Huntington Beach Gated Community Homes

For those looking to lease a home instead of purchasing a home then Huntington Beach provides many of great choices at affordable prices.  Water Front rentals are a popular choice due to the large number of properties that sit on the water front.  Rentals are normally long term and will vary in terms from six to twelve months or more.  These long term rentals are best found in the Northwest area of Huntington Beach where you will find many condo and single family homes near the Huntington Harbour.

Rentals prices for condos on the water will typically range from $3,000 to $4,000 and are best found in the Portofino Cove, Weatherly Bay and other condos that reside in the Northwest area.  If you are looking for a boat slip then you are most likely to find

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The Huntington Beach Real Estate market is on the rebound and that includes the million dollar plus range as well.  In Jan 2013, there were a total of 8 homes that sold over the $1 million dollar price point.  The highest sale reported in at $1,825,000 for a french Normandy estate home located in the downtown Huntington Beach area.   The home was on the market for a total number 84 days and closed from the original list price of $1,999,500.  Other sales over the million dollar mark included new construction homes in the new Huntington Beach community of Pacific Shores.

 

The two sales came in at $1,193,128 and $1,137,514 for their four and five bedroom homes with square footage's of 3,585 and 3,608 respectively.  We were noting on our last blog that

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Everyone wants to find a good deal when buying a home in Huntington Beach. With the shortage of homes up for sale it has become a seller's market and buyers have less room to negotiate for the best deal. There are still good deals to be found and you just have to know where to look. Here is a quick guide to where you can find them.

1) Huntington Beach Inclusionary Program - We love these homes since they help low income buyers who need financial assistance in buying a home. Since most applicants can qualify for these homes the buying and negotiating buyers is really good. The first step is to see if you qualify for the program. You can visit the official website by just entering into any search engine the phrase "Huntington Beach Inclusionary

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The Seacliff community in Huntington Beach is one of the most well known and desirable places to find condos for sale in Huntington Beach, California.  What makes this place so unique and special?  For starters the community is located behind a 24 hour guard gate which provides the ultimate in privacy and safety for residents.  Once inside the gates you have multiple communities that area located in Seacliff.  Seacliff condos are actually two story townhomes that have living quarters typically on the first level with bedrooms on the 2nd level.  

Most of these condos come with two car garages which are located in the basement level.  The condos are most commonly called "Seacliff Club Series" condos and feature one of the best associations in the area.

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We get a lot of requests from buyers looking for a condo that sits directly on the water in Huntington Beach.  One of the first places we direct them to is the Portofino Cove condos.  Select condos in the Cove has direct water views of the Huntington Harbor and the Marina.  Condos prices in 2012 have ranged from $420,000 to $670,000 with a total of 4 sales in the community.

 

The lowest price sale was listed and sold as a short sale with the remain three properties sold as a standard sale.  The condos range from 1 to 2 bedroom units that can range anywhere from under 1,000 square feet for a one bedroom to a luxury 2 bedroom unit that is approximately 1,177 square feet.  If you are looking to rent in this community expect to spend $2,000 to $3,000 a

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If you are thinking about renting a home in the Huntington Beach area then you may want to consider renting in the next several months.  The winter months always have the best rates as this time of year is always considered the low rental season.  Landlord that have their rental homes up for lease are typically more willing to negotiate with you in price and terms than in the summer months.

If you are not sure you want to stay in the lease property for over a year then offering to do a 6 month rental is truly a win-win situation for everyone.  The landlord is able to have his home rented during the winter months and will come back on the market in the more marketable summer months.  We see a lot of renters doing exactly this with great success.

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There is a lot of speculation on what the real estate market will do in 2013.  With the upcoming Presidential elections coming up next month many buyers are sitting on the fence and waiting to see the outcome before making any buying decisions.  This is typically during an election year as many home buyers are skeptical in making the wrong move.  There have been many reports that indicate 2013 will be a strong year for real estate and prices will slowly continue to go up. 

