COMMUNITY AND REAL ESTATE

RESOURCE SECTION

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

REAL ESTATE INFO & INVESTMENT TIPS

HELPFUL LINKS

South Orange County Coastal Cities

 

LAGUNA BEACH - Artsy Coastal Resort with pristine beaches, quaint village area and artist festivals.  Home of Pageant of the Masters, Art-a-Fair, Sawdust Festival, Laguna Art Museum &  Laguna Playhouse.  Numerous Art Galleries, Restaurants, Cultural events.  Vacation rentals and homes for sale or rent range from Cottages to beachfront Estate properties.

 

LAGUNA NIGUEL - Residential Community just inland from Monarch Beach & Dana Point.  Many exclusive neighborhoods, Private and Blue Ribbon schools, Shopping Centers, Recreational Parks and Golf Courses.  Real Estate listings range from upscale condos to estates.

 

DANA POINT - Casual beach community spanning out from a lively world-class Harbor.  Recreational sports, Boating, Fishing, Sailing, Ocean Institute & Harbor Tours.  Water-front restaurants, nightclubs.  Homes for sale or rent range from moderately priced condos and apartments to gated estate properties.

 

CAPISTRANO BEACH - Just south of the Harbor, nestled between Dana Point & San Clemente, this beach front community offers many Vacation Rentals on the sand and residential properties on the bluff overlooking the coastline. Buying beachfront property?  Beach Road is a goldmine for investment & vacation rentals.

 

MONARCH BEACH - Exclusive coastal enclave of Dana Point made up of mostly gated multi-million dollar neighborhoods around the St. Regis  and Ritz Carlton Resorts. Upscale Dining, Restaurants, Golf Courses.  Many estate and investment property opportunities.

  

NEWPORT BEACH - Sophisticated Coastal City encompassing Newport Bay,  Balboa Pennisula and many Island communities (Lido and Balboa Islands).  World-class Harbor, Pier, Nautical Museum, upscale Shopping (Fashion Island), Dining, Nightclubs.  Real Estate listings range from Harbor front apartments, condos and houses & beachfront properties spanning from duplex homes to estates.

 

NEWPORT COAST - Newer planned Estate community centered around Crystal Cove Park and Marriott Resort. Mostly gated neighborhoods with Mediterranean-style Villas and High-end townhomes.

 

CORONA DEL MAR - Charming beach community (part of Newport) just south of the Harbor with many cute cottages and bungalows along the coast.  Pristine beaches, parks, shopping, dining.  Duplex and multiple-dwelling investment property, Vacation rentals and coastal homes for sale.

Real Estate Articles and Investment Tips

6 Ways to Raise Cash - Real Estate Investments.

8 Steps for getting out of Debt

ABC's of Real Estate - Informative site with helpful articles regarding real estate.

Appraisers - Have your property appraised by a State certified professional: Home Mortgage, Custom Homes.

Buying a Home - Why Real Estate is a good investment.

California Business Portal - Starting, growing, financing and relocating a business in California.

Disclosures and Inspections - What you need to know.

Emotion vs Reason in Real Estate - How to help it sell.

Escrow/Closing - Getting through the escrow process.

FICO Score Estimator - How to estimate yours.

Financing - The Key to big profits.

Financing Details - How they might affect your offer.

FHA & VA Loans & Appraisals  - What you need to know if you obtain these.

Home Improvements - Your own outline.

Home Inspections - Certified Home Inspectors for Orange County.

IRA/Real Estate Investing - Commercial Properties.

Landlord Tips - What you need to know to reduce risk and Limit liability

Landlord Protection Agency - Everything you need to know about being a Landlord and Protecting yourself.

Lease Options, Lease Purchase - How they work.

Lease Options - Tips and Strategies.

Loan Terms - Understanding them.

Location, Location, Location - What does that mean?

Lockboxes - Accessibility in our security conscious world

Looking at Homes for Sale - House Hunting Strategies

Mortgage Rates Calculators

Negotiating Purchase Agreements - Negotiate to Yes!

OC Real Estate Taxes

Pre-qualification Letters - Why do I need this and how to get one.

ReLibrary.com - Educational real estate site.

Real Estate creates Wealth - How you can do it too.

Real Estate Financing - Smart Investing: Cash vs. Credit, the concept of Leverage.

Real Estate & Mortgage Interest - If only I had bought a house back then...

ReIClub.com - Real Estate Investment tips, search articles by category.

Rent vs Buy - Calculators to help you decide if it's financially better for you to rent or to buy.

Selling Advice - Get your home ready to sell!

Title Insurance - How it protects your Real Estate Investment

The "Home Wealth" effect - Accumulate wealth through home ownership.

 

Concierge -Community Resources

Airport Info

Arts OC

Amusement Parks

Appraisals

Beaches &  Harbors 

CA Arts Council

CA Business Resources

Cleaning Services 

County Fairs & Festivals

Cultural Events and Dance

Domestic Services

Emergency Preparation

Family Entertainment

Florist - local

Furniture Rentals

Golf Courses

Government

Home Improvement

Imagination Celebration!!

Missions in CA

Moving & Relocation Services

Moving/Trucks

OC History

Ocean Institute

Parks & Recreation

Pet Services

Piers

Private Schools

Satellite Maps

Scenic Drives

Swimming Pools & Spas

Utilities

Vacation Planning & Travel Guide

Weather

Zoos