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• Alhambra Real Estate Update for 2Q09

  Real estate activity is picking up in Alhambra.#160; The number of home sellers has increased this month, but the number of buyers making offers and opening escrow is at it's highest at 25 in June.#160; Alhambra homes are also selling pretty close to their asking price at 99.6% sold to list price. The home buyers that I have been working with who are looking for Alhambra homes have experienced multiple offers and have to be fully prepared to act on homes they like otherwise they go into escrow fairly quickly. Here are the Alhambra real estate statistics for your review for the months of April to June 2009: #160; Single Family Residence Apr-09 May-09 Jun-09 New Listings 13 16 20 Total Listings 40 41 46 Sales Pending 19 17 25 Homes#160;Sold#160; 31 18 16 Listings Expired 4 15 5 Average#160;Days on the Market#160; 165 54 50 Average Price Per Sq. Ft. $323 $332 $347 Median Selling Price $455,700 $525,000 $475,000 Average Selling Price $496,029 $572,278 $470,813 Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales) 5.6 9.9 12.5 Condos and Townhomes Apr-09 May-09 Jun-09 New Listings 9 11 10 Total Listings 32 41 36 Sales Pending 7 15 18 Homes#160;Sold#160; 10 7 8 Listings Expired 6 1 7 Average#160;Days on the Market#160; 115 105 77 Average Price Per Sq. Ft. $263 $286 $282 Median Selling Price $336,250 $400,000 $366,500 Average Selling Price $342,440 $402,686 $361,000 Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales) 13.9 25.4 19.5 Take a look below at available homes on the market: To see specifics on any of these homes, please visit Alhambra homes for sale. You can find all Alhambra foreclosures for sale here. #160; #160; READ MORE: Pasadena Real Estate Guide San Marino City Guide South Pasadena City Guide Altadena Foreclosures List Burbank Foreclosure Home List Pasadena Foreclosure Home List South Pasadena Foreclosure Home List Pasadena Income Property for Sale #160; IRINA NETCHAEV amp; ASSOCIATES Pasadena Real Estate Agents 445 South Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105 (626)204-3340 #160; #160; #160;

• Real Estate Statistics for Pasadena California - May 2009

  As expected, the volume of sales has increased dramatically from April to May.#160;#160; Pasadena home sales increased by 20% from April and homes under contract are 23% higher.#160; Average selling price increased a bit as well.#160; Close to 100 new home listings came up on the market, but the inventory is still a bit under 300 homes. Here's a chart from Altos Research group with the historical look at Median prices of Pasadena homes: #160; #160; Pasadena Real Estate statistics for February 2009 through May 2009 (including condos, townhomes and houses):Read more raquo;

• FREE Summer Concerts in the Park - Pasadena California and Surrounding Communities

  #160; Summer is about being outdoors, enjoying activities with friends and family and of course, heading over to your favorite park for a concert.#160; If that concert is free, well... that's even better. So, without further ado, here's a list of Summer Concerts in the Park. 2009 Summer Concert Schedule: ALTADENA, CA Location: 568 East Mt. Curve Ave. in the Ampitheater at Farnsworth Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Down Beat Express#160;(Big Band) Saturday, June 27th Elk's #99 Concert Band (Patiotic Music) Saturday, July 4th The Surfing Safaris (Beach Party) Saturday, July 18th Elliott Caine (Jazz Trumpet) Saturday, July 25th Melena (Latin Jazz) Saturday, August 1st Those Manning Boys (Irish Dance amp; Song) Saturday, August 8th Brian Hughes (Jazz Guitarist) Saturday, August 15th All American Wranglers (Country) Saturday, August 29th Hot August Night (tribute to Neil Diamond) Saturday, Sept. 12th ARCADIA, CA Location: 240 West Huntington Drive - City Hall West Lawn Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. There will also be a Free Kids Fun Zone with games and crafts Hodads (Beach Tunes) Thursday, July 9th Hollin' Blues Boogie Band (Blues) Thursday, July 16th Rockit Scientists (Tribute to Baby Boomers) Thursday, July 23rd Silverados (Country) Thursday, July 30th Cold Duck (70's) Thursday, August 6th Jumpin Joz (Swing) Thursday, August 13th Rubber Soul (Beatles Tribute) Thursday, August 20th COVINA, CA Location: 301 North 4th Avenue Covina Park Bandshell Time: 7:30 p.m. The Answer (Classic Rock) Monday, June 22nd Covina Concert Band - Swing with the Big Bands Thursday, June 25th Cold Duck (Ramp;B) Monday, June 29th Covina Concert Band - America: Home Sweet Home Thursday, July 2nd The Hodads (Beach Boys Tunes) Monday, July 6th Covina Concert Band - Broadway Curtain Time Thursday, July 9th Suave (Latin Jazz, Disco amp; Salsa) Monday, July 13th Covina Concert Band - Night at the movies Thursday, July 16th Undercover Girls (Rock hits) Monday, July 20th Covina Concert Band - Music for the Young at Heart Thursday, July 23rd Film at Eleven amp; The Late Breaking Horns (Classic 60's n 70's) Monday, July 27th Covina Concert Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes Thursday, July 30th GLENDORA, CA Location: 160 North Wabash Avenue, Glendora - Bandshell at Finkbiner Park Time: 6:00 p.m. The Answer (Classic Rock) Sunday, July 12th Stone Soul (Motown amp; Soul) Sunday, July 19th Disco Diva (70's Dance) Sunday, July 26th Elvis Sunday, August 2nd The Wise Guys (Big Band) Sunday, August 9th All American Wranglers (Counrty) Sunday, August 16th Cold Duck (Ramp;B) Sunday, August 23rd LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., Memorial Park Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wake the Bard#160; (Traditional Celtic) Sunday, June 21st Misplaced Priorities (Classic Rock) Classic Car Show prior to Concert Sunday, June 28th Steve Roth (Elvis Tribute) Sunday, July 5th The Jack Lantz Big Band (Big Band) Sunday, July 12th Pacific Coast Highway (Light Rock) Sunday, July 19th Brian Lynn Jones amp; The Misfit Cowboys (Country) Sunday, July 26th Swing Inc. (Swing) Sunday, August 2nd Hot August Night ( Tribute to Neil Diamond) Sunday, August 9th Bluegrass Billionares (Bluegrass) Sunday, August 16th Palm Drive ( Classic Rock) Sunday, August 23rd LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN Location: 350 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles - California Plaza Call: 213-687-2159 Hal David - Musicology 302 July 9th 8:00 p.m. Rocky Dawuni July 10th 12:00 amp; 8:00 p.m. Buika amp; Perla Batalla July 11th 8:00 p.m. Justo Almario's Afro-Colombian Ensamble July 17th 12:00 p.m. Watcha Clan amp; CuCu Diamantes July 17th 8:00 p.m. Albita July 18th 8:00 p.m. The Bad Plus amp; Wendy Lewis July 24th 12:00 amp; 8:00 p.m. Curumin amp; Novalima July 25th 8:00 p.m. Lo Cor de la Plana amp; Fishtank Ensemble July 31st 12:00 amp; 8:00 p.m. Mentiritas, La Santa Cecilia amp; Mr. Vallenato#160; August 1st 7:00 p.m. Haegum Plus August 7th 12:00 amp; 8:00 p.m. Tanya Tagaq amp; Hyperpotamus August 8th 8:00 p.m.#160; #160;K.B. Solomon: The Paul Robeson Project August#160;9th 8:00 p.m.#160;#160; #160;Toto la Momposina y sus Tambores August 14th 12:00 amp; 8:00 p.m.#160; #160;Rokia Traore August 15th 8:00 p.m.#160; #160;Inspiration House Poetry Choir August 20th 8:00 p.m.#160; #160;Adaawe August 21st 12:00 p.m.#160; #160;Rahim Alhaj August 21st 8:00 p.m.#160; MONROVIA, CA Location: Library Park Bandshell Time: 6:30 p.m. Doo Wah Riders Sunday, July 12th Moon Dance Sunday, July 19th The Answer Sunday, July 26th Reflex Sunday, August 2nd #160; PASADENA, CA Visit Pasadena City Guide for more information.Read more raquo;

Long Beach Real Estate

• Summer in Long Beach California - Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool

  #160; Long Beach Real Estate Summer in Long Beach California #160; Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool #160; Lazy days and cooler temperatures are a normal summer, if you live in Long Beach California. Unlike the hell of the valleys and the inland empire, in Long Beach the breeze travels in over the ocean cooling the air as it wafts in over us divinely. Most homes anywhere near the beach dont even have air conditioning. For the most part we dont need it. We have adapted to our lovely weather. #160; Does that mean it doesnt get hot in Long Beach? Not on your life! It can get absolutely molten here, and does, but usually only for about 2 weeks of the year total. I keep an air conditioner in my bedroom window, but I don't use it much.#160; #160; Even with our lovely climate our homes do hold in the heat, and an attic temperature can reach in excess of 120 degrees, holding unwelcome heat in your home. Our homes can stay uncomfortably warm until about 10:00 PM, while the air outside is cool. Using fans to move air through your home can help but doesnt really cool down the house, because the air in the attic is still cooking. #160; Solution: A whole house fan installed in your attic is the way to go in your Long Beach home. Open some windows, turn on the whole house fan. It pulls the cool air in from outside pushing the existing air in the home up into the attic which pushes the molten attic air out of the home. Let the fan run for about 10 minutes and all of the air in both your home and attic is refreshed and as cool as the outdoors. #160; Whole house fans are easy to install. They are designed to fit between the joists in the attic, either 16' or 24'. The opening for the fan, usually installed in a hallway ceiling, is approximately 14.5' by 22.5'. Easily installed, if you are handy. #160; The bonus? You save big on your electric bill. A 5 ton air conditioning unit can use more than 6000 watts per hour. A typical whole house fan uses only about 118 to 600 watts, and you are only running in for short bursts several times a day to refresh the air. #160; Personally I think it pays to have a whole house fan installed even if you have air conditioning. Air conditioning is not necessary most of the time down here at the beach. It is really nice to be able to keep cool, fresh air running through your home, to be able to keep your windows open and to be comfortable in your home. #160; Enjoy your summer, and stay cool. #160; #160; #160; Home Buyer Tips: Home Buyer Tips - Dont Make Any Major Purchases Home Buyers Tips - Changing Jobs Affects Your Ability to Purchase a Home Home Buyer Tips - Things to Avoid Before Purchasing a Home #160; #160; (Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS) #160; Long Beach Homes For Sale Long Beach Homes For Sale $300000 to $400000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $400000 to $500000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 to $700000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $700000 to $900000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $900000 to $1200000 Long Beach Luxury Homes For Sale $1200000 to $2500000 Luxury Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $2.5 Million and up Long Beach Condos For Sale Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,500,000 and higher Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $900,000 to $1,000,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $800,000 to $900,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $700,000 to $800,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $600,000 to $700,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $500,000 to $600,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $400,000 to $500,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $300,000 to $400,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale Under $300,000 Long Beach Income Properties For Sale Income Property For Sale in Long Beach California-5+ Units 2 to 4 Units For Sale in Long Beach California Triplexes For Sale in Long Beach California Duplexes For Sale in Long Beach California #160; #160; (562) 212-5420 Laurie Manny Professional Group #160; 244 Redondo Avenue Belmont Heights Long Beach, California 90803 (562) 212-5420 #160;

• Belmont Heights Neighborhood of Long Beach California Resource Guide

  BELMONT HEIGHTS REAL ESTATE - LONG BEACH REAL ESTATE #160; Belmont Heights - Long Beach California Belmont Heights is a lovely, ecclectic mix of early century homes, low rise condos, smaller apartment buildings (including some fabulous spanish duplexes), restaurants, coffee shops, funky stores, galleries and a nice mix of neighborhood friendly small business. Just blocks from the bluffs, overlooking the harbor, the beach, and a short walk into Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights is a tree lined Long Beach Community developed in the early 20th Century, and a great place to call home. Many of the neighborhood homes were originally built as summer cottages mostly between 1905 and 1939, later becoming year round residences. More bungalow style homes can be found here than in any other community of Long Beach. #160; In Belmont Heights you will find a wonderful array of beautifully crafted Long Beach homes in many styles; the Craftsman Bungalow predominating with about 2/3 of the homes in the area. Other home styles found in the Belmont Heights neighborhood are: Victorian 1890s - 1910 Craftsman Bungalow 1905 - 1922 Mission Revival 1915 - 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival 1925 - 1939 Tudor Revival 1920s Neo-Traditional 1930 - 1940s Streamline Moderne 1930s Mediterranean #160; Belmont Heights boundaries are Ocean Boulevard (and Livingston Drive) to the south, Redondo Avenue on the west, 7th Street to the North, and Cherry Avenue to the east. #160; Belmont Heights Historic District boundaries are approximately Newport Avenue on the West; 7th Street on the North; Roswell Avenue on the East; and 4th Street on the South. Map of the Belmont Heights Historic District #160; If you are considering relocating to Long Beach, Belmont Heights would be a great consideration. Affordable and beach close, convenient to all area ammenities and freeway close this would be a smart choice. We are about 20 minutes south of Los Angeles Airport - LAX, about 20 minutes North of John Wayne Airport in Irvine and even have our own airport. Long Beach Airport is a major hub for Jet Blue Airlines (my personal favorite) and is extremely easy to fly in and out of. The City of Long Beach has great employment opportunities; the Port of Long Beach being the largest. We have a little something for just about everybody. #160; #160; If you are thinking about relocating to Long Beach feel free to contact me for further information. Other Long Beach Resources Relocating to Long Beach-Resource Guide Belmont Heights-Long Beach CA Market Report-2008 Belmont Heights-Long Beach CA Market Report-2007 Belmont Pier - Long Beach California History of Long Beach California THE MILLS ACT - Historic Homes Tax Incentives #160; #160; Great Local Restaurants Christys Restaurant 3937 East Broadway Lashers Restaurant 3441 East Broadway Cafe Piccolo 3222 East Broadway Belmont Brewing Company 25 39th Place La Palapa Del Mar 4020 East Olympic Plaza #160; #160; Unique Coffee Shops The Library 3412 East Broadway Portfolio Coffee House 2300 East 4th Street #160; Local Schools located in the Belmont Heights Community: #160; The following schools are part of the Long Beach Unified School District. Elementary Schools John C. Fremont Elementary School, 4000 East 4th Street Lowell Elementary School, 5201 East Broadway Horace Mann Elementary School, 257 Coronado Avenue Middle Schools Jefferson Leadership Academies, 750 Euclid Avenue Will Rogers Middle School, 365 Monrovia Avenue High School Woodrow Wilson Classical High School, 4400 E. 10th Street #160; Libraries Long Beach Library-Alamitos Branch 1836 East 3rd Street, Long Beach Long Beach Library-Bay Shore 195 Bay Shore Avenue, Long Beach Long Beach Library-Brewitt Branch 4036 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach Long Beach Library-Senior Center 1150 East 4th Street, Long Beach Long Beach Library-Mark Twain 1325 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach Grocery Stores Vons 3900 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach Ralphs 2930 East 4th Street, Long Beach Albertsons 644 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach Ralphs 3210 East Anaheim Streeet, Long Beach Ralphs 5760 East 7th Street, Long Beach Important Phone Numbers Fire/Police/Medical Emergency 911 Non-Emergency Police 562-435-6711 Non-Emergency Fire 562-570-2500 Gas Emergency 562-570-2140 Long Beach Water 562-570-2390 Sewer/Storm Drains 562-570-2390 Graffiti Hotline 562-570-2773 Shopping Carts 800-252-4613 Code Enforcement 562-570-6421 Trash Collection amp; Recycling 562-570-2876 Traffic Signals 562-570-2768 Parking Meters 562-570-2741 Street Lights 888-983-2000 First Council District 562-570-6919 Second Council District 562-570-6684 Neighborhood Services 562-570-6866 Neighborhood Watch 562-570-7229 Apartment Watch 562-570-7160 Business Watch 562-570-7274 Noise Abatement 562-570-4126 Urban Forestry Program 562-570-5221 Neighborhood Clean-Up 562-570-5221 City Light amp; Power (for burned out street lights) 562-983-2000 Neighborhood Leadership Program 562-570-1010 Community Development 562-570-6841 #160; Relocating to Long Beach-Resource Guide Homes, Condos and Income Properties For Sale Belmont Heights, Long Beach California #160; Feed is updated regularly: #160; Call Laurie (562) 212-5420 to find your new Belmont Heights Home #160; (Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS) Belmont Shore and Naples Island Luxury Real Estate For Sale Belmont Shore and Naples Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate Belmont Shore Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach CA $2000000 and up Belmont Shore CA Homes for sale under $1000000 Belmont Shore-Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $1000000 to $2000000 Marina Pacifica Condos for Sale Long Beach CA #160; Long Beach Homes For Sale Long Beach Homes For Sale $300000 to $400000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $400000 to $500000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 to $700000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $700000 to $900000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $900000 to $1200000 Long Beach Luxury Homes For Sale $1200000 to $2500000 Luxury Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $2.5 Million and up Long Beach Condos For Sale Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,500,000 and higher Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $900,000 to $1,000,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $800,000 to $900,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $700,000 to $800,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $600,000 to $700,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $500,000 to $600,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $400,000 to $500,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $300,000 to $400,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale Under $300,000 Long Beach Income Properties For Sale Income Property For Sale in Long Beach California-5+ Units 2 to 4 Units For Sale in Long Beach California Triplexes For Sale in Long Beach California Duplexes For Sale in Long Beach California #160; #160; Laurie Manny Professional Group 244 Redondo Avenue Belmont Heights Long Beach, California 90803 (562) 212-5420 #160;

