San Clemente is suffering, or should I say "Surfing"?  You want a bank owned or lender owned home in San Clemente...with an ocean view.  Not likely to happen at this time!  This home request has been the call I get once a day.  My daily answer is that "they stopped building beaches some time ago, and the ones we have as popular as ever".  There are inland communities' with-in reasonable driving distance from the ocean that offer incredible amenities and even offer newer architecture and great shopping.  The communities of Talega, Forster Ranch, and Rancho San Clemente are some of the newest communities in San Clemente, and you will find Ocean View properties in all of these places.  You are not likely to find any bank owned REO properties that can see the water. Since San Clemente east ... 08/01/2008

I recently secured another REO for an investment client.  Not as easy as you might think. You would imagine that a cash buyer with realistic expectations of competition and a sincere desire to purchase property at a discount could easily find a good bank owned property to buy for investment.  His intention is to put renters in his purchase and ride out the downturn. A couple of things to consider when looking for REO property for your investor clients: 1.  Primary residence buyers have much more to gain by running up the price.  They are not looking at cash on cash, and like a bad poker player, they often act without knowledge.  Your investor will do better looking at properties the homeowners are not interested in buying.  Duplexes, Four-plex's, major fixers, and negotiating great deal... 07/28/2008

110 Siena Lots of windows from floor to ceiling. This house is full of light. Nothing has been updated since it was built in 1989. It is tired. But it is a great house on a great lot with large patio area and large grassy area with flower beds. Great dramatic private front yard. This wonderful home is gated and has the use of the large pool, tennis courts at the entrance of Marina Hills. The only gated community in Marina Hills with another community pool. Beach close, walking trails, single loaded streets and privacy. This is a lovely quiet community. Floor plan has soaring ceilings, main floor den or bedroom with full bath. Each bedroom upstairs has it's own private bath. The laundry room is on the main level with sink, 2 car attached garage.Kitchen is spacious with bar stool dining a... 07/14/2008

After 4 years with a very large Southern California real estate brokerage, I have moved my principle place of business to the top floor of the same building.  This was the right descision for my clients. Blue Tide Realty  635 Camino de los Mares #301  San Clemente, Ca. 92673 Please check out my business website at www.BlueTideRealty.com.  The website has a great list of REO (Lender Owned) property in Orange County by city.  The list is updated weekly, but if you are in the market for the best deals in the business, I can provide you with instant emails for REO property.  I hope to develope the website to better serve and inform the community and smoothly facilitate real estate transactions. I will continue to serve the Orange County and San Diego County areas as I always have.  I hope t... 07/14/2008

                BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE!!! SOLD AS IS!!! This property is located in a small, quiet, private gated community with beautiful views of the golf course and rolling hills. This home has 4 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths, Charming Kitchen with Granite Countertops and White Washed cabinets. Come see and make offer. Bank has priced property for a quick sale. Forster Ranch. 142 Avenida Mesita #16, San Clemente, CA.  This home is two levels.  Ceiling fans and fireplace. Private sauna. Capistrano Unified School District.                $609,900 !!!!!                  Search all San Clemente Foreclosures!   06/12/2008

Well it's another cold day in San Clemente! I am still wearing my flip flops in hopes that the marine layer will burn off! I wanted to let everyone know that a new swim school just opened up in town and it's called swimventure I signed my kiddo's up and was surprised to find out that it was less expensive then another swim school in town that everyone knows and most have taken their kids. They are offering classes at the Rancho San Clemente Tennis Club The pool is heated and the facility is great!! Located right off Calle Del Cerro and Avenida Vista Montana. About 5 minutes off the 5 and Pico. My boys start classes for the first time today so I will keep you posted as the how good a swim school it  is . My boys just want to swim so they can surf but the surf camps in town don't start un... 05/07/2008

As of April 2nd, 2008 according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) the total number of active listings in San Clemente totaled 545 homes (condos, townhomes and single family homes).  This is down 24 homes from February 2008 with a total of 521 homes on the market.  We have seen a nice pick up in Orange County home sales in February and March of 2008.The inventory numbers are holding steady which is a good sign for the market.  The FED cut interest rates by .75 basis points in March.  This will help keep interest rates fairly low as the bond market decides what to do next.  The new conforming loan limits were announced in March.  The new conforming loan limit is now $729,750.  This will definitely help buyers and sellers in the Orange County housing market.  The former conforming rate... 04/09/2008

