by Scott Murphy
Many top executives at large investment banking firms will be depositing some jumbo bonuses by the end of this month–and I can’t help but wonder if San Diego real estate and luxury home sales will also get a boost from this largesse.
Despite an overall bonus decrease of 10% due to months of multibillion-dollar bank write-downs and a spreading credit crisis, many will be pocketing some still-sizeable sums.
Depending on which firm they work for and the position held, some of these Wall Street and corporate bonuses can range anywhere from up to $2 million to $50 million.
Real estate prices this year have dropped and where else should these high earners invest their bonuses?
According to Forbes, some of these bonus recipients may also be rookies as well as first time homebuyers looking in the $5 to 6 million range. For top executives, the bonuses will be substantially more and potentially leading them towards the $20,000,000 home range.
Some rich real estate markets such as Manhattan, San Diego, the Silicon Valley area, Los Angeles and other top markets, just might see an increase of sales come the end of the year. Interest is already brewing in a number of these luxury markets.
In the coastal San Diego real estate market for example, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Coronado, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlbad and downtown San Diego (all coastal) offer some of the finest luxury homes in San Diego County. Inventory levels are also attractive for these flush buyers, which should make the home shopping experience even more fun.
At the other end of the country, many bonus-rich buyers will be shopping properties in Manhattan including townhomes overlooking Central Park, which have asking prices at $50,000,000 or more. These executives might not be able to pay cash for one of these properties, but can rest assured that large down payments will be coming from a secure source.
Of course the purchase of one of these homes will depend on the size of the bonus. But for some just starting out in the business, a nice condo in a great location would work very nicely–and San Diego might be just the ticket.
Heres wishing fat bonuses to all!
For additional information call Scott or Roberta Murphy at either 760-942-9100 or call/text at 760-613-6190
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177 Shorewood Drive Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
$6,250,000
9
Beds
9
Baths
14,173
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
11513899
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Waterfront! Only 1 and a half hours from Los Angeles to Paradise! LAKEFRONT!The Ultimate Lake Arrowhead Lakefront! Not another like it. Surrounded by water on 3 sides. Custom Built. Presidential Master Bedroom Suite with 2 Fireplaces and Wet Bar. Entirely Separate Guest Wing within residence with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Grandscale Living/Game Room with Bar. Gentleman's Sports Bar and Lounge. Elevator. Grand Patio Area. Double Dock. Spa and Sauna. Separate 2 Bedroom Guest House. Total of 9 Bedrooms and 8 baths. 2 Garages. Wonderful Guest House as well.
6710 El Montevideo Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
$19,995,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,460
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
150060589
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Variance granted 150060590. A spectacular and rare 16.5 acre all usable parcel in Rancho Santa Fe. Stunning views of the mountains, 8 separate parcels, on a non-covenant island surrounded by covenant properties. Lots of possibilities...large estate, family compound or development opportunity.
16242 Shadow Mountain Drive Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
$11,000,000
8
Beds
8.5
Baths
9,165
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
17202444
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Shadow Mountain is an enclave of 46 wonderful estates that enjoy 24 hour live-gated security just minutes from all that Pacific Palisades has to offer. This spectacular property was conceived and custom built to recreate a comfortable and lovely chateau from the south of France. Set on over an acre with stunning ocean, hillside and vineyard views, 16242 Shadow Mt. enjoys a huge flat yard, a wonderful custom paved pool and a great sports court. The owners/builders imported antique and reclaimed tile, stone and pavers from France and generously and creatively added these beautiful and timeless finishes throughout the house. The house is nearly 9,000 sq. ft. and has high ceilings, oversized doorframes, walls of French doors and gracious places to relax with family and friends or host huge gatherings.The kitchen has it all and is a true chef's paradise with Viking appliances, wonderful work surfaces and 2 large farm sinks. There is an oversized 3 car garage and an electric charging station
5760 Christian Valley Road Outside Area (outside Ca)
$15,000,000
17
Beds
20
Baths
10,000
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
OC17173881
Property Type
Commercial/residential
Price Type
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This 500 acre estate is surrounded by thousands of acres. Seeing the Main House “Kudu House”, the Guest House “Bunkhouse”, the Manager’s House, and the Event Center, you will soon realize that you are entering something uniquely special in this 29 room estate with a combined total of 17 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms. The Kudu House with expansive great room encompasses an inviting foyer with an incredible view of the property. Bunkhouse with beautifully decorated western theme to compliment the nearby event center. Manager’s residence is designed with the same quality and attention to luxurious detail as the main house and is a 3 bedroom,4 bath home. Here you will also find custom solid handpicked cabinetry, granite countertops and customer pecan flooring. This home is also environmentally controlled with radiant floor heating. A short drive or adventurous walk brings you to the custom yurt surrounded by woods in a perfect blend of form and function. With approximately 10,000 square feet, the Event Center is the perfect venue for parties, corporate meetings, or family gatherings. There is also a nearby barn which includes a “Tack and Tackle” room equipped for horseback riding and fly fishing enthusiasts, corral with 10 calving stalls, and an arena that has enabled the owners to host parties and corporate events and also the Canadian Professional Bull Riding Association.
