the previous year. The number of bank-owned…

Spring is the perfect time for Realtors to start having open houses.  If you are in the market for a new house, don't be scared to attend open houses in your area.  As long as you go armed with the knowledge of what might be asked of you at an open house you should be ready to answer without worry or hesitation. Keep in mind that Realtors who hold open houses are not like used car salesmen, they are there to help you find the home of your dreams. Be polite and remember your open house etiquette when touring an open house. 

• You may be asked at an open house how long you have been looking for a home.  This question is only asked to find out just how serious you are about purchasing a home and in what time frame you are planning to do so.  For example…

Slowing home price appreciation and improving inventory boosted California's real estate market in February.

Single family home sales increased from 351K in January to 368K in February. The median sales price increased from $426,000 in January to $429,000 in February.

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If you love your pooch like most people do, you want to spend as much time as you can with them and bring them with you whenever possible. Why leave them home when they can enjoy quality time with you while you're out and about, either dining outside in the warm sunshine, or frolicing in the sand and splashing about in the sparkling blue ocean waves?

San Clemente is extremely pet-friendly and offers many different things for you to do with your beloved Fido. We're often asked about places that are pet-friendly in San Clemente so we came up with a guide to some restaurants, hotels, beaches and parks that will welcome your dogs with open arms!

DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS IN SAN CLEMENTE

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Looking for a fun place to go? Five Vines Wine Bar in downtown San Juan Capistrano is a local family-owned favorite spot where everyone can come in, relax, sip on savory wines and beers, and nibble on savory food. 

A Little About Five Vines Wine Bar in San Juan Capistrano

With a list of 60 small-batch wines that are always rotating and about a dozen artisanal beers on the menu, Five Vines Wine Bar is one of San Juan Capistrano's best-kept secrets. Visitors say it's a beautiful wine bar with creative design and decor and a cozy atmosphere, while others simply say it's the best wine bar around. The general consensus is that it feels like someone's custom basement living room and wine cellar where you are always welcome! Five Vines Wine Bar name is…

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 from the same month last year.

Orange County CA Real Estate - February 2015

Looking for a place to get away, relax and unwind? We have the perfect spot for you! Talega Day Spa has defined the art of relaxation and giving back to yourself. Spend a day here and you will be pampered like nowhere else, surrounded by the reminders of ancient Italy in a cozy and welcoming sanctuary.

Highlights of The Talega Day Spa

The goal of the Talega Day Spa is to remove you from the day to day stresses and transport you to another world. A "Touch of Tuscany" awaits you as you sit back and relax! You will feel renewed and rejuvenated through their incredible massages, skin care treatments and more. The staff at Talega Day Spa are committed to giving you the full experience of mind, body, spirit well-being and restoration. Little things such…

The California Association of Realtors closely monitors and analyzes trends in the residential 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.

Information courtesy of Orange County Real Estate Experts the Hartanov Team.