Ann Stefanucci's (annstefanucci) Blog

It's 2012...a new year with new opportunities for us all.  If you're on the market to buy a home, make your New Year's Resolution to be prepared for the process of buying a home. Here is a checklist to help you along and eliminate some of the potential headaches along the way: Get Pre Approved Fo...

Especially in today's economic climate, the amount of your downpayment has never been more important.  There are many aspects of the real estate transaction process which can be major roadblocks if you're not prepared. The most challenging part of buying a home can be coming up with an acceptable...

The new year is almost here, and soon after that we'll be heading into tax season.  Most people look at March and April as tax season, but the sooner you dive in the sooner you can finish...and the more likely you are to not miss out on any potential tax benefits you're entitled to because you're...

More people are working from home now than ever before. More and more people are dedicating areas in their homes to be used as full-time home offices. Whatever the size, here are some tips for maximum efficiency in designing and equipping your home office: 1. Be organized. Make the most your home...

Well, the Orange County Register has released their latest report of the market here in the Beach Areas and, as usual, our area seems to be a bit of a microcosm of the whole United States real estate market. The Dove Canyon area has seen a much improved market time as compared to last year.  Aver...

One of the best things about the Internet is that so many information resources that used to be hard to obtain or just flat out unattainable are now at our fingertips.  October is National Fire Prevention Month, and with that in mind here are some resources to help you with fire prevention and s...

So, your move is over and you have unpacked the many boxes and are arranging furniture and such. Now is a great time to do a safety and security check of your new home. Here's a checklist to get you started: Check your home for loose floorboards and/or tiles Check the smoke alarms. Are there smok...

Recently, I wrote about how apartment rents are on the rise in the Orange County and Beach Areas and that experts are projecting this to be the case for the next 5 years or so. Reports are coming out now that new home construction is up exponentially from last year, which is true; however, as you...

There was an article at the end of July in the Orange County Register that I'm revisiting because it's the completion of a circular chain reaction that is important to understand whether you're currently a Beach Areas home buyer, a home seller or are a home owner wanting to keep up with the marke...

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or just haven’t gone through the buying process in a long time and want to get current (or if you just love reading books about real estate), here’s a list of reading that I think you will find very helpful in the process:) 10 Minute Guide to Buying and Sell...