Beach Cities Real Estate Blog  

Beach Cities Real Estate has just put a short sale duplex into escrow today located in San Diego county.  The duplex was located in an ideal area just 3 blocks to the sandy beach near the Imperail Beach Pier.  If you are thinking about doing a short sale please give us a call at 949-302-4995.  We do a free market evaluation of your home and also have a checklist of items to see if you qualify to do a short sale with your current mortgage holder.  Questions?  Give us a call at 949-388-3685 and we will walk you through all the steps.  Feel free to email us as well.

Scott Bingham of Beach Cities Real Estate has just leased a Lake Forest rental located in the Sandcastle community at 21240 E Camelia #12 in Lake Forest, Ca for $1,495/month where he represented the tenants.  The condo was an upper unit with great privacy and southwest facing mountain views. The condo feaatured brand new carpet & paint throughout with vaulted ceilings, two patios, cozy fireplace, a breakfast bar, custom closets, wall to wall mirrored wardrobes, washer/dryer, refrigerator, microwave, extra storage, and covered carport just steps away!  Sandcastle is a great community perched on a hilltop nestled in the foothills of Sandleback Mountain!  For more information on renting a home in Lake Forest please contact Scott Bingham at 949-412-3515…

Sam Smith of Beach Cities Real Estate has just closed another sale located at 1009 N Shaffer in Orange, California.  The home was listed at $599,000 where multiple offers were received.  The home sold for $625,000, $26,000 over asking price.  This 2445 Square Foot Single Family Home Had 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths and sat on A 18,000+ Square Foot Lot! Stunning Juniper Trees Lined Both Sides Of The House with A Circular Port'ache Driveway.  Please contact us at 949-302-4995 if you are thinking of selling your Orange County home.

Denise De La Torre has JUST LEASED a Laguna Beach Rental located at 225 Cypress Drive in Laguna Beach, California for $1,950/month.  This one bedroom/one bath condo featured newly refinished wood floors, wainscoting in the living room and Dutch entry door.  The entrance is beautifully landscaping and located just minutes to the beach and the Laguna Village.  For more information on renting a home in Laguna Beach pease contact Denise De La Torre at 949-466-6876.

Denise De La Torre has JUST LEASED a Laguna Beach Rental located at 477 Mountain Road in Laguna Beach, California for $2,500/month.  This two bedroom/two bath single family historical cottage was built in 1928 and located in the Village area just four blocks to the beach.  The home featured brick patio, ocean peeks, hardwood floors and a sun porch.  For more information on renting a home in Laguna Beach pease contact Denise De La Torre at 949-466-6876.

Joseph Horsley of Beach Cities Real Estate has JUST LEASED a condo in the Santalana Tract in Talega of San Clemente area located at 6 Paseo Vis for $2,800/month where he represented the tenants.  Joseph represented the tenant in finding and negotiating the lease in this transaction.  The townhome for rent was a three bedroom three bath unit with a 2 car garage located on a prime cul-de-sac location!  For more information on renting your San Clemente home or locating a San Clemente home for rent please contact Joe at 949-510-8211 or email him today!

Denise De La Torre has JUST LEASED a Laguna Beach Vacation Rental located at 165 Thalia in The Village area of Laguna Beach, California for $4,000/month.  This 2 bedroom/2 bath beach fully furnished condo featured hardwood & travertine stone flooring with a stunning gourmet kitchen with granite countertops.  Ideally located just steps to Thalia beach in Laguna Beach.  For more information on renting a home in Laguna Beach pease contact Denise De La Torre at 949-466-6876.

Denise De La Torre has JUST LEASED a Laguna Beach Rental located at 631 Loretta Drive in the Portafina community Laguna Beach, California for $10,000/month.  This 5 bedroom/6 bath luxury home featured an impressive living room with two-story windows that grant 180% ocean views, colorful sunset views, and a blanket of night time lights!  The home also featured a stunning pool and cabana with stunning catalina island and ocean views.  For more information on renting a home in Laguna Beach pease contact Denise De La Torre at 949-466-6876.

Sam Smith has just listed a very cute beach home in the heart of San Clemente located at 306 Avenida Sierra, San Clemente, Ca 92672.  This two bedroom home has it all with open living and kitchen area with vintage tiles, huge backyard that goes from street to street and a one car garage.  The home is currently listed for $495,000 and all showing requests should go through Sam Smith at 949-302-4995.  If you are thinking of selling your home please contact us today to get your home sold at 949-302-4995.

Sam Smith has just listed a triplex for sale in San Clemente located at 321 Avenida Monterey, San Clemente, Ca 92672.  The property is ideally located just two blocks to the San Clemente Pier and beach.  The front house features 2 bedrooms and one bath with two additional units in the back, each of them featuring one bedroom and one bath.  There is a peek ocean view from the upstairs unit and is located around many historical San Clemente homes.  For more information on San Clemente multi-unit properties for sale please contact us at 949-302-4995 today!

