Picture Perfect Day..!

This is why we live where we do!  An absolutely beautiful day to get outside, take in some sunshine, fresh air, and enjoy it while it lasts.  With a slight cooling trend heading in over the weekend, it still won't be as bad as if we were in the Great Lakes or Central Texas regions where they will see temps in the high 20's to the low 40's.  With lots to do over the weekend, it is a great time to get out there and start "Kicking some tires" or in this case, some "Garage Doors".

Dana Point continues with the "Festival of the Whales" ...  According to reports, there seems to be an abundance of whales and other fabulous sea life out there to catch on one of these local cruises.  If you have never been out there to see these majestic creatures, you owe it to yourself and your family to at least try it once.  These are moments that you will for your whole life and kids are sure to never forget.

Speaking of abundance, there are 15 Dana Point homes that have been listed for sale in the last 7 days.  Spring is here and the local markets should reflect this, week over week, with more and more listings hitting the market.  These 15 join the already 159 homes that have been patiently waiting for those offers.  With interest rates bouncing a bit over the last few days, now is a great time to lock in if you have an accepted offer with a firm close date.

Another area with an active week for listings is Laguna Beach, they too had 15 new listings, with the especially impressive Irvine Cove listing. According to notes in the CRMLS ©, it has never been listed for sale since it's construction in 2002. At nearly 7,000 square feet and 5 bedrooms and seven baths, there is plenty of room to take in the spectacular ocean and white water views.  It joins a very select list of homes currently listed North of the $10,000,000 price tag, and if you were wondering, there are 25 world class estates looking down at the more "moderately priced" luxury segment.  There are still plenty of bargains in all price ranges in Laguna Beach, down in Dana Point and a bit further South into San Clemente.

With the busiest week of all, San Clemente rang in with 25 new listings this week alone. As the Spring market continues to heat up, you will see this trend continue, as we mentioned in last week's post.  Anyone wanting to beat the rush and get their home sold, needs to get the ball rolling as more and more buyers are taking advantage of the awesome interest rates; many dropping into the high 3% range. These 25 San Clemente homes offer some great opportunities, from the $299,900 home built in 2001 and offering nearly 1400 square feet to luxuriously roomy 4,300 square foot, 5 bedroom and 5 bath home priced at $1,195,000.

So get out there and soak up some sunshine and while you are at it, take a look at some great opportunities that are ready and waiting for your offer!