Del Mar homeowners truly love their yards. Despite the housing crisis, they invest in their great outdoors like planting gardens, creating cozy areas for entertaining appeal, and installing decorative items that they are happy to look at from the kitchen windows as they are familiar from their chase lounge. For them, creating a sense of place for their family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy outside is indeed a great idea to spend their summer vacations on their Del Mar homes.

Few tips on how to add an appeal to your Del Mar Home Outdoors:

• Nowadays, most of the homeowners are adding outdoor seating and dining areas, including seat-walls and benches or weatherized outdoor furniture, as well as fire pits and fireplaces, the classic outdoor grill and outdoor counter space. Features that are expected to be less popular such as more lavish outdoor kitchen appliances, including refrigerators and sinks, stereo system and outdoor heaters.
• The home garden is coming back as an economic driver. This helps the consumers to plant more as a way to have a fresher produce or so to know where their food is coming from. The expert shows that a well-maintained food garden yield an average $500 return, considering a typical investment and the market price of produce.
• Consider designing your outdoor area to create a series of place that you can inhabit, whether it is a covered space to entertain in or a vegetable bed to attend to. Plus, don't forget your garden's view from the inside of your Del Mar home like from your kitchen window.
• Arbors, water features such as fountains, pergolas and decks are expected to be the most popular this year. Like for example, making an investment in a deck might set an existing home apart from a newly constructed one.

The uncertain economy drives homeowners to make outdoor improvements to their Del Mar homes. In fact, a well-planned and maintained garden and outdoor area will be a great advantage at the time of resale.

For more information on Del Mar Luxury Real Estate for sale, contact:

Shawn Hethcock

Willis Allen Real Estate - Hethcock & Rodger

(858) 755-2280 or (858) 755-6761

valeriepekar@shawnrodger.com

Purchasing your Del Mar home is only the beginning in creating your dream home. Knowing the must-have furniture to ensure a cozy and comfortable ambiance is also part of this challenge.

So, what are the seating pieces of furniture that your Del Mar home should have?

The Cushy Chair is perfect for a relaxing time just watching TV and hanging out with family and friends. This is the perfect chair for you to toe out your shoes and tuck your feet beneath you as you nestle against the comfortable cushion.

A Hang-Out Bed is also good to have in your home. A comfortable mattress is always desirable but having a stylish upholstered headboard adds charm to this fixture. The headboard can be designed to fit the perfect combination of style and comfort.

There's nothing more relaxing than putting your feet up after a hard day's work. This is why the Ottoman is something that every Del Mar home should have. Whether it's slip-covered, tufted or tailored, this piece of furniture will never go out of style.

Last but definitely not the least is a comfortable sofa. Every home has a sofa and it is considered as the centerpiece of a home, primarily because it is usually found in the home's center of activity. A comfortable sofa may be considered expensive but it is worth every penny when you consider the relaxation and comfort that it can provide to your family and friends as they bond with you in you Del Mar real estate.

For more information on Del Mar Luxury Real Estate for sale, contact:

Shawn Hethcock

Willis Allen Real Estate - Hethcock & Rodger

(858) 755-2280 or (858) 755-6761

valeriepekar@shawnrodger.com

Take a Look on Del Mar's Luxurious Profile

Del Mar is a small coastal town in North San Diego County which is known from being one of the most expensive towns in the County. Del Mar real estate has two of the most luxurious homes for sale in San Diego County now - at $61 million and $50 million, and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold at about $48,000,000.

Del Mar Real Estate Market Report

• Sales - There were 10 homes sold in February, 42 % more than the sales of the previous month.
• Average Sale Price - The average sale price extensively increased due to the sale of 2 homes over $2 million and 1 at $5 million.
• Days on Market - Days on the market dropped on the average overall and for detached homes.
• Homes with Contingent Status - Total of 12 homes on the market at the end of February were in a Contingent Status. These are homes with offers being reviewed by short sale and REO lenders, 8 percent of the total number of Del Mar homes for sale.
• New Listings - The new listings of Del Mar homes dropped 20 percent from January.
• Active Listings - Active listings were 153 at the end of February, 11 percent more than January - this is the second consecutive increase.

