It’s a common misconception when it comes to buying a home, all the buyer has to do is have a down payment ready and be pre-qualified for a home mortgage. These two things are the most important parts of buying a home but the third, lesser known part of the process comes with paying the closing
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11/30/2012
One of the most common things that any Orange County home buyer knows that they should when buying a home in the area is good credit. It is almost impossible to get a great mortgage loan if you have bad credit, but thanks to the FHA many people in the area who have what can be considered less tha
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11/29/2012
Orange County received more good news last month when it was reported that area employers have added over 13,000 jobs to the economy. Although this was good news, a 7.1% unemployment rate is still high by historical standards for Orange County. That is expected to drop though with improving condi
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11/28/2012
Now that the 2012 Presidential Election has finally ended, one of the hot topics that’s on the mind of future homebuyers and Realtors is what’s going to happen to the housing recovery in the United States? During the debates, both Obama and Romney didn’t lay out any specific plans for what they w
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11/27/2012
Are bulk sales hurting housing? This topic has been debated by top Orange County realtors and listing agents across California for months now. The topic of bulk sales came into debate once again recently when the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) released a statement on the recent bulk
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11/26/2012
You may have been talking with a neighbor or simply heard a snippet on the radio or television, but suddenly you are aware that right now is a “seller’s market.” Thoughts of an instant million dollar sale of your home or timing the selling of your home may be coursing through your brain and if so
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11/25/2012
Perhaps you have some home projects you just can’t find the time (or inclination) to start. With the holidays coming up, it may make sense to hire a handyman for smaller tasks. Do you have someone you already use or are you stumped wondering where to turn? No matter the answer, these tips can h
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11/24/2012
Many homeowners in communities around Orange County, California, that have a Home Owners Association have woken up to the harsh reality that if their Association is currently involved in a lawsuit, any buyers looking to buy a home that falls within the HOA, faces the prospect of not being able t
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11/23/2012
Thinking about buying a home in Orange County? You’re not alone. Right now many buyers are considering buying a standard sale home while other buyers are still searching for Short Sale deals. Yes there are still short sale deals out there but there are also differences between how long it takes a
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11/22/2012
The Orange County real estate market is still hot right now, even with another winter quickly approaching and many area residents are considering selling their homes. While selling may be the right option for some homeowners, others are considering the possibility of keeping their homes and renti
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11/20/2012