• Artcraft Manor, Long Beach California

  Artcraft Manor Neighborhood of Long Beach California#160; #160; #160; Just south of the 405 Freeway and north of the traffic circle, you will find this charming area of Long Beach.#160; Artcraft Manor provides the best of two worlds: Easy, quick access to work, fabulous shopping and California State University, Long Beach#160; (CSULB); plus a family-friendly, quiet neighborhood where you can enjoy outdoor activities like walking or jogging.#160; Homes in the Artcraft Manor neighborhood were primarily built between the early to mid 1900s.#160; #160; Centrally located in the Long Beach area it is only a hop, skip or a jump to the beach, Belmont Shore, Downtown Long Beach,#160;Bixby Knolls, Colorado Lagoon, or to El Dorado Park for a great day of golf or outdoor family fun. #160; Artcraft Manor Real Estate Market Report Home, Condo and Income Property Sales 1/1/2009 - 6/30/2009 #160; Investment Opportunities If you're looking for investment property, look no further than Artcraft Manor.#160; Here you'll find many well maintained duplexes ideal for owners who want to occupy one unit and rent the other.#160; You'll have no trouble finding renters.#160; Because of the convenient location, the demand for rental properties are high in Artcraft Manor. #160; Let#180;s Play Ball With night-lighted volleyball and basketball courts, its no wonder that Stearns Champions#160;Park is a favorite of residents and visitors.#160; Within its 20.97 acres, you'll find a baseball field, community center with rent-able rooms, picnic area, playground and soccer field #160; Make Artcraft Manor Your New Home #160; It would be my pleasure#160;to#160;consult with you regarding#160;available properties in the#160;Artcraft Manor#160;area.#160; Contact Laurie (562) 212-5420 For all of your Long Beach CA Real Estate needs. #160; #160; #160; 2009 Home Sales in the Artcraft Manor Neighborhood of Long Beach California: 6 homes closed escrow in the first 2 quarters of 2009. Average Price:#160; $408,583 Average Days on Market:#160; 35 1 income property - duplex - closed escrow in the first 2 quarter of 2009. Price:#160; $490,000 Days on Market:#160; 26 3 condos sold in the Artcraft Manor neighborhood. Average Price:#160; $186,666 Average Days on Market:#160; 157 #160; View all available homes and condos for sale in Artcraft Manor:#160; Property feed updates on a regular basis #160; If you are Relocating to Long Beach; thinking about Selling your Long Beach Home or about to Purchase a Long Beach Home, Contact Laurie today, 562-212-5420. #160; #160; #160; (Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS) Belmont Shore and Naples Island Luxury Real Estate For Sale Belmont Shore and Naples Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate Belmont Shore Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach CA $2000000 and up Belmont Shore CA Homes for sale under $1000000 Belmont Shore-Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $1000000 to $2000000 Marina Pacifica Condos for Sale Long Beach CA #160; Long Beach Homes For Sale Long Beach Homes For Sale $300000 to $400000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $400000 to $500000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 to $700000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $700000 to $900000 Long Beach Homes For Sale $900000 to $1200000 Long Beach Luxury Homes For Sale $1200000 to $2500000 Luxury Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $2.5 Million and up Long Beach Condos For Sale Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,500,000 and higher Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $900,000 to $1,000,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $800,000 to $900,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $700,000 to $800,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $600,000 to $700,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $500,000 to $600,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $400,000 to $500,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale $300,000 to $400,000 Long Beach Condos For Sale Under $300,000 Long Beach Income Properties For Sale Income Property For Sale in Long Beach California-5+ Units 2 to 4 Units For Sale in Long Beach California Triplexes For Sale in Long Beach California Duplexes For Sale in Long Beach California Contact us for further information on any of these Long Beach properties.#160; It will be our privilege to assist you in your next real estate purchase.#160; #160; #160; Laurie Manny Professional Group 244 Redondo Avenue Belmont Heights Long Beach, California 90803 (562) 212-5420 #160; #160;

San Mateo Real Estate

Foster City Real Estate

• Burlingame Market Report - 07.10.09

  Last week Burlingame had 80 houses for sale with a prices ranging from a low of $540,000 to a high of $3,295,000.  The Median Priced home last week was $1,386,500 and this house is about 71 years old with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.  The Average Price for a house in Burlingame last week was - 2 hours ago

• Thinking of Divorce? Let This RCS-D Realtor Help You Before it’s Too Late.

  When times get tough, marriages often crack due to the strain of job loss and the ramifications around that.  If you are thinking of getting a divorce, or have a friend or family member who is, take a minute and watch this video to learn how I may be able to help you.  I am - 3 days ago

• Foster City’s 4th of July Fireworks is a Great Show, But There are Other Good Places, too

  Saturday is the Fourth of July, the birthday of our country, and always a fun-filled day for families and friends.  Foster City offers a day of fun beginning with a pancake breakfast and ending with a great fireworks display. The city has parking set up in several places, and it’s all free.  If you are coming - 7 days ago

Manhattan Beach Real Estate

• Manhattan Beach: January-June 2000-2009.. home sales by month

  No matter how much our local Beach Cities real estate market has changed in the last few years a number of things always remain the same when you have a declining real estate market. Sellers never want to accept how much prices have dropped and buyers never believe that they have dropped enough. Sometimes it helps to see a larger survery of sale data. I've pulled the number of sales, median sale price and the price per square foot from January-June 2000-2009. Although sales have picked up in recent months they are still quite low when compared to prior years. I don't think there is much doubt that the drop in volume is closely related to the lack of jumbo financing since 2007. Looking at the numbers there is no question that the median price and the price per square foot took a major dive this year... and seem to be hovering between 2004 and 2005 numbers. While this is slightly better then the figures for LA County as a whole it does show that values in Manhattan Beach have seen some major adjustments over the same period last year. Manhattan Beach: January-June 2000-2006.. Sales by month(click on graph to enlarge) Manhattan Beach: January-June 2007-2009 Sales by month. *** These are single family sales from the MLS #160;and do not include townhomes, condos or income property or #160;off MLS sales...

• El Segundo: Mayberry of the South Bay

  #160;Richmond Street #160;Take a tour of El Segundo El Segundo is the last of the four South Bay/Beach Cities and the only one who doesn't have beach as part of the name.#160;#160; A lot of people forget that El Segundo does have a stretch of beach just north of El Porto in Manhattan Beach.#160; El Segundo is the Country Cousin compared #160;to Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.#160; This is the little town that is off the traffic path of the other beach cities.#160; This is#160;where #160;Main Street really is the name of the main street in town.#160; Many residents call it Main Street USA#160; because it looks #160;like a street from a 1940's movie set.#160; You can just see Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney leading the neighborhood kids to the High School auditorium where they will put on a play to save the town from the bad guys.#160; I love this town.. it is just so adorable and did I mention it doesn't #160;have a lot of traffic. El Segundo actually started life as a company town. It was part of the#160; Rancho Sisal which included the areas#160;we now know as#160;Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.#160; Most of the land along the coast was huge sand dunes. I'd be willing to bet that as commuters make their way along Vista del Mar each morning and afternoon they don't realize that those hills to the west are actually big sand dunes. I remember driving along Vista Del Mar one morning and almost getting in an accident because there were camels and#160;desert tents on the dunes... turns out this is where they were filming a movie about Rudolf Valentino. #160;In 1911 Executives from Standard Oil were looking for another location in California to use as a refinery.#160; They needed to have it close enough to the ocean that they could set up shipping and near enough to a major city they would be able to attract workers... El Segundo looked like the ideal spot.#160; The name El Segundo means the second and El Segundo became the second refinery for Standard Oil of California.#160;#160; Six years later the town of El Segundo became incorporated on January 18, 1917. El Segundo was truly a company town.#160; For many years probably 85% of#160;the population worked in some capacity for Standard Oil.#160; Standard Oil has donated a lot of money for various city projects over the years. After World War II the dynamics of the community began to change as the aerospace industry began to be the major employer in the area.#160; By 1960 El Segundo became the Aerospace Capital of the World.#160; Today El Segundo is home to people who work in many diverse fields.#160; Walking down Main Street is like walking back in time to another era and place.#160; El Segundo has always had the feel of a small midwest town and over the years the city has maintained its charm. although it is literally surrounded by Standard Oil on the south, Los Angeles International Airport on the north and both Edison and the Hyperion plant on the west, the city is still a place where people enjoy living.#160; Many of the residents have ties that go back to the founding of the town.#160;#160; El Segundo has a terrific School system with two elementary schools , an Intermediate school and a High School.#160; The High School is a striking example of art deco and has been made famous in many TV Shows and films. The July 4th Fireworks program is famous through out the South Bay.#160;#160;The Hometown Fair is in May in Library Park . In the fall the El Segundo Art Association has a show in the Library. Sports and sport programs have always been a part of El Segundo. The Lakers#160; have their practice sessions in El Segundo as do The Kings.#160;#160;George and Bobby Brett are home town boys.#160; The Lakes is a wonderful Par 3 Executive golf course with a great practice area. While El Segundo has had much success with their two Business Parks on Sepulveda and Rosecrans.. it may be#160;commercial ventures and new restaurants that will make El Segundo famous.#160; The Plaza El Segundo on Rosecrans and Sepulveda and Rosecrans just opened#160; to rave reviews from the#160;neoghboring communities.#160; The Real Estate market in El Segundo is always fairly stable.#160; There is rarely a lot of inventory.#160; Many of the homes are classic Craftsman and Spanish from the early days.#160; In recent years El Segundo has seen an upswing in townhomes.#160; There have been some#160; major projects on Grand Ave in the last few years.#160; One of the most popular seems to be a group of#160; work/live Artist townhomes that sold quickly.#160; El Segundo also had#160; Office/Living units on Richmond.#160;#160;#160;#160;#160; If you are looking for a small town feel close to the bright lights of the Big City then El Segundo may be the place for you Search El Segundo Homes for sale#160; Search El Segundo Townhomes for sale #160; Center Street#160; K-5 #160;Richmond Street for K-5 El Segundo Middle School 6-8 El Segundo High School Library The library is on Main street#160; next to the park. The library features a number of programs and is one of the largest in#160; the Beach Cities.#160; City of El Segundo MEETINGS: City Council: First and third Tuesday at 7:00PM Planning Commission: Second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM School District: Second and fourth Tuesdday at 7:00 PM at 641 Sheldon Parks and Recreation: Third Wednesday at 7:00 School District

