SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEDIAM SALES AND PRICES
Southern California home sales in February were above year-ago levels for the 20th month in a row as buyers continued to snap up bargain properties with government-backed mortgages and tax incentives. The median price paid for a home rose on a year-over-year basis for the third consecutive month.
BUYERS: With prices and mortgage interest rates low, the cost of ownership is about as low as we've seen it in decades. With the current loan rates and reduced prices, it's possible the stars won't line up this way again for many years for home buyers.
Absentee buyers bought 18.9% of the homes sold in February. Buyers who paid all cash accounted for 29.3% of February sales. In January it was a revised 29.7% - an all-time high. The 22-year monthly average for Southland homes purchased with cash is 13.8%.
LOANS: The loan market is lopsided with most financing being with fixed rate loans. Before a real rebalancing of the market can occur adjustable-rate and jumbo mortgages need to come back.
THE MARKET: Foreclosure resales accounted for 42.3% of the resale market last month, up from 42.1% in January, and down from 56.57% percent a year ago, which was the all-time high.
THE ECONOMY: Don't bank on much more of an economic recovery in 2011: Unemployment is unlikely drop below the 9.7% jobless rate achieved in February. The Federal Reserve, meanwhile, will keep the benchmark loan rates near zero and that they will stay low for an "extended period" while the economy recovers.
*Realty Times, 3/22/10, CAR 3/17/10
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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 = 2359, w/Bank Conditions = 408
In Escrow Listings = 1006, w/Bank Conditions = 604
Sold from 01/01/09 = 882, w/Bank Conditions = 321
*MLS 03/31/10
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR JANUARY 2009 COMPARED TO JANUARY 2010:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - n/a - n/a - n/a
Capo Beach - 92624 - 6 - $748,000 - 48.8%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 10 - $1,698,000 - 10.9%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 19- $570,000 - 8.6%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 15 - $495,000 - minus 17.5%
Dana Point - 92629 - 5 - $625,000 - 11.8%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 13 - $710,000 - 32.2%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 42 - $710,000 - 11.8%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 19 - $1,013,000 - 19.1%
Newport Beach - 92661- 2 - $4,046,000 - 255.6%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 5 - $1,000,000 - 25%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 17 - $2,298,000 - +64.1%
San Clemente - 92672 - 13 - $600,000 - minus 17/2%
San Clemente - 92673 - 31 - $785,000 - 3.0%
*Note all prices averages are higher over 2009 except for two zip codes, the sign of a changing market?!
DQNews/LATimes, 03/22/2010
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ZIP Codes Analyzed: 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!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
MARCH 2010 SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY CA COASTAL REAL ESTATE NEWS
SOUTHLAND HOME SALES, MEDIUM PRICE EDGE UP FOR 2ND MONTH IN 2010
A total of 15,361 new and resale homes closed escrow in February 2009 in the southland. This is a 0.9% increase over the 15,227 sales in January 2009. FYI: There are 8.5 million homes and condos in California. In the MLS stats below 4 of the 14 cities had median price increases.
LUXURY MARKET: Prestige home sales are a unique sub-category of the real estate market. The buyers and sellers respond to a different set of motivations. In the multi-million-dollar price ranges, decisions are largely discretionary and aren't as dependent upon jobs, prices and interest rates the way they are for most buyers and sellers.
The most expensive confirmed purchase last year was a 22,721-square-foot, 9-bedroom, 10-bathroom Bel Air house built in 2008 which went for $26,500,000 in July. It was also the largest million-dollar home sold last year.
DISTRESS SALES: The number of California homes entering the foreclosure process declined again during fourth quarter 2009 amid signs that the worst may be over.
MIXED SIGNELS FOR 2010: It's unclear how much of the drop in mortgage defaults is due to shifting market conditions, and how much is the result of changing foreclosure policies among lenders and loan servicers.
Clearly, many lenders and servicers have concluded that the traditional foreclosure process isn't necessarily the best way to process market distress and that losses may be mitigated with short sales and when loan terms are renegotiated with homeowners.
LOANS: The Feds have once again left rates unchanged for March with the intent that this will contribute to more home sales. Lending guidelines are still very involved with a lot of paperwork. But most loans are on time with escrows closing on the contract date.