Sam Smith has JUST SOLD a single family home in Orange, California located at 2909 E Rose, Orange, Ca 92867 for $405,000.  The home was purchased at the court house steps as a foreclosure and had been renovated and priced for a quick sale.  The property was in the Historical area of Orange and located on a quiet cul-de-sac.  The home featured four bedrooms with an open floorplan.  To Sell your home in today's market please contact Sam Smith at 949-302-4995 today.  Sam specializes in selling homes throughout Orange County, California.

Joseph Horsley of Beach Cities Real Estate has JUST LISTED a Seaside home for lease in Talega located at 25 Calle Guijarro for $3,600/month.  Seaside is one of the first communities built in Talega in 2000 and this home shows like a model.  5 Bedrooms/3 baths with Large valuted ceilings, open floorplan with highly upgraded kitchen.  The master suite is large with coved ceilings, HUGE walk-in closets with built-in's and great views of the valley.  The home features a large backyard which is perfect for entertaining.  Plus a 3 car garage!!  For more information on renting this great home in Talega, please contact Joseph Horsley at 949-510-8211.

Sam Smith has JUST LISTED a San Clemente home for sale located in the Rimrock community in the Forster Ranch area of San Clemente.  2916 Arreos is a stunning view home with a HUGE lot with resort style pool & spa.  It has a very popular single level floorplan with three bedrooms and two baths and a large two car garage.  It is ideally located near other mature and Estate homes in the area.  The home has been listed for $649,000 by Sam Smith of Beach Cities Real Estate.  For more information on this home or to learn how to sell your home in today's market please contact us at 949-302-4995 today.

Denise De La Torre has JUST LEASED a Laguna Beach Rental located at 426 Cypress Drive in Laguna Beach, California for $2,500/month.  This two bedroom/two bath condo featured a remolded kitchen, stainless steel top of the line appliances with custom kitchen cabinetry.  Stunning granite counters, interior french doors and custom media center!  The home also feature a one car garage in a PRIME NORTH LAGUNA location!  For more information on renting a home in Laguna Beach pease contact Denise De La Torre at 949-466-6876.

Denise De La Torre has JUST LEASED a Laguna Beach Rental located at 278 Jasmine Street #2, in Laguna Beach, Califoria for $1,800.month.  This one bedroom one bath charming North Laguna lower level condo featured a pee-a-boo view the ocean located just one block to the beach!  Spacious unit with hardwood flooring, certamic tile countertops and fresh paint!  For more information on renting a home in Laguna Beach pease contact Denise De La Torre at 949-466-6876.

Scott Bingham has JUST LEASED a one bedroom condo in the Metropolitan area of Irvine, California for $1,550 where he represented the tenants.  This spacious one bedroom condo featured a bonus den/office area with a bathroom between the two rooms.  This condo is located in the upscale Metroplitan development with upraded carpet, granite countertops and indoor stacked washer/dryer. For more information on renting a home in the Irvine community please contact Scott Bingham at 949-412-4315 today!

Scott Bingham has JUST LEASED a two level condo in the Passeggio tract of Aliso Viejo for $2,000/month where he represented the tenants.  This three bedroom/ three bath condo featured a large living and dining room which included:  a fireplace, built-in entertainment nice, customized cabinets and recessed lighting.  The condo also featured a 2 car attached garage with direct access!  It also featured a large enclsed patio in the highly sought after Westridge Community.  For more information on renting a home in the Aliso Viejo Westridge community please contact Scott Bingham at 949-412-4315 today!

Sherry Bauer has JUST SOLD a San Clemente home listed as a short sale in San Clemente for $650,000.  116 Avenida Cota, San Clemente, Ca 92672 was a 3 bed/2 bath two story home with panoramic ocean and golf course views!  Ideally located near the San Clemente golf course with no neighbors to the back of the house.  The property was listed as a short sale and Sherry successfully negotiated the sale with the bank.  For more information on how to short sale your San Clemente home for sale please contact Sherry Bauer at 949-212-8911.

Denise De La Torre has JUST LISTED a Three Arch Bay home for lease in Laguna Beach locted at 12 Vista De San Clemente for $12,000/month.  Three Arch Bay is a exlcusive gated community on the bluff in Laguna Beach and just north of the Ritz Carlton in Monarch Beach.  This home enjoys 180 degree views from almost every room in the house.  The home includes a formal dining room, office, rec room, sauna, library and wine storage room.  For more information on this home or any Laguna Beach Real Estate for lease please contact Densie at 949-466-4786.

Sam Smith has JUST SOLD a condo for sale for in the Briar Oaks community located at 10345 W Briar Oaks Drive, Stanton CA, 90680 for $299,000.  This condo was located in the Briar Oaks gated community in Stanton and featured a main level living with 3 large bedrooms, living and dining room and gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and attached 1 car garage.  For more information on this home or to learn how to sale your Orange County home, please contact Sam Smith at 949.302.4995 or email him for a free consulation