• Hermosa Beach: Where the Sun and Surf meet....

  #160; #160;Pier Plaza #160;Take a Tour of beautiful Hermosa Beach#160; #160;Hermosa means beautiful in Spanish and this little beach town certainly fits the description.#160; Hermosa is often thought of as the little sister to her more upscale neighbor to the north Manhattan Beach.#160; Hermosa is#160;a younger version of Manhattan Beach with its quaint downtown and trendy Pier Plaza night life.#160; Some of the fun things not to miss in Hermosa Beach#160;are the Saint Patrick's Day Parade held in March.#160; Hermosa also is home to a number of special sports Events.. check the Hermosa Beach City Calendar for dates.#160; You can see some of the best pro- volleyball on the beach at Pier Ave. Fiesta Hermosa#160;inaugurates#160;the beginning of summer over#160;Memorial Day Week-end and #160;says farewell at the end of summer over Labor Day Week-end.The event hosts local artists as well as others.#160; There is a food court and a games area for the kids..I always find fun and unique#160;items for gifts. Don't forget the Farmer's Market every Friday at Valley and 11th Street. One of the highlights of Hermosa Beach is The Hermosa Beach Playhouse#160;located in the Civic Center Auditorium on Pier Avenue.#160; There is always something fun going on so don't miss out. Season tickets are a bargain. While Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz fight over the term Surf City USA.. Hermosa and surfing#160;is where it all came together and is the official birthplace of surfing in California...#160;think Greg Noll, Hap Jacobs, Dewey Weber and Body Glove.#160;#160; These are#160;the pioneers#160;in surf boards and wet suits.#160; The Hermosa Pier has#160;the Surfers Walk of Fame...The seven charter Surfers Walk of Fame Members are: Bing Copland, Hap Jacobs, Greg Noll, Mike Purpus, Jeff Stoner, Dale Velzy and Dewey Weber (1969 National Surfing Champion). #160;Hermosa is the only city with a condo-hotel.#160; The Beach House is unique to the South Bay. It is possible to actually buy a#160;unit which is operated as a room in the hotel.#160; For those who like the idea of having a beach retreat and making income at the same time this concept is ideal.#160; You can occupy the unit for 89 days of the year#160;and still#160;use it as an income property for the rest of the time.#160;#160; The Beach House was the ideal solution facing the city for the Biltmore Site.#160; At one time#160; there was a resort hotel originally called the Surf and Sand Beach club when it was built in 1926 then renamed the Biltmore sometime around the early 1940's.#160; The old hotel operated for many years until it was damaged by an earthquake and the price of repairing it far outweighed the value.#160;#160; For almost 30 years the city#160; tried to figure out what to do with the beach front propertyuntil finally a compromise was reached with much of the land being retained as a park and the rest turned into a parking structure and the Beach House Hotel.#160; Hermosa Beach almost didn't get started. The vote to incorporate was passed by one vote.. 24 to 23. The close vote could have been because when the Hermosa Land and Water gave the city the deed to the land there was a clause that no liquor could be sold in the city. This lasted until prohibition was voted out.#160; Officially Hermosa is the smallest of the Beach Cities with 1.3 square miles of land. The 2000 census puts the population at approximately 19,435 with slightly more males then females. The#160;average household income#160;is about $100,755.#160;#160; 60% of the population are homeowners and 40% are renters.#160; However that figure may be changing as more and more renters are deciding to stay in the city and are buying homes.#160; Townhomes are a popular choice for many who live in the city as they are less expensive then single family homes. Hermosa Beach is divided into three main areas... The Sand Section#160;#160;#160; (MLS area 148)#160;west of Valley Drive to the beach... The Valley Section#160; (MLS area 149)west of Pacific Coast Highway to the Sand section... The Hermosa Hills#160;#160; (MLS area 150) which is located east of Pacific Coast Highway and ends at the Redondo Beach boundary. Hermosa has retained a number of older classic beach homes which are often home to generations of the same family.#160; Home prices vary depending on location and view.#160;#160;Generally homes in Hermosa along The Strand#160;and walkstreets are#160;less expensive then similar#160; locations in Manhattan Beach.#160; The Hermosa Valley is#160; made up of homes and townhomes and is located between the sand section and Pacific coast Highway.#160;#160;#160;#160;The Valley area north of Pier is prized by locals#160; as a quiet part of town#160; that is mostly single family homes#160;and is in close#160;proximity to downtown.#160; The Hermosa Hill section #160;is east of the Highway so a bit farther from downtown and the beach but many#160; homes in the Hills have wonderful ocean views.#160; Search: Hermosa Beach Homes#160;for sale....(west of PCH) Search: Hermosa Beach Townhomes/Condos#160;for sale. (west of PCH) Search: Hermosa Beach Homes for sale...(east of PCH) Search: Hermosa Beach Townhomes/Condos for sale ...(east of PCH) Search: Hermosa Beach Income Property for sale... (all areas) #160; #160;Hermosa Beach School District: Hermosa has its own elementary and intermediate schools.. Hermosa View is located on Prospect and#160; is for grades K-2 Hermosa Valley on Valley Drive#160; has classes for 2-8. Hermosa Beach does not have a high school but#160;gives students the option of attending either Mira Costa in Manhattan Beach or Redondo Union in Redondo Beach. Library #160;The Hermosa Beach Library is located off Valley Drive next to City Hall. City of Hermosa Beach MEETINGS: City Council: Second and fourth Tuesday at 7:10 PM Planning Commission: Third Tuesday at 7:00PM Public Works: Third Wednesday at 7:00 PM Parks and Recreation: First Tuesday at 7:00 PM School District Board of Trustees: Second Wednesday 1645 Valley Drive

La Jolla Real Estate

• Townhome for Rent on Coast Steps from Sand, Jakes and Poseidon

  http://www.vrbo.com/164554This highly sought out vacation property is in the perfect location to enjoy everything Del Mar has to offer. Directly across from the stunning beach and a short stroll to the Village, offering you an array fabulous dinning options and unique boutique shopping. #160;This premier 2-bedroom townhouse sleeps up to 5 people and is located in the northwest corner of a gorgeous 5-unit complex featuring a common outdoor entertainment area and spa. 1727 Coast Blvd. is located across the street from the Poseidon, Jakes Del Mar and the 17th Street lifeguard tower. The train is located beyond the property line with a townhome located between 1727 Coast and the tracks. There is access to one off-street, underground parking spot with the rental agreement. (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/1727+coast+blvd+del+mar+92014/) The stroll to the center of Del Mar is a short 2 blocks south and two blocks east. The grocery store, Harvest Ranch Market is conveniently located in the Del Mar Plaza at the northeast corner of 15th Street and Camino Del Mar. There are 25 coffee shops and restaurants located within walking distance. (http://www.delmarmainstreet.com/index.php) The home has everything you need to make your stay comfortable and easy including beach chairs, towels and equipment available for your enjoyment on the beach.#160; Perfect for families, entertaining guests, or simply a romantic getaway. Wake up to the sound of the ocean at your doorsteps. #160;Please view our virtual tour at http://www.vrbo.com/global/siteFrame.asp?mainurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.previewfirst.com%2fViewVirtualTour.do%3fid%3d16316amp;returnurl=/164554 #160; to answer any additional questions about the interior of the unit. #160;Rates#160;(in US Dollars ): WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY (one week minimum) REDUCED Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years Weeks ......... $2250/week Other Fall and Winter dates $1250 per week Spring Break 2009......... $2500/week Summer 2009 and Race Meet .. $4000/week. Race Meet SPECIAL July 22 through September 7 for $24,000 Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Phone: (858) 259-1202 for more information and availability

• A Great La Jolla Condos Deal - Sold for $364,000!

