Sawdust Winter Fantasy in Laguna Beach, CA The Sawdust Winter Fantasy is an outdoor art fair in Laguna Beach, California. It is a unique art fair and offer shoppers and consumers the opportunity to purchase unique art pieces. This year is the tenth annual Sawdust Winter Fantasy, and this year there are 44 new artists. There are also three cafes located at the Sawdust Winter Fantasy. Come on out and support the local artists, and find a holiday gift or unique piece of art.  The Sawdust Winter Fantasy is located at: 935 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Contact: 949.494.3030 Sawdust Winter Fantasy 2010 Show Dates The Art Fair is Open on weekends only: November 20 - 21 November 26 - 28 December 4 - 5 December 10 -12 Hours for the Sawdust Winter Fantasy 10:00  am – 6:00 pm – weeken... 11/13/2010

Sawdust Art Festival Winter Show We are just right down the street Aliso Viejo from Laguna Beach and the fun Sawdust Festival. Let's start our Christmas shopping and buy gifts from our local artists and give some amazing gifts to family and friends. Saturday, Nov 20 10:00a to 6:00p at Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach, CA Sawdust Art Festival's Winter Fantasy features over 170 artists in a holiday-themed art show. Media includes: jewelry, sculpture, photography, ceramics, blown glass, fused glass, scrimshaw, textiles, painting, woodwork, metal, wiring and more. Art activities and classes for children and adults. Artist demonstrations including glass blowing. The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna ... 11/10/2010

The 2010 Winter Fantasy will feature the fine art and craft of over 170 exhibitors on four weekends November 20-December 12 on the Sawdust Art Festival grounds in Laguna Beach. While most southern Californians know about the summer long Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, and its very well known Pageant of Masters. Most are not aware of the limited time winter arts and crafts event that takes place each year. Starting November 20th the festival grounds will be transformed into a winter wonderland where exhibitors create, display and sell original creations. Art media will include: jewelry, clothing, fused and blown glass, ceramics, woodwork, forged metals, painting, sculpture and more. Winter Fantasy is a favorite stop for savvy shoppers seeking one-of-a-kind gifts. Guests are welcomed to... 10/25/2010

A home on the ocean front in Laguna Beach is scheduled for foreclosure auction.  The reason that I bring up the point (if you have been following my blog today) is that again all of the segments of the market are severly affected by the lack of jobs.  I would have said recession but I heard that the recession is over. California has been hit hard across all socio-economic strada.   If I would have told you 4 years ago that the an ocean front property would be lossed to foreclosure in Laguna Beach you would have laughed in my face.  It was unthinkable. The unpaid amount on this home is $6,9093,359.25 according the Orange County Register.  The foreclosure auction date for this ocean front home in Laguna Beach is scheduled for October 28,2010. 10/17/2010

An Ocean Front Home in Laguna Beach in the community of Three Arch Bay has been reduced $300,000 which makes it the least expensive home in Three Arch Bay at $4,440,000.  The home is a three bedroom, two and one-half bath home with 1886 sf.  The home has a private beach and an unobstructed ocean view.  The home has been updated through out. Now here is the situation all areas of So. Orange County have been hard hit by the recession and are having a difficult time selling.  The market is thin at all levels of the market even the luxury home market. 10/17/2010

Laguna Beach homes and real estate market update Buyers at Laguna are going after distressed sales like they do at other Orange County areas. Live @ Laguna Beach is a great place to enjoy, write about or visit. See Emerald Bay at Laguna home listings - click here for active link. 382 homes are now listed for sale at Laguna.    See Laguna Beach single family home listings - click here for free link. 7 of those are bank owned after foreclosure (1.8% of market).  20 of those are short sales (5.2% of market). See North Laguna Beach listings - click here for free active link. So LAGUNA BEACH has fewer distressed homes on the market than most other Orange County areas. See South Laguna listings - click here for active link. Market time for all Laguna Beach homes is about 10.13 months (about t... 09/23/2010

Marian Douglas a silent film star sold herLaguna Beach home for $4.45 million.  The house was was 1st listed in 2009 for $6.75 million and then again on the market at $4.99 million.  This is a great place to live with luxury homes and celebrities homes in a quaint beach village.  The home was on Coast Highway in south Laguna on an ocean front parcel.  It was known as the "Old Ivy Cottage".  The home was 3,000 square feet of living space on a half-acre.  It had 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. The home was known for its flower gardens surrounding the home.  Marian Douglasreal name was Ena Gragory and now the silent film star has sold her home.  Films she starred in were "The Chip of the Flying U", "Twisted Tales", "The Calgary Stampede", "Three Wise Clucks", "Aloha", and "Beach Pajamas". 09/19/2010

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I know many blogs have been written about an Real Estate Agents photos.    Whether or not the picture is a current photo is very important....but maybe a different question is ...... Does your picture really convey who you are?    Our business photo is one way many of us brand ourselves....using the same picture on our websites and all of our marketing such as our business cards and flyers really is key.    I got an email last week that really brought this concept home.    The email was an inquiry from a new client who was looking for advice on the whole home selling process.   I went to the appointment the other night.   It is a great listing that I plan on taking in the next couple of weeks.   Great people...Great house...that they own free and clear.    We really clicked and had a wo... 08/20/2010

  Some Laguna Beach homes are in default on loans and scheduled to go to trustee sale auction after foreclosure.  1280 North Coast Highway Amount unpaid: $3,001,979.97 Auction date: Aug. 26, 2010 Time: Noon Location: The north front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana Information: 714-573-1965 TS number: 229804CA 692 Cliff Drive Unit R2 Amount unpaid: $1,804,650.45 Auction date: Sept. 2, 2010  Time: Noon Location: The north front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana Information: 714-573-1965 TS number: 243139CA 515 Alta Vista Way Amount unpaid: $1,670,747.82 Auction date: Aug. 26, 2010  Time: Noon Location: The north front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana Information: 626-... 08/20/2010

