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Seal Beach, CA Real Estate News

By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
It goes without saying that Seal Beach Foreclosures have been nearly non-existent... until now. Just last week 111 4th Street in Seal Beach was offered by Option One Mortgage after they took it back as an REO on June 30, 2010. As you might imagine, Seal Beach Foreclosures are a rare occurrence which is why I got so many calls on this property. Not to mention the price the bank was offering the home at to attract attention. Now before you start searching the Internet to find this home listing, stop. You won't find anything on this home other then what I written here underlying the importance of having a local Realtor embedded in the community. In other cities you may have the pick of the lot, but Seal Beach Foreclosures are much rarer and much more desirable. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathroo...
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By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
I recently began writing an ebook to offer on my website about the top 10 things to do when you visit town, and ended up discovering Seal Beach all over again. It happened by accident as I was getting suggestions from friends on Facebook for the top destinations to incude. Looking at the list, it occured to me that I hadn't done many of these activities in along time, and some not at all! So with camera and note pad in hand, it set out on foot to discover Seal Beach all over again. Of course I'm not going to spoil the surprise of what actually made the top ten, but I will tell you that it was fun to look at Seal Beach from the eyes of a visitor. I particularly enjoyed walking from jetty to jetty at low tide yesterday taking in the sounds of summer and soaking in the warmth that finally ...
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By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
Living in Seal Beach nearly 35 years, I've seen my share of animals come out of the ocean. During the summer months surf fishing becomes a popular activity on the east side (commonly referred to as the south side) of the Seal Beach pier. This week delivered a bat ray (not to be confused with a sting ray) which is an uncommon sight for this particular stretch of beach. Most of the "rays" that are caught in Seal Beach are sting rays and are notoriously present on the other side of the pier. The reasons are many, but most agree that the warm water coming from the mouth of the nearby San Gabriel river creates an ideal enviroment for them to breed. The photos of this gentle and harmless creature are courtesy of Seal Beach resident Chris Heidel.  
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By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
Summer time in Seal Beach, how do you chose to spend it? Summer in Seal Beach to me means enjoying being out doors wether it's at the beach by my house, or having a lunch meeting on the patio of Crema Cafe on Main St. My Wife and I also enjoy regular walks on the beach in the afternoons and dropping by Dolphin Market to grab a cold drink and catch up on the neighborhood gossip with Kenny. Another favorite past time of mine is taking out my long board and padling along the beach for excersize. Something about the smell of the ocean in the morning just puts me in a great mood and really brings together the rest of my day. As I exit the water I stop for a moment to observe how all the other beach goers are spending their summer in Seal Beach. Kids play beneath the pier digging for sand cra...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
     Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA  for August 16th - 20th, 2010 The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.    945 Catalina Ave. Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,312 sqft living space Date: August 18, 2010 Time: 10 AM Location: 401 E CHAPMAN AVE.  PLACENTIA, CA Published bid: $634,305 Opening bid: $636,632 1100 Coastline Drive Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,353 sqft living space / 5,508 sqft lot Date: August 19, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W. CIVIC CENTER DR.   SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $409,072 3591 Wisteria Street Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,508 sqft living space Date...
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By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
Although I've lived in town nearly 35 years, my Wife and I just started attending the Seal Beach Summer Conert Series last year. We enjoyed the warm evenings sitting with friends, taking in the sounds of summer and being treated to a spectacular sunset every Wednesday. As happens with most well kept secrets, eventually word leaks out and crowds rush in. The second band to play in the 2010 Seal Beach Summer Concert Series was Hollywood U2 who promised to be a big hit. That information must have circulated because when I drove by at 7:45 am that morning, nearly 60% of the available grass area was covered in chairs. It was exactly at that moment that I noticed that our small Seal Beach Summer Concert Series may be out growing it's location. Just a week or so ago the local newspaper put the...
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By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
Being such a small town, it's hard to believe there is still undeveloped Seal Beach real estate. Yet as you drive slowly and methodically through Old Town, you'll still find a few of these hidden gems awaiting a custom beach home. Interestingly most of these lots previously had homes on them that had been torn down, divided and then just ended up sitting vacant. Though the Seal Beach real estate market remains heathy amongst all the turmoil, many owners and builders have remained cautious about building custom homes for resale. The lot pictured below is located on 13th Street in Seal Beach roughly 200 feet from the sand, a prime location for somone looking to build a beach home. Being a prized "lot-and-a-half" means that likely sooner rather then later this slice of Seal Beach real esta...