  With 1,102 open square feet and two bedrooms and two baths, this La Jolla condos was a great deal for only $364,000 recently!! Imagine having a La Jolla address for such a price!! With two convenient parking spaces, a#160; clubhouse, concierge, exercise room, gated, playground, pool, spa, BBQ, free yoga classes, cabanas, and a theater-all provided by the La Jolla#160;condos community of 64 units, this is a once in a lifetime deal!! #160; Click Here: Search All La Jolla Homes for Sale! #160; The La Jolla luxury#160;homes is completely carpeted and tiled throughout, and a convenient stacked laundry is included in the closet. With canned and track lighting, this home has been updated beautifully with granite countertops in the kitchen and both bathrooms!! A big patio extends the living space and entertainment options! This one story La Jolla Real Estate beauty#160;is ground level with a great open floor plan. #160; The Regents Condominiums community features old world architecture on the outside and nothing but quality on the inside!! #160; This is a unique opportunity to get into a home in desirable La Jolla affordably. With a La Jolla address, and with all that La Jolla has to offer-shopping big and small, restaurants galore, UCSD and many tech companies-you will never want to live anywhere else!!

• Fabulous La Jolla Homes - Sold for $1,630,000!

  Sold at a 16% discount from the listed price for $1,630,000 recently, this fabulous La Jolla homes in the Muirlands neighborhood has 4,699 sq. ft. of living space and is situated on an almost #188; acre lot in beautiful La Jolla!! Just blocks from the beach and the Birdrock community, the rooftop deck offers panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding hills!! This La Jolla homes#160;offers a bonus room or den, an exercise room, formal entry, guest or maids' quarters, and a media room!! The architecture in this two story showplace is contemporary with a sweeping staircase, marvelous shiny stone flooring, canned lighting, and stainless steel, black and granite kitchen. #160; Click Here: Search All La Jolla Homes for Sale! #160; With a very open floor plan, and walls of windows, this La Jolla#160;home has tons of room for the good life in La Jolla!! The property is beautifully landscaped, partially fenced, and includes a two car attached garage!! #160; Quality and comfort are two must-haves in La Jolla, and this marvelous home has them both!! Add convenience to shopping, access to the freeway, proximity to the beach, and you have everything you would ever want in this home in La Jolla!!

San Diego Condos

• Treasure in Gaslamp Quarter - Aperture Downtown San Diego Condos Sold!

  This spacious two bedroom two bath Aperture Downtown#160;San Diego condos home in the#160;Gaslamp Quarter#160;neighborhood sold recently for almost $15,000 less than the asking price for $560,000!! Imagine having all the comforts of home in a roomy 1,351 sq. ft. downtown Aperture Downtown San Diego condos, a few blocks from the harbor, a few blocks to Horton Plaza shopping center and the Gas Lamp Quarter, and a few blocks to Balboa Park with its many museums and the world famous San Diego Zoo!! Read Also: Aperture Downtown San Diego Condos - Sold for $540,000! The view from this one story condominiums huge balcony is ocean, city lights and the bay!! Hardwood and high end tile flooring, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances and custom lighting throughout this Aperture Downtown San Diego condos#160;make it extraordinary. Floor to ceiling windows provide abundant natural light. A stacked laundry is conveniently located in this Aperture Downtown San Diego condos home. The 86 unit Aperture Downtown San Diego#160;condos community is rich in cool European detail inside and out, and provides each homeowner with two individual parking spaces and an additional storage room!! Gaslamp Quarter#160;is the corner of downtown San Diego that is so desirable now, close to everything that's going on, but in an old world community that makes you feel at home!#160; #160; To see the remaining#160;Gaslamp Quarter#160;Downtown San Diego Condos that are currently for sale with photos, floor plans, prices: Gaslamp Quarter#160;Downtown San Diego Condos For Sale For further information on any Downtown San Diego Condos contact: Gregg Neuman Gregg@sellSanDiego.com 1-800-221-2210 www.SellSanDiego.com

• Aperture Downtown San Diego Condos - Sold for $540,000!

  Reduced $10,000 and sold for $540,000, this Aperture Downtown San Diego#160;condos is a roomy 1228 sq. ft. two bedroom two bath home in the Gaslamp Quarter neighborhood of downtown San Diego! With stainless steel and black appliances and pearl green granite countertops and maple and glass cabinets, the gourmet kitchen also features a working island.#160; Floor to ceiling glass corner with a wraparound terrace allows an abundance of natural light in the living room and bedroom, extra storage space and contemporary styling in this one story Aperture Downtown San Diego condos#160;provides cool urban living at its best!! Read Also: Cozy and Roomy Aperture Downtown San Diego Condos - Sold for $325,000! With an entry level bedroom, breakfast area, dining and family room, there is plenty of living space!! Two assigned underground parking spaces are part of the deal in the gated and fenced Aperture Downtown San Diego condos community, which consists of 86 units. Euro cool and modern, with lots of glass and contrasting dark cabinets makes for a visual feast. Wraparound balcony on this end unit overlooks everything, but is very private. Enjoy the evening lights at the end of the day from your own viewpoint, high above it all!! Come check out this part of San Diego downtown, Gaslamp Quarter!! #160; To see the remaining#160;Gaslamp Quarter#160;Downtown San Diego Condos that are currently for sale with photos, floor plans, prices: Gaslamp Quarter#160;Downtown San Diego Condos For Sale For further information on any Downtown San Diego Condos contact: Gregg Neuman Gregg@sellSanDiego.com 1-800-221-2210 www.SellSanDiego.com

• Roomy Park Terrace Downtown San Diego Condos - Sold for $399,000!

  Sold for the asking price of $399,000, this Park Terrace Downtown San Diego#160;condos at Park Terrace is private and roomy (1,065 sq.ft.), with one bedroom and two baths. Located in East Village in Downtown San Diego across the way from Petco Park, this one story urban retreat is perfect for the city dweller, or for a vacation home in America's finest city!! With modern lighting and neutral wall colors, a huge kitchen and lots of storage, this Park Terrance Downtown San Diego homes has it all!! Read Also: A Home Run - Park Terrace Downtown San Diego Condos Sold! Situated on the fifth floor, the views of downtown and the city lights are entertainment enough! This#160;Park Terrace Downtown San#160;Diego condos community offers various well designed common areas, a fully equipped gym, BBQ, clubhouse, and an on site guard in this fully fenced and gated San Diego condominiums community. Each homeowner is given one assigned underground parking space, worth its weight in gold in any downtown area! San Diego's downtown area is brimming with things to do-many fine restaurants await you, entertainment venues of all kinds, the charm of the GasLamp quarter, Westfield Mall's Horton Plaza, the harbor and Seaport Village!! This is the pulse of the city, and if you work here you are literally blocks from home! #160; To see the remaining#160;Park#160;Terrace#160;Downtown San Diego Condos that are currently for sale with photos, floor plans, prices: #160; Park Terrace Downtown#160;San Diego Condos For Sale For further information on any downtown San Diego Condos contact: Gregg Neuman Gregg@sellSanDiego.com 1-800-221-2210 www.SellSanDiego.com

San Diego Foreclosures

• Mira Mesa San Diego Foreclosures - Sold for $352,000!

  Reduced from listed price of $369,900 and sold at $352,000, this#160;Mira Mesa San Diego Foreclosures is a steal! On .12 acres, this two story#160;Mira Mesa#160;Foreclosures#160;is 1528 sq. ft., has four bedrooms and two full baths, a family room and a living room with a fireplace, and carpeted bedrooms. An attached two car garage has enough driveway for parking two more cars. The back yard is fully fenced with a covered cement patio! Someone will love fixing and painting this place to call their own... a little work and it will be a great starter home or a rental investment. #160;Click Here: Search All Mira Mesa#160;San Diego Foreclosures! Located in Mira Mesa, arguably the most central point in San Diego County, this is a great area for the commuter. With Interstate 5 on the west side and Interstate 15 on the east, it is an easy hop onto the freeway to San Diego. Mira Mesa is close to UTC Mall, and has all the shopping you need, plus a new movie theater and skating rink for entertainment for the kids! Restaurants range from unique and ethnic to well known chains and fine dining. Mira Mesa has a deal for you!

