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FEATURED PROPERTY: LAGUNA BEACH
JANUARY 26, 2024 | VOL. 14, ISSUE 4
Ultimate Coastal Living in Laguna Beach This brand-new custom home sits on an elevated setting and offers stunning ocean views from every room. Massive windows and large sets of glass accordion doors allow for sublime indoor/outdoor living in this 4-bedroom and 4-bath home of approximately 3,392 square feet. The main level features priceless ocean views, walls of disappearing glass, a fireplace-warmed living room, and a kitchen that opens to a covered loggia with fireplace that extends living space. Anchored by a large waterfall island, the bespoke kitchen complements mealtime preparation with top-tier Thermador appliances including two dishwashers, custom wood cabinetry, two farmhouse sinks and quartzite countertops. Refinements are led by an elevator, skylight, three fireplaces, an enclosed wine room, white rift-oak wide-plank flooring, modern lighting fixtures, solar power, and an EV charger in the garage. Select secondary bedrooms open to a balcony, and the primary suite is framed by numerous windows with ocean views. A street-to-street lot features additional spaces for outdoor living. Agent Info: Meital Taub 949.922.9552 LivelRealEstate.com
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Property: 705 Gainsborough Place, Laguna Beach 705GainsboroughPl.com Offering Price: $7,750,000
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AGENT OF THE WEEK
Carter Kaufman: In the Top 1% of Agents in Coastal Orange County Intimate market knowledge and creative marketing are keys to success Ranked in the Top 1% of agents in Orange County by annual sales volume, Carter Kaufman has received accolades for his sales production both locally and regionally. In his first year as an agent, he was recognized by his brokerage as “Rookie of the Year” for being the region’s top producing first year agent out of 3,500 new agents. With over $500 Million in personal sales, Carter’s intimate market knowledge and ability to creatively advertise properties has allowed him to set countless sales records in Orange County and placed him
shoulder-to-shoulder with agents who have been in the business for decades. Carter continues to raise the bar for himself and his clients and now acts as a mentor to new agents and frequently speaks on panels and real estate related podcasts. Carter comes from a long line of Realtors and real estate investors in Orange County; as he would say, “It’s in my blood.” Carter has a passion for historical properties and their preservation in the community, as well as cutting-edge modern and contemporary homes. Carter’s sales
Carter Kaufman
experience and knowledge of markets spans all of Orange County. Carter’s thoughtful approach to real estate centers around finding out his clients’ “why” and taking the
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Carter can be reached at 949.294.6411. carter@carterkaufman.com www.carterkaufman.com W G UN NE ICIN /S T M PR SA 2P N MPE A O 11
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time to learn what motivates and inspires them. Through this process of discovery, he’s able to tailor a real estate experience that allows him to add value to a transaction and ensure longstanding client relationships and referrals to family and friends. Carter spends his time away from real estate with his wife Stephanie, and their three daughters; Stella, Scarlett and Sabine who are twins. Carter also enjoys golfing and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he holds the rank of purple belt. “I think I’m successful because I look at real estate as an opportunity to connect the dots for people, and if there’s no dots to connect, I’ll go find them.”
S H AU N A - L E I TA C O V I N G T O N . C O M DRE #00991380 | DRE #02109969 26LAGUNITA.COM, LAGUNA BEACH • $9,995,000 5 BED/5 BATH • 4,470 SQ. FT. • STUNNING OCEANFRONT
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