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November 14th, 2009

The Village in Corona del Mar

Category: Area Description, Neighborhoods in Newport

The Village in Corona del Mar

The Village in Corona del Mar is a charming area of the city located off Coast Highway. Corona del Mar literally means “crown of the sea”. It is a highly sought after area, and offers many neighborhoods including the Village.

Corona del Mar has street names in alphabetical order named after flowers such as Begonia, Carnation, Dahlia, Narcissus and Poppy just to name a few. These are the streets that are located in the Village. It is a very desirable area because the residents can walk to dining and shopping at their leisure.

Corona del Mar home in the Village

In Corona del Mar, there are both single family residences as well as condo’s which are typically front and back units. With tree lined streets, and walking distance to Coast Highway, the Village in Corona del Mar is a highly sought after area to reside in and search for Corona del Mar homes for sale.

Ocean Boulevard is a particularly beautiful area and many of these homes have sweeping panoramic views of Big Corona as well as Newport Harbor, and the Newport Peninsula. On a clear day, you can see Catalina Island. Towards the end of Ocean Boulevard, there is a park called Look Out Point and it offers spectacular ocean views. Many people just come to sit and watch the sun set in this incredible area.

Look Out Point Corona del Mar

On the south side of Coast Highway, there are currently 42 active listings which are single family residences. The property at 2520 First Avenue in CDM is priced at $995,000 and it is the lowest priced home in this area of the Village. The highest priced is at $38,000,000 located at 401 Avocado. Below is the view from this property.

View of Newport Harbor

There are six in back up/pending status, and there have been fives sales since September 1, 2009.

Overlooking the Pacific

If I can answer any questions about Corona del Mar homes for sale, Corona del Mar Real Estate, or the Village in Corona del Mar, please contact me.

Phone or Text: 949.280.0681

Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com

 

Posted by Sharon Paxson // Please leave a comment.

November 14th, 2009

What Criteria is Important in Selecting a Realtor

Category: General Information

What Criteria is Important in Selecting a Realtor

When you are considering hiring a Real Estate agent, what criteria do you consider when you are selecting that Real Estate Agent.  Do you talk to friends and family about who they used? A referral is always a good way to find a Realtor. Are you looking for a neighborhood specialist?  Are you considering hiring a relative out of obligation . . . Keep in mind, it is a business transaction from start to finish. Although it can be emotional when purchasing or selling a home, an experienced Real Estate agent can guide you through the process.

Make sure you do your research. Talk to your friends and family for a good referral. Inquire about the experience. When you called to speak to the Realtor you are considering, did they return your phone calls in a timely manner? Inquire about how they will communicate their marketing activities to you if you are selling. Real Estate transactions are a two way process. It is important for the Real Estate agent to adapt to their client’s expectations . . . some may prefer to receive communication via text, email, or weekly phone calls. These are all important considerations. Try and lay the ground work up in front to avoid any misunderstandings once you are working together.

If you are purchasing a home, has the Realtor explained the process in detail? Did they have you meet with a lender first? I would recommend having the purchase agreement and associated documents explained to ensure that the process is completely understood.

If you are looking for a “neighborhood” Realtor, consider using Google as a way to find out who is the one who has the most exposure in the area. Look at the neighborhood you are considering and Google that neighborhood.  See who comes up and look at their websites and blog sites.

If you are selling, and you have selected a few to consider, set up interviews and look at their preparedness. Do they have the information that will help you make an informed decision about pricing? Is the collateral material professional? What does their marketing material look like?

These are just a few considerations when you are selecting a Realtor.

If I can answer any questions about selecting a Realtor, or the process or either purchasing or selling a home, please contact me.

Phone or Text: 949-280-0681

Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com

Posted by Sharon Paxson // Please leave a comment.

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