• Adorable Escondido San Diego Foreclosures!

  This cozy three bedroom one bath#160;Escondido San Diego Foreclosures#160;recently sold#160;for only $178,000!! This 1051 sq. ft., one story charmer is situated on a large partially fenced corner lot, just a few blocks from Interstate 15. It has a brick fireplace in the carpeted living room, a cheery kitchen with pretty wood cabinets, white appliances and tile floor, and a pedestal sink in the bathroom. This Escondido San Diego Foreclosures#160;includes a detached garage for securing two cars. Click Here: Search All Escondido San Diego Foreclosures! Near Escondido's Promenade with many well known stores, and North County Fair Westfield mall, there is no shortage of shopping in the area. Escondido is also known for its highly rated school district and community activities. Grape Day Park holds historical celebrations throughout the year, and Escondido Center for the Arts attracts well known entertainers. Escondido's renovated downtown area has Farmers' Markets and Car Shows in addition to its many restaurants and unique shops, and there is a newer multiplex theater in town for all the latest movies. There is never a shortage of entertainment in Escondido, which is also the gateway to the back country and the desert for the sand people. Come see what Escondido can offer you!!

• Incredible Bargain! San Marcos San Diego Foreclosures!

  Just sold for $109,900, this 957 sq. ft. San Marcos#160;San Diego#160;foreclosures condos#160;was an incredible bargain!! With two bedrooms and two very nice bathrooms, a sunny kitchen with white appliances and tile and wood laminate flooring, this two story#160;San#160;Marcos#160;San Diego foreclosures#160;is one of only four units in the building. This townhome has a private fenced patio, and one assigned parking space in the garage. Laundry facilities are available to homeowners in this condominium community, as is the sparkling below ground pool. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and maintained, with plenty of playing space for children. This San Marcos condominium community, at 517 Margie, is close to everything you need in San Marcos.#160;Near William Bradley Park and San Marcos' many restaurants, it is an easy few blocks to Hwy 78 for the commuter. Click Here: Search All#160;San Marcos#160;San Diego Foreclosures! San Marcos is known for its Restaurant Row, and many shopping areas. San Marcos schools are highly regarded in the county, and Palomar Community College and California State University San Marcos are right in town!! Hwy 78 connects San Marcos to the beach cities and to Interstate 15, to take you to San Diego or points north. Come to San Diego's North County and San Marcos, and find your home here!! #160;

Coronado Real Estate

• Up Anchor at Coronado Cays Homes - Sold for $2,200,000!

  This beautiful 5,129 square foot bay front Coronado Cays homes recently sold for $2,200,000, which is an amazing 20% savings off of the original list price of $2,750,000! This beautiful two story four bedroom, four and a half bath modern Cape Cod sets right on San Diego Bay.#160; Located#160;in the prestigious and much sought after#160;Coronado Cays community, you will enjoy the style and elegance of living right on the waters of San Diego Bay. #160;Moor your yacht right in the back yard, this is Coronado Village homes is a sailors dream. Click Here: Search all Coronado Cays#160;Homes for Sale! Coronado Cays are located just south of the village of Coronado and just across Highway 75 from the Silver Strand State Beach.#160; You will enjoy the mild summer and winter temperatures maintained by temperate Pacific.#160; Less than a mile from this lovely Coronado Cays home, you will find all of the fun and adventure of Coronado.#160; The Village contains some of the best art galleries and shops found in Southern California. Home of the World Famous Hotel del Coronado, you will experience centuries of history and culture with every visit.#160; So pull up anchor and make you're your way to Coronado Cays for a lifetime of nautical fun.

• The Best of Coronado Village Homes - Sold for $1,050,000!

  This new 1900 square foot Coronado Village homes recently sold for $1,050,000 that is a whopping 30% off of the original asking price of $1,495,000.#160; This beautiful Victorian Style two story Coronado Village homes#160;is only one block from the town center and only three blocks from the one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California.#160; This Coronado Village homes boasts three bedrooms and two and a half baths with golden granite counters in the kitchen, laundry room and stylish bathrooms.#160; Click Here: See All Coronado Village#160;Homes for Sale! The kitchen also shines with hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances.#160; The master bath in this Coronado Village luxury homes is highlighted with elegant large Travertine tiles around the tub and beautiful woodwork under the granite countertops. This three story home has a basement, which is a rarity in a newer home in California!! A deck extends the living space and provides a wonderful area to entertain and enjoy the weather!! A two car garage is attached, and the property is partially fenced. Located in the prestigious Coronado Village you will be able to spend hours perusing the shops and checking out the finest artists in the area.#160; During the evening, eat at some of the best restaurants in San Diego County found right here, then take a sunset walk on one of Coronado's world class beaches.#160; Life doesn't get any better than this.

• Make Life a Vacation - Coronado Village Condos Sold for $656,000!

  This single story Coronado Village condos recently sold for $656,600, a 12% savings off of the original asking price of $739,000! The three bed room with two full bath home is very open, light and airy.#160; Ample windows provide excellent natural lighting throughout.#160; The kitchen in this Coronado Village#160;condos#160;is highlighted with granite countertops.#160; The living room shines with hardwood flooring and a sliding door leading out to you private patio.#160; The master bathroom offers stone counters and glass shower doors. Click Here: See All Coronado Village#160;Homes for Sale! Located in the Vill Corona community of the Coronado Village, this condominiums home is in the center of it all.#160; A short walk out your front door will place you in one of several parks known for frequent festivals and art shows.#160; Area schools are close by and a safe and easy walk for the kids. Spend warm summer days at any of Coronado's world class beaches and you will experience what others travel across the country to find.#160; Nights and evenings are equally exciting and enjoyable in Coronado Village.#160; Experience the fine dining and live music found at the village restaurants and pubs.#160; Walk though the world famous Hotel Del Coronado at absorb the culture and history found only there.#160; Life will be a vacation in this Coronado Village condos.

Del Mar Real Estate

• Two Story Del Mar Homes - Sold for $765,000!

  Reduced 7% and sold for $765,000, this 2,539 sq. ft,#160;two story#160;Del Mar homes#160;is located just west of I-5 and near Soledad Lagoon! This Del Mar homes#160;is situated in a sought-after guarded and gated community in Del Mar, with access to community Olympic size pool and spa and tennis courts. This lovely two story home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, open and airy with high ceilings, has a fireplace in the living room and family room, tile, laminate and carpet flooring throughout, a bright naturally lit kitchen, and custom neutral paint all the way through the home. A two car garage is attached, and the property is fully fenced. A very private back yard with a gazebo and a built in barbeque completes the picture in this Del Mar real estate. Click Here: Search All Del Mar Homes For Sale! This location is perfect for the nature lover-a block or two from Soledad Lagoon and a short walk to Torrey Pines State Beach, this is a great spot to get outdoors and enjoy the great weather of Del Mar. Del Mar Village is not far away, with its old country atmosphere, its unique shops and fine restaurants it's easy to spend the day in town!!

• Quiet Del Mar Homes - Sold for $895,000!

  Sold for $34,000 less than listed price for $895,000 this modern split level three bedroom three bathroom Del Mar homes#160;is 2,013 sq. ft.! Just east of Interstate 5 and right near Lomas Santa Fe Golf Course, this Del Mar homes#160;is in#160;a very desirable area in a quiet and private neighborhood in the canyons of Del Mar. Master bedroom is at entry level, hardwood and tile flooring throughout, crown molding and custom neutral paint, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, eating island and granite countertops. With a fireplace in the family room and one in the living room, many many windows for natural lighting, and an attached two car garage, this Del Mar homes is perfect on a fully fenced lot and beautiful grassy back yard with a built in BBQ!! Great views of the canyon come as part of the deal!! Click Here: Search All Del Mar Homes For Sale! Del Mar is centrally located along the coast of San Diego County. It is an easy on and off the freeway to get to any other part of the county if you are a commuter, but the near perfect weather of Del Mar will make you want to stay home!! With its famous white sand beaches, the racetrack, the restaurants and the shopping, Del Mar is an address that is in demand.

• Enviable Del Mar Condos - Sold for $250,000!

  This 800 sq. ft. Del Mar#160;condos recently sold for an amazing $250,000, $10,000 less than the listed price!! A one bedroom one bath unit in the Ruette Le Parc community, this Del Mar condos#160;is located just west of the I-5, and a short way to the beach and the City of Del Mar. Kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and the home has laminate flooring throughout. A private deck is just off the living area. The community offers each homeowner use of the community spa and pool, and community laundry area. Two parking spaces per Del Mar condos#160;unit are also provided to each homeowner. Click Here: Search All Del Mar Homes For Sale!#160;#160; A Del Mar address is an enviable thing in San Diego County. Known for its quaint village and shops, its fine restaurants and beach culture, Del Mar has long been a destination for vacationers as well as one of the most desirable places to live in San Diego County!! Centrally located in the county, and near the beach, the location is just about perfect, with easy access to freeways taking you to other parts of the county!!

Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate

• Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate Market Weekly Update and Luxury Homes for Sale

  Your #1 source for Rancho Santa Fe real estate market updates and luxury homes for sale. We follow the trends of both existing Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale and recent Rancho Santa Fe real estate that enters into escrow. Our goal is to help provide you direction and analysis of the current conditions and future trends. So what has happened over the past week with Rancho Santa Fe Homes for Sale? #160; Rancho Santa Fe MLS Listings on the Market: Median List Price $3,400,876 .....Trend is down Asking Price/SqFt. $632 #160; Least Expensive Listing $1,085,000 #160; Most Expensive Listing $35,000,000 #160; Average Days on Market 202 .....Trend is up Total Inventory 289 #160; #160; The Bottom Line -#160;#160;As we get ready for the July 4th holiday weekend, Rancho Santa Fe real estate for sale noticed a predictable slowing down over the past week.#160; There was however still a good mix of Rancho Santa Fe homes that sold (4) at various price points.#160; One neighborhood that has seen an up tick in activity recently is The Bridges Rancho Santa Fe, with 2 new escrows.#160; Rancho Santa Fe golf course real estate like this still draws a premium in this market with a flight to quality.#160; The Rancho Santa Fe real estate market is still constrained somewhat by the difficulty in getting jumbo loans, but cash buyers are out there in neighborhoods that offer great value like Fairbanks Ranch real estate, the Crosby Estates, and Rancho Santa Fe Covenant homes for sale.#160; With the dollar strengthening over foreign currencies there has even been some movement among international buyers who like the French and Mediterranean styles found in Fairbanks Ranch and other areas. Now continues to be an excellent time for buyers in the Rancho Santa Fe real estate market with good inventory levels and motivated sellers. Click here: Search ALL Rancho Santa Fe Homes for Sale #160; Rancho Santa Fe MLS Listings NEW in Escrow This Week: Neighborhood Street Name Beds Baths Est. SqFt. Price Whispering Palms Avenida Feliz 4 4 3,000 $1,299,000 Rancho Santa Fe Horseman Lane 6 5 4,626 $1,695,000 The Bridges Via Ravello #19 4 5 4,374 $2,986,000 The Bridges Calle Tramonto 6 8 7,060 $4,995,000 #160; To find out how much your home is worth contact the Dalzell Group for a FREE home value report. #160; #160; #160; #160; #160; #160; Prudential California Realty PO Box 8001 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Phone: (858) 755-7740

• Mediterranean Manor Estate - Fairbanks Ranch Rancho Santa Fe Homes Sold!

  Six bedrooms and eight baths, 11,000 sq. ft. in Rancho Santa Fe!! What more is there to want in life? Sold recently for $6,565,000 at almost a 15% discount from the listed price, this beautiful Fairbanks Ranch#160;Rancho Santa Fe#160;homes situated on over an acre, surrounded by parklike views. Like a Mediterranean villa with a sweeping entryway in stone and detailed dark wood trimmed ceilings and molding, flooring of carpet, stone and wood, and outdoor kitchen and dining area...constructed with care and designed to perfection by the designer himself!! Unbelievable landscaping in this Fairbanks Ranch Rancho Santa Fe#160;homes that connects and disappears into the surrounding open space, a resort-like below ground pool and spa that looks natural enough to have been there forever!! Click Here: Search All Fairbanks Ranch Rancho Santa Fe Homes for Sale! A five car garage is what you'd expect on a Fairbank Ranch Rancho Santa Fe property of this caliber. For the homeowner who demands only the finest, this is the place, and in the perfect location!! Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate#160;is the primo luxury area of San Diego county, with estates to boggle the mind, old money and new. Rancho Santa Fe is close to the beach cities, but securely guarded and gated slightly inland. Enjoy the good life in Rancho Santa Fe!! #160; #160; Prudential California Realty PO Box 8001 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Phone: (858) 755-7740

• Spanish Casa - Santaluz San Diego Homes Sold for $2,000,000!

  Sold for $2,000,000 this one story 6,161 sq. ft. Santaluz San Diego homes is beautifully situated on 1.27 acres of naturally landscaped perfection. With a four car parking garage, extraordinary entry courtyard with fountains and flagstone, fireplaces in the living room, family room and master bedroom, and a private below ground pool and spa, this#160;Santaluz San Diego#160;homes is a fantastic find! Click Here: Search All Santaluz San Diego Homes for Sale! Single level and custom built, the floor plan is open with vaulted ceilings, and the Santaluz San Diego homes is situated so that the views of evening lights, surrounding valleys, hills, and the ocean beyond are always visible from every window and the back yard!! Theater and game room are just two of the extras in this Santaluz San Diego homes. The master suite has a private spa area outdoors. Santaluz is the newest addition to the Rancho Santa Fe area, and is bordered by the luxurious neighborhoods of Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch. Inland from the beach cities, you can still enjoy the ocean breezes from home. Santaluz is securely gated and guarded, with amenities galore!! For the golfer, equestrian, or tennis player this is the place to be in San Diego County!! #160; Prudential California Realty PO Box 8001 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Phone: (858) 755-7740

Escondido Real Estate

• Little Charmer - East Escondido San Diego Homes Sold!

  Recently sold for a mere $150,000, this 1,063 sq. ft. East Escondido San Diego homes#160;is a great starter home!! With three bedrooms and one bathroom, custom paint, tile flooring, granite countertops in the kitchen, this one story East#160;Escondido San Diego homes has plenty of living space with both a living room and family room! The large and fully fenced yard provides privacy in the back with an in ground pool, and a two car garage is attached. Click Here: Search All East Escondido San Diego Homes for Sale! Located on the#160;East side of Escondido, this#160;home is within walking distance to the renewed Old Escondido, with many shops and museums, and loads of great restaurants!! Also within walking distance is the 16 plex theater and the California Center for the Arts, with grounds and a museum and activities for the kids!! It is a short walk to elementary schools in Escondido's highly rated School District. Escondido has become the hub of Northern San Diego County. Located where two major freeways intersect, it is an easy matter to get to the beach or back country, or to San Diego itself. With its own Westfield mall, and all the major national stores, Escondido has everything you need!

• Unique Cool South Escondido San Diego Condos - Sold for $360,000!

  Over an acre, this unique single level brick South Escondido San Diego homes recently sold for $360,000--a whopping 10% discount from the listed price!! With a cool silhouette, low and built into the hill, this brick South#160;Escondido San Diego#160;homes#160;has a Spanish tile roof. The landscaping is drought resistant and well designed for the lot. Inside, visually interesting angles and beams in an all wood ceiling, a fireplace and a very large open living area make it inviting and comfortable. #160; Click Here: Search All South West Escondido San Diego Homes for Sale! This is a big 3177 sq. ft. South Escondido San Diego homes, with four bedrooms and three bathroom! An in ground pool invites you to cool off, and the circular driveway enables parking for those parties!! With views of surrounding mountains and hills, valleys and canyons, this home is a natural for entertaining! It is gated, and the carport parks two cars. Located near Felicita Park and Lake Hodges, in South Escondido, it is a short hop to the mall or to the main part of town. Click Here: Search All South East Escondido San Diego Homes for Sale! Freeway convenient to other parts of San Diego County, yet nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Escondido, this is a great North County location!!

• Upscale and Incredible - South Escondido San Diego Condos Sold!

  Near Lake Hodges and the Westfield North County Fair Mall, in the beautiful gated and guarded Sonata neighborhood, this exquisite South Escondido San Diego#160;homes recently sold for $585,000, $10,000 below the listed price!! With Mediterranean/Spanish architecture, this split level beauty at 812 Inspiration Lane Escondido has three fireplaces, carpet and stone flooring, #160;and is sunny with high ceilings and neutral colors throughout. The kitchen in this South Escondido San Diego homes features granite countertops and stone backsplashes, black appliances and Travertine flooring, as in the entryway! Click Here: Search All South West Escondido San Diego Homes for Sale With a 20 ft. waterfall, covered patio and a built in#160; BBQ, this South Escondido San Diego#160;home is made for entertaining with views of evening lights, the golf course, greenbelt, and the winery!! , This fully fenced and beautifully landscaped property is very private, and has an attached three car garage. The Sonata community offers use of the tennis courts and pool, and is close to the freeway onramp, the golf course, the Mall and Wild Animal Park. Click Here: Search All South East Escondido San Diego Homes for Sale! Definitely in the best part of town, the Sonata neighborhood is in the best section of the Escondido Union School district. Close by is Kit Carson Park and the many youth sports activities there. This is the corner of Escondido that is most desirable, for all the right reasons!!

