For starters, the condos are situated on the historic Newport Harbor, just off of the Pacific Coast Highway. The harbor is famous for its quaint Balboa Island community and the ferry that connects beach-goers to the Newport Peninsula. Once a year the City of Newport Beach hosts its annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, hailed as “one of the top ten holiday happenings in the nation” by the New York Times. There are also dozens of casual and luxurious restaurants scattered around the harbor’s rim, many of which specialize in fresh fish.

As you venture out through the mouth of the harbor towards the sea, beautiful sandy beaches span southward to Laguna Beach and northward to Huntington Beach. Newport’s beautiful beaches are routinely ranked amongst the cleanest in the country, and the picturesque coastline is home to world famous surfing spots such as the Wedge and the Balboa Piers. Aside from white sandy beaches and a bustling harbor, Newport Beach offers a variety of shops and stores offering some of the world’s finest couture and designer brands.

Only a few miles away, are the South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island shopping centers. Here you can find all of your department stores along with all of the world class designer brands you would expect to find in Orange County such as Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Christian Dior, and Chanel are just a start to a fabulous shopping spree.

While Winter is just kicking into gear in most parts of the country, Southern California remains wonderfully temperate. Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and come check out the luxury condos to see what “SoCal” coastal living is all about.

There is a broker preview tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and an open house this Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

If you can’t make it out this weekend, not to worry. The viewing schedule, property documentation and an array of photos are up on our online real estate auction website, FRE.com, for your convenience.

Photo Credit: dr14305 @ flickr.com

Photo Credit: cbirk_79 @ flickr.com

I love working with my hands and being active, not to mention getting outside to enjoy the warm weather and California sunshine. On top of installing our company’s generic signs, the company founder and chairman is a huge advocate for any kind of guerrilla marketing we can implement into our auction advertising.

For example, I have had to go as far as putting up 40 directional signs for a single home during its open house and I have also designed advertisements for a truck to do some mobile marketing.

Some ideas work and others do not. But the beauty of Guerrilla marketing is that it’s cheap to do and does exactly what an advertisement is supposed to accomplish; to grab people’s attention.

Take a look at this ad I saw on http://billboardom.blogspot.com from a printer company in Paris, France Billboard for printer made with sheets of paper.

The City of Newport Beach is hosting its 101st Christmans Boat Parade this year and the parade does a u-turn right in front of the condos we are auctioning. We are allowed advertise on the seller’s yacht and I had a very interesting experience trying to get the signs up in a hurry.

Here are a couple of shots from the yacht ads but I want to know if you have done any crazy guerrilla advertising before! Should we have gone for more festive colors or maybe even added Christmas lights instead of our traditional yellow and black combo?

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About this author: Casey Flynn is the Communications Manager for the LFC Group of Companies. He also coauthors on CommercialAuctionListings.com and RealEstateNoteAuctions.com. You can follow his Twitter account @LFC_Auction.

We are happy to announce, in conjunction with Coldwell Banker, our latest Must Sell auction on FRE.com, two luxury condos in Newport Beach, CA. The auction has started and is currently accepting bids.

Being that Newport Beach is my home town, I am a little biased when I say this has been one of my favorite places I have ever lived. What is not to love about Southern California? These condos are only a few blocks from the Newport’s award-winning beaches and are situated right on Newport Harbor.

The first open house is scheduled for this Saturday, December 19th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Both properties will be open for visitors to mosey through and get a taste of what these one and two bedroom condos have to offer. But you don’t have to wait to see the photos. Simply head over to FRE.com.

The Bid Deadline is February 4th, 2010 @ 5:00 PM PST and while you may not have all the time in the world, we have sped up the due diligence process by posting all available materials and photos online for you to download.

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About this author: Casey Flynn is the Communications Manager for the LFC Group of Companies. He also coauthors on CommercialAuctionListings.com and RealEstateNoteAuctions.com

Enjoy the resort lifestyle at an unbelievable price!

