When viewing the exterior of your home, where does your eye focus first? If you have no cars in the driveway, more than likely you’ll notice the garage, a wide expanse that may or may not be beautiful. If your garage exterior happens to fall in the “not so appealing” category, it may be time to c
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12/31/2012
Neighborhood Safety Thanks to the Internet it’s now easier than ever before to research a neighborhood online and review crime reports for the area, from the comfort of your home. Besides looking up crime statistics online it’s important to drive and walk in the area that you plan on buying a ho
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12/28/2012
Planning on selling your Orange County home in 2013, to upgrade to a bigger home? That’s great! Before putting your home on the market it’s important to evaluate it’s interior and determine if the inside of your home has a potentially scary interior that could keep buyers away. Popcorn Ceiling If
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12/27/2012
2013 is right around the corner? Are you ready? If you’re making plans or “resolutions” for 2013, and those plans include selling your Orange County home, here are the best things you can do to increase your homes value and sell it quickly in 2013. Replace The Front Door Having a great front do
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12/26/2012
A quick look over the last few years has more than a few homeowners concerned about natural disasters and power outages. With cold weather quickly approaching (and some predicting an impending end to the world), it is important to take steps to ensure your safety and the safety of your home, in a
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12/25/2012
If you watch any of the home shows on HGTV these days, one of the most common things that homebuyers are looking for is an open concept floor plan in a home. What is an open concept floor plan? It’s a floor plan where the rooms flow from one to another. Instead having walls or dividers to separat
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12/24/2012
Americans love the movies. Even though ticket prices will cost you an arm and a leg, we still love the surround sound, overpriced popcorn, and the experience at the theater. Though times might be tough at home, and the budget might be a little tighter these days, entertainment doesn’t have to go
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12/23/2012
Have you been wondering what changes and developments in the 2013 housing market will mean for your home? If so, you're not alone. A series of predictions published on December 10, 2012 by Frank Nothaft, Vice President and Chief Economist of Freddie Mac may provide some clarity. Review the bullet
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12/22/2012
In today’s Orange County real estate market it’s super competitive because, there’s a low inventory of homes and high demand. These factors mean that the OC real estate market is going to be competitive for any buyer is who looking for a home in this area. The Two P’s of Real Estate The key to s
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12/21/2012
Christmas 2012, it’s something that almost everyone from young children to adults of every age have been looking forward to with anticipation because, it’s a time for friends, family and loved ones to get together to exchange gifts, reflect and be thankful as they enjoy some time off from work an
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12/19/2012