Huntington Beach Real Estate

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The Bungalow style is one of the most recognizable architectural style of homes throughout the country.  With Southern California being widely known for it's predominant Mediterranean and Spanish Style homes, the bungalow is sometimes hard to find. We love Huntington Beach for it's diverse community and architectural styles and if you love the Bungalow style then there are some great places to find them for under $600,000!  Pictured below is a perfect example of a bungalow style home that is currently listed for $565,000.

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The home is located in the downtown Huntington Beach area and features three bedrooms, two baths and just under 1,000 square feet.  For those not use to California living, homes in this price range will typically be under 1,300

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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. 

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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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South Huntington Beach is a great place to live as the community features many community parks and great schools for kids to attend.  Located near the Newport and Huntington Beach boundary line is a nice community known as Franciscan Fountain homes.  Here you will find several names for the homes located near Seeley Park that were built in the late 1960's. Franciscan Fountain Seaport Lido is one of communities in this area that offer large 2 story home in the $700,000 range.  

The great part of this community is the local park and elementary school located in the immediate area.  Another great feature is the close proximity to Newport Beach and all the wonderful waterfront communities located there.  It's an easy commute to Fashion Island and the many

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Huntington Beach foreclosures are on the decline as more and more sellers are electing to short sale their homes. The are a couple of reasons for this occurrence. First, the banks realize it's cheaper to work with the current owner of the home then let them house go into foreclosure. The foreclosure process can be a very long and drawn out process where the property is not taken care of. It's easier for banks to work with the current owner who is more likely to take care of the home during this process. The banks know that if they treat the short sale client with respect and help that someday this client may eventually buy a home through them again in the future.

Second, the banks are now offering huge incentives to sellers as much as $45,000 to short

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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. 

Huntington Bayshore Condos | Huntington Beach Real Estate

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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Living by the beach can be expensive, especially If you want to live in Orange County, one of the most expensive places to live by the beach. Even with home prices coming down in the last several years, finding a single family home near the beach for around $500,000 can be tough.

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Huntington Beach is one of those special places were things are different and more affordable. Since the city spreads out over several square miles you will an abundance of homes in this price range. Distressed properties control the large majority of this market so make sure you understand how to buy bank owned and short sale properties. Dealing with the banks can be a difficult process but If you to buy a home for $500,000 is the key. Make sure to look in the South and

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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.  

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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.

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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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Huntington Beach is one of the few places in Orange County, Ca where you can buy a condo that comes with it's own boat dock.  In most coastal cities like Huntington and Newport Beach you will find large luxury bay front homes that come with their own private boat docks.  

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If you are not looking for a luxury single family residence and prefer the conveniences of a condo then Huntington Beach is the right place to look.  Of all the condos in Huntington Beach we always recommend he Seagate condo community when clients have a private boat and looking for an attached boat dock.  Seagate condos typically range from $600,000 to $950,000 depending on size and location of the condo.  Waterfront condos will typically accommodate boats up to 30 feet but that

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One of the most popular styles in Southern California is the Spanish style.  Huntington Beach has a lot of Spanish style homes throughout the city but the downtown area offers a wider variety of these architectural pleasing homes.  A great example of this is a new single family home that just came on the market in the downtown area that was built in 2005 in the classic Spanish style.  The homes exterior has all the classic elements of this architectural style with clean stucco lines and tile roofs.  One of the elements that is different from the classic white style stucco is the home exterior color.  

Here in Huntington Beach you will find a lot of Spanish style homes in the cream and brown hues with darker roof tiles.  The interior of these homes is

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The Huntington Beach Real Estate market seems to be in full swing as many real estate investors and home buyers are jumping back into the marketplace.  Why is this happening?  First, buyers confidence is up, way up!  Real Estate by the beach has always been desirable and as the economy starts to improve we tend to see the improvement by the beach a lot quicker than other locations not by the water.  Ask any real estate agent and home buyers looking to buy a home under $500,000 and you will hear countless stories of multiple offers and the struggles it takes to buy a home in 2012.  Second, Huntington Beach is a huge inventory of three to four bedroom single level homes that tend to be priced right around the $500,000 price point which is very attractive to

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The city of Huntington Beach has a wonderful affordable Inclusionary Housing program aimed at helping middle to low income residents purchase a home in the Huntington Beach community.  This is a city wide program with designated communities that participate in this program.  Not applicants will be approved so it's important to check with city of Huntington Beach website for the complete list of guidelines and criteria.  One of the neat features of the program is the calculations are based on the affordability rather than current market values.  One of the basic requirements is the total household income must not exceed certain limits in order to qualify.  The city is very strict in looking at all candidates application and approves home buyers who truly

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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.

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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.

Huntington Beach Luxury Homes | Huntington Beach Real Estate

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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Huntington Beach is a wonderful place to live with so many communities to buy a single family residence in the mid $400,000 range. This is probably one of the best kept secrets if you want to purchase a home by the beach in Orange County, California.  Orange County is home to some of the most expensive real estate markets in the world which include Newport beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Coast. These communities are known to have single family homes starting well above the $600,000 range for a small 2 bedroom residential home.

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This is what makes Huntington Beach so attractive and desirable with affordable beach housing. So, what can you expect to find in the 400,000 range? Huntington Beach is well known for it's single level ranch homes that feature

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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.

Ocean View Homes For Sale | Huntington Beach, CA

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…