The Sea Villas is an exclusive collection of 18 privately-owned residences adjacent to the exquisite grounds of the world class St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. The intimate collection offers an opportunity to live the luxurious resort lifestyle that until now has only been experienced by guests of the St. Regis. The Sea Villas offers the epitome of style and service where owners receive preferred privileges including access to the attentive service and first class amenities available at the resort. Recreational amenities include ocean view golf, tennis, shuttle access to the Monarch Bay Club, three heated pools and services within Spa Gaucin. The 18 Sea Villas residences are tastefully blended into the resort environment in an enclave overlooking the majestic fairways and spectacular resort grounds with the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Located in Dana Point, California, the Sea Villas are conveniently located to nearby Laguna Beach & Newport Beach — home to world-class shopping, dining, sporting and cultural experiences.

As a year-round beach and dining club, the private Monarch Bay Club is the place to enjoy your daily vacation. Located on one of the most beautiful crescents of beach along the coast in Dana Point, the Monarch Bay Club is close to home, yet very much removed from the stresses of daily life. Offering members an exclusive sandy beach and casually elegant clubhouse with full-service dining and banquet facilities, the Monarch Bay Club provides a host of amenities and activities for members to enjoy. Spend a summer afternoon lounging on the beach or get active with surf lessons, snorkeling or a peaceful kayak outing. The beach coordinator can assist you with whatever you desire for your beach activity.

From your loggia enjoy golf course views relaxing by your fireplace. Order resort room service or cook in your gourmet kitchen complete with Wolf appliances, Sub Zero refrigerator and granite countertops. Maid and valet service are available. Outfitted with exquisite hardwood floors, crown moldings and upgraded bathrooms, this home offers the finest resort living experience.

This single level – ground floor entry condominium offers a rare opportunity to be surrounded in world-class luxury at a bargain price!

The full details for this Online Real Estate Auction can be viewed at FRE.com

Minimum Bid: $399,000

Situated in the iconic hills of Hollywood, this dapper townhome fuses the classic Craftsman style home with designer European interiors. The award-winning colorist Miriam Tate has set an array of earth tones amidst vibrant accents to compliment the neutral colored exterior. This juxtaposition gives the gated community of 2020 Holly Drive a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The exterior’s crisp white border panels compliment its bright and neutral colored interior. Each room in the home is cheerfully lit and surrounded by a series of custom low energy dual pane windows.

As you pass through the 8 ft. solid door in the entryway, the inviting living space guides passersby across magnificent Durango travertine honed flooring. The living space opens into a professional kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen includes Kitchen Aid® Architect II stainless steel series appliances, a Kohler® stainless steel farmhouse sink and Santa Cecilla granite countertops. Its cabinets are custom Italian shaker style, adding a touch of softness to the subtle modernity of the stainless steel appliances.

The townhome also features a downstairs den with its own private bathroom that can double as a bedroom or office wtih access to the front courtyard.

Waiting at the top of the rich hardwood stairwell, complete with wrought iron railing, are two carpeted bedrooms, each with a vaulted ceiling and private bathroom.

The second story’s lavish master bedroom includes a luxurious bathroom with dual sinks, a spacious walk-in closet, and a sliding door closet. Durango travertine slab countertops, Kohler bathtubs and glass shower doors can be found in each of the home’s three bathrooms.

Other amenities include an in home security system, subterranean parking with individual storage unit, upstairs hook-up for stacking washer/dryer, patio area, and an elevator in the subterranean parking lot.

The full details for this Online Real Estate Auction can be viewed at FRE.com

Minimum Bid: $399,000

Minutes from both the Hollywood Bowl and Sunset Boulevard, this delightful townhome brings a modern elegance into the heart of the historic Hollywood Dell; one of L.A.’s hippest neighborhoods. The exterior fa?ßades designed by award-winning colorist Miriam Tate, combines multi-hued pastels and white trim with a classic, Craftsmen style.

As you enter the solid custom 8 ft. door on the first floor, the airy living space naturally flows along the Durango travertine honed flooring into the kitchen. The design opens up the cozy, European inspired home for entertaining. The kitchen includes Kitchen Aid® Architect II stainless steel series appliances, a Kohler® stainless steel farmhouse sink and Santa Cecilla granite countertops. The cabinets are custom Italian shaker style, adding a touch of softness to the subtle modernity of the stainless steel appliances.

The crisp white border panels on the exterior of the development compliment its bright and neutral colored interior. Each room in the home is brightly lit and complemented by custom low energy, dual-panel, Pella windows.

