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2010 

Check out this Huge Lot in North Tustin.  Get away from the grind in this beautiful and pristine home. Elegant from the moment you see the front door. Walk through the beautiful stained double wood doors into a bright and beautiful entry area with cirular staircase. The formal living room and for...
11/27/2010
Is there an equity premium on regular real estate sales today? In a market rich in distressed sales, are regular, “equity” sales going for a premium or are distressed properties selling at a discount? Well, I think the answer is…yes. I previously wrote a blog that indicates that there is a defini...
11/20/2010
If you've heard complaints about the many charges on an escrow closing statement, you've wondered, "Just what are legitimate closing costs, anyway, and who pays them in Southern California?" Good question! There are costs charged to the buyer, and costs charged to the seller. Some charges can be ...
11/19/2010
What is the best time of year to buy real estate? (Is it even a good time at all?) Currently in South Orange County, there has been a definite slow down in the housing market. Part of this I am sure is related to a great deal of uncertainty in general. Elections, unemployment numbers that are sti...
11/19/2010
Are Distressed Properties in South Orange County REALLY a good deal? It depends who you ask. I will start off playing the devil’s advocate and say “NO, distressed properties in South Orange County are NOT a good deal”. The market is merely made up of supply and demand and since there is a high de...
11/18/2010
I’ve had multiple different clients ask me the question “so who determines the listing price on short sales?” (mostly first time homebuyers). It should be the bank since they are really determining what they will ultimately take for the property, right? Wrong! The best way to explain list price o...
11/18/2010
Check out this upgraded Talega condo.  Approved Short Sale! Beautiful 3 bedroom plus loft end unