Nov
30
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The Brightwater community in Huntington Beach is one of my favorite communities since there some stunning architectural homes that really do stand out and have a ton of curb appeal. Over the years we have been asked if there is any gated community in the Brightwater community and the simple answer is yes! Sandover is the only gated community at Brightwater and typically doesn't get as much coverage as the rest of Brightwater dues to it's limited number of 19 homes located here and limited access to the general public. The large majority of homes were built here between 2015 to 2017 with stunning two story floor plans to choose from. Real Estate prices over the last 6 years have consistently remained strong in the $2 million dollar…
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Jul
29
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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…
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Feb
28
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Real Estate agents see a lot of the same homes come on the market with many of the homes that have come on the market several times. What we love to see are homes that rarely come on the market. A lot of times these homes have never been on the market for a period of 20, 30 and 40 more years and are typically family owned for a period of generations. We did a quick search and found many homes that had never been on the market before. These range from penthouse condos like Harbor Bay Club that offer water and sunset views to single family homes in popular neighborhoods like Bolsa Landmark, Goldenwest Estates, Lake Park and Brightwater communities.
The Huntington Beach Real Estate market in 2021 is very active so make sure you…
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Oct
30
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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…
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May
30
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We get a lot of requests from clients looking for an ocean view home in the Huntington Beach area. For the most part there are very few communities that offer an ocean view with the exception of neighborhoods like Pacific Shores, Brightwater and the homes that line Pacific Coast Highway. What many have done in the downtown area is building three level homes that often have a roof top deck that can provide views of the Pacific Ocean. If you have ever driven through the downtown area of Huntington Beach you will see this the case with large 3 story homes built next to each other.
Real Estate prices for homes with roof top decks currently start at just under $1.1 million for a three bedroom home that comes with around 2,500…
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Feb
28
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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…
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Jul
30
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Huntington Beach has a nice mixture of residential single family homes that were mass produced in the early 1950's. There homes are typically one story homes located on smaller lots. Since that time larger homes were built that often feature a guest house or commonly referred to as a guest casita. These are often separate and additional living spaces that are ideal for extended family members or out of town guests. There are a couple of great areas where you can find these types of homes.
First, the Huntington Harbour is an excellent place to look at these homes tend to be larger than the average Huntington Beach home with a nice mixture of water front and beach close homes. Waterfront homes in this neighborhood often…
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May
16
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Huntington Beach is a very diverse beach town with a great variety of residential homes and condos. For the most part, there are many residential single family homes that were built in the 1950's and 60's with one story level and three to four bedroom floor plans. The city since then has grown much larger and has expanded on this smaller building floor plan. Now many of the homes offer a variety of options including homes that have separate entrances. These can be used for a variety of reasons which are explained here.
First, having a separate entrance is ideal for a guest casita or mother-in-law suite. This works out perfectly for extended family members and out of town guests who need a separate living space from the…
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Sep
12
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A brand new listing has come on the market in the Azurene neighborhood that has many prospective buyers saying that it shows better than when the model homes were first built. The owner of this beautiful home has spent a lot of time and money renovating this 4,400+ square foot home that's located close to the Huntington Harbor, Bolsa Chica Westlands and the beach. The exterior architecture is a mix between a Tuscan and Spanish architectural style with smooth stucco accented with exterior bricks. As you approach the home there is a small gated courtyard entrance combined with a soothing water feature and mosaic tile floors. Once inside it's hard not to be impressed with the beautiful hardwood flooring accented by the white walls,…
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Jun
15
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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…
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Sep
21
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The Waterfront gated community offers one of the closest beach locations in all of Huntington Beach. Situated directly behind the oceanfront Hyatt Regency hotel is a newer community called "The Waterfront." This is a large parcel of land that was developed into two neighborhoods that have access to a central community pool, spa and clubhouse. The two communities are known as Sea Cove and Sea Colony at the Waterfront and were first developed over 11 years ago. The neighborhood has been a huge success with home values selling in the $1.7 to $2 million dollar range just one year after the homes were built. Since then the real estate market has gone through several cycles with those same homes selling in the $800,000 to $1,285,000 range. This a great…
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May
18
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The Seaglass neighborhoods is one of the newest additions to the Brightwater community in Huntington Beach. The community has released several brand new construction homes for sale that currently range from $1,697,000 to $2,158,600 and start from 3,472 square feet of living space. The Seglass location is really ideal as it sits on the southern most tip of the Brightwater community with select homes offering views of the Bolsca Chica Westlands and the Pacific Ocean.
