On a picture perfect Southern California day, I packed up my office in Mission Viejo and headed west. I'm proud to say that my team and I have moved to Sotheby's International Realty in Laguna Beach. This is exciting for so many reasons. Of course the primary purpose for the move was to be associated with the world recognized leader of luxury real estate. The luxury home market demands only the very best in marketing and support....Sotheby's offers all of that. Real estate should be about personal service and attention, and having the right support team behind me allows me more time to cater to the needs of both my buyers and sellers. I grew up on South Orange County Beaches, Emerald Bay in Laguna to be specific. I crawled on the rocks, swam in the surf, searched for starfish in the ... 05/16/2013

Things to Do in Orange County - Steel Magnolias - Laguna Playhouse       Steel Magnolias is the story of a group of Southern women who gather at a beauty salon and help each other through the good and bad of life.   Tickets are $35-$50. The Laguna Playhouse is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.   Steel Magnolias will play every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through May 25, 2013.   For more information, see Laguna Playhouse. 05/12/2013

Real Estate Trends for Laguna Beach April 2013   The median sales price for homes in Laguna Beach from Feb 13 to Apr 13 was $1,295,000 based on 105 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price increased 20.2%, or $217,500, and the number of sales decreased 12.5%. Average price per square foot for homes in Laguna Beach was $1,166, an increase of 14.2% compared to the same period last year.  Buyers need to be aware that prices are being pushed up due to low inventory and competition for fewer homes   There are currently 286 resale and new homes in ZIP code 92651 including Pending and listings in Back-up. The average listing price for homes for sale in Laguna Beach was $4,658,804 for the week ending May 01, which represents a decrease of 1.4%, or $64,560, compare... 05/06/2013

Real Estate Trends for Laguna Beach February 2013   The median sales price for homes in Laguna BeachCA for Dec 12 to Feb 13 was $1,245,500. This represents an increase of 6.1%, or $71,500, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 31.1% compared to the prior year.   Homes for Sale in Laguna Beach   The average listing price for Laguna Beach homes for sale was $4,714,468 for the week ending Mar 13, which represents an increase of 8.2%, or $357,732, compared to the prior week and an increase of 8.5%, or $369,392, compared to the week ending Feb 20. Average price per square foot for Laguna BeachCA was $1,137, an increase of 10.3% compared to the same period last year.     If you’re considering Buying, Selling or Relocating to Laguna Beach or surrounding communities and need a Profes... 03/22/2013

Homes for Sale on the Waterfront in Laguna Beach The quiet, seaside community of Laguna Beach is nestled between Dana Point and Corona del Mar, California. This quaint, resort style community is known as an “Art Colony” due to the many early California artists that painted and resided in this beautiful town. It’s also called the “California Riviera” because of the pleasant climate and custom homes built on the hillsides surrounding the beaches. There are currently 16 Waterfront Homes for Sale in Laguna Beach. These homes range from a $1,495,000 condo on Cliff Dr to the spectacular 7,200 square foot home with “waves-on-the-shore” views in the private gated community of Irvine Cove priced at $38,500,000. Laguna Beach Real Estate: See Homes for Sale by Price Range   Laguna Beach Real Estat... 03/11/2013

Is now a good time to sell my home in Laguna Beach?   It really depends on what’s going on in the homeowner’s life. Your personal needs and desires take precedence over trying to time the market. If the conditions in your life are such that you want to sell or need to sell, then there certainly is no reason to wait. In fact, this is the best time to sell that we’ve seen in years. The market since the beginning of 2013 has been unseasonably active. Buyers didn’t get the message to take off the period between Thanksgiving and Super Bowl Sunday.     Here are a few reasons why it might be a good time to sell your home in Laguna Beach:   Inventory of Homes is Down   There are fewer homes for sale in almost every housing market across the country. Much of the foreclosure and short sale invent... 03/04/2013

Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade 2013 - A Kid's Day   It was a another perfect sunny day as entrants for the Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade marched and strolled down Park Avenue through downtown Laguna Beach. We saw kids from the Boys and Girls Club, the Girl Scouts, the Boy Scouts, Little League baseball and the Kyne Dance Academy waving and dancing down the street. It was a great day to be a kid.   It was a great day to be a parent and grandparent as well. You can see by the pictures that my grandson, Paul, was worn out after a long day. Our float, a Home For Sale, (what do you expect from Realtors) came together with much sweat and creativity. I doubt if we will win any awards but we had a great time smiling and waving.   Search for Homes in Laguna BeachAreas Served   Laguna Beach ... 03/03/2013

Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade is Coming!   Bring the family and join us for the 47th Annual Patriots Day Parade. Saturday, March 2, 201311:00 AM.   It’s time again for the annual Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade. The parade features marching bands, home-made floats, classic cars, many local service organizations and clubs, belly dancers and even a Pitbull Team.   Started in 1967 the first parade’s Grand Marshals were Walter and Cordelia Knott, the founders of Knott’s Berry Farm. Over the years the Grand Marshal’s have included Astronaut “Buzz” Aldrin, local filmmaker Greg MacGillvray, actor Iron Eyes Cody and Mickey Mouse.   I’ll be joining other Realtors from my company, First Team Estates, on our float which is, what else … a home For Sale.   It should be a beautiful day to celebra... 03/01/2013

Real Estate Trends for Laguna Beach January 2013   The median sales price for homes in Laguna Beach for Nov 12 to Jan 13 (2012-2013) was $1,250,000. This represents a decline of 2.9%, or $37,500, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 9.6% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 23.1% over the last 5 years in Laguna Beach. Average listing price for homes on Trulia in Laguna Beach was $4,274,053 for the week ending Feb 13, 2012, which represents an increase of 6.1%, or $244,107 compared to the prior week and an increase of 3.2%, or $131,029, compared to the week ending Jan 23. Average price per square foot for homes in 92651 was $1,155 in the most recent quarter, which is 3.49% higher than the average price per square foot for homes in Laguna Beach.     92651,... 02/25/2013

Pool Homes for Sale In Laguna Beach         Yes, Laguna Beach was voted as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but maybe you still want a home with a private pool. Maybe you don’t feel like searching for a parking spot, or fighting the crowds or swimming in 55 degree temperatures - like the ocean! You're in luck, there are more than a few homes in Laguna Beach with private pools.                              Search for Laguna Beach Homes with Pools     Call or text me at 949-422-1636 to see any Homes for Sale or email any questions to brianjones@firstteam.com. Brian Jones REALTOR® ● CAL BRE #01348400 FIRST TEAM ESTATES CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE 949-422-1636 Search Dana Point Homes For Sale | Search Laguna Beach Homes For Sale Search Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale | ... 02/24/2013

Everybody seems to have grown into their adulthood either wanting to constantly visit or to own a Bed and Breakfast Inn.  So, why are they special?  They represent an escape to peace, quiet, and generally, a romantic setting that a couple can enjoy away from the crazy pace of life.  (Those with younger children especially appreciate this break, haha).  A new site recommending the most romantic bed and breakfast inns is Romance Room.  It reviews the inns, providing a video tour, along with providing innkeeper interviews of the history of their resort and romantic stories too.  Recent reviews include a Laguna Beach B&B, along with one in Flagstaff, Arizona.  Romance Room also has a Facebook Page if you want to stay abreast of their latest reviews when they come out.  The site is looking ... 02/09/2013

Should I Sell My Home in Laguna Beach or Rent It Out?   I have a home in Laguna Beach and I can't decide if I should just sell it or rent it out. Help!   For many homeowners, renting out a home is simply not a viable option: they need to sell in order to raise the capital necessary to buy their next home. And owning two homes requires cash reserves. Consider, for example, that there may be periods in which you have no renter or when a tenant may skip one or two months rent. The mortgage payments still have to be paid.   Becoming a landlord is not for the faint of heart. What happens if the roof leaks and you’re away on vacation? There’s always the risk that a tenant could damage your property or cause problems that lead to an eviction.   On the other hand there are also excellent reason... 02/08/2013

Laguna Beach Home Sales – Summary for 2012 Total home sales in Laguna Beach for 2012 showed a substantial increase of 33% over 2011 home sales from 285 to 379. The highest priced home sale in Laguna Beach? …$20,000,000 located at 3 Montage Way, next to the fabulous Montage Resort. Average Sales Price: Increased 9.89% to $1,796,242  Average Price per Square Foot: Increased by 9.412% to $744 per square foot Average Days on Market: Decreased by 13.45% to 142 days Here is how the sales in the city broke down: LagunaVillage had 221 sales. The lowest sold price was $435,000 on St Ann’s for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home of 437 square feet. The highest sold was Villa Rockledge at $14,025,000. North Laguna sales were 65 homes. The lowest sold price was $550,000 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home on N Coast... 01/15/2013