We have already started to see this happen here in Huntington Beach as well priced properties are receiving multiple offers.  The banks are also gearing up to flush out any distressed properties that may have in their portfolio and focus on helping these owners short sell their

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Huntington Bayshore condo community is a great place to live no matter if you are looking to buy or to lease.  The gated community is conveniently located just three blocks to the beach and the Huntington Beach Pier and just a block away from the main street shopping district.   Currently condos range in the high $200,000 range to the low $400,000 range.  If you are looking to rent then condos consistently rent between $3,000 to $3,500 a month in Bayshore. 

One of the special properties in the Huntington Bayshore is 310 Lake St unit #106.  This condo is currently being offered for lease for $3,300 a month and is a highly upgraded and furnished two bedroom, two bath condo.  The condo does offer peek views of the ocean with one of the prime locations

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Within every city and community you will find hard to sell properties. These homes typically have some unique feature which causes it to be difficult to sell. Some of these factors may include located near a freeway, homes with some kind of functional obsolescence and those that require major renovation. When looking for a realtor to handle these kind of properties it's important to understand how these homes get sold. One of they ways to sell a home in today's market is exposure. If the home is not exposed to the right buyer then your property will never sell. Magazine and newspaper advertising only results in a very small percentage of homes sales today. Roughly 45% of all homes are sold by another real estate agent then the agent you hire. What this

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If you have ever strolled down Pacific Coast Highway near the Pier in Huntington Beach you can't help notice the many three story homes that are located in the downtown area.  These tri-level homes are some of the most sought after real estate in Huntington Beach due to their large size and curb appeal.  Many of the waterfront communities in Huntington Beach also have three story homes and condos on the harbour and typically average over 2,500 square feet.  

Of course, it's all about location in Huntington Beach so expect prices to be higher if you are looking for a waterfront or beachfront home.  One of the newer communities like the Villas at Pacific Shores in South Huntington Beach also offer tri-level homes.  These homes have just been completed

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Finding a Huntington Beach condo or home is all about location.  Since the city of Huntington Beach is a very large city and spread out upon many square miles finding a property by the beach at an affordable price can be tricky.  If you have never heard of Bayshore Condos then they are definitely worth a look.  Huntington Bayshore is a private gated community where you can find many condos for sale for under $400,000.

From this location you are just a couple blocks to the beach in the West part of Huntington Beach.  The condos listed for sale are 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with just over 1,000 square feet.  At first glance you may think these may be too small but the floor plans are well thought out and every square inch is utilized very well.  2

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Portofino Cove Patio Homes are some of the most sought after water front homes here in Huntington Beach.  One of the main reasons why is the location.  Located directly on the Huntington Harbor and next to the luxury Portofino Cove condos sits 17 single family waterfront and water close homes.  The history of these homes dates back to 1985 when these single family homes were built.

Built in the Spanish style, these gated community patio homes range in various sizes from two to four bedrooms with up to 5,154 square feet of living space.  Over the years we have only seen 8 different homes come on the market and have varied in price from $1.3 to 3.75 million dollars.  The 11 Homes that are located on the water side have great views of the Huntington

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If you are in the market to buy a luxury home in Huntington Beach we recommend looking in the following areas.  First, the luxury market in Huntington Beach is defined as homes over the $2 million dollar price point.  Currently, there are 27 properties over this price point with the highest priced listing at $4,395,000 located in the Humbolt Island.

Humbolt area is located in the Huntington Harbour area where you will find the large majority of these homes priced over $2 million.  The various communities include Humbolt Island, Trinidad Island, Gilbert Island, Davenport Island, Coral Cay, Admiralty Island, Brightwater and the Downtown Area.  All of these neighborhoods can be found in the Huntington Harbor area except for the community of Brightwater