San Clemente, California, is a relatively short hop north from Carlsbad on the 5 freeway. The southern-most town in Orange County (home to famous ActiveRainers I know -  Marlene Bridges, Ron Pickett, Lynda Eisenmann, Kelly Kilpatrick, Vicki Lloyd, Tina Maraj Shah, and others), San Clemente is about 25 miles from Carlsbad, so it’s an easy ride to this seaside town where you can explore the waterfront with charming restaurants, shopping, and places to stay.          The western vacation home of the late former President Richard Nixon (and his home for a time after his resignation), San Clemente is also known for its surfing, a large number of surfing shops, surfboard shapers and manufacturers, and some of the most well-known surfing magazines. The San Clemente waterfront, as in many Sout... 03/22/2008

The Reserve in San Clemente is an Association of four Gated Communites built starting in late 2003.  The four Communites are Reserve East, West, North and South.  The Reserve has no Mello Roo's Taxes, Reasonable Association Dues and each community is Gated.  Each Community has home sites that offer exception Ocean Views and Catalina Island Views.  Current Home Prices start in the 900s to low 2 Million Price Ranges.  For some of the best looking available home tours visit www.2439CaminoOleada.com and www.CaminoOleada.com for highly upgraded homes currently available.  Contact Gary Gonzales with ReMax for your free updated List of all available homes for Sale in the Reserve today by email at garygonzales@cox.net or by calling him at 949-322-4279.  R 03/10/2008

What is the market doing in San Clemente, California?   What has been going on over the the past six months?  Is the credit crunch affecting individuals buying homes? Here is the average SOLD price per square foot in San Clemente for the past 6 months... 08/2007     $472 09/2007     $428 10/2007     $493 11/2007     $442 12.2007     $416 01/2008     $427 So far, for February, the average price per square foot is $308.  Between 2007 and 2008 the average price per square foot in San Clemente decreased approximately 2.6%. There is still plenty of money available for purchasing a home.  Before you decide to start shopping in San Clemente, California there are several things going on in the mortgage market that you should be aware of.  To find out how these changes  affect you, you should sp... 02/18/2008

Mortgage Market Report for Wednesday February 6th, 2008The same volatility continues in the bond market.  Yesterdays selloff in stocks boosted the bond market as again investors are looking for security in bonds.  However, today stocks are trading higher and putting pressure on bonds.  Several members of the Federal Reserve are speaking today and the market may react on those comments.  Bond prices are below the resistance at the top of the trading range.   This confirms the volatile market that we are faced with on a daily basis.  We recommend floating for today but be prepared to take advantage of the favorable rates should we see any sudden changes. Thank you for listening to  http://www.contactherrick.com/  We will have another report for you, your family, your friends and your impo... 02/06/2008

San Clemente has seen alot of activity these past four weeks.  And for the first time in several months the most active price point was not the 1 million and over mark.  The most active price point was the $800,000-$999,999 price range with 17 homes sold. Out of all the So. Orange county cities, San Clemente leads the total number of homes closing escrow in the period from 10/27/2007-11/27/2007 with 51 closings.  Way to go San Clemente!  If you or someone you know would like to buy or sell a home in San Clemente, please give me a call. I am available for all your Real Estate needs. Single Family Sales -ResidentialPriceBedrooms2 or less34 or moreCondos$0-$99,9990000$100,000-$149,9990000$150,000-$199,9990000$200,000-$249,9990000$250,000-$299,9990000$300,000-$349,9990000$350,000-$374,99900... 12/01/2007

Below you will find the Activity Report for the last 4 weeks for the South Orange County Area.  The area saw a drop in overall listings with an increase in overall closed escrows.  San Clemente lead the activity with this past week with most properties in escrow,57, most active properties on the market, 552, and most closed escrows, 51.  Another interesting note is that in the last 4 weeks we have seen an overall increase in the total amount of closed escrows starting the period with 145 and ending with 170.  There also was a decrease in the amount of active homes on the market as we started the period with 2479 and ended it with 2349.  These numbers are good news for sellers.  If you or someone you know needs to buy or sell a home, please do not hesitate to give me a call.   South Oran... 11/28/2007

Get your cameras ready and those Holiday outfits out of the closet.  It is time to go visit Santa.  Here is a local list of Santa sights.   I don't know if any elves or reindeer will be hand but the big guy himself has promised to not disappoint.The Shops at Mission ViejoNov. 9-Dec.24th949-364-1771wwww.shops-at-mission-viejo.comSanta's Workshop at La Paz & ChrisantaNov. 29th-Dec.20th6p.m.-8p.m.www.mvactivities.com/events_info.htmFashion Island Newport BeachNov.16th-Dec.24th949-721-2000www.shopfashionisland.comSouth Coast PlazaNov. 16th-Dec.24th714-435-2000www.southcoastplaza.comLaguna Hills MallNov. 10th-Nov.24th949-586-8283www.simon.comIrvine Spectrum, Near TargetNov.23rd-Dec.24th949-753-5180www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.comSan Clemente Candy Cane CarnivalDec.1st2:30-6:30949-361-8264www... 11/11/2007