Brightwater is known for their beautiful Mediterranean style homes and the Seaglass properties do not disappoint. There are four architectural styles here that include Traditional, Cottage, Monterey and Hampton style homes that start with at least 3,192 square feet that can be found…
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Mar
16
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The Azurene is an upscale community in the Brightwater neighborhood that offers upscale homes with views of the Pacific Ocean. The Azurene neighborhood is one of the most expensive neighborhoods with home prices well above the $2 million dollar price point. A new listing just came on the market two days ago in Azurene that featured five bedrooms, five bathrooms and 5,580 square feet of living space which is listed for $3,347,900. The home was only on the market for 2 short days when it accepted an offer and it's currently in pending status.
The Azurene is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntington Beach and offers large square footage homes that average over 4,000 square feet of living spaces. Homes located on the front row street…
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Jun
2
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Huntington Beach has several new developments that offer new construction homes that were built in 2014 in all different price ranges. There are also several custom home builders in the area that have built individual homes for re-sale as well. One of the biggest developments for new construction homes is the Brightwater community that is located on the very north end of town. These are large beach close homes that offer several different neighborhoods and filled with two story custom luxury homes. Two of the newest communities that currently offers homes for sale at Brightwater are known as "Azurene" and "Capri" neighborhoods. The Azure neighborhood is located on the ridgeline and has nice views of the natural preserve area known as the Bolsa Chica…
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Dec
30
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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…
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Dec
8
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Every community has the one street that has the very best unobstructed views and "Oceanridge Drive" in Huntington Beach is the premier ocean view street in the new Brightwater community. The Brightwater community is by far one of the most successful and exciting communities to be built in the Huntington Beach area in the last decade. The homes are very grand with well thought out floor plans and stunning curb appeal architecture. We have seen a huge spike in demand for these homes in 2013 as home buyers are looking for the best quality homes at the best prices.
Currently, there is 2 homes for sale on Oceanridge street with one of these properties currently in-escrow with a list price of $2,292,100. This is a brand new construction home that is…
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Jul
29
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Never has there been a good time to find Ocean View homes in the new Huntington Beach development known as "Brightwater." Brightwater sales have really picked up in the last 12 months and home buyers are really seeing the value in these well contructed homes. Some of the most desirable properties in the Brightwater communities are those with ocean views. The best views are found on the front row street known as "Oceanridge" as pictured below. Homes on this street have unobstructed views of the ocean even though it's from a distance. Currently there are two ocean view homes for sale located on Oceanridge priced at $2,292,100 and $2,995,000. Two very distinct floor plans, both in the Hampton Style with a Azure at Brightwater Plan 6a and Plan 4…
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Jun
10
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Azurene at Brightwater is one of the newest neighborhoods in the Brightwater community. Starting prices for these homes begins at $1,400,000 according to the Brightwater community website with one home being offered for sale at $2,276,000. The home offers five bedrooms, five and a half baths with a reported 4,013 square feet and is considered a Plan 6A (Hampton Exterior) model. Ideally located to capture both Pacific ocean and Bolsa Chica views, the residences offers a main floor mini master bedrooms with a bonus office/den room. The properties incorporate many indoor/outdoor living spaces and come with a 4 car garage.
Construction has begun on Azurene homes this month and will commence around February of 2014. Brightwater has been such a huge…
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Feb
11
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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…
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Feb
4
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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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