http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com Luxury Coastal Lifestyle Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:58:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sea Point Neighborhood @ Crystal Cove Luxury Homes for Sale in Crystal Cove, Newport Coast Real Estate When John Laing built this tract of homes, their brochure tag line was “To live this lifestyle, some go on vacation.  Some merely go home.”  With three models to choose from and a variety of alternative options, ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/newport-coast/crystal-cove-newport-coast-real-estate/ The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has announced a temporary waiver of it's '90 day seasoning required for sellers rule' for FHA insured properties effective February 1, 2010.  So what does that mean?  As many people know, when an investor purchases a property there has been a rule that prohibits that individual from selling ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/contractors-corner/hud-announces-changes-to-the-90-day-flipping-rule-for-fha/ After 505 days on market, this trophy home on prestigious Linda Isle in Newport Beach has sold for $9,500,000.  Originally offered at $17,950,000 in April of 2008, this elegant property features 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, and one of the best locations in the harbor…a 14,025 square foot lot and the ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/featured-dream-homes/trophy-home-on-linda-isle-sold/ Contractors Corner I've been watching the new construction project on the corner of El Modena & Clay in Newport Heights as it has been undergoing a ground-up transformation for the last nine months.  General contractor Ross Savage with KRS Development was kind enough to give me a tour and fill me ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/contractors-corner/newport-beach-dream-home-nears-completion/ Fans of Corona del Mar's Quiet Woman restaurant are now enjoying the complete interior makeover that was unveiled this month.  There is a new patio dining area in the previously underused back entrance, and the lunch menu has added a few delectable new items.  The Quiet Woman is a longtime ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/coastal-lifestyle-and-events/the-quiet-woman-gets-a-face-liftcorona-del-marnewport-beac/ http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/real-estate/the-top-10-deals-in-newport-beach-real-estate/ Gorgeous remodeled home in Corona del Mar village!  Check out the video of this corona del Mar property for sale....... This turnkey home features an open floorplan, slate floors and built-in storage throughout the first level. The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters and custom cabinetry to satisfy the most discriminating chef. ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/corona-del-mar/187/ There's no question that a fabulous kitchen will help sell a property in record time. It's something that every buyer admires even if they don't cook! It's not something most sellers think of but it's really a great question for your Real Estate professional. The reason is ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/contractors-corner/remodeling-a-kitchen-before-a-sale/ I will be holding the very first open house tomorrow on a newly completed construction project in Corona del Mar village.  Built by Nicholson Construction, this beautiful home is ideally located on a corner lot (Larkspur & 4th) and features all the upgrades you could want for the perfect CDM village ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/newport-beach/620-larkspurcorona-del-mar-open-housecorona-del-mar-real-estatecorona-del-mar-villagenewport-beachnewport-beach-real-estate/ As a Realtor, I spend most of my time in the coastal areas helping people purchase their Newport Beach dream home.  Today I spent the day working with a real estate investor who wanted to purchase multiple properties in the Huntington Beach / Fountain Valley area.  It's been a long ... http://www.newportbeachdreamhome.com/real-estate/investment-properties-are-selling/