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CoastalRealEstateGuide . com SEPTEMBER 30 , 2022 | VOL . 12 , ISSUE 39
FEATURED PROPERTY : LAGUNA BEACH A Private Sanctuary Overlooking Victoria Beach
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This estate is the perfect balance between strong , reliable charm and modern details and amenities . Perched on top of the Laguna Beach coastline , this fully rebuilt Sanctuary at Victoria Beach , spanning threequarter acres of lush-filled paradise , boasts a restored tree house lounge dating back from 1925 . Discover an abundance of landscaping , zen sitting areas , and terraced grounds filled with pristine decks / patios . Picturesque water views by day and city lights after dusk . At the end of the long , hidden driveway , the estate sits in a bright , open setting in the trees . Vibrant white beamed wood ceilings with skylights , inviting living areas , and wood floors that harmonize with garden views . Primary ensuite and private terrace offer spectacular water views overlooking Victoria Beach and the exclusive , updated bathroom is adorned with a stunning walk-in shower and bronze soaking tub . Whimsical , gated , and exceptionally private , this estate is a tranquil escape .
Agent Info : Josh , Matt , and Heather Altman DRE #: 01764587 | 01874316 | 01833121 310.819.3250 info @ TheAltmanBrothers . com
Property : 400 Ashton Drive , Laguna Beach
Offering Price : $ 11,995,000
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AGENT OF THE WEEK
Meital Taub : Local Knowledge and Luxury Market Expert
A Stress-free Experience with one of the OC ’ s Top Producers
No discussion about Orange County ’ s coastal real estate marketplace would be complete without a mention of Meital Taub , who , over the course of her career , has become one of the industry ’ s most sought-after luxury real estate experts , impressing clients and peers alike with her proven ability to deliver results . Having personally closed about $ 100 million year over year in residential real estate sales , with over $ 230 million in 2022 , Meital is one of the top-producing agents in the area ’ s highly competitive luxury market . As was announced in the Wall Street Journal by Real Trends and Tom Ferry , Meital Taub Luxury Group is currently one of the top small teams by sales volume in the country . In addition , Meital is one of top 200 real estate agents out of 1.4 million in the US — a fact that places her among the top . 01 % of agents nationwide . Meital ’ s team has also been named the # 1 Luxury Sales Team in all of First Team | Christie ’ s International in 2021 for most sales over $ 2 million . Meital received First Team ’ s highest honor , The Founders Award , three times and is a member of its Hall of Fame .
A longtime Laguna Beach resident with children in the city ’ s public schools , Meital offers an invaluable firsthand perspective on the lifestyle for which the coastal area is so well known . Just as importantly , with more than 20 years of experience dealing with complex contracts , finance and negotiations , not to mention marketing and advertising , she possesses a powerful skill set that provides clients with a strategic and methodical approach to their most important objectives . What ’ s more , as a graduate of law and business school , she brings to the table unparalleled discipline and organization . Yet Meital ’ s most invaluable defining quality remains her ability to deliver an impeccable caliber of quality service . Since closing her first residential real estate transaction in late 2010 , she has earned a well-deserved reputation for creating real estate experiences as smooth and stress-free as they are financially rewarding for her clientele .
A pillar in the local real estate community , Meital makes every effort to give back in a meaningful way . When she was chosen to represent
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$ 230M + Sold Year To Date
the Big Brothers Big Sisters ( BBBS ) of Orange County in the sale of the grand estate located at 1570 Fayette Place — the largest donation ever received by that chapter — she exceeded expectations and closed the sale at $ 10.375 million and donated her commission in its entirety . Today she is a governing board member of BBBS . Meital is also a trustee of SchoolPower and a proud sponsor of the SchoolPower Real Estate Honor Roll and also donates to multiple high school athletic teams .
Meital Taub can be reached at 949.922.9552 . Visit taubproperties . com
Testimonial : “ Meital and her team were a dream to work with , professional and incredibly responsive . They guided us through the entire sales process , which ended up being quite complicated , and always provided expert information , perspective , and options . I would recommend them without hesitation . The Orange County real estate market can be tricky , and Meital is the only person I would trust implicitly . ” – Leslie O