*DQNews 2/28/10
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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 = 2191, w/Bank Conditions = 410
In Escrow Listings = 1005, w/Bank Conditions = 613
Sold from 01/01/09 = 489, w/Bank Conditions = 118
*MLS 02/28/2010
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR DECEMBER 2008 COMPARED TO DECEMBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - 1 - $1,541,000 - minus 32.4%
Capo Beach - 92624 - 4 - $535,000 - minus 40.5%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 5 - $1,795,000 - minus 15%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 14- $509,000 - minus 5.6%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 8 - $373,000 - minus 5.4%
Dana Point - 92629 - 11 - $650,000 - minus 10.6%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 19 - $1,469,000 - +2.7
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 31 - $695,000 - minus 35.5%Newport Beach - 92660 - 19 - $1,469,000 - +2.7%
Newport Beach - 92661- 2 - $4,875,000 - minus 35%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 9 - $1,238,000 - minus 32%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 6 - $2,700,000 - +44.8%
San Clemente - 92672 - 22 - $670,000 - +19.5%
San Clemente - 92673 - 14 - $635,000 - minus .7%
DQNews/LATimes, 02/28/2010
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!
A total of 15,361 new and resale homes closed escrow in February 2009 in the southland. This is a 0.9% increase over the 15,227 sales in January 2009. FYI: There are 8.5 million homes and condos in California. In the MLS stats below 4 of the 14 cities had median price increases.
LUXURY MARKET: Prestige home sales are a unique sub-category of the real estate market. The buyers and sellers respond to a different set of motivations. In the multi-million-dollar price ranges, decisions are largely discretionary and aren't as dependent upon jobs, prices and interest rates the way they are for most buyers and sellers.
The most expensive confirmed purchase last year was a 22,721-square-foot, 9-bedroom, 10-bathroom Bel Air house built in 2008 which went for $26,500,000 in July. It was also the largest million-dollar home sold last year.
DISTRESS SALES: The number of California homes entering the foreclosure process declined again during fourth quarter 2009 amid signs that the worst may be over.
MIXED SIGNELS FOR 2010: It's unclear how much of the drop in mortgage defaults is due to shifting market conditions, and how much is the result of changing foreclosure policies among lenders and loan servicers.
Clearly, many lenders and servicers have concluded that the traditional foreclosure process isn't necessarily the best way to process market distress and that losses may be mitigated with short sales and when loan terms are renegotiated with homeowners.
LOANS: The Feds have once again left rates unchanged for March with the intent that this will contribute to more home sales. Lending guidelines are still very involved with a lot of paperwork. But most loans are on time with escrows closing on the contract date.
*DQNews 2/28/10
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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 = 2191, w/Bank Conditions = 410
In Escrow Listings = 1005, w/Bank Conditions = 613
Sold from 01/01/09 = 489, w/Bank Conditions = 118
*MLS 02/28/2010
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR DECEMBER 2008 COMPARED TO DECEMBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - 1 - $1,541,000 - minus 32.4%
Capo Beach - 92624 - 4 - $535,000 - minus 40.5%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 5 - $1,795,000 - minus 15%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 14- $509,000 - minus 5.6%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 8 - $373,000 - minus 5.4%
Dana Point - 92629 - 11 - $650,000 - minus 10.6%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 19 - $1,469,000 - +2.7
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 31 - $695,000 - minus 35.5%Newport Beach - 92660 - 19 - $1,469,000 - +2.7%
Newport Beach - 92661- 2 - $4,875,000 - minus 35%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 9 - $1,238,000 - minus 32%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 6 - $2,700,000 - +44.8%
San Clemente - 92672 - 22 - $670,000 - +19.5%
San Clemente - 92673 - 14 - $635,000 - minus .7%
DQNews/LATimes, 02/28/2010
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!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
FEBRUARY 2010 SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY CA COASTAL REAL ESTATE NEWS
CALIFORNIA'S HOME INVENTORY SINKS TO A 5-YEAR LOW
UNSOLD INVENTORY: California's unsold inventory is tracked by the Unsold Inventory Index (UII), This index indicates how long it would take to sell all current homes on the market. The index estimates it would take 3.8 months in today's market to sell homes on the marekt. This is the lowest level in five years, as in December 2008 the index was at 5.6 months to sell all existing homes.
FED LEAVES KEY RATE UNCHANGED - The Federal Reserve announced it will maintain the federal funds rate in the 0% to 0.25% range. Economic conditions warrant these exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period of time.
ECONOMIC ACTIVIEY - Continues to strengthen and deterioration in the labor market is abating.
THE MARKET: Buyers this may be the low point of pricing and with interest rates low. Don't miss out on buying your dream home before we see a Sellers' Market.
