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Four new homes for sale in Orange County have been added as this week's Surterre Best Buys.

Michael LaRiche is one of the latest additions to the hand-selected team of agents and brokers at Surterre Properties® Laguna Beach.

Committed to service and driven by results, Michael has spent the last decade carving his niche within the coastal area’s competitive real estate market. Having transitioned into the industry from a long and successful career as a photographer and designer, he spent several years remodeling and reselling luxury homes in the Pasadena area, where he realized his knack for locating and evaluating investor-worthy distressed properties.

“The residential real estate industry combines my passion for seeing a property’s true potential with my desire to help people make educated decisions when it comes to some of life’s most…

Though it’s only a stone’s throw from the beach, this incredible home offers a tranquil, quiet place to call home. Encompassing only about 100 residences and offering exclusive access to pristine private beaches—widely regarded as some of the finest stretches of sand in the nation—Irvine Cove promises a living experience in a class of its own.  

“Irvine Cove truly is one of the most exclusive communities in Southern California—and it enjoys a picturesque…

This week’s compilation of real estate headlines includes positive reports on Orange County home prices and home sales. If you are interested in receiving a weekly round-up of Orange County real estate news, sign up for our RSS feed to receive instant updates regarding real estate in all Orange County cities including Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach.  

“MEDIAN HOME PRICE RISES IN 4 IRVINE ZIPs”
The sales trends in Irvine ZIPs for the 22 business days ending in Aug. 9 were as follows:

Citywide sales totaled 230 – that’s +10 percent vs. a year ago. Countywide, sales were -15 percent vs. a year ago.
Of Irvine’s 8 ZIP codes, 5 had sales gains vs. a year ago while 4 had a gain in their median selling price vs. a year ago.
4 of…

Nicole Collins is the latest addition to the hand-selected team of agents and brokers at Surterre Properties®.

Prior to transitioning into the world of residential real estate, Nicole enjoyed success as an entrepreneur, forming Collins Design Group in 2003 and Designed Living Inc. International in 2006. Nicole’s company was asked by developers to furnish model homes and then sell complete turnkey furniture packages to American and Canadian buyers of high- end resort property in Mexico.

In addition to her impressive professional background, Nicole brings to clients a strong work ethic and an unparalleled knowledge of Orange County’s coastal region.
 
“With the exception of a year in Aspen and Los Angeles, I’ve lived in Orange County my entire life,” she…

Custom Built, Sweeping Ocean Views in Laguna Beach.

A wonderful residence located at 786 Bolsana Drive custom built. by the owners with attention to detail and design. Four bedrooms plus an office, three baths with approximately 2,860 square feet of living space. Open floor plan with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light.

Imported, hand selected materials throughout of granite, travertine and solid woods. Fireplaces adorn the living and dining rooms with Egyptian limestone surrounds. The gourmet kitchen is great for preparation and entertaining with Brazilian granite counters and center island.

The master suite has walk-in closet, luxurious spa tub and an oversized shower. This home is situated on a larger lot with grassy yard, limestone…

As the world continues to embrace all that is eco-friendly, with more green products and services hitting the market everyday, it is becoming easier to incorporate efficiency into your real estate search. For those who are scoping out eco-friendly homes for sale in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and surrounding coastal Orange County areas, here are a few tips from Planet Green that can help you pick a property with green potential.

Get Green Guidance: The best way to begin a real estate search, whether you’re in the market for a green property or not, is to seek assistance from a professional. You can enlist an EcoBroker like Surterre Properties® to pair you with a Realtor® who understands energy efficiency and can present homes for sale that meet your…

Two homes for sale in Laguna Beach have been added as this week's Surterre Best Buys.

The Surterre Properties Open House Directory has been updated for this weekend.

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Check out our list of weekly open houses for luxury real estate in Orange County. Listings include homes for sale in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, Irvine, Huntington Beach and Dana Point. 

Start building your future. An affordable price tag makes this home the perfect opportunity to pursue the quintessential American dream of homeownership in Orange County. Noteworthy elements of this property include its gracious bedrooms, richly appointed baths and an upgraded kitchen, complete with breakfast bar. The master suite is quite ideal, offering ample closet space and an office nook for those late-night working sessions. A sun-soaked balcony creates the alluring opportunity to pursue idle pleasures. After sunbathing, take a dip in one of two California-inspired pools located in the neighborhood. An interior designer’s personal residence, this home is sure to please the most discerning eye. Your pride of ownership will make it even…