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2011 

In Realtor Magazine I found an interesting poll... Have foreclosure freezes or processing problems affected your sales?  70% of people said yes. Are you one of them? Do you have any tips to prevent this from happening? Here are some I can come up with:  Have the proof of funds! If your buyer does...
01/25/2011
Even if you don't drive a "green" car, you can still drive greener -- and save $$$ and MPG.  •    Park in the Shade: Park in the shade when you can, and cool down your hot car by driving with the windows down before turning on the air-conditioner. Over time these practices can result in a much sm...
01/24/2011
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With low interest rates and foreclosure and short-sale properties on the market, many first-time home buyers have made the decision to enter the market. If home ownership is finally within your reach, be sure to keep these five tips in mind before beginning the process. 1. Do Your Homework: Use ...
01/23/2011
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As the first month of the new year comes to a close in just 2 weeks (ALREADY?!?), I got to thinking about what I was going to do different this year to improve my business. Here are four ways I have come across through various articles and publications you can use to help improve your marketing ...
01/22/2011
OPEN HOUSE - JANUARY 22 - 1:00-5:00 - 5 MARSH CREEK, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA - 5 Marsh Creek LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA JUST REDUCED $250,000!! 5BR/4+1BA Single Family House $2,139,000 Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 5,130 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 20,785 sqft HOA...
01/22/2011
Happy Saturday Active Rain! We are already nearing the end of the month so lets make these last 2 weeks count! Have a great rest of your weekend!   And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.      www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com Best regards, Michael Caruso, Broker ABR...
01/22/2011
Pick Up the Keys to Your NEW MERCEDES ~ When You Buy THIS PROPERTY - 5 Marsh Creek - Exclusively with Michael Caruso ~ Limited Time Offer ~ Call NOW for Details!~ www.5MARSHCREEK.net www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com   Best regards, Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CLHMS CRB CRS GREEN GRI Past Pres...
01/21/2011
NORTH COUNTY ANAHEIM Coming up January 30th at 7pm is the 2011 Ms. America Contest at the Doubletree Anaheim Resort. The Ms. America Pageant conducts a nationwide search to find contestants and make one woman's dream of a lifetime come true by crowning her Ms. America 2011! Over $40,000.00 in gi...
01/21/2011
   CENTRAL COUNTY COSTA MESA Nothing to report FOUNTAIN VALLEY Nothing to report HUNTINGTON BEACH Coming up February 6th is the Surf City Pacific Shoreline Marathon. This annual 26.2 mile marathon travels along oceanfront course. Categories include; Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kid's 1 Mile. T...
01/21/2011
South County ALISO VIEJO Coming up TOMORROW, January 22nd from 10:00am to 3:00pm is Snowfest at Grand Park in the Aliso Viejo Town Center. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the event you can call 949-425-2537. DANA POINT  Now through early April Gray Whales migrat...
01/21/2011
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