23754 Malibu Road Malibu, CA 90265
$28,000,000
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
3,857
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
17295082
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Located on sandy Malibu Colony beach, this stunning architectural four bedroom residence plus guest studio evokes the essence of Malibu sophistication on the beach. Gated for privacy, one enters into a large fully landscaped courtyard complete with a modern stone water feature leading to a large glass enclosed sky-lighted entry. The beautifully furnished dining and living area featuring retractable buffets, soaring ceilings, art walls, and ocean side wall of glass boast impressive ocean views. A private stairway takes you to the ocean view master bedroom and bath equipped with a glass privacy partition, skylights that allow you to look at the stars in bed as well as a sitting area and oceanfront patio. The spacious beachfront patio with pool, spa and umbrella topped tables is the ideal location for entertaining friends or a peaceful retreat for relaxing. The detached studio is complete for live in staff or visiting friends. Experience the perfect combination of luxury and location.
53713 Ross Avenue Unit 37a La Quinta, CA 92253
$11,000,000
7
Beds
9
Baths
12,105
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
218002464DA
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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6 Rockledge Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651
$9,995,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,457
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
NP18041484
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Live Luxury Auction - Bidding to start from $9,995,000 Auction. This enclave has everything - Premiere Location PrivacyStunning ViewsEasy AccessSolitudeand so much more! Perfect parcel to build 2 separate homes, a compound or for the savvy investor. The ocean is the star of this oceanfront estate. Entering the gate of this private oasis, a secluded retreat is revealed in the lush, tranquil gardens and breathtaking shoreline. Astonishing 180 degree views include stunning vistas of Catalina and San Clemente
1709 E Bay Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92661
$10,995,000
5
Beds
7
Baths
4,253
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
NP18045853
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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One of a kind this unique Balinese inspired Peninsula Point bayfront home offers the very rare opportunity to have a separate guest house on a neighboring parcel. Custom built in 2010 seaside elegance adorns all three levels; offering quality craftsmanship, inviting sunlit rooms, clad in tasteful finishes - no detail has been overlooked. Spanning over 4,200 sq. ft. this 5 bedroom 7 bathroom residence is truly one of a kind and cannot be duplicated. The master retreat offers a large-scale private suite tha
955 Vista Ridge Lane Westlake Village, CA 91362
$8,900,000
6
Beds
12
Baths
15,835
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
218002386
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Located in the prestigious private community of North Ranch Country Club Estates, this Mediterranean inspired home is a luxurious yet comfortable home defined by a wealth of spectacular custom design elements. The approx. 15,835 sq. ft. 6 bedroom, 11 bathrooms estate that sits on 4.3 acres includes a family room, living room, formal dining room, a spectacular 2 level library with impressive architectural detailing, a playroom, indoor racquet ball court / basketball court, a subterranean temperature controlled wine room, & an impressive two-level theater/game room. The magnificent rear grounds are completely private & serene, offering a variety of distinctive & separate areas to enjoy a vacation-like escape; including a tropical lagoon with a cascading waterfall & 120' slide, pool house,full tennis court with a viewing pavilion, streams, lounging terraces, two fully equipped grilling/kitchen stations with a pizza oven. An extraordinary property!
10985 Bellagio Road Los Angeles, CA 90077
$8,450,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,485
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
18319402
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
First time on the market in over 50 years, the 28,281 square foot Bellagio Road promontory overlooks the magnificent 15th fairway of Bel Air Country Club and features magnificent views! There are only a handful of original remaining homes in Bel Air waiting to be redeveloped. This California ranch home features a pool and huge motor court.
1 Motu Moie French Polynesia Outside Area (outside U.s.) Foreign Country 98709
$6,500,000
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
3,200
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
SR18068690
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Constructed in 1993 and remodeled in '08 and '09, Motu Moie is located 15 miles from Bora Bora. This reef protected 20 Acre Private Island in the Tahitian Island chain of French Polynesia comes complete with 3 Guest Beach Bungalows, 1 Owners Bungalow, 1 Caretakers Bungalow, 1 Kitchen and Entertainment Bungalow, 1 Maintenance and 1 Sports Bungalow. The islands electricity for both lighting and refrigeration is Solar Power and fresh water is provided by the islands natural coral filtered well. The Sports Bungalow includes equipment for snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, fishing, spearfishing, water skiing and sailing. Living space sqft unknown. The village of Patio on the island of Tahaa is a 5 minute boat ride away where you will find shopping for food and necessities, government offices and a doctors office. French is the official language but English is taught in the schools and is widely spoken. The Raiatea airport is a 25 minute boat ride from Motu Moie with daily flights to Tahiti and Bora Bora. The nearby city of Uturoa is the cultural center and the country's 2nd largest city. Here you'll find most everything you desire, including various shops, restaurants, supplies, and a community hospital. Markets offer products and food from France and around the world. Flights from Los Angeles to Papeete arrive daily. A 40 min local flight brings you to Raiatea/ Tahaa then a short boat ride brings you to Motu Moie, or should we simply say..., paradise! LIFE IS SHORT
2088 Green Oaks Way Outside Area (inside Ca), CA 94060
$17,500,000
7
Beds
10
Baths
17,000
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
ML81698243
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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One of a kind property on the Northern California Coast. On nearly 50 acres this is a compound like no other. With approximately 17,000 sq ft of living space this is one of the largest homes on the coast.Ocean views, luxury, privacy. Must see to appreciate the workmanship of this unique, custom property.