December 2011

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Carrie Ann Ibert of San Clemente’s top real estate team – the Echelberger Group – is now part of Surterre Properties®.

Having transitioned into the field of luxury residential real estate from a long and successful career as an award-winning marketing and public relations professional, Carrie Ann Ibert brings to the table a uniquely diverse skill set along with a genuine passion for what she does.

“Residential real estate fuses my affinity for people with my love for the San Clemente area,” she remarked.

A renowned expert when it comes to the art of pairing clients with their ideal homes, she leverages her innate ability to listen to and connect with people — along with her time-sculpted expertise with regard to South Orange County’s most coveted…

Located in the coveted 601 Lido building, this exquisitely appointed single-level contemporary condo offers an array of features that serve to underscore its unique beauty. Gorgeous flooring of inlaid natural white maple with natural red stained bloodwood and dark wenge wood lead you into the residence, while art glass panels and exotic woods accentuate an open floor plan and a broad view of the harbor. A freestanding, custom-designed glass and metal Zen water fountain sets off the entry and wet bar of bloodwood cabinets.

Premium home technology appointments, including flat screen TVs, lighting controls, motorized solar shades and cabinetry throughout, make the space as fun as it is functional.

The quality of this home is evident with the use of custom…

This weekend's Surterre Properties® Open House Directory is now updated!

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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, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Monarch Beach, Irvine, and San Clemente.

Chris Walker is now a part of Surterre Properties®’ recently opened San Clemente office, where he has partnered with renowned real estate expert Doug Echelberger of San Clemente’s top real estate team, the Echelberger Group.

Having worked for more than 20 years in the customer service and marketing industries, Chris brings to his clients and to Surterre an exceptionally thorough grasp of the real estate transaction from start to finish. Passionate about South Orange County’s marketplace in addition to helping buyers and sellers realize their most important objectives, he works diligently and with meticulous attention to detail, keeping the client’s best interests his utmost priority at all times.

“Real estate is not about me — it’s about my clients,”…

Roger and Kaarina De Coster have recently completed building a beautiful custom home in Covenant Hills to serve as their almost-empty nest as their son begins his college career. However, since he’s attending UCI, his visits home with friends are sure to be frequent. With that reality in mind, the De Costers are currently fine-tuning their home to be perfectly suited for relaxing and casual entertaining for both generations.

Moving from Coto de Caza, the De Costers found the peaceful feeling at Covenant Hills immensely attractive. The natural, open setting of this Ladera Ranch neighborhood is one that Kaarina found truly welcoming. She loves hiking the local trails, many which feature views to the ocean.

This ideal location provided not…

Surterre Properties® is pleased to announce the latest addition to its San Clemente office, Doug Echelberger.

Any discussion of the San Clemente real estate market would be incomplete without a mention of Doug Echelberger’s name. A top agent in San Clemente and lifelong resident with industry contributions spanning nearly four decades, Doug hails from a family of trusted real estate professionals who for more than 21 years owned and operated a local brokerage, San Clemente Real Estate. Subsequent to selling the business with their son’s help, Doug’s parents retired, while he maintained his commitment to providing South County clients with honest and dependable service to help them accomplish their most important objectives.

“Since the start of my real…

Phillip Malakauskas is now part of Surterre Properties®.

A licensed real estate professional since the age of 18, he brings to the table a broad range of experience, having worked as an asset manager for JP Morgan Chase and WAMU in addition to originating, underwriting, processing and funding home loans and, of course, helping clients buy and sell property throughout Southern California.

“I have a vast knowledge of what goes into making a successful transaction,” he explains. “Not only do I have experience in sales and lending — I’m familiar with REO transactions and the way banks liquidate their foreclosed properties. “

Committed to providing exceptional service in each of his endeavors, Phillip is passionate about helping each client he encounters…