Originally published on CNN Money Buying a home is often the largest investment we will make. Don’t let out-of-pocket costs surprise you during the purchasing process. For starters, budget between 2% and 5% of the home’s purchase price for closing costs, including appraiser, lender, and title fees. New regulations passed last year mean lenders have to […]
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SeaCliff Realty, Off The Streets & Mama’s team up to raise money for a great local charity. To donate to Off The Streets visit: http://offthestreetsnow.com/hb/ To learn more about Mama’s 39 visit: http://mamason39.com/ And of course to learn more about the best properties available in Orange County visit SeaCliff Realty at https://seacliffteam.com/ To see […]
(Originally published on Houzz) There have been many times over the years that we’ve visited Fallingwater, a house located in the hills of western Pennsylvania. We’ve done the regular tour, a Sunday brunch tour and attended an evening reception there. In each occasion, Fallingwater never failed to enchant, enliven and teach. The house was designed […]
(Originally published on Curbed) Across the U.S., and especially in major cities, starter homes—that is, smaller, entry-level properties attainable for individuals, couples, or families just starting out—are increasingly hard to come by. In numbers, that’s a 40 percent inventory drop nationwide since 2012, along with a 6 percent increase in the share of income needed to […]
If you’ve been wavering about selling your home, it might just be time to make a final decision. This year is going to be the year of the home seller, many experts say. It has been a seller’s market for the last two years, but this year is looking to be even better. There are […]
Originally published on LighterSideOfRealestate.com Real estate is a prolific profession. Everyone either knows a real estate agent, or is connected to one through six (probably less) degrees of separation. Between friends and relatives, and the stereotypical representation of real estate agents on television and in pop culture, the general public has a adopted some […]
Sukie and SeaCliff Realty Home Sales and Information Center, an impressive real estate company located in the heart of Huntington Beach, are pleased to share that they have recently celebrated 20 years of serving this amazing community! After a highly successful real estate career selling new developments throughout Seacliff and the downtown Huntington Beach area, […]
This past weekend Huntington Beach was lucky enough to host the AVP tournament. For those of you that are not up on your hip beach-based professional sports, AVP is the Association of Volleyball Professionals. It is the premier beach volleyball tour in the US and is based out of Southern California. The players are elite […]
Originally published by Houzz.com. Written by Steve Asbell Beachfront living is tough if you’re a plant. Salt spray, searing sun, erosion, drought and hurricane-force winds exclude all but the toughest plants from coastal gardens, but luckily they are also some of the most spectacular. If you live in a warm climate, but your favorite landlubbing […]
Romance is in the air in Huntington Beach. Could it be the almost year round summer-like weather? Huntington Beach has become a romance destination for couples looking to escape or even share their vows. Here are 5 romantic things you can do with your sweetheart, whether you are a local, or have planned your romantic […]