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Del Mar real estate market is really showing encouraging numbers regarding a more stable inventory with fairly consistent sales. Come and grab the great opportunities in the exciting and luxurious market of Del Mar!

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For more information on Del Mar Luxury Real Estate for sale, contact:

Shawn Hethcock

Willis Allen Real Estate - Hethcock & Rodger

(858) 755-2280 or (858) 755-6761

valeriepekar@shawnrodger.com

Graciously set within the secluded Torrey Pines Terrace neighborhood and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this gorgeous Olde Del Mar Real Estate Home recently sold for $2,700,000!   

This once available Olde Del Mar Luxury Home features a contemporary design complete with 3,000 square feet of interior living space radiating style and sophistication throughout.  The two-story floor plan is both open and grand and offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and an attached two-car garage.

The great room features walls of glass, which allow residents to enjoy the outdoors in and fills the room with natural light and sunshine.  Cedar ceilings add a touch of elegance to the home while two cozy fireplaces found in the living room and in the master bedroom fill the home with warmth.  Bonus features include an office, a separate guest suite and a dramatic artist's studio. 

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The lovely outdoor patio is completely secluded from neighbors giving the residents a truly private retreat perfect for entertaining or personal enjoyment.  This space is large enough to complement with a barbeque or a private spa.  Upstairs, beautiful views can be enjoyed from the deck, which is accessed through the family room. 

Our available Olde Del Mar Homes for Sale are located in a quiet and charming community with a family-friendly environment. Discover the simple pleasures of life through the many parks, golf courses and of course the gorgeous beaches found in the area!

Here's Olde Del Mar at its best: this recently sold bungalow can be lived in as a whole, or divided into two separate complete homes for renting!

Any Old Del Mar Real Estate is valuable, but this one is right on the bluffs above the beach! This Del Mar Real Estate Property recently sold at 7% below listed price at $3,050,000!!

The front unit has been professionally designed and has had major restoration done recently: vaulted ceilings, new plumbing, and new electric. Rear house is two stories and has ocean views. Each home has a separate access and address. With close to 3000 sq. ft. and a total of six bedrooms and four baths between the two homes, this Del Mar Real Estate Property is a rare find!

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Located in Del Mar Village, this home is walking distance to the beach and to the quaint village of Del Mar's shops and boutiques, funky and find restaurants. Del Mar is San Diego County's central beach city with easy access to freeways to anywhere.

With the famous Del Mar racetrack, scenery, surfing and shopping why would you want to be anywhere else? Olde Del Mar Real Estate has always been desirable!

This delightful Olde Del Mar homes recently sold for 8% below listed price for $1,750,000!

Only three blocks to the beach, this cottage was extensively remodeled in 2002 and again in 2005. This Olde Del Mar Luxury Home has beautiful hardwood flooring, a fireplace in the open beamed living room and three bedrooms and two full baths. It is 1723 square feet of sheer flawlessness. Situated on a huge completely fenced and gated private yard with a tree house, the flagstone pathways and lush lawn and landscaping are wonderful.

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A large deck in the back yard will be perfect for barbeques. A three car garage may have multiple uses and is not attached in this Old Del Mar Real Estate home.

Close to the Del Mar racetrack and the quaint village of Del Mar with all of its shopping and restaurants, this is the perfect location. The Coaster and Amtrak both have stations in Del Mar. Del Mar, a vacation destination for its weather and its world famous beaches, has so many things to offer, including a desirable San Diego address. When considering a move to San Diego County, look at Del Mar Real Estate for Sale.

Sold at 11% discount for a cool $14,000,000, this is simply the best that Del Mar Real Estate has to offer!!  

