Gilda Duhs's (gildaduhs) Blog

  Located in South Laguna, Three Arch Bay is a very special Laguna Beach neighborhood.  I lived there for 17 years and loved every minute.  Being a gate guarded community, it has a private beach and it’s own small bay.   You will only see crowds of people on the 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Lab...

  The City of Laguna Beach will now be enforcing a tax that had been on the books but not enforced previously.  A 10% tax will have to be paid on all bookings beginning July 1, 2010.  This tax will not affect those that are annual leases, but the short term leases.  Typically this tax is paid by ...

  In today’s OC Register, a Laguna Beach home was featured that recently sold for approximately $835,000. so I thought you might be curious to know what you can buy in that price range.  At the peak of the market in 2005/2006 one couldn’t buy a nice detached home for less than $1 million.  Today ...

  We have heard the news that Laguna Beach has much inventory as compared to the neighboring city of Aliso Viejo.  When one takes a look at the reasons why, one can easily conclude a large reason is the price range.  Currently only one home is for sale in Aliso Viejo for more than $1 million.  Co...

  If approved , SB 183, will require homeowners to install carbon monoxide detection (CO) devices in their home by Jan. 1, 2011.  The cost of these range from $25 - approx. $200.  This new law would apply not only to single family owners but also to multi-family homes or apartments.  You may also...

  The other night I was reminded of what a blessing it is to live and work in Laguna Beach.  After work, we went to the restaurant K’ya in Laguna Beach located on PCH.  They were offering amazing happy hour specials for reduced prices if you go early.  We ate downstairs in the restaurant and then...

  It’s true.  I believe we have nearly hit bottom in the affordable parts of the communities of Laguna Niguel ocean view homes and Dana Point ocean view homes.  Those homes that sit near the coast and are priced under $650,000. are in high demand.  Especially if one wants to avoid a short sale or...

  Today was a sunny beautiful beach day in Laguna Beach and Dana Point.  I was touring a client to find a good investment fixer.  He wants a great ocean view project with upside potential.  We were looking in the Dana Point ocean view and Dana Point oceanfront communities of Monarch Bay, Monarch ...

  Have the luxury homes really suffered along the coast?  Do the Laguna Beach oceanfront and ocean view homes sustain their value?  I compared the first seven months of this year in 2009, to last year in 2008.  What I saw was interesting.  The average sale price of a Laguna Beach oceanfront or La...

  September 15th is the deadline in many counties to appeal your taxable value on your property. Go to your County Assessor’s website and you will get all the details. You will need three recent sales comps and the appeal form. This is free!  Whether your home is a Laguna Beach oceanfront, a Lagu...