In a seller’s market, lowball offers often eliminate your offer from consideration. When faced with a counter offer, respond quickly, to keep other buyers from entering the picture. If a bidding war occurs, be prepared to get fewer concessions from the seller and pay more money. Always, have a few home options in mind, so you have a choice. Work with your realtor, so when a new home comes on the market, you are first in line.
With the beautiful weather, get outside for a kayak tour of Crystal Cove. The Crystal Cove Alliance, in conjunction with REI, offers kayaking tours of the coastline. You will discover sunny coves, craggy headlands, see views of Catalina Island and forests of giant kelp. Among the many animals seen are dolphins, seals and pelicans. As you kayak, you will learn about water quality, kelp monitoring, marine protected areas and much more. The tour uses sit-on-top kayaks that are launched from El Moro Beach. This is class is for the more experienced kayaker. See either of these websites to sign-up for the tour: http://www.rei.com/class/55787/market/162 or http://www.crystalcovebeachcottages.com/calendar&tours/.
Crystal Cove is filled with parks, residential areas, fine dining and world class shopping. Part of the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach, Crystal Cove is well known for the State Park located there. Situated at 8 Baffin Bay, this five bedroom, six bathroom home is part of the Seabourn neighborhood. This home has a very private cul-de-sac setting. The home is approximately 4,000 square feet with formal living room, dining room and large family room. The gourmet kitchen features a large center island, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook. This luxurious home has wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, coastline, Catalina Island and colorful evening sunsets. On clear days, views stretch to Palos Verdes. Seabourn is a wonderful community in which to begin your Crystal Cove home search. Seabourn is a 24 hour guard gated development. As with all Crystal Cove neighborhoods, residents of Seabourn are invited to join in all the resort style recreational activities at the Canyon Club Recreational Center.