Laguna Beach Lagunita Homes for Sale One of the best kept secrets for luxury beachfront and oceanfront homes in Laguna Beach is the community of Lagunita. Lagunita is a gated community of custom homes on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Hwy and features some of the most expensive homes for sale in Laguna Beach. Homes for Sale in Lagunita Homes range from $3 to $13 million and are within walking distance of the Montage Resort and Victoria Beach. What's the Neighborhood Like?Lagunita is a community of about 59 homes. All of the homes are custom built and can date back to 1940 although most of the homes have been updated over the years. Most of the homes provide outstanding ocean views and several are located on the beach. Laguna Beach offers several other gated communites with easy access... 01/11/2013

  4 Laguna Beach CA REO homes are now listed for sale by lenders after foreclosure - which are offered as opportunities for buyers.    1330 Terrace Way - detached home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths - asking price is $1,149,900 - MLS S719886  813 Emerald Bay - 5 bedroom and 4 bath home - asking price is $2,999,900 - MLS S720414 -  36561 Table Rock Drive - attached condo home - 2 bedrooms and 2 baths - asking price is $879,900 - MLS S714068 31401 Mar Vista - custom estate home - 5 bedrooms and 8 baths - asking is $17,990,000 - MLS U12003072 Home and property buyers and investors are scrambling for good deals these days and should check these Laguna Beach REO bank owned properties out.  CONTACT US for information about these and other REO properties for sale.   ______________________________... 01/03/2013

Laguna Beach Top of the World Homes for Sale Nestled in the hilltop above Laguna Beach with Saddleback Valley to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the south sits the community of Top of the World. TOW, as it's affectionately known, is one of the most family friendly and affordable communities in Laguna Beach. Top ranked Top of the World Elementary School and Thurston Middle School are conveniently located nearby. Popular Alta Laguna Park offers hiking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields.  Laguna Beach Top of the World Homes for Sale Homes range from traditional family style tract homes to expansive ocean view homes. Laguna Beach Top of the World homes offer amazing Catalina Island views and are minutes from downtown Laguna.  Laguna Beach Rea... 12/29/2012

If you are considering building a custom home in Laguna Beach, there are a number of residential lots and land for sale that may meet your needs. Many of these lots have incredible ocean views and may allow you to build the home of your dreams. There are currently 42 Laguna Beach residential lots for sale in various price ranges and locations. Give me a call anytime for more information on any of the listings or to schedule a site visit. You can view the detailed MLS listings for these Laguna Beach properties below:   ·        View All Laguna Beach Land for Sale – Vacant Lots   ·        View Laguna Beach Real Estate Listings – Homes and Condos     Ventana Coastal Properties is a South Orange County based real estate brokerage serving the needs of buyers and sellers in Laguna Beach. Cont... 12/26/2012

Laguna Beach Village Homes for Sale The Village of Laguna Beach is generally considered to be the homes surrounding the charming downtown shops of Laguna Beach. The Village stretches up the coast to North Laguna and back south to Victoria Beach. One of the most popular areas to buy a home, the Laguna Beach Village offers small beach cottages built in the '20s to contemporary ocean front properties. The homes in the Laguna Beach Village area are all within easy walking distance of Laguna's world famous beaches, the Farmer's Market and the many excellent shops. Click here if you want to start looking for Laguna Beach Village Homes for Sale. Laguna Beach's "Village" character still remains. No small part of this charm is due to the shaggy eucalyptus and one-of-a-kind architecture. Also, th... 12/19/2012

  Christmas Day In Laguna Beach   We live in Southern California! Or perhaps you are a visitor to our lovely state. Although many of do "dream" of a White Christmas, after the presents have been opened, most of us are grateful we can hit the beach for some sun. It's just the way we are wired out here! If you have guest from out of town, or just looking for something to do for yourself, Laguna Beach is a beautiful location for that post-present stroll. Many of the restaurants will be open and some present their annual music events. Here is a list of locations for Christmas Day Music:     Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, Live Music Laguna Beach events – when you’re looking for something to do with your guests: Missiles of October, The Marine Room, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Reggaefest, Mozambique, 4... 12/17/2012

  Laguna Beach Homes For Sale If you are currently looking to purchase a home for sale in Laguna Beach California, but don't know where to begin, SCA Real Estate is here to help! Our friendly Realtors can provide you with instant access which will allow you to view all Laguna Beach Homes For Sale with the simple click of your mouse!   Laguna Beach MLS Home Search  Often times Real Estate websites can be confusing and misleading, and most have outdated data! Our Laguna Beach Homes website is updated daily, which means you will only be shown Homes for sale in Laguna Beach that are actually available!, vs homes that are pending or already sold.    Work with a top Laguna Beach Realtor When you choose to hire an experienced and knowledgeable Laguna Beach Realtor, it can & will make all the d... 11/28/2012