HOME SALES AND SALE PRICES UPDATE
In CA home sales decreased 4.2% in June in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home rose 13.6%.
LAGUNA BEACH MARKET: For the month of July 2010 there were 34 homes sold with 398 properties currently on the market for sale and 56 in escrow. With an increase in inventory price increases are not expected soon. Many sellers are making systematic price reductions to induce buyers to make an offer.
At the height of the market in June 2005 there were 36 closed sales in July and 171 properties for sale and 56 properties in escrow. The highest amount of sales for June 2010 was in the $1 million to $1.5 million dollar range. A move upward in sale prices. This is most like due to the quality of inventory under $1 million; buyers are moving up to the next affordable price range.
LOANS: There has been an increase in home sales at the higher-end of the market, a reflection of the slight thaw in jumbo financing. Although there still is a long way to go before jumbo loans are readily available to qualified buyers.
SELLERS: Need to listen to your realtor and price your home aggressively with prices reductions at critical intervals. When an offer is presented on a property, I negotiate the best price possible and if this amount allows a seller to move on to the next step of their lives, then this price should be accepted for the property.
BUYERS: Now continues to be your market; now is the time to buy a home if you haven't already. Homes are priced competitively and you will definitely find your dream home at a discounted price.
*CAR & PH - 7/31/10
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COASTAL AREA SALES DATA AND DISTRESS SALES STATISTICS OF 2010 FROM 01/01/10 FOR:
Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Clemente
Active Listings = 2753, w/Bank Conditions = 474
In Escrow Listings = 872, w/Bank Conditions = 498
Sold from 01/01/10 = 2473, w/Bank Conditions = 833
*SOCALMLS 07/31/10
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR JUNE 2009 COMPARED TO JUNE 2010:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % of price change:
Balboa Island - 92662 - 2 - $5,515,000 - n/a
Capo Beach - 92624 - 7 - $589,000 - 2.4%
Cororna del Mar - 92625 - 16 - $1,700,000 - 0.3%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 32- $533,000 - 6.5%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 32 - $569,000 - 12.6%
Dana Point - 92629 - 26 - $765,000 - minus 2.5%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 33 - $1,288,000 - 1.8%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 69 - $662,000 - 0.3%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 31 - $1,100,000 - 38.9%
Newport Beach - 92661- 5 - $2,850,000 - 301.4%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 13 - $1,300,000 - minus 97%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 15 - $1,516,000 - minus 20%
San Clemente - 92672 - 32 - $581,000 - minus 10.1%
San Clemente - 92673 - 43 - $761,000 - minus .5%
*DQNews/LATimes, 07/31/2010
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ZIP Codes: 92662, 92625, 92626, 92627, 92624, 92629, 92651, 92677, 92657, 92657, 92660, 92661, 92662, 92663, 92672, 92673
Approximate Location Boundaries: Coastal Communities of South Orange County
Location Characteristics: Specializing in the South Orange County California Coastal Cities known as the "California Riviera." The cities are Balboa Island, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast and San Clemente. From "Castles to Cottages" there is a home here for everyone. Pamela Horton and Amanda Horton look forward to helping you with your real estate needs in this picturesque area!
