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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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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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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.

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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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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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.…

One of the best places to find waterfront homes in Huntington Beach is Gilbert Island. Gilbert Island is ideally located in the Huntington Harbor area of Huntington Beach California where boats and yachts have access out to the Pacific ocean.  Geographically, one has to pass through Admiralty Island to get to the homes located on Gilbert Island. The island consists of seven small streets with three large streets that do a loop around the perimeter of the island.  If you're looking for a view home in Huntington Beach then the homes located in Gilbert Island cannot be beat.  Currently there are two homes for sale on Gilbert Island that are listed for $995,000 and $3,475,000.  Since the island is so small homes rarely come on the market with on reported sale

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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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If you are new to the Huntington Beach real estate marketplace and looking for a condo near the water we would love to introduce you to the Broadmoor gated community.   Situated between Pacific Coast Highway and the Huntington Harbour in the Northwest area lies this wonderful gated community filled with water front and water close condos for sale.

 

The community features an association pool, spa and tennis facilities as well as one of the best locations in all of Huntington Beach next to the exclusive Admiralty Island neighborhood.  Local restaurants and shopping is just blocks away on Pacific Coast Highway and the beach is also just two blocks away as well!  Condo prices in the Broadmoor will range in price depending on the size, view and location of

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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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If you are new to the Huntington Beach community and looking for a waterfront home then the Coral Cay community should be on your list.  The Coral Cay is one of two luxury gated waterfront communities here in Huntington Beach, California.   Expect to find large two story Mediterranean, Spanish and Traditional style homes in this well kept guard gated community.  Home prices currently range from $2.6 to $3.2 million dollars with home accommodating a variety of sized boats with one waterfront home boasting a boat dock space for two 70 foot boats!  The Northwest part of Huntington Beach is home to numerous waterfront communities each with their own individual style and personality.  Depending on what you are looking for will determine the right community for…