A rich hardwood stairwell, complete with wrought iron railing, leads upstairs to two fully carpeted bedrooms, each with a vaulted ceiling and private bathroom. The second story’s lavish master bedroom includes a luxurious bathroom with dual sinks, spacious walk-in closet as well as a sliding door closet.

Each of the home’s three bathrooms features Durango travertine slab countertops, Kohler® bathtubs and glass shower doors.

Other amenities include an in home security system, subterranean parking with individual storage unit, upstairs hook-up for stacking washer/dryer, patio area, and an elevator in the subterranean parking lot.

The full details for this Online Real Estate Auction can be viewed at FRE.com

Minimum Bid: $399,000

Minutes from both the Hollywood Bowl and Sunset Boulevard, this delightful townhome brings a modern elegance into the heart of the historic Hollywood Dell; one of L.A.’s hippest neighborhoods. The exterior fa?ßade designed by award-winning colorist Miriam Tate, combines multi-hued pastels and white trim with a classic, Craftsmen style.

As you enter the solid custom 8 ft. door on the first floor, the airy living space naturally flows along the Durango travertine honed flooring into the kitchen. The design opens up the cozy, European inspired home for entertaining. The kitchen includes Kitchen Aid® Architect II stainless steel series appliances, a Kohler® stainless steel farmhouse sink and Santa Cecilla granite countertops. The cabinets are custom Italian shaker style, adding a touch of softness to the subtle modernity of the stainless steel appliances.

The crisp white border panels on the exterior of the development compliment its bright and neutral colored interior. Each room in the home is brightly lit and complemented by custom low energy, dual-panel, Pella windows.

A rich hardwood stairwell, complete with wrought iron railing, leads upstairs to two fully carpeted bedrooms, each with a vaulted ceiling and private bathroom. The second story’s lavish master bedroom includes a luxurious bathroom with dual sinks, spacious walk-in closet as well as a sliding door closet.

Each of the home’s three bathrooms features Durango travertine slab countertops, Kohler® bathtubs and glass shower doors.

Other amenities include an in home security system, subterranean parking with individual storage unit, upstairs hook-up for stacking washer/dryer, patio area, and an elevator in the subterranean parking lot.

The full details for this Online Real Estate Auction can be viewed at FRE.com

Minimum Bid: $399,000

Situated in the iconic hills of Hollywood, this dapper townhome fuses the classic Craftsman style home with designer European interiors. The award-winning colorist Miriam Tate has set an array of earth tones amidst vibrant accents to compliment the neutral colored exterior. This juxtaposition gives the gated community of 2020 Holly Drive a warm and inviting atmosphere

The exterior’s crisp white border panels compliment its bright and neutral colored interior. Each room in the home is cheerfully lit and surrounded by a series of custom low energy dual pane, Pella windows.

As you pass through the 8 ft. solid door in the entryway, the inviting living space guides passersby across magnificent Durango travertine honed flooring. The living space opens into a professional kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen includes Kitchen Aid® Architect II stainless steel series appliances, a Kohler® stainless steel farmhouse sink and Santa Cecilla granite countertops. Its cabinets are custom Italian shaker style, adding a touch of softness to the subtle modernity of the stainless steel appliances.

Waiting at the top of the rich hardwood stairwell, complete with wrought iron railing, are two carpeted bedrooms, each with a vaulted ceiling and private bathroom.

The second story’s lavish master bedroom includes a luxurious bathroom with dual sinks, a spacious walk-in closet, and a sliding door closet. Durango travertine slab countertops, Kohler bathtubs and glass shower doors can be found in each of the home’s three bathrooms.

Other amenities include an in home security system, subterranean parking with individual storage unit, upstairs hook-up for stacking washer/dryer, patio area, and an elevator in the subterranean parking lot.

The full details for this Online Real Estate Auction can be viewed at FRE.com

Minimum Bid: $399,000

This beautiful 2 Bedroom, 3 Bath condo is located in a new development in Palm Desert California. The full details for this Online Real Estate Auction can be viewed at FRE.com

Seller’s Suggested Value: $625,000

This beautiful condo located in Palm Desert, California offers over 2,200 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage.

Seller’s Suggested Value: $625,000

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