February 2025

A home in the Encantamar Townhomes community in Dana Point has just been sold by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the buyer.  2 Logo Vista, Dana Point sold for $1,100,000 and closed escrow on 2/24/2025.  The three bedroom home was only on the market for 5 days when it went under contract.  This was a short sale listing meaning that the owner owed more than the home was worth.  Typically with a short sale it takes time to negotiate with the various banks in order to open escrow.  This can be very quick or can take a good amount of time for the bank(s) to agree to a lower price than what is owned on the mortgage.  

2 Logo Vista was a truly exceptional property with various upgrades throughout the property.  It featured an

A Talega Gallery home in San Clemente, Califonria has just been sold by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the buyer.  19 Corte Rivera, San Clemente sold for $1,695,000 and closed escrow on 1/14/2025.  The two bedroom, two bath home was on the market for a total of 23 days when it sold for the asking price of $1,695,000.  The two bedroom, two bath home featured an approximate 2,401 square feet and came with a two car garage according to our multiple listing services.  This one story home is located in the very desirable gated community called Talega Gallery which is dedicated for those older than 55 years of age.  19 Corte Rivera was a beautiful home that was meticulously maintained by the previous owner.   Some of th exterior