Real Estate Podcast

The July edition of the San Clemente Real Estate Podcast talks about local market trends, and explores the 4 biggest mistakes sellers make when putting their home on the market! Learn from the experts as they share valuable tips that will save you both time and money during your next transaction. Happy listening!
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Summertime...Living Is Easy!

Living is easy! Life slows this time of year as we take time for vacations, family and friends.

The South Orange County sales in June took it easy also. Some of our communities faired better than others, but they are all in line with the National Association of Realtors projection of the moderate easing of home sales over the balance of the year. Let's take a look at the numbers.

Dana Point's inventory of homes for sale increased by 15% in June compared to June 2005. Sold listings were down 20% during the same time period and market times increased 26 days or 58%. One notable statistic is the decrease in prices which is 22% lower than June a year ago.

Laguna Beach's inventory stayed the same, but the number of homes that sold dropped by 42%. Market times increased by 22 days or 39%. And prices were off 10% compared to June 2005.

Laguna Niguel reported similar numbers with a 13% increase in listing inventory compared to last year. Market times were up by 67% as sales dropped 28% and prices dropped, but only 1%.

Mission Viejo continued to appeciate by 10% even though sales decreased by 41% and market times increased by 73%. Inventory decreased by 3% which should cause prices to continue to rise.

Sellers should be thrilled with the 14% appreciation in San Clemente, which is an amazing statistic considering sales dropped by 48%. Inventory increased 13% while the average market time increased only .5%.

San Juan Capistrano's average sales price was 10% higher this June compared to June 2005. Inventory increased 10%. Market times increased 14% and sales were down 33%.

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San Clemente Ocean Festival...30 years later

It started out as a friendly little competition among local lifeguards, to see who was the toughest and quickest guard around.

Thirty years later, the San Clemente Ocean Festival has turned into a full-blown summer ritual with events for just about anything having to do with the water. This year's edition is Saturday and Sunday.

The two-day event is held annually which brings families, athletes and local community members to the beach-city of San Clemente for fun, food and entertainment.

Proceeds from the San Clemente Ocean Festival help fund many worthwhile organizations within the community and surrounding area. Scholarships are also provided annually to local high schools. Come out and enjoy the fun!
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A Market Analysis


Setting the right price is an important first step in the process of selling a home. Is it necessary to spend $200 to $400 for a professional appraisal of your property before placing your home on the market?

A professional appraiser's opinion of a property's market value is based on the recent sales of similar homes in the neighborhood, and on the square footage and condition of the property. Different appraisers might come up with different figures. Even if all of them agreed on a value, there is no guarantee that you would receive that amount for your property.

An alternative to a professional appraisal is to ask a professional real estate agent for a written market analysis of your property. This analysis will include information about recent home sales in your neighborhood, as well as how those homes compare to yours.

We offer a free no-obligation home evaluation service at www.EmailHouseValue.Info. Or contact us for more detailed information.