Sean Murphy

Marblehead is reacting to the financial crisis much like all of the other neighborhoods. Nothing is moving, and nothing is selling. Aggressive pricing seems to be the only way to get showings, but even those potential buyers are waiting on the fence to see what's next.

There are currently 30 homes on the market in the communities of Marblehead in San Clemente. The average price is $796,633, and the average days on market is 117.

There are 5 properties pending sale. These are extremely well priced homes, with fantastic upgrades and in most cases panoramic views.

If you would like me to bring you a complimentary evaluation of your homes value, please contact me at Sean@BlueTideRealty.com, or call (949) 677-6315

What's New - What Hot - What's Old- and What's SOLD! Ocean Hills in San Clemente moves fast. To help keep you up on the action, here is a market recap to help you determine the right time to buy or sell. I can show yoyu any of these properties, except the sold one of course, well mabey even a couple of them.

Active Property in Ocean Hills

Pending Property in Ocean Hills

Ocean hills sells in the toughest markets. There is still value to be found in these wonderful ocean view homes. If you would like to see any of these properties or any property in Orange or San Diego County, please call Sean Patrick Murphy at (949) 677-6315

Over 6000 people crowded a hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds to listen to opponents and proponents of the 241 toll-road extension. The issue was settled by the California Coastal Commission, a resounding NO!, but this heated battle is far from over. It's now the Federal Governments chance to get involved in yet another local issue. The Transportation Corridor Agencies which tout themselves as stand alone agencies, while using our tax dollars to maintain the roads, appealed the Coastal Commission decision to the Federal Commerce Department. This public hearing was to listen to the arguments from both sides, but is anyone listening.

A recent poll found that most Orange County residents would favor an easy access to the beach and San Diego, even if they infringed on that beach to make the road. The Coastal Commission, The Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club, and the majority of the residents in San Clemente that the toll road encroaches upon, fiercely oppose the extension. One bystander was heard to say "If the government wants the road, then put it right through the middle of Camp Pendleton!" The experts are quick to point out that there is very little impact on the beach and wildlife areas.

The opponents to this issue wish to save the precious natural land south of San Clemente, and an iconic surfing beach named Trestles. The cry for the last few years has been SAVE TRESTLES! Trestles is a hard to access surf spot just south of the old Nixon estate on Cottons point in San Clemente and just north of USMC Camp Pendleton. It is not a huge stretch of beach, and it is a long walk that hundreds of people make everyday, just to go surfing, but having been there many times, it is worth saving.

The Toll Road issue is a complex issue. Orange County and San Diego County face a traffic problem in the near future. A solution must be found quickly. The 241 is the final stage of construction for an over two decade old toll road project. The residents of Orange and San Diego Counties favor the project 2 to 1, but the will not have to live with the repercussions of their decisions.

I for one would like to find an alternative to building the toll-road anywhere near the state beach. The Coastal Commission has denied many a project for less intrusive reasons. Do you think its fair to override the agency put in charge of protecting California's coastal lands.

Every once in a while I come across a great value in San Clemente. Who hasn't dreamed of waking up to an ocean view from the master bedroom, or swimming a year round heated pool. The price tag for these properties are typically in the $800,000 plus market. I have found a property that fits the bill for primary residence, second home, vacation home, vacation rental, and yearly rental property.

For more information on this property or any of the wonderful Ocean View homes in Ocean Hills, please email Sean@BlueTideRealty.com, or call (949) 677-6315 for a private showing

In 2001 a park for the disabled was proposed in South Orange County.

In 2002, San Clemente agreed to help build this park named "Courtney's San Castle", after the 4 year old girl who inspired the much needed park.

In 2007 the grand plan for this park was unveiled with much fan-fair to the San Clemente City Counsel.

In 2007 Sun Cal properties was to contribute $600,000 toward the completion and help build the park. Sun Cal is no longer in much of a position to help build a park, much less finish the grading they started over two years ago.

The Fall of 2008 is the scheduled completion date of this park for the disabled. It has not been discussed at the city planning or parks and recreation meetings of late.

Where is Courtney's San Castle? . If you have any information on this park or any San Clemente issue, please email Sean@BlueTideRealty.com.