*CAR 1/29/2010
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COASTAL AREA SALES DATA AND DISTRESS SALES STATISTICS OF 2009 FROM 01/01/09 FOR:
Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Clemente
Active Listings = 2031, w/Bank Conditions = 396
In Escrow Listings = 904, w/Bank Conditions = 573
Sold from 01/01/09 = 3944, w/Bank Conditions = 1254
*MLS 12/31/2010
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR NOVEMBER 2008 COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - 1 - 1,650,000 - minus 6.3%
Capo Beach - 92624 - 8 - $665,000 - + 22.6%%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 4- $2,925,000 - + 3%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 23- $516,000 - + 1.2%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 18 - $556,000 - minus 4.1%
Dana Point - 92629 - 14 - $790,000 - +23.2%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 34 - $1,293,000 - + 3.8%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 415 - $690,000 - + 3.8%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 36 - $1,085,000 - minus 21.7%
Newport Beach - 92661- 2 - $2,163,000 - + 10.9%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 11 - $940,000 - minus 21.7%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 14 - $1,975,000 - +16.2%
San Clemente - 92672 - 21 - $810,000 - 10.2%
San Clemente - 92673 - 30 - $685,000 - + 4.6%
Percentage change is compared to the same month of the prior year. DQNews/LATimes, 01/31/2010
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! For More Information:
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UNSOLD INVENTORY: California's unsold inventory is tracked by the Unsold Inventory Index (UII), This index indicates how long it would take to sell all current homes on the market. The index estimates it would take 3.8 months in today's market to sell homes on the marekt. This is the lowest level in five years, as in December 2008 the index was at 5.6 months to sell all existing homes.
FED LEAVES KEY RATE UNCHANGED - The Federal Reserve announced it will maintain the federal funds rate in the 0% to 0.25% range. Economic conditions warrant these exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period of time.
ECONOMIC ACTIVIEY - Continues to strengthen and deterioration in the labor market is abating.
THE MARKET: Buyers this may be the low point of pricing and with interest rates low. Don't miss out on buying your dream home before we see a Sellers' Market.
*CAR 1/29/2010
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COASTAL AREA SALES DATA AND DISTRESS SALES STATISTICS OF 2009 FROM 01/01/09 FOR:
Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Clemente
Active Listings = 2031, w/Bank Conditions = 396
In Escrow Listings = 904, w/Bank Conditions = 573
Sold from 01/01/09 = 3944, w/Bank Conditions = 1254
*MLS 12/31/2010
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR NOVEMBER 2008 COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - 1 - 1,650,000 - minus 6.3%
Capo Beach - 92624 - 8 - $665,000 - + 22.6%%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 4- $2,925,000 - + 3%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 23- $516,000 - + 1.2%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 18 - $556,000 - minus 4.1%
Dana Point - 92629 - 14 - $790,000 - +23.2%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 34 - $1,293,000 - + 3.8%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 415 - $690,000 - + 3.8%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 36 - $1,085,000 - minus 21.7%
Newport Beach - 92661- 2 - $2,163,000 - + 10.9%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 11 - $940,000 - minus 21.7%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 14 - $1,975,000 - +16.2%
San Clemente - 92672 - 21 - $810,000 - 10.2%
San Clemente - 92673 - 30 - $685,000 - + 4.6%
Percentage change is compared to the same month of the prior year. DQNews/LATimes, 01/31/2010
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! For More Information:
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
JANUARY 2010 SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY CA COASTAL REAL ESTATE NEWS
SALES AND PRICES UP IN SO CAL MARKET
Southern California's housing market continued its step-by-step climb up from the January-February bottom as both sales and prices saw gains last month.
Sales have been stoked in recent months by several factors: A federal tax credit for first-time buyers, which had been set to expire last month before it was extended and expanded; robust investor activity, especially inland; super-low mortgage rates; the availability of government-insured, low-down-payment mortgages for first-time buyers; and the allure of a potential "deal" on a distressed property.
"This market is still really lopsided. Foreclosures and short sales are huge factors. There's still not a lot of discretionary buying and selling outside the more affordable markets. Anybody who can sit tight is doing just that. The market won't fully rebalance itself until financing becomes available for the higher price ranges."
JANUARY 2010 MONEY CALENDAR
1 - Parents of college-bound high school seniors: Fill out Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
4 - First trading day of 2010.
7 - Set financial goals, update your budget and resolve to pay off holiday debt.
8 - Convert traditional IRA to a Roth; income limits for conversions are gone.
15 - Estimated federal taxes for the fourth quarter of 2009 are due.
21 - Seniors: If you're over 70.5, talk to your IRA administrators about resuming regular required minimum distribution payments.
26 - Federal Open Market Committee meets to review interest rates.
