2012 a year of milestones for Surterre Properties®
by Bill Quinnan, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – The last year has been one of several major milestones for Surterre Properties, a Newport Beach-based, full-service real-estate firm with offices in Corona del Mar, Irvine, Monarch Beach and San Clemente. In 2012, the firm opened six offices, completed more than $2 billion in sales and was ranked second among midsize companies in The Orange County Register’s Top Workplaces section, which also honored Surterre president and CEO Gary Legrand with a special award for leadership.

Employees praised the firm for its sense of purpose in helping people find homes and achieve financial goals, its work environment, integrity and use of…

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Shady Canyon is one of Southern California’s most prestigious enclaves, melding a pastoral country setting with stone’s-throw proximity to the coast, Newport and Laguna Beach, as well as the business hubs of Orange County. While every estate in Shady Canyon is exceptional, there are a few that stand out as particularly noteworthy for their design, location, and ambiance. 52 Echo Glen is one of them. Offering one of the largest sites in Shady Canyon at a quarter-acre, this ultra-private estate compound encompasses a main residence, casita, pool, and extensive ground. And, the adjacent 25,400-square foot site also is available and includes plans for a guest house by renowned architect Homer Oatman.

In addition to its impressive size and scenic siting…

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Jacqueline Thompson of Surterre Properties® has demonstrated her exceptional ability to deliver outstanding results for her clients yet again, this time closing the sale on an exquisite Shady Canyon® estate, which was offered for over $7 million. Jacqueline generated multiple offers, and from listing to close of escrow it took her a mere 35 days to sell the property.

Defined by its sprawling three-quarter acre lot and its stunning Santa Barbara-style architecture, the custom residence at 52 Echo Glen boasts abundant outdoor entertaining venues – from sheltered loggias and balconies, to a poolside cabana with fireplace.

Jacqueline represented both the seller and buyer in this transaction — a testament not only to her…

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