Folsom Real Estate

San Jose Real Estate

• Cambrian Park Real Estate Values for Houses and Condos: Yesterday and Today

  Cambrian Park is a very desireable part of San Jose and the greater Silicon Valley due to its great schools, low crime, proximity to Los Gatos and the general "west valley" area of Santa Clara County.  It's more affordable than the tonier areas right up against the foothills (for the ...

• The Saratoga, CA, Real Estate Market Is Shifting

  Homes in Saratoga, especially in the Saratoga or Cupertino schools areas and in the lowest price ranges, are selling at an improved clip from a year ago.  Below please find charts indicating the overall residential real estate trends for houses on the market and sold over the last year in Saratoga, California.   Of course the ...

• Monte Sereno: How’s the Market?

  The Monte Sereno real estate market tends to be a good indicator of the high end market throughout Siicon Valley or Santa Clara County. While it may not be exactly the same in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Almaden or Saratoga/Los Gatos, it's often very similar. Homes at the high end of ...

Long Beach Loans

• John Wooden, a young man for the new century

  #160; Long Beach, Ca.#160; In our lives it is worthy to aspire to greatness.#160;#160; Sometimes society only recognizes success by revenue, money, or sales statistics which is wrong when you look at the big picture.#160; There are many ways to measure success.#160; What we need to do as a society is to rediscover who we are as a nation.#160; The human spirit is a grand creation that has unlimited potential.#160;#160; It is only when we surrender our dreams that we lose.#160; For most people, life is a struggle, scratching out an existence in this very challenging world.#160; However, just surviving is not living life to its fullest. Recently, I interviewed a real estate agent who was on a National Championship team under the great Hall of Famer, John Wooden.#160; Unfortunately, for this past champion player, the lessons learned on the basketball court did not transfer into success in the real estate profession, he had not made a sale in over twelve months.#160; This is sometimes the case, a great player used to a certain type of success in physical sports languishes in the mental challenges of the business world.#160; But whatever your opinion, let us take a quick look at the success of John Wooden,#160; he started coaching College basketball back in 1946.#160; It took him twenty years to win the National Championship.#160; Wow, what was he doing for 20 years?---building his finely tuned basketball machine, his philosophies, his character, his pyramid of success.#160;#160; The point is that too many people put the emphasis on the actual Championships rather then the road that was travelled to get there.#160; Let us all reflect on that even when our lives feel challenged or depressed that there is a Championship with your name on the Trophy, if you really desire it. Some great quotes from John Wooden Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights. -John Wooden Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. -John Wooden Kirk Mulhearn, a Long Beach Real Estate Broker co-manages Prudential California Realty, The Bixby Knolls Office, and a Net Branch of, GEM Mortgage, a direct lender specializing in FHA, VA, and Conventional financing.#160; Contact him at:#160; 562-989-4608 ext. 110 Subscribe to this site at:#160; www.longbeachrealestateandloans.com

• King California, naked and broke, cuts off $10000 new construction credit

  Long Beach, CA.#160; #160;As California grapples with the largest State deficit on record, it has cut off the $10000 tax credit for first time home buyers seeking money back for investing in new constructed housing, Sacramento announced last week.#160; Will California be able to balance its budget in time to avoid massive lay offs?#160; Or, will it continue to, kick the can down the alley,#160; as the Governor likes to say in regard to the legislatures inability to address formulating a government that spends within its means? Last Thursday, the State of California began issuing IOUs in lieu of its normal checks as an emergency measure on how to deal with the situation....Today, Wells Fargo decided to tell the State of California#160;they will accept#160;their IOU's#160;until July 10th.#160;#160; Thereafter, they will no longer accept the IOU's for deposit.#160; We understand BofA has#160;said the same thing:#160; Wells Fargo amp; Company (NYSE:WFC) said today it will accept registered warrants issued by the State of California from its retail and business customers for a limited time. It will begin accepting the registered warrants for deposit on July 2, 2009 and stop accepting them no later than July 10, 2009. Were very disappointed, as are many Californians, that California has taken the unfortunate step of issuing IOUs in lieu of its payments to some businesses and individuals, said Lisa Stevens, head of Community Banking for Wells Fargo in California. Wells Fargo has a long history of taking extraordinary measures to help our customers and will accept registered warrants from our customers, but only for a limited time, to allow them time to make other arrangements. We are reluctant to take this step, but are doing so to help our customers who are not at fault and with the expectation that the Legislature and Governor will complete the budget within days. We join all Californians in urging our Legislature and our Governor to take the appropriate steps as soon as possible to resolve this budget crisis. #160;This week a flood of treasuries:#160; There will be an auction this week of 65 Billion in treasuries.#160;#160; If demand is not real strong, it will mean that our rates cannot go lower than the level you are currently seeing and you should consider locking your rate depending on how the market absorbs this large amount of bonds. Kirk Mulhearn, a Long Beach Real Estate Broker co-manages Prudential California Realty, The Bixby Knolls Office, and a Net Branch of, GEM Mortgage, a direct lender specializing in FHA, VA, and Conventional financing.#160; Contact him at:#160; 562-989-4608 ext. 110 Subscribe to this site at:#160; www.longbeachrealestateandloans.com

• Cap and Trade

  #160; #160; Long Beach, Ca. As you may be aware, last week on Friday,#160; the House passed by a 219-212 vote and energy bill commonly referred to as Cap and Trade because it puts caps on the carbon emissions from every U.S. company and industry and imposes trade limits and tariffs on imports.#160; Proving no industry is immune from the hand of the Federal government and global climate activism, the Cap and Trade bill has some provisions that are very detrimental to the real estate industry, and especially in Southern California where real estate short sales consist of over 50% of closings and many sellers simply do not have the funds to bring their properties#160; up to the standards required by the new law if it passes through the Senate and is signed into by Obama. As part of the legislation every existing home sold in the United States using FHA financing will require an energy audit, paid for by the seller.#160; The audit will cover all appliances, water, gas, heat, cooling; all energy systems will be audited to see if they meet federal standards.#160; If any system or appliance fails to meet the standards the house cannot be sold until it is retrofitted to meet the new standards.#160; The standards are being set to achieve a 20% improvement in energy usage. You list a home built in 1960 with elderly owners who have lived in the home since 1988 and have not retrofitted the home since purchasing the home almost 21 years ago.#160; What are the chances the home will meet the new federal standards?#160; If the buyer is not an FHA buyer they may not need to worry about it but the market is now limited to mostly FHA#160; buyers because conventional loans require a minimum of 10% down wherein FHA only requires 3.5% down.#160;#160; What if you have a qualified buyer, but they are only qualified using FHA financing? Many sellers may not take their offer because they do not want to go through the energy audit and retrofit.#160; Many banks may wait until a conventional loan offer comes in; thus, shutting out many sales opportunities in an already hurting industry. The Cap and Trade bill as passed by Congress is discriminatory against FHA buyers and sellers--typically the lower income and first time buyers in our market.#160; Our current market in Long Beach, Californis and indeed; the nation #160;is still reeling from a devastating period.#160; Fortunately because of FHA financing we have increased sales, Cap and Trade will kill much of this market. The real estate industry needs to fight this bill and specifically this provision before it gets adapted by the Senate.#160; Please contact CAR, NAR and Senator Feinstein and Boxer, plus encourage your colleagues to do the same to kill this bill before it goes any further. Kirk Mulhearn, a Long Beach Real Estate Broker co-manages Prudential California Realty, The Bixby Knolls Office, and a Net Branch of, GEM Mortgage, a direct lender specializing in FHA, VA, and Conventional financing.#160; Contact him at:#160; 562-989-4608 ext. 110 Subscribe to this site at:#160; www.longbeachrealestateandloans.com #160;

Contra Costa Real Estate

• Real Estate Radio interviews Pete Sabine

  Real Estate Radio USA Episode 143 June 20, 2008 An excerpt from Real Estate Radio "On todays show we talked about the federal crackdown they aptly named "Operation Malicious Mortgage". We had two interviews today. Our first interview was with our Internet Marketing and SEO expert, Mary McKnight from RSSPieces.com and the second was with top-producer, Pete Sabine. All of this and more on this episode of Real Estate Radio USA. We started the show with the latest in real estate news. In the last day or two the federal authorities announced a massive crackdown and arrests in what they are calling "Operation Malicious Mortgage". Our first interview today was with our favorite Internet Marketing and SEO expert, Mary McKnight from RSSPieces.com. Mary spoke with us today about how to improve an old blog and market drive more traffic, ways to increase the number of leads your site generates, using competitive warfare and reputation management on social media sits, and how to be smart when getting backlinks. Our second and final interview of the day was with Pete Sabine from Contra Costa County Market Watch.com. Pete joined us to talk about how blogs have increased his business, how he uses technology to increase his business, and how he sees the cycles in the real estate market including key indicators to look for." Real Estate Radio USA Episode 143 [119:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Mary McKnight from RSSPieces.com [38:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Pete Sabine [33:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download