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This is where I give practical advice to Orange County and Laguna Beach home buyers and sellers. I’ll keep you updated on both real estate and lifestyle in Laguna Beach and South Orange County.

Laguna Home Prices Up

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From the Laguna Beach Indy: The median price of homes sold in Laguna Beach last year was close to $1.8 million, exceeding the previous peak median price of $1.7 million in 2006. In a year to year comparison, the median sales price for single family homes in Laguna jumped 16 percent in 2014.

“1031” Exchange Basics

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When you sell real estate held for investment, you have to pay the capital gains tax. However, nobody likes to pay taxes. Luckily the so called “1031 Exchange” can offer significant savings to property owners. Wondering how you can benefit? Welcome to 1031 Exchanges 101!

Was 2014 the year to buy?

Last year I met a lot of people who were debating whether or not 2014 was the right time to buy a home for their family. Some of these buyers decided to put off the purchase of a new home until 2015. Wouldn’t it be interesting to see whether their decision to wait made sense?

Mills Act Homes

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Laguna Beach is famous not only for its coast line and art galleries, but also for its historic charm and lovely beach cottages. In 1993 the City of Laguna Beach adopted The Mills Act in to order to safeguard the architectural heritage of our town. The Act offers an economic incentive for the preservation of historic properties by […]

Prices Continue to Rise

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If you are planning to buy a home in the nearby future, it’s better to do it sooner rather than later. The latest Home Price Expectation Survey by Pulsenomics showed that home prices will continue to appreciate for the next several years.

Happy Holidays!

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Merry X- Mas from the Netherlands! As you might know, I was born and raised the Netherlands (or what we Dutch people lovingly call ‘Holland’). I am very excited about spending this Christmas with my family back home. Christmas is a big deal here, and we have not one but two official Christmas days!

Laguna’s Three Arch Bay

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At the far southern border of Laguna Beach is Three Arch Bay, a private community famed for its true beauty and beach lifestyle. Tucked away in a secluded beach cove, Three Arch Bay homes for sale are some of the most desirable on the Orange County coast. Let us explore the rich history, wonderful community, […]

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