645 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach $2,250,000

3 Beds 3 Baths

2 Car Garage

With its gorgeous tropical setting, this charming duplex (one of two special properties just listed, side by side) sits on a larger R2 lot with an attached two-car garage, and invites you to live in delightful Laguna Village, mere walking distance from the beach, restaurants and shops. Just inside the gate is a nice-sized enclosed patio to enjoy as you enter your peaceful, private home, a magical cul-de-sac locale with calming views of beautiful landscaping, free of drive-by traffic. Ready to personalize with your remodel, the property features an upstairs one-bedroom one-bath home with hardwood floors, kitchen opening up to a living room, glass doors leading to a…

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2623 Victoria Drive, Laguna Beach

This architectural beauty on Victoria Beach offers mid-Century modern luxury with panoramic coastline views and mere steps to the natural opulence of sand, sea and a secret ocean pool. Indoors, its well-equipped kitchen shares hospitality throughout a main level designed for ease of entertainment, relaxation, or both—with an extraordinary kitchen island and open access to inviting dining and living areas, and a deck with fireplace and a magnificent Catalina view. The middle level’s master suite approaches 1500 square feet of stylish comfort, and pampers with a generously…

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129 Crescent Bay Drive, Laguna Beach $3,650,000

A beautiful open style, modernized, and private home located by one of the most beautiful beaches in Laguna Beach.
A very private beach cove called Crescent Bay Beach. 

274 Upland Road, Laguna Beach $2,995,000

 3 Beds - 3 Baths - 1,307 Sqft - 1 Garage

Nestled in the desirable Woods Cove neighborhood, you have happened upon a secluded coastal compound lovingly renovated to perfection. Down a long drive, separating the home from all the rest, pass through the gate as it smoothly opens to find resort-style living akin to a bungalow at Four Seasons. Unplug in this perfect seaside paradise with endless glistening sunsets, ocean views from Catalina Island up to Palos Verdes, and an open yet intimate living space. This smart home is well appointed with speakers, lighting controls, and security options. The living room is complete with an automated fireplace and expansive dining counter, complete with bar…

The Cities Where Rent Is Rising Fastest

Your landlord will probably never lower your rent—but at least you can take solace that rents aren't rising as quickly as they used to.  Rents for single-family homes are likely to rise by 1.7 percent in the year ending August 2017, according to new data from Zillow. That continues the trend of slower rent growth during the current calendar year, and it marks a big shift from 2015, when rents in San Francisco, among other cities, jumped by more than 10 percent. – From Bloomberg

Why Now is The Perfect Time to Invest in Real Estate

If you have been on the fence about getting into real estate investing, now may be the best time to take that first dive into this business. Real estate has seen its highs and…

If you’ve recently started out in the real estate business, own a few rental units, and think you’re saving money by not hiring a property manager and doing everything yourself, think again. Half of the appeal of investing in the real estate market is the passive income it yields. Maximum financial reward for minimum effort. Everyone has the time to be a landlord for one property, even two. But once you have a handful under your belt, the workload can become a bit overwhelming.

Owning real estate shouldn’t be a job; it should allow you to live life on your terms, give you the freedom to enjoy life when and wherever you wish. But you can’t do that if you’re spending all your time managing your properties. Whether you have just four or five properties or…

You’ve done your research, you’re ready to become a real estate investor, you’ve decided rental properties are the way you want to go, and now it’s time to buy one. But what are you looking for when you shop for your dream investment property? Maybe you know, maybe you kinda sorta know, or maybe you are clueless. Either way, I have you covered.

Here is a checklist guide of things you need to make sure you have checked out before you sign on the dotted line.

But first, to clarify, different investors have different criteria when they are shopping for a rental property. In any one of these checklist items, you may be looking for something different from what I mention or suggest. That’s OK. The way this list works is not to tell you specifically what…

Here's How to Capitalize on the Single-Family Rental Market

In case you have missed the current state of the single-family rental market, it is booming. More and more investors today are taking the step in the buy and hold direction and focusing their investments on rental properties. This can be attributed to how the rental market as a whole has shifted in the past decade. According to RentRange, a website that compiles data and analytics on rental markets across the United States, the current trends show a rise in rental demand for single family properties and rents increasing up to 6%. – From HousingWire

America's Most Competitive Renters: Why Many Are Choosing to Rent

Across the country’s largest markets, 13.8 percent of renters report…