There are few architectural features as southern as the Screened in Porch. And lets not leave out the West. A spot to sip iced tea, watch the kids play in the yard, or enjoy a good book on the porch swing. Screened porches have stood the test of time for a reason, and continue to be a popular addition to homes. Especially in the South, thanks to their many benefits. If you’re looking for ways to add value to your home and enjoy the outdoors, check out these

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San Clemente is a charming beach village: Has some of the most beautiful OC real estate and beaches in the west. When you’re visiting our little beach town, make it a point to visit the very romantic lookout points. As you look over the Pacific Ocean, also visit Casa Romantica. It’s the historic home of Ole Hanson, San Clemente's founder. The real estate here is part of the best of Orange County. San Clemente has "The World's BEST Climate" with sunshine 340 days per year. The annual avera...

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Yes it’s still a hot sellers market! Inventory is low and interest rates have fallen again. This is due to the Russian-Ukraine Conflict per Freddie Mac according to reports. My name is Deborah Shane, and I live only a hop, skip and a jump from you in South Orange County, San Clemente.

We are honest hard working San Clemente Realtors and area experts. Here in the San Clemente & Dana Point areas, we are specialists in our field of Real Estate. We offer you great value when you work with us. Wh...

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Growing concerns about bug-borne illnesses and overexposure to harmful rays have boosted the appeal of the screened porch, which offers a protected, front-row seat to nature.

From Realtor.com June 2016 | By Barbara Ballinger

Enclosed Porch

Before air conditioning became widespread, the screened porch was considered a necessity in many areas as a respite from intense heat, especially as a safe, cool place to rest at night. Then, as different notions of “outdoor rooms” for all sorts of ...

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When is the best time to Sell Your House? If you're looking to sell your home, you may want to wait until the spring or summer months set in. Sure, that may not sound like the best use of the nice weather, but putting any travel on hold as you try to relocate could prove worthwhile. 

The best time to sell is generally anytime between mid-April and October 1, said Scott Sheldon, a senior loan officer at Sonoma County Mortgages, in California, and a Credit.com contributor. "The weather is nice...

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BY KELLY ZHOU / STAFF WRITER

The Dana Point City Council unanimously awarded a contract for trolley service to Professional Parking, which will operate a summer weekend trolley along Pacific Coast Highway, in Dana Point.

The PCH trolley would connect with Laguna Beach’s trolleys and run from the Ritz-Carlton in  Laguna Niguel, to the St. Regis ...

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The sale of New Homes in Orange County CA, and New Homes in San Diego County, CA increased quite a bit, up to a 35% increase over the previous month, at 543,000 units. The latest report on Zillow, showed mortgage rates increased to 4.18% on 30-year rates and to 3.14% for a 15-year. Builder confidence down since the increase in rates and bad weather. To look into buying a New OC Home, an updated OC Home, or even an OC Fixer Upper. Be sure to Call Deborah Shane, Balboa Real Estate, Inc. Coastal...
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Wow, is it 2006 again? At the dawn of 2014, it feels like it. By Steve McLinden of Bankrate.com

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Buyers are ready now! It's the best time for home sellers. Buyers are buying and now that fewer homes are listed for sale, and its generating big time buyer competition, resulting in multiple offers and prices are going up.

Mortgage rates are still very low. Giving home loan opportunities to many buyers, such as first time buyers and second home buyers.

Cities in South Orange County, now have some of the lowest number of homes listed in years:

· San Clemente ~ 37 homes now list...

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So here's a little news regarding Orange County Real Estate and the recent surge in home sales in San Clemente, Dana Point and other Orange County Cities, that involves investors. Home prices carry price momentum. Once prices start moving up, or down, they tend to continue in the same direction for long periods of time. However, sustainable house price momentum propels job and income fuel. The only viable source of sustainable housing demand springs from owner-occupants who gain new jobs an...
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Yet it’s still a hot sellers market! Hi my dear neighbor. My name is Deborah Shane and I live just down the Street from you in South Orange County, San Clemente. I am an honest Realtor here and a San Clemente area specialist that can sell your home and save you thousands of dollars when you list with me. That’s only a 4% broker listing fee TOTAL! That includes the buyer’s agent fee and all our excellent Marketing Plan of Action. If we bring the Buyer to the sale, the Fee is Reduced to j...

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