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Early bird deadline for the Ocean Institute's Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle is August 18, 2010, with ticket buyers getting chance to win prizes (in addition to the $1 million home or $1 million in cash). This 6th annual raffle is planned to help fund the Ocean Institute at Dana Point.  See Orange County Register article -  Buy raffle ticket early, win a car, cash.   ________________________________________ Harrison K. LongREALTOR® and broker associate, Explore Group, Coldwell Banker Previews949-854-7747 - CA DRE 01410855 - www.LiveAtIrvine.com - www.NewportCoastLive.com - www.LiveAtNewportBeach.com - www.CostaMesaLive.com - www.LiveAtLagunaBeach.com - www.CoastLivingHomes.com - www.ExploreOCHomes.com  - www.ExploreRealEstate.net - www.LiveAtOrangeCounty.com  08/17/2010

Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival | Sawdust Festival Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival 2010 The Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival has been a tradition for 44 years. From June 25 to August 29, 2010 you can enhance your visit to Laguna Beach by visiting between the hours of 10am-10pm.  The Sawdust is located in a rustic environment with actual sawdust on the ground (get it?). There are local artists of all kinds, including painters, jewelry makers, glass blowers, pottery makers, photographers and much more. It's your opportunity to stroll through the stalls with a glass of wine while listening to the nightly entertainment, or just relax in a cool environment after a long day at the beach. Get complete information on entertainment, parking and tickets at the Sawdust Website. 07/18/2010

Yet another Laguna Beach Estate goes on the Market.  The landmark beach estate know as the Pyne Castle has not been on the market for decades.  Built in 1927 the estate sits on 2.2 acres of land and has 18,400 square feet of home.  The castle sits on a hill in North Laguna Beach, which gives it views of the ocean and Catalina Island.  It origionally had 62 rooms. Today it is an appartment building for 16 families.  Pyne built the home as his residence.  He willed the castle to his housekeeper Marie Hannon in 1945 who left the property to the Christian Science Church upon her death.  The church sold the property to its current owners.  The current price of the castle appartment is $15 million. 07/11/2010

Laguna Beach Real Estate Market The national housing crisis has taken a steady toll on the Laguna Beach Real estate market as it begins to show in the statistics from the month of June.  As of June 2010, there are 123 foreclosures out of a total 573 houses listed on the market in Laguna Beach.  The average market value has dropped from 1.45 million to 1.24 million since last June!  Ladies and gentleman, the statistics are staggering and experts believe that the higher end markets will take longer to come back than the small end market.  Then again the higher up you are, the further there is to fall!   Tax incentives and record low interest rates have started to show signs of regaining momentum for lower end real estate, but with the statistics for Laguna Beach real estate market and sur... 06/29/2010

$30 million beach estate on ocean front in Laguna beach known as Villa Rockledge a family compound is in default.  It is not only in default but has a date set for the foreclosure auction.  The home was built in 1921 it sits over the sand on a bluff, it sits on a 1/2 acre lot and has the main home and six villas.  Over 12 bedrooms  with 9 bathrooms.  The compound was first listed in 2009 for $34.9 million.  The Wall Street Journal did an article on the home titled, "A Castle by the Sea".   The home was purchased in 1973 for $420,000.  The unpaid amount on the loan for Villa Rockledge is $6,212,511.04.  If the owner cannot come up with the lenders payment in full it will be auctioned June 30th.  Once again the mortgage meltdown is not just some individules that were first time home buyers. 06/27/2010

Is Laguna Beach Your Next Place Of Residence? If your answer is yes then this is where you want to be and we offer our services for free! Our job is to find qualified tenants to occupy these properties! *There is no cost to you as the potential tenant/renter, which means our services to you would be free. Our fees are paid for by the owner/landlord of the properties. For additional information, questions, or if you would like to set up a time to preview any property please contact Fred Sed with Keller Williams Realty at 949-274-3733. (To reference a property, use the MLS # that is located next to the pictures. It is in bold and it starts with a letter then a series of numbers) RENTAL PROPERTIES IN LAGUNA BEACH, LAGUNA BEACH LEASES CONTACT FRED SED 949-274-3733 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIO... 06/21/2010

Have you thought about renting in Laguna Beach?   If your answer is yes then this is where you want to be and we offer our services for free! Our job is to find qualified tenants to occupy these properties! * There is no cost to you as the potential tenant/renter, which means our services to you would be free. Our fees are paid for by the owner/landlord of the properties. For additional information, questions, or if you would like to set up a time to preview any property please contact Fred Sed at 949-274-3733. Laguna Beach Rental Homes/Condos     (To reference a property, use the MLS # that is located next to the pictures. It is in bold and it starts with a letter then a series of numbers)       *Subject to credit check fee of $20.00 per person over 18, along with additional documentat... 06/11/2010

Three Arch Bay- Paradise in Laguna Beach   As friends and families all gathered to celebrate Memorial Day weekend and the beginning of summer, one thing hit me.  "This is where we spend our summers"  With the private beach, the luxurious homes paired with the beach bungalows, tennis courts, freshly manicured lawns, and golf carts whizzing by, Three Arch Bay is truly "Paradise" in Laguna Beach.  Being the avid golfer, that I am, surprise to me that there is not a golf course for the residents.  Any reasons for this?   The beach, and resort feeling you get when you are there truly makes Three Arch Bay, one of the many paradise locations not only in Laguna Beach, but the entire state of California.     http://surfsocalhomes.com/ 06/01/2010