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By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
Inevitably when I'm having a conversation about Seal Beach real estate I get the question "so what's the story with the old home at 117 Ocean avenue in Seal Beach"? Most residents know and refer to this as the "haunted house" or the "scary old white house" that is located at the corner of Ocean avenue & second street in Seal Beach. Being one of the oldest original remaining structures in old town, you can probably guess that it indeed has a story to tell. Growing up just up a few doors down on second street I often heard stories about this ominous house. Of course as I got older my curiosity grew, but it wasn't until I began selling Seal Beach real estate that I got the whole story. As it turned out, I was approached by a man who was very interested in purchasing the property in 2006 an...
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By Nat Ferguson
(TNG Real Estate Consultants)
Sure things have changed since the economy has slowed, but that doesn't mean that Seal Beach real estate has become any less desirable. Why? Well compared with most surrounding cities with niche areas, Seal Beach has the feel of one big neighborhood. It's the kind of town that you drive down the street and neighbors, business owners and families waive when you drive by. Because of this small town charm, the demand for Seal Beach real estate has seen a boost with the affordability at an all time high. A fourth generation resident of Seal Beach, I remember watching home vaules steadily climb over the years. Now in my mid 30's, I've recently seen an increase in familes around my age buying real estate here in Seal Beach. It's great to see many people I went to high school with moving back ...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA For August 2nd-6th - 30th, 2010 The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.    350 1st Street - Old Town Condo Date: August 2, 2010 Time: 10 AM Location: 401 E CHAPMAN AVE.  PLACENTIA, CA Published bid: $955,685  973 Blue Heron - North of PCH Single family home Date: August 5, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W. CIVIC CENTER DR.   SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $1,582,624  1010 Coastline Drive - North of PCH Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,353 sqft living space / 5,508 sqft lot Date: August 6, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W. CIVIC CENTER DR.   SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $790,632  725...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA  for July 26th - 30th, 2010 The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.      464 Schooner Way - Old Town Single family home: 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,431 sqft living space / 3,150 sqft lot Date: July 29, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W. CIVIC CENTER DR.   SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $689,548  4181 Birchwood Avenue - College Park East Single family home: 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / 2,721 sqft living space / 5,145 sqft lot Date: July 29, 2010 Time: 3 PM Location: 300 E CHAPMAN  ORANGE, CA Published bid: $508,436  124 8th Street - Old Town Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms / 1,126 sqft...
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By Len Stregles
(Keller Williams)
Just one of the fun things about living in Seal Beach during the summer is the Summer Concert Series.  The concerts take place at Eisenhower Park from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  There are three more concerts left this month.  They are: July 14 - Hollywood U2:  a band that has non-stop energy and an endless stream of hits from "With or Without You" to "Vertigo" pay the ultimate tribute to the greatest rock and roll band of its generation. July 21 - Robby Armstrong:  Robby plays a lot of his own music and has a fantastic band backing him up. July 28 - Nobody Cares:  What you will care is that this 9 piece band plays awesome reggae with a ska style.  They have a rocking rhythm section that performs a blend of covers and original music.  These concerts are a lot of fun.  Bring some small chairs with ...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA for July 12th - July 16th, 2010   The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.   230 15th Street Single family home: 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / 936 sqft living area Date: July 12, 2010 Time: 10 AM Location: 401 E CHAPMAN AVE.  PLACENTIA, CA Published bid: $656,299 1545 Crestview Avenue Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / 2,862 sqft living area / 7,625 sqft lot Date: July 12, 2010 Time: 10 AM Location: 401 E CHAPMAN AVE.  PLACENTIA, CA Published bid: $1,353,485 710 Marvista Avenue Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,230 sqft living area Date: July 13, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 7...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
     Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA for July 5th - July 9th, 2010   The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.   973 Blue Heron Single family home: 5 bedrooms / 6 bathrooms / 4,000 sqft living area / 6,710 sqft. lot Date: July 6, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W CIVIC CENTER DR  SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $1,582,624 725 Carmel Avenue Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,230 sqft living area / 4,921 sqft lot Date: July 6, 2010 Time: 3 PM Location: 300 E CHAPMAN   PLACENTIA, CA Published bid: $676,859 633 Beachcomber Drive Single family home: 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,445 sqft living area Date: July 8, 2010 Time: 12...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
  Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA  for June 28th - June 2nd, 2010   The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.    4417 Elder Ave. Single family home: 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms / 2,205 sqft living area Date: June 28, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W CIVIC CENTER DR  SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $760,902 121 13th Street Duplex: 3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms / 2,315 sqft living area / 3,167 sqft. lot Date: June 29, 2010 Time: 3 PM Location: 300 E CHAPMAN   PLACENTIA, CA Published bid: $834,424 4181 Birchwood Ave. Single family home: 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / 2,721 sqft living area / 5,145 sqft. lot Date: June 29, 2010 Time: 3 PM Locatio...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
  Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA For June 21st - 25th,  2010             The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.   1235 Catalina Ave. Single family home: 4 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms/2,922 sqft living area/5,600 sqft. lot Date: June 22, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W. CIVIC CENTER DR.  SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $1,219,121 124 8th Street Single family home: 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms/1,126 sqft living area/2,937 sqft. lot Date: June 25, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W. CIVIC CENTER DR.  SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $166,313 1010 Coastline Drive Single family home: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/1,353 sqft living area/5,508 sqft. lot Da...
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By Ron Holborn, Commercial & SFR, Anaheim CA, Real Estate & Short
(Short Sales, Foreclosures, Rentals, Income Real Estate)
   I'm always glad to find or hear of  a new "dog friendly" place. I just heard of Crema Cafe and it sounds like a fun place to get a bite to eat and of course, take your dog too!  Crema Café, is a European style seaside restaurant in Seal Beach, CA. They offer  custom crepes, fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast.   When they say "fresh baked," that's what they mean. Their pastries and bread are baked in-house each day fresh!I can't wait to take my wife and our dog Olive one weekend and try it out, sounds "dog gone good!"      The Crema Cafe Where: 322 Main St., Seal Beach Contact: 562-493-2501, TheCremaCafe.com Hours: Mon-Thurs, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri-Sat, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. I think Olive will enjoy it, she loves the beach and human watching  
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
  Trustee Sales Report: Seal Beach, CA For June 14th - 18th,  2010   The properties listed below are scheduled to be sold at Trustee Sale on the stated date, time and location.  Please note that there are occasions where the Trustee Sale is postponed or cancelled.   710 Marvista Ave. Single family home: 3/2, 1230 sqft., 5100 sqft. lot, built in 1958 Date: June 14, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W CIVIC CENTER DR    SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $942,783 3541 Almond Ave. Single family home: 4/2.5, 2527 sqft., 5820 sqft. lot, built in 1968 Date: June 14, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W CIVIC CENTER DR    SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $756,935 1220 Crystal Way Single family home Date: June 18, 2010 Time: 12 PM Location: 700 W CIVIC CENTER DR.  SANTA ANA, CA Published bid: $708,226   In the...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
Listed below is a home which was recently taken back by the bank, and is officially a "Bank Owned-REO Property."  Over the next few months you should see this home hit the market as active listing.   630 Coastline Drive Single famil home Date: June 9, 2010 Published bid: $29,220 Opening bid: $139,271 Winning bid: 139,271   If you are interested in being posted when bank owned homes hit the market as active listings, I have a daily and/or weekly list that goes out.  This list is sent directly to your email and you will not receive any other correspondences from me unless you ask. If interested email me at: GGasparRE@Yahoo.com and request to receive the "Active Listing Foreclosure List" and I will place you into it.  Should you have any other questions please feel free to call or text me...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
Listed below is a home which was recently taken back by the bank, and is officially a "Bank Owned-REO Property."  Over the next few months you should see this home hit the market as active listing.    943 Heron Circle Seal Beach, CA $1,158,075 If you are interested in being posted when bank owned homes hit the market as active listings, I have a daily and/or weekly list that goes out.  This list is sent directly to your email and you will not receive any other correspondences from me unless you ask. If interested email me at: GGasparRE@Yahoo.com and request to receive the "Active Listing Foreclosure List" and I will place you into it.  Should you have any other questions please feel free to call or text me directly at (714) 612-0995.   The data being provided is for informational purpo...
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