Situated on the beach in the private and exclusive Sandy Lane neighborhood, this Olde Del Mar luxury home is a substantial 4000 square feet with six bedrooms and six baths! Two stories of space and natural light, with panoramic front row ocean views from walls of glass!! New carpet, paint and patio are some of the recent upgrade.

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Situated on over ¼ acre in the fully fenced and secluded neighborhood, on a peaceful cul-de-sac, this Del Mar Real Estate Home has a fifty foot ocean frontage. A two car garage is attached, and there are ten more parking spaces available on the property!!

This fabulous Del Mar home is truly what dreams are made of!! Olde Del Mar Real Estate is hard to find, but beachfront is rare indeed!! Just a minute or two from the Racetrack, and a few minutes from Del Mar Village shopping and restaurants, this enviable Olde Del Mar address now belongs to an owner whose dreams have come true!

Come shopping for Del Mar Real Estate and find your place in the sun!

Sold recently for $899,000, this 4 bedroom, 2 baths, Circa 1958 Bungalow Old Del Mar Home is a spacious 2,194 sq ft!

Ideal for its ultimate privacy, this Del Mar Homes provides the best views in Olde Del Mar. It stands on a large elevated lot that provides a scenic setting in Crest Canyon. Great for a painter, a sight-seer, or one looking for a comforting relaxation, its location offers panoramic views the lagoon, sandstone bluffs, and majestic Torrey Pines. Residing on a serene environment, feel yourself let go of worries and the everyday stress caused by the buzzing street noise or a demanding job.

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Still in its original pristine condition, this Del Mar Homes has hardwood floors, open beamed ceilings, a stone fireplace, a den, plus a 2 car garage and a storage room. Outside is a large yard to breathe the cool breeze from the beach. Wouldn't it also be nice to sit by the stone fireplace in a cold night cherishing the tranquillity of your total privacy living in the mountains near the beach?

Surrounding this quiet place just short distances away are the beach, golf courses, racetracks, and the busy streets of Del Mar Village where one can enjoy the luxuries of shopping and fine dining. Where else would you want to be?

This is one of the best locations in San Diego County and a rare opportunity to have a Del Mar homes!! Sold recently at 11% below the listed price for $2,300,000!! On less than a half acre (12,400 ft.), this four bedroom four bathroom Del Mar homes has laminate floors, exposed wood and beam ceilings, stainless and granite kitchen, and a fireplace in the Family Room!! An attached two car garage, a beautiful front yard with mature landscaping and a patio and spa in the back make it complete!! All this with an ocean view from many large windows, or from the yard! Just a few blocks from the beach, this home in Old Del Mar is also within walking distance to Del Mar Plaza.

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One of California's most desirable neighborhoods, Del Mar is also a popular vacation destination. Known for its racetrack and beautiful Torrey Pines Beach, its dining, shopping and beach location, it is also central and convenient to freeways. Getting to other parts of the county is easy! Del Mar is truly the place to be in San Diego County and property here is highly valued...

Come to Del Mar California, where turf meets surf!!

Reduced from $4,950,000 to $4,000,000 (19% discount), this Del Mar homes sold recently in the prime hills of Old Del Mar. With meticulous designer details and old world architectural craftsmanship, this home Old Del Mar homes is perfection itself. Add to that the ocean view, and state of the art technology, and it is an unbelievable prize!! With three bedrooms (and an optional fourth), four bathrooms, dining room, family and living room, exercise room, spread over two stories and over 3,775 sq. ft., there is room to spare in this work of art!

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Fireplaces warm the Master Retreat, Family Room and Living Room. Wood, fine tile and carpet grace the floors. There is a sauna and steam room besides the pool and spa!! Rose gardens and patios adorn the large lot, reclaimed brick pavers and specimen landscaping and every possible detail have gone into the planning of the home and the gardens, to make it the ultimate in luxury and old world elegance. Ocean views and walking distance to Del Mar Village make this a location that is truly unique, even in the prestigious neighborhood of Old Del Mar!

Come see what Del Mar homes we can offer you!!