Lowest Price Home in SW San Clemente: $599,000

We haven't seen prices this low in a long time! The Southwest part of San Clemente is the most desirable part of San Clemente by the beach. All of the homes are custom and have a very quick and easy walk down to the beach. I sold the house next door 2 months back for $650,000 so this is a good deal. Give me a call at (949) 291-0424 or sam@bclh.com for more information about this property. Property photo courtesy of Prudential CA Realty.

Just Listed: 169 Avenida Junipero, San Clemente, CA - $1,299,000

Just Listed in the Highly Desirable Southwest San Clemete Area! Here is a brief description from the listing agent:
"HUGE PARK-LIKE BACKYARD! WALK TO BEACH! OCEAN VIEWS! UNIQUELY REMODELED! ROOFTOP DECK! Words Cannot Describe This Fabulous Home That Has Been Remodeled And Improved. The Owner/Architect Took A Small 800sq.ft. House And Created A 2300sq.ft. Masterpiece. Travertine Floors, Distressed Hardwood, Onyx Backsplash, Glass Pebble Tubs, Roof Top Deck, Artist Studio At Back Of Property...The List Goes On. Before You Buy...Be Sure To See This Property. Don't Miss The Cute Artist Studio At The End Of The Property Next To The Little Stream And Bench. The Lower Level Is Separate From The House And Is Plumbed For A Bathroom. Currently, It's A Game Room...But Could Be A Third Room. The Master Suite Has Ocean Views And Is Perched Within Huge Trees And Palms. The Picture Windows Create A Feeling Of Living In The Tropics. Climb The Staircase To The Rooftop Deck And Watch The Sun Set Behind Catalina Island. The Seller Is Motivated And Will Look At All Offers." Please Contact Sherry Bauer at Beach Cities Luxury Homes at 949-212-8911 for more info on this home!

President Bush Buys New Home in Dallas, TX

It has been reported that this property is currently under contract from President Bush and this is where he plans to retire. Click Here to see the full listing detail.

Just Sold - 11 Via Cartama, San Clemente, CA - $972,000

Just Sold! Owner had bought the property for $1,625,000 in 2006 and was sold as a short sale for $972,000. We are the short sale specialists and can get your home sold. If you need to sell, contact our office at 949.444.1901 for a free consultation on your property. Details on this home can be found at LuxuryRealEstate.com

Forster Mansion Exclusive Events: (949) 661-6676

The Forster Mansion is now the premier place to have your special event.

The Forster Mansion is conveniently located in San Juan Capistrano on Ortega Highway near the I-5 freeway - less than 30 minutes away from all of Orange County-

The Forster mansion is Orange County’s "new" preeminent venue for exclusive events. This private and gated indoor and outdoor venue can accommodate up to 400 guests for a private event.

The Forster Mansion is a National Historic Landmark, and a distinctly recognizable and proud structure located just over the freeway from the San Juan Capistrano Mission. It is a magnificent example of early California Mission Revival architecture. The garden transports you back to slower times. A wall in the garden is part of the original San Juan Capistrano Mission that Frank Forster owned. A magnificent Pine Tree frames and shades the Mission Wall and is recorded as the oldest Pine Tree in Southern California. They are protected, as is the entire Forster Mansion, as a National Historic Landmark.

The property is zoned A1 Commercial. In addition to weddings and receptions, our staff of professionals exceeds the expectations for Bnai Mitzvot, Corporate and Charity Events, Parties, Showers, Luncheons, all with attention to detail to make your celebration unique and elegant. Enrich your celebration by allowing staff at The Forster Mansion to bring your dream event perfectly to life.

Please contact them at (949) 661-6676 today.

Interest Rates Have Fallen Precipitously! Look at the Jumbo Rates as Well

So what happened? The Federal Reserve Board keeps saying the economy won't be able to fully recover unless financial markets resume moral functioning. The U.S. economy is under considerable stress and has downshifted further after the financial crisis of September. Interest rates though had continued to remain flat the last several months even with all of the dire news.

What happened is the Feds announced plans last week to buy up to $100 billion in agency debt from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and to buy up to $500 billion in mortgage-backed securities.

Eventually, once this crisis has passed, the Fed will have to shrink its balance sheet by selling back the private-sector assets it has accumulated. But that is an issue for the future. For now, the goal of the policy makes must be to support financial markets and the economy. Courtesy of Kevin Budde of Countrywide Financial Services.