In Orange County we are fortunate to have many planned communities which are also part of homeowners associations. During the process of buying a home which is part of an HOA you may find out that the home you want to purchase has one or more HOA violations. Before you can move forward with purc
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02/27/2015
WOW! Is all we can say about mortgage interest rates every time we turn on the news and see that it’s getting even more affordable for home buyers in Orange County and across the United States to buy homes. As of January 2015 the current mortgage interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage loan fe
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02/25/2015
As long time Orange County Realtor’s one question we’ve been asked from our clients from time to time is: “should I make repairs to my home before selling it?” and the answer to this question is yes. The Investment Is Worth It Let’s say you have to replace the carpeting, and paint the inside of
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02/20/2015
One of the great things about 2015 so far is we’re seeing lots of great activity in the Real Estate market including: historically low mortgage interest rates, and the return of the first time home buyer. If you’ve been thinking about buying an Orange County home for the first time here are 4 rea
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02/19/2015
The city of Newport Beach got its name in 1870 when Samuel S. Dunnells, Captain of the Vaquero, steered his 105 ton steam ship into the upper bay of Newport then unloaded his cargo. After hearing this news James Irvine, the iconic land developer traveled there quickly, and with the help of two a
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02/18/2015
Newport Beach Attractions Besides being a great place to get away for the day or weekend there’s always plenty of great things to do in Newport Beach throughout the year. At Newport Beach one of the most popular attractions is the famous Balboa Fun Zone. This destination includes arcade games, a
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02/16/2015
As an Orange County Home Buyer one of the most important things you can do is choose the right agent to help you buy a home. Over the years we’ve done the extra work to educate buyers on the Real Estate market, including writing detailed blog posts, shooting videos for YouTube and establishing
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02/13/2015
Over the years many people who have relocated to OC, or are visiting, have asked us what are the best museums to visit in Orange County. In today’s post we will cover some of Orange County’s best museums so you can add these destinations to your schedule. Bowers Museum View Larger Map Location
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02/12/2015
In 2015 Real Estate scams are more visible than ever before because scammers know that they can prey on home buyers who are sometimes desperate to buy homes during times of tight home inventory. Here are 4 tips which will help you to know if you’ve encountered a Real Estate scam or now. Tip 1 – Y
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02/10/2015
2015 is shaping up to be a great year for first time home buyer in Orange County and across the United States. If you’ve been “on the fence” about buying a home for the first time here are three reasons why you will want to buy a home this year. #1 – Historically Low Mortgage Interest Rates Last
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02/06/2015
