Pierhouse Huntington Beach

When I first move to the Orange County and was looking at homes the word that a lot of real estate agents would use was that the home was "turnkey."  At first I had no idea what they were talking about since it seems to be real estate lingo but quickly understood what they were talking about.  Basically, the phrase means to turn the key and enter the home without having to do any repairs, etc.  This phrase is used so much that it's the one keyword to look for if you are in the market to find a home that doesn't need any work done to it.  Huntington Beach has several homes currently on the market that are in this condition with a wide range of prices from smaller residential condos to single family homes.

Buyers in this current real estate market are

One of the common requests we get from our clients is finding a home that comes with inside laundry.  Of course, for larger homes this a pretty much a common thing to have as many luxury homes even come with their own individual laundry room.  For smaller homes and condos this is a common question as laundry areas can be located in the garage and for residential condos you may find the laundry in the community laundry facility.  In fact, one of the first questions we get from condo buyers is regarding the laundry and having inside laundry is a huge selling feature.  You will sometimes see in condo listings that a unit comes with laundry hookups which often equates to having inside laundry as well.

Probably, the most asked question for those looking to

Home buyers love buying a home that has many upgrades found throughout the home.  Many home owners often forget to upgrade a garage as it's seen as the last thing to do to update the look.  Having a clean and modern garage can add to the value of the home, especially for those buyers who are car enthusiasts or expect everything to be modernized throughout the home.  One easy way to upgrade a garage is to add an epoxy finish to it.  Epoxy floors have a very clean look with a variety of colors that one can choose from.  Once complete, epoxy flooring can add value to any home for a minimal amount of cost.

We did a quick search for homes that are being offered with epoxy floors and found a wide range of properties.  This ranges from small condo communities

The Downtown Area of Huntington Beach is one of more requested areas to live, especially for those looking for a rental property.  There is so much to do Downtown with some really great restaurants, retail shopping and all of the activity that can be found area the Huntington Beach Pier.  Many properties that are advertised in Huntington Beach will often quote how long it takes to get to the downtown area and that's how popular this area can be.  As you can expect, Real Estate prices don't come cheap here as many of these homes rent for more than $3,000 a month with a mixture of long term 12 month rentals and some vacation properties.  

Rental prices currently start at $2,295 for a 3 bedroom apartment with an approximate 1,200 square feet.  The

One of the more popular condo buildings in Huntington Beach is the Pierhouse condo complex.  Located directly across the street from the sandy beach at 1200 Pacific Coast Highway.  Many love the prime location and wonderful ocean views that can be seen from select units in this building.  There are some fee's the come with living here that buyers need to be aware of before buying here.  First, there is a homeowners association dues that is paid on a monthly basis that currently runs $495.00 a month.  What's included in this price is Cable TV services, water, trash, cable TV, sewer, exterior landscaping and building maintenance, clubhouse, barbecue area and gated entrance.  There is also a second fee that a lot of people are not aware and has to do with a

It seems like everyone wants to live near the beach and that means finding a place on Pacific Coast Highway or better known as "PCH."  The main concentration of condos located here are by the Huntington Beach Pier which is considered the downtown area.  The area is filled with great shopping, restaurants and night life which is all within walking distance to several condo buildings located on PCH.  We will present you with a quick guide on the best condos to find on PCH.

The Huntington Pacific condo building is located at 711 Pacific Coast and is the only condo complex located directly on the sand.  A lot of the condos will have direct ocean and Huntington Beach pier views and often priced under the $1 million dollar price point.  It's also located

Huntington Beach offers a wide range of housing opportunities from residential homes, condos, townhouses and even manufactured homes.  Our office gets a lot of calls from renters who have the ability to buy but would like to test out the market first before making the big purchase.  They often ask about properties that are available for lease that can be purchased down the line.  This is typically called a lease option where the renter has the ability to purchase the home at a later date.  Here is a brief explanation on how this works.

First, you find a rental home in Huntington Beach where the owners are open to selling the property as well.  A lot of times owners will have their property up for sale and for rent at the same time and take whatever

An interesting term that you may have heard of in the real estate community called "Broker Preview."  Broker Preview is basically a day designated for real estate brokers and agents to view new listings as they come on the market in the Huntington Beach area.  Not all new listings will be held open for the broker preview as it is completely on a voluntary basis from the listing agent on the property.  Basically, it's an open house for real estate agents.  The theory is that Realtors who have seen a large majority of the listings on the market can quickly identify the correct property when a buyer gives them an exact criteria on the type of home that they are interested in finding.

Even though the Broker Previews are designated for real estate agents

If you are looking to buy a condo near the Huntington Beach Pier then plan to spend anywhere from $350,000 to $750,000 for one to two bedroom condo.  This is considered the prime downtown area which is the hub of Huntington Beach.  Plaza Almeria, Huntington Bayshore, Townsquare Condos, Pier Colony, Huntington Pacific are just some of the condo buildings you will find near the Huntington Beach Pier.   The closest to the beach are the Pier Colony and Huntington Pacific buildings where supringsly you can get a one bedroom condo in the $400,000 range.  The Pacific sits directly on the sandy beach and is one of the rare condo buildings that is located on the sand in Huntington Beach.

Many of the condo buildings in this area will also have community

Driving through the downtown section of Huntington Beach you will see many homes that line the main drag street known as "Pacific Coast Highway."  This original highway now is the main gateway through all the Huntington Beach areas and runs parallel with the sandy beach and Pacific Ocean.  Homes located on the east side of the highway will have direct ocean front views as the sandy beach is located on the east side.  This is truly unique to Huntington Beach for homes in Orange County and some of the best ocean and pier view homes and condos will be located on this street.

Condos located on Pacific Coast Highway currently start at $269,000 and go as high as $775,000.  Many of the condos will have ocean views and located directly across the highway

Pierhouse condos in Huntington Beach offer one of the best locations when looking for a condo near the sandy beach.  The condos are located directly across the street from the beach with select condos offering great ocean and sunset views.  It's hard to believe that you can buy a condo in the low $300,000 range with this prime of a location.

Currently, there is one condo for sale listed for $320,000 that offers one bedroom, one bath with 781 square feet.  The condo has been highly upgraded with vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and granite counters.  The condo currently does have an accepted offer on the table and is only taking back-up offers at this time.

For those looking to rent a home then expect to find a Pierhouse rental in the $2,000 a