February 2012 
There are 33 blog entries for February 2012.
Don't Miss Surterre's Open Houses
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at 4:06pm. 144 Views, 0 Comments.
This weekend's Surterre Properties® Open House Directory is now updated!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS WEEK'S OPEN HOUSES
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 and Newport Coast.
Read Full Post »Surterre Welcomes Susan Bartow
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at 2:40pm. 303 Views, 0 Comments.
Susan Bartow Joins Surterre Properties® and Her First Listing
with the Company is Golf Legend Phil Mickelson’s $7.1 Million
Rancho Santa Fe EstateSusan Bartow, a REALTOR® with more than 15 years of experience, has joined Surterre Properties® and will be serving local home buyers, sellers and investors from the company’s San Clemente office.
Her first listing since joining Surterre Properties is a significant one: the $7.1 million Rancho Santa Fe estate owned by professional golfer Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy. The approximately 9,500 square foot, five bedroom Tuscan-style home sits on approximately 4.88 acres and comes with two guest villas. This incomparable estate offers some of the most stunning, unobstructed sunset views in Rancho… Read Full Post »
Julia Liao Sells Luxury Pelican Crest Estate
Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 4:30pm. 226 Views, 0 Comments.

Julia Liao of Surterre Properties® recently closed the sale of a gorgeous residence in Newport Coast’s highly exclusive Pelican Crest enclave.
Listed for sale at just under $10 million, 50 Pelican Crest — an impressive estate with a front row location — is defined by the spellbinding views of the ocean it showcases from each of its levels. Spanning from the Pelican Hill Golf Course to the Balboa Pier, and stretching to Catalina Island and beyond, these unobstructed seascapes form the perfect backdrop for what’s found inside: a one-of-a-kind living experience marked by opulence and beauty. Luxurious materials and finishes complement a host of lavish amenities, including an infinity-edge pool, a mahogany-paneled library, a wine cellar and an elevator.
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Area History Embraced in Covenant Hills Home
Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 12:09pm. 205 Views, 0 Comments.
A new Covenant Hills custom home
design has developed into an architecturally significant project. After
finding the ideal homesite to build their family home, these homeowners
have selected a design style that both fits their desired functionality
and also reflects the area’s heritage; the San Juan Capistrano Rustic
style.
Coming from a coastal neighborhood that’s saturated
with kids and has a great family environment, the homeowners sought a
community with the same active, family atmosphere.
They say, “Ladera Ranch and Covenant Hills has become the go-to place
for families looking to capture that feeling.” The couple considered a
number of other communities, and was surprised to find that some had no
kids in sight on a Saturday…
New Laguna Beach Best Buys
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 4:35pm. 117 Views, 0 Comments.
Surterre Properties’ Best Buys Program offers buyers a carefully compiled collection of exceptionally valued properties in coastal Orange County communities including Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, as well as Newport Coast, Corona del Mar and Dana Point.
To have your property considered or to learn more about our Best Buys Program, please email us at Read Full Post »
Surterre Welcomes Florina Massbaum
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 12:38pm. 170 Views, 0 Comments.
Florina Massbaum happily joined Surterre Properties® Monarch Beach office.
“The company has intrigued me since 2007,” she said. “I simply love what Surterre has done to innovate luxury real estate. I’m thrilled to be part of such a visionary organization.”
Florina made an impressive showing at the start of her career. By adapting her skills to the needs of the marketplace, learning the ins and outs of REOs and short sales and mastering the art of negotiation, she was able close nearly $1.5 million in sales her first year alone.
“I joined the real estate industry at a tough time, but through hard work I was able to help create success stories for my clients,” she said. “I really feel that this experience has shaped my career forever. I truly enjoy helping…
You're Invited to Surterre's Open Houses
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 4:30pm. 82 Views, 0 Comments.
This weekend's Surterre Properties® Open House Directory is now updated!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS WEEK'S OPEN HOUSES
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 and Newport Coast.
Read Full Post »Lis Olsen Celebrates Pelican Crest Sale
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 12:50pm. 264 Views, 0 Comments.

It’s only the beginning of 2012, and Lis Olsen of Surterre Properties® already has something to celebrate: the sale of a gorgeous luxury listing in Pelican Crest, located at 9 Shoreridge.
Listed for sale at just over $7 million, this incredibly chic residence boasts a seemingly endless list of amenities and creature comforts. In addition to a formal dining room complete with silver leaf ceiling, it features a movie theater, a wine cellar, a gym and maid’s quarters. Italian crystal chandeliers, intricately detailed ceilings and exotic finishes, including onyx, are just a couple of elements that contribute to the home’s modern aesthetic — when it comes to luxury living on the California Riviera, it simply doesn’t get much better.
“Meticulous attention was… Read Full Post »
Orange County Real Estate Market Update
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 12:33pm. 217 Views, 0 Comments.
“ABSENTEE BUYERS AT A RECORD HIGH”
Investors bump up region’s sales. Investors and some second-home purchasers accounted for a record-high proportion of homebuyers in the region: 26.8 percent.
-Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register Business Section… Read Full Post »
Jim & Jane Sell Crystal Cove Estate
Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 3:34pm. 225 Views, 0 Comments.

Jim Weisenbach and Jane Polley — a top-performing team of agents who have been part of Surterre Properties® since the company’s inception — enabled a client to finish 2011 strong with the impressive sale of an even more impressive estate. Located at 23 Moon Shell in Newport Coast’s highly desirable Crystal Cove enclave, the home was listed for sale at more than $7 million.
Featuring never-ending unobstructed, panoramic views — stretching from the whitewater to Catalina Island and beyond. What’s more, it offers a host of luxurious amenities in addition to an impeccably finished aesthetic. A fully equipped theater, a fitness room with bathroom, a wine tasting room and a temperature-controlled wine cellar are just a handful of extravagant comforts that… Read Full Post »

