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This unique Frank Lloyd Wright inspired ocean view home, located in the guard gated ocean front community of Cyprus Cove, is currently being offered for sale "as-is" for $2,277,000 as a bank foreclosure. It was purchased in late-2004 for $3,550,000 and then renovated under the direction of architect James Glover.

Outstanding loans prior to foreclosure were over $4,000,000. It was originally offered for sale in October 2006 at a whopping price of $6,800,000 and became Bank Owned in April 2009.

This special home with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths has approximately 4,500 square feet of living space on a large, over 15,000 square foot lot with unobstructed ocean views from almost every room.

Amenities in Cyprus Cove include a community pool and spa, a…

What a great opportunity to live the beach lifestyle! This newly painted and newly carpeted spacious condo is located within walking distance to the beach, ocean and Linda Lane Park. Enjoy Ocean breezes from one of the two decks, or even from the additional covered patio off the main living area. 

Walking into the condo, you will immediately notice the wall of windows that makes for light and bright living. Enjoy vaulted ceilings in the main living area, master bedroom and eat-in kitchen area with porch. Great for entertaining with a fireplace for those cool evenings and surround sound to enjoy music of your choice!

The Master bedroom has a sliding door for access to a spacious deck as well as adequate closet space. There are a total of 2-bedrooms and…

Location.. location.. .location at 251 Montana Del Lago, Rancho Santa Margarita.. and not a Short Sale or Bank Owned property! Owner is being transferred.. their loss, your gain.

This light, bright european style home is situated on a corner lot in this small lakeside area of only 45 well designed homes in the Cierra Del Lago neighborhood!

Enjoy mountain views through the many windows which offer blinds and an abundance of light. The versatile floorplan, with new flooring and freshly painted throughout, allows for various ways to entertain in the home or on the private patio featuring slate floors.

Other amenities include pre-wiring for a home theater,  a security system and overhead storage in the large two car garage.

This home is located just…

Palmia, a premier master planned 55+ Sr. community located in the beautiful Saddleback Valley in Mission Viejo, is a guard-gated active adult community. Some consider it resort style living with all the amenities offered: a swimming pool, a spa, a gym, tennis, various clubs to join, a library, an 18-hole putting green, billiards, an elegant clubhouse (carriage entrance shown to right) and much more. 
 
 

An attractively priced new listing just came on the market in Palmia Terraces. The Terraces homes offer some of the most versatile floorplans in the Palmia community. This lovely home, located at 21476 Miramar, offers on the main floor a master bedroom and bath, formal living and dining room areas, as well a kitchen surrounded by windows open to the…

Wonder what is happening in the real estate market in San Clemente, Ca or in one of the adjoining local coastal communities?  You don't have time to wait. The housing market is changing day to day. You need to know what the market is doing based on real-time data.

Details like the median price for single family homes as of January 18, 2009 in SAN CLEMENTE is $871,381. Or, the median price per square foot for homes in SAN CLEMENTE as of January 18 2009 is about $365. Do these indicate this is the right time to buy, or sell? With a Market Action Index as of January 18 2009 at 14.74, SAN CLEMENTE is currently a buyer's market.

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Real Estate Inventory in Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo and San Clemente continue to decline in the first month of 2009 compared to the high inventory peak in October 2008.  Is this a sign that we are starting to see some stabilization in the market?  With the current great interest rates, market activity did pick up in the last quarter of 2008 as more buyers were serious about buying a home.

If we look at the inventory trend as well as the trend for number of new lisings by each specific city, both confirm the inventory trend.

If you would like a more comprehensive report as shown below that includes a complete real-time market update by specific city, please contact The Hartanov Team.  Or, you…

Ever been drawn to the ocean to breathe in it's vastness, shift warm sand between your toes, be inspired by the rose and golden highlights of sunset? Ever wondered what a lifestyle of ocean adventure and peaceful living might feel like? What does "Community" mean to you? Maybe it's the safety of sidewalks and friendly neighbors all within a gated community of custom homes. Maybe you need to visit Cyprus Cove.  Relax.  Come live tucked away in one of San Clemente's most desirable and premier communities. Located in Southwest San Clemente, it's an area that neighbors call a "hidden jewel" .

If you are looking to live in one of the most desirable and premier ocean close communities in San Clemente where you are just a short stroll to the beach, a home has…

An increase in sold listings in San Clemente in October may be a positive sign for this South Orange County ocean front coastal community as home buyers seem to be responding to increased affordability and moderate prices.

The San Clemente average sales price in October 2008 decreased 20 percent compared to October 2007, bringing the average price to $771,894. The number of new listings decreased 6 percent, while homes sold increased 15 percent. Meanwhile, the average market time decreased 7 percent, with average market times of 91 days vs. 98 days in 2007.
 

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