*John Walsh, MDA DataQuick President, 12/15/09
*Sandstone Financial, 12/28/09
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COASTAL AREA SALES DATA AND DISTRESS SALES STATISTICS OF 2009 FROM 01/01/09
FOR: Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Clemente
Active Listings = 2028, w/Bank Conditions = 396
In Escrow Listings = 863, w/Bank Conditions = 551
Sold from 01/01/09 = 3837, w/Bank Conditions = 1229
*MLS 12/27/09
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR NOVEMBER 2008 COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - 1 - 1,650,000 - minus 6.3%
Capo Beach - 92624 - 8 - $665,000 - + 22.6%%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 4- $2,925,000 - 3%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 23- $516,000 - +1.2%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 20 - $580,000 - + 16.3%
Dana Point - 92629 - 12 - $641,000 - minus 19.9%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 28 - $1,000,000 - minus 21%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 45 - $665,000 - minus .9%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 27 - $1,215,000 - minus .8%
Newport Beach - 92661- 4 - $1,950,000 - minus 43.5%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 11 - $1,028,000 - minus 56.3%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 13 - $1,699,000 - 22%
San Clemente - 92672 - 16 - $710,000 - 9.2%
San Clemente - 92673 - 27 - $655,000 - minus 3%
Percentage change is compared to the same month of the prior year.
DQNews/LATimes, 12/27/09
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!
For More Information:
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Southern California's housing market continued its step-by-step climb up from the January-February bottom as both sales and prices saw gains last month.
Sales have been stoked in recent months by several factors: A federal tax credit for first-time buyers, which had been set to expire last month before it was extended and expanded; robust investor activity, especially inland; super-low mortgage rates; the availability of government-insured, low-down-payment mortgages for first-time buyers; and the allure of a potential "deal" on a distressed property.
"This market is still really lopsided. Foreclosures and short sales are huge factors. There's still not a lot of discretionary buying and selling outside the more affordable markets. Anybody who can sit tight is doing just that. The market won't fully rebalance itself until financing becomes available for the higher price ranges."
JANUARY 2010 MONEY CALENDAR
1 - Parents of college-bound high school seniors: Fill out Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
4 - First trading day of 2010.
7 - Set financial goals, update your budget and resolve to pay off holiday debt.
8 - Convert traditional IRA to a Roth; income limits for conversions are gone.
15 - Estimated federal taxes for the fourth quarter of 2009 are due.
21 - Seniors: If you're over 70.5, talk to your IRA administrators about resuming regular required minimum distribution payments.
26 - Federal Open Market Committee meets to review interest rates.
*John Walsh, MDA DataQuick President, 12/15/09
*Sandstone Financial, 12/28/09
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COASTAL AREA SALES DATA AND DISTRESS SALES STATISTICS OF 2009 FROM 01/01/09
FOR: Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Clemente
Active Listings = 2028, w/Bank Conditions = 396
In Escrow Listings = 863, w/Bank Conditions = 551
Sold from 01/01/09 = 3837, w/Bank Conditions = 1229
*MLS 12/27/09
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR NOVEMBER 2008 COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - 1 - 1,650,000 - minus 6.3%
Capo Beach - 92624 - 8 - $665,000 - + 22.6%%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 4- $2,925,000 - 3%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 23- $516,000 - +1.2%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 20 - $580,000 - + 16.3%
Dana Point - 92629 - 12 - $641,000 - minus 19.9%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 28 - $1,000,000 - minus 21%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 45 - $665,000 - minus .9%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 27 - $1,215,000 - minus .8%
Newport Beach - 92661- 4 - $1,950,000 - minus 43.5%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 11 - $1,028,000 - minus 56.3%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 13 - $1,699,000 - 22%
San Clemente - 92672 - 16 - $710,000 - 9.2%
San Clemente - 92673 - 27 - $655,000 - minus 3%
Percentage change is compared to the same month of the prior year.
DQNews/LATimes, 12/27/09
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!
For More Information:
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Monday, November 30, 2009
DECEMBER 2009 SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY CA COASTAL REAL ESTATE NEWS
OCTOBER 2009 - THREE YEAR GAIN IN SALES
THE ECONOMY: Home prices improved in the third quarter of 2009, posting their second quarter-over-quarter gain in three years, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. Prices have increased by 1% overall.
LENDING: US banks' lending is at 2.8%, this is the lowest amount of loans since 1984. This makes the fifth consecutive quarter in which banks have reduced lending, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reported on 11/25/09.
LOAN MODIFIATION UPDATE: Borrowers who are less than 20% underwater are likely to maintain their mortgage if their loan is modified and the payments reduced," said an official with Citigroup's mortgage unit. "Beyond 120%, the most effective modification is a loan restructuring, including a principal reduction."
LOCALLY: In the coastal cities some increases are seen in sales prices compared to 2008 with 5 cities having reported increases. See the statistics chart below.