With every tragedy, unfortunately Scam Artists come out of the woodwork. The Better Business Bureau has posted an article on the following scams that they feel might occur during the next few weeks.  Crooked Home-Improvement ContractorsPhony Charity GivingBogus Police and Firefighters Fund-raisersInsurance Scams Questions to ask :Is it a Reputable Firm?Are they asking for money upfront?Is the phone number local?If you or someone you know has been affected by the fires, please have them check the Better Business Bureau site so that they don't lose even more.www.sd.bbb.orgOr you can call 1-800-600-7050To check if a contractor is Licensed:Call the State Licensing Contractors Board at 1-800-321-2752If I can help you or someone you know with a lease or purchase of a home, please do not hesit... 11/05/2007

Here is last month's sales report for San Clemente.  Once again the trend in most sales activity tends to be $1,000,000 and above.  Condo's and those homes with 4 or more bedrooms were the hottest sellers.  If you'd like more information on Homes for Sale in the San Clemente area, please do not hesitate to give me a call.Single Family Sales Report       Bedrooms     Price 2 or less34 or moreCondos $0-$99,999 0000 $100,000-$149,999 0000 $150,000-$199,999 0000 $200,000-$249,999 0000 $250,000-$299,999 0000 $300,000-324,999 0000 $325,000-$349,999 0001 $350,000-$374,999 0000 $375,000-$399,999 0000 $400,000-$424,999 0001 $425,000-$449,999 0001 $450,000-$474,999 0002 $475,000-$499,999 0001 $500,000-$549,999 1003 $550,000-$599,999 1101 $600,000-$649,999 0100 $650,000-$699,999 0020 $700,000-$749... 11/03/2007

In the last year over 100 mortgage lenders have gone out of business due to the "mortgage meltdown" as most of you might now it is getting much more difficult to qualify for mortgages in San Clemente. The reason it is difficult to qualify for your San Clemente mortgage is because guidelines have changed drastically. Even reverse mortgages in San Clemente are getting harder to qualify for, leaving many looking for a honest mortgage company in San Clemente.Since many mortgage brokers in San Clemente are going out of business, and others are not able to get you qualified, you need to call a reputable company to help you with your home mortgage in San Clemente. We here at America One Mortgage Group are a national company headquartered out of Southern California. We have offices in many stat... 10/22/2007

Here are the Home Sales Report figures for San Clemente from Sept. 2, 2007-Oct. 2,2007.  What I find interesting in this data is that the most activity took place in the over $1,000,000 range.  People are buying homes and if you are interested in purchasing a home, please consider using me as your agent.  I am here for all your Real Estate needs.  San Clemente Single Family Sales       Bedrooms   Price Class 2 or less34 or morecondo$0-$99,000 0000$100,000-$149,999 0000$150,000-$199,999 0000$200,000-$249,999 0000$250,000-$299,999 0000$300,000-$324,999 0000$325,000-$349,999 0000$350,000-$374,999 0000$375,000-$399,999 0000$400,000-$424,999 0001$425,000-$449,999 0001$450,000-$474,999 0100$475,000-$499,999 0000$500,000-$549,999 1001$550,000-$599,999 1001$600,000-$649,999 0000$650,000-$699,99... 10/03/2007

Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for San Clemente. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile (TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.    THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in SAN CLEMENTE this week is $1065000.The Market Action index has been trending down lately, while days-on -market is climbing, providing mostly bearish signs for the market.PRICEThe market seems to have paused around this plateau. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30). The 90-day Market Action Index... 10/03/2007

If you didn't make it to the San Clemente Fiesta Fair yesterday, you missed out on some great fun.  There were activities for people of all ages and by the pictures I took I think everyone could say they had a good time.  One of the most memorable for me were the comments I overheard to our active duty servicemen.  So many people came up to them, shook their hands and said Thank you for serving our country.  And yes, some of them had just returned from Iraq but you could tell by the smiles on their faces they were happy to be home.  Please take a moment and click on the link to view the pictures of this years Fiesta fair.  If you like what you see, make it a point to come visit the San Clemente Fiesta Fair next year and while you are here, don't hesitate to call me if you'd like to view... 08/13/2007