Huntington Beach Ocean View Homes

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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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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Finding a one story home in Huntington Beach can start to get difficult as you approach the $700,000 range.  Many of the luxury homes in this price range tend to be two story homes in Huntington Beach, California.  There are several key locations to help you with your search.  One of the most populated areas to find single level houses under $700,000 is the South Huntington Beach area.  Here you will find a large selection of these homes in this price.  If you are looking for specific neighborhoods you may want to try the "Downtown area," "Goldenwest Park," "Mainland" and "Dutch Haven Country Club" communities.  The downtown area has the highest concentration on single level houses and expect to find three to four bedroom homes in the low $600,000 range. 

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The Huntington Beach real estate market is unique to it's own.  Unlike other beach towns up and down the coast finding an ocean view home under $1 million is more difficult than you think.  Currently, there are just three ocean view homes for sale under this price point with 2 of the 3 noted as pending sales.  One of the reasons for this shortage of ocean view properties is two fold.

First, Huntington Beach is a very flat terrain and does not have the hills and valleys that other beach towns get to enjoy.  Because of this unusual topography you will only find a small handful of properties that will boast views of the ocean.  Typically these homes are located near the water and have price points well above the $1 million dollar market due to it's prime…

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 Huntington Beach Real Estate market is really picking up, especially for homes listed for sale under $500,000.  Currently there are 77 single family homes in escrow that are detached single family homes priced below $500,000.   This is in comparison to 27 homes listed currently active "for sale" in this same price range with a large number of them being new listings.  What has changed?  Well, buyers are feeling better about the economy and starting to make bids on well priced homes.  Also, renters who have been renting homes for the past few years also realize now is an ideal time to buy with low interest rates and record low prices.  Homes priced below $500,000 is a huge market right now.  This seems to be the magic number that a large number of

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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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Huntington Beach Ocean View Homes can be found in many different locations and gated communities throughout Huntington Beach.  Luxury communities like Seacliff and Brightwater feature stunning ocean view homes that can be in the multi-million dollar range.  For those looking for a waterfront location with ocean views without being confined in a gated community then you may want to consider Davenport Island.  Davenport Island is a quiet and remote island with water front and water close homes in a premier location just east of Admiralty Island and Coral Cay in Huntington Beach.  Homes located on the perimeter have the opportunity for wonderful ocean and nightly sunset views.  A good example of this is a Davenport waterfront home that is on the market for

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