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Creative financing is nothing new when it comes to real estate. Owners throughout the years have been creative in helping buyers purchase their homes.  One of the more common ways to buy a home beyond the traditional mortgage is the "Seller Carry Back."  The seller carry back is a method used by owners of properties that have a large amount of equity in the home.  Often times, these sellers own the property free and clear and have the flexibility to finance the purchase without the buyer having to go through traditional financing.  This benefits both parties and helps them complete the real estate transaction.  First, the owner is able to sell his home.  A lot of times "hard to sell" and/or unique properties take a lot of time and patience to sell in a

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Huntington Beach home buyers looking for the best return on their money when thinking about investing in real estate often turn to homes that need TLC.  These fixer upper homes can range from minor cosmetic work to major renovation.  Since a lot of home buyers prefer a completely renovated home the number of buyers open to fixer upper homes is quite low.  This allows buyers who don't mind fixing up homes the extra negotiating leverage when looking at these types of homes.  Currently you will find 17 fixer upper homes ranging from $239,000 to  $755,000 with a majority of the single family homes in the $400,000 range.  If you are looking for a home in this price range then fixer upper homes are worth a look.  Homes under $500,000 in Huntington Beach do

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As the real estate market starts to improve in Huntington Beach, California, more and more home buyers are making the decision to buy.  For those home buyers who live out of state, finding good communities to buy a home can be difficult to navigate.  Photos of homes can be deceiving, especially if you are not familiar with the neighborhoods here in Huntington Beach.  We always recommend that you work backwards when looking for a good community.  First, meet with a lender and find out how much you qualify for and the maximum price of a home you can afford.  Let's say you are a first time home buyer and can only afford up the $500,000.  Huntington Beach homes up to $500,000 tend to sell very quickly and can be found in many different areas throughout the

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Huntington Beach has a unique topography as you will find large sandy beaches, waterfront homes and condos and homes located near the natural Bolsa Chica Wetlands area.  What exactly are the wetlands?  The Bolsa Chica Wetlands is a large area of wetlands in the Bolsa Chica ecological reserve area.  This area is protected by the city and state as a natural wetlands as it has been this way throughout the years.  The wetlands cover a huge area in the northwest area with home surrounding the wetlands offering great panoramic views.  If you are looking for a home near the wetlands we recommend the Bolsa Landmark community homes.  These homes sit right on the edge of the wetlands and offer direct views of the ocean, sunset and Catalina island views.  Home

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The Spanish style is one of the more popular styles in Huntington Beach that truly resembles the rich history that you will find in California.  If you are in the market to buy a new construction home and love the Spanish style you will be excited with the new development called "Pacific Shores."  The Pacific Shores offers new construction homes in the Spanish style with classic lines and well thought out floor plans.  The community is located just minutes to the beach in the South Huntington Beach area and just south of the Huntington Beach Pier.  Pacific Shores offers a nice selection of single family homes and townhomes called "The Bungalows" and "The Villas" respectively.  The neighborhood is located in a gated community with a central swimming pool.…

Huntington Harbour Is one of the best places to look for water front homes in Huntington Beach.  The harbour has many different channels to it with many pockets of land that offer many direct water front homes.  Throughout the Huntington Harbour you will find a collection of different islands that offer different style of homes and amenities from gated communities to luxury estate homes.  The Harbour is only known to have many condos and townhomes that get to enjoy the great water views with a large majority of them offering boat docks.  Make sure you consult with your local Huntington Beach realtor to find out which community and condos offer this great amenity.  Prices for Huntington Harbour homes will start around $500,000 for a waterfront condo and go

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Huntington Beach has a nice collection of luxury neighborhoods and we are often asked which are the most expensive gated communities here in Huntington Beach.  Keep in mind that the waterfront communities in the Northwest area will typically have the most expensive homes.  Here are the current most expensive gated communities:  1)  The Bluffs, 2) Coral Cay, 3) Nautical Point, 4) Turnberry and 5) Riviera Shea.    The Bluffs is the most expensive community with 24 hour guard gate with select estate homes having panoramic views of the ocean and great sunsets.  Home prices range from $1,749,000 to $4,250,000 with many homes offering swimming pools.  Coral Cay is a waterfront community with many homes located directly on the Huntington Harbor.  If you own a

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