your 5 cents on San Clemente European looking for help (Anaheim: real estate, foreclosures)

[thomasfromdenmark]

Hi Guys

I am european looking to purchase a house in San Clemente.

Having traveled in the O.C in recent years I have found out that San Clemente seams like the best deal if you want a decent house with a view, and since prices has dropped it looks like 650-750k$ will get you something now that would have been 1.000.000 2-3 years ago or am i wrong here?

Well what i like to know is your comment in good bad areas, I am not that intersted with senior communities or areas with hight chrime, I did also notice the golf area teliga i believe the name was, that seams a little to far inland. Could you please tell me what areas you like, Capistrano beachs seams ok but that is'nt really the real san clemente and what about the areas that are boardered with teh marine base by san onofre, that areas semas nice?

Also what are the best webpage for browsing properties for sale and or foreclusures?

Any help is highly apriciated and valued. Thank you so much in advance.

rgds from Denmark :O) thomas

[antibes]

I think you are wrong. Whether the real estate market is bad in many areas in the U.S. it has not necessarily declined at all on the coastal areas. In fact, I read recently that in beach areas, and 'rich' areas (ex Beverly Hills) prices still keep increasing.

Forget about your dreams of finding a house with a view anywhere in the coastal areas for around $600k in California. Maybe a shack that needs some work! You can find rates around that mark or even lower in Florida, because they have so many tornados ruining the properties there people avoid the place.

[califantastic]

Wouldn't it be easier for you to buy something on the coast of southern Spain? It is a lot closer to Denmark.

[ocexpo]

Yes, San Clemente has dropped off as has Huntington Beach. They are the two exceptions to the "beach" rule. A house in San Clementes Talega would have been worth a $1,000,000 pricetag 2 years ago, but today they would be lucky to get $749K and that is because of how far it is to central county. Huntington Beach has dropped off because it really isnt a desirable beach city as far as beach cities go.

Anaheim Hills, Rossmoor, and most beach cities have all retained their values pretty well.

[thomasfromdenmark]

Originally Posted by califantastic

Wouldn't it be easier for you to buy something on the coast of southern Spain? It is a lot closer to Denmark.

Dear sirs / ms thanks for the replies, what i meant with priced had dropped severe, it was in relation to the euro / usd currency, it's getting less exspensive for us to purchase propetery and i love the O.C so I guess it's worth considering.

Well the reason for me not moving to Spain or the french riviera is that the prices are high as I have to pay with euroes, I get at least 50% more for my money america. I like the cali mentality better and I love vintage cars so o.c seams like the place.

Alot of the people living in these areas france / spain, are people from other european countries and people drink alot and in some places, everything is all about the money in a way that is far worse than whatever you'll see anywhere in the o.c.

Could anyone of you recommend a good guide or place, to look for REO's or foreclosure propeterties in san clemente, any link or info is apriciated.

What about this house? Single Family Residence for sale in San Clemente, 92672 for $650,000 - Orange County Real Estate Finder

[caprice999]

Hello there,

I own a home in South West San Clemente and like many we have reduced our house considerably due to the market. I don't know that I can say that houses in the 650-750,000 price range would have typically sold for 1 mill+ before the market took a turn, but I do think you can find great buys out there.

We have a 2 bedroom 2 bath home in South West San Clemente. It's a few blocks from the beach and downtown and on a great street! It's been totally remodeled as well. Our home is currently on the market for $749,000. Before the market turned, I believe our house would have sold for around $850,000.

San Clemente homes will hold their value pretty good due to the fact that it is a coastal community and such a great place to live.

If you want to check out our home I can send you the link. Good Luck!

[antibes]

Originally Posted by thomasfromdenmark

Well the reason for me not moving to Spain or the french riviera is that the prices are high as I have to pay with euroes, I get at least 50% more for my money america. I like the cali mentality better and I love vintage cars so o.c seams like the place.

Alot of the people living in these areas france / spain, are people from other european countries and people drink alot and in some places, everything is all about the money in a way that is far worse than whatever you'll see anywhere in the o.c.

Could anyone of you recommend a good guide or place, to look for REO's or foreclosure propeterties in san clemente, any link or info is apriciated.

What about this house? Single Family Residence for sale in San Clemente, 92672 for $650,000 - Orange County Real Estate Finder

I spend half of the year in Europe. I think your evaluation is a little scewed, the least to say, and extremely inexperienced. First, the main people who drink a lot in Europe are the english. But Europe constitutes of some 27 countries... and now, with millions of immigrants from every corner of the world in enormous numbers its more multinational than the United States, especially California.

There exist NO PLACE in Europe where everything is about money anywhere near the degree as in California. You simply don't know California. You are nothing here without money; a nobody. I've lived in the richest areas of Europe and money means nothing to these people if compared to California... You are a soulless non-entity without money here. And everyone knows it. That's why they work so hard to make money.

You are still quite mislead to believe you can find something in the beach cities for the low rates you are looking for. Beach cities are in demand, no matter where in the South area they are. I just had a friend sell her $2.5 million dollar home in Laguna Beach within 10 days of it being available on the market... And that price is a steal in Laguna.

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Originally Posted by antibes

I spend half of the year in Europe. I think your evaluation is a little scewed, the least to say, and extremely inexperienced. First, the main people who drink a lot in Europe are the english. But Europe constitutes of some 27 countries... and now, with millions of immigrants from every corner of the world in enormous numbers its more multinational than the United States, especially California.

There exist NO PLACE in Europe where everything is about money anywhere near the degree as in California. You simply don't know California. You are nothing here without money; a nobody. I've lived in the richest areas of Europe and money means nothing to these people if compared to California... You are a soulless non-entity without money here. And everyone knows it. That's why they work so hard to make money.

You are still quite mislead to believe you can find something in the beach cities for the low rates you are looking for. Beach cities are in demand, no matter where in the South area they are. I just had a friend sell her $2.5 million dollar home in Laguna Beach within 10 days of it being available on the market... And that price is a steal in Laguna.

I agree with your assessment of OC...I lived in LA and coulnd't wait to leave California for all the reasons stated..

[thomasfromdenmark]

Thanks to you all. I appreciate your assistance I hope I havn't offende anyone.

thanks again this site is really cool.

[CatherineWalters]

Hello Thomas,
I can assist you with foreclosures in that area. Email me at sandiegoseaside@yahoo.com.