November 2016

Strong seasonal price increases in the second quarter of 2016 have made it harder for Californians to purchase a home, for only 31% of them would be capable of affording a median-priced single family property in the state. Further averages are noted below, including the most and least affordable counties in California.

The Aaronson Group has opened escrow on 2 Twilight Bluff, Newport Coast, Orange County, California. (MLS® #OC16178210)

This Nautilus Plan 3 property in Crystal Cove, Newport Coast is prominently positioned on a secluded, oversized pie shaped lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. Delivering southern California living at its finest, this sophisticatedly designed, ocean view home is adjacent to a greenbelt and boasts a sought after main floor master suite. The architecturally elegant main level also features an additional bedroom suite with front courtyard access, a gourmet kitchen flowing to a great room, and a charming dining room with restoration hardware lighting. The chef’s caliber kitchen is finely appointed with a Thermador professional stove with

Millennials do aspire to own a home, but wish to do it on their own terms. Of their desires, about three fourths of this age group wish homes were more versatile in which rooms could easily change depending on lifestyle and family variations. More of their views are detailed below, including whether a home is meant for leisure or social entertaining.

Besides its overall appeal, outdoor landscaping stands to benefit homeowners in various ways such as reducing energy costs to improving quality of life to mitigating runoff. Read on for a detailed breakdown of why vegetation is more than its beauty.

Purchases of single family homes by investors have been steadily declining since 2013 as more begin to buy niche properties, such as commercial, land, or mobile homes.

More than half of homeowners believe it is a sellers' market with the leading motivation driving owners to sell being their desire for a larger or nicer home. On the other hand, their primary concern with selling is the potential of not finding a home they would want. Take a look into all the motives and challenges sellers voiced below.

Newport Beach is an eight-mile stretch of sandy beach, which starts from Santa Ana River jetty and ends at Crystal Cove State Park, bordering the Newport Bay. The entire stretch is open to public, and it contains various beaches where you can enjoy endless beach activities. There are many rental shops near the beach, where you can rent items like skates and surfboards. Every beach in Newport Municipal Beach has something unique to offer.

The various Newport Beaches attract all types of crowd from all age brackets. The beach has various activities that the whole family can enjoy. You can play beach sport in some of the beach areas, for instance, volleyball and swimming. In some areas, there are bike-riding paths, piers, lifeguards and even