WHAT'S TO COME: Locally closed sales are nearing 2005 levels with October '05 having 30 closed sales and October '09 with 27. In Escrow listings passed the '04 amount of 71 at 74. Inventory however is up, October '05 had 209 and '09 was at 351. If you would like a full copy of year-to-year statistics from 2004-2009, please call or send Pamela an email request anytime and we'll be glad to give you this information!
*CAR, LATImes 11/30/09
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COASTAL AREA SALES DATA AND DISTRESS SALES STATISTICS OF 2009 FROM 01/01/09
FOR: Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Clemente
Active Listings = 2,172, w/Bank Conditions = 390
In Escrow Listings = 943, w/Bank Conditions = 565
Sold from 01/01/09 = 3,502, w/Bank Conditions = 1125
*MLS 11/28/2009
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR OCTOBER 2008 COMPARED TO OCTOBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - N/A - N/A - N/A
Capo Beach - 92624 - 5 - $573,000 - + 2%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 13- $1,378,000 - minus 34.9%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 36- $534,000 - +11%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 26 - $630,000 - + 15.6%
Dana Point - 92629 - 15 - $800,000 - +8%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 27 - $1,195,000 - minus 36.4%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 47 - $623,000 - minus 10.2%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 29 - $968,000 - minus 24.2%
Newport Beach - 92661- 3 - $3,250,000 - + 78.1%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 16 - $1,100,000 - minus 34.3%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 17 - $2,200,000 - minus 4.3%
San Clemente - 92672 - 25 - $598,000 - minus 19.7%
San Clemente - 92673 - 23 - $690,000 - minus 6.8%
Percentage change is compared to the same month of the prior year.
*DQNews/LATimes, 11/30/09
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.
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THE ECONOMY: Home prices improved in the third quarter of 2009, posting their second quarter-over-quarter gain in three years, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. Prices have increased by 1% overall.
LENDING: US banks' lending is at 2.8%, this is the lowest amount of loans since 1984. This makes the fifth consecutive quarter in which banks have reduced lending, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reported on 11/25/09.
LOAN MODIFIATION UPDATE: Borrowers who are less than 20% underwater are likely to maintain their mortgage if their loan is modified and the payments reduced," said an official with Citigroup's mortgage unit. "Beyond 120%, the most effective modification is a loan restructuring, including a principal reduction."
LOCALLY: In the coastal cities some increases are seen in sales prices compared to 2008 with 5 cities having reported increases. See the statistics chart below.
WHAT'S TO COME: Locally closed sales are nearing 2005 levels with October '05 having 30 closed sales and October '09 with 27. In Escrow listings passed the '04 amount of 71 at 74. Inventory however is up, October '05 had 209 and '09 was at 351. If you would like a full copy of year-to-year statistics from 2004-2009, please call or send Pamela an email request anytime and we'll be glad to give you this information!
*CAR, LATImes 11/30/09
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COASTAL AREA SALES DATA AND DISTRESS SALES STATISTICS OF 2009 FROM 01/01/09
FOR: Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Clemente
Active Listings = 2,172, w/Bank Conditions = 390
In Escrow Listings = 943, w/Bank Conditions = 565
Sold from 01/01/09 = 3,502, w/Bank Conditions = 1125
*MLS 11/28/2009
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COASTAL ZIP CODES BY MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR OCTOBER 2008 COMPARED TO OCTOBER 2009:
City - # Sold - Median Sale Price - % change from 2008:
Balboa Island - 92662 - N/A - N/A - N/A
Capo Beach - 92624 - 5 - $573,000 - + 2%
Corona del Mar - 92625 - 13- $1,378,000 - minus 34.9%
Costa Mesa - 92626 - 36- $534,000 - +11%
Costa Mesa - 92627 - 26 - $630,000 - + 15.6%
Dana Point - 92629 - 15 - $800,000 - +8%
Laguna Beach - 92651 - 27 - $1,195,000 - minus 36.4%
Laguna Niguel - 92677 - 47 - $623,000 - minus 10.2%
Newport Beach - 92660 - 29 - $968,000 - minus 24.2%
Newport Beach - 92661- 3 - $3,250,000 - + 78.1%
Newport Beach - 92663 - 16 - $1,100,000 - minus 34.3%
Newport Coast - 92657 - 17 - $2,200,000 - minus 4.3%
San Clemente - 92672 - 25 - $598,000 - minus 19.7%
San Clemente - 92673 - 23 - $690,000 - minus 6.8%
Percentage change is compared to the same month of the prior year.
*DQNews/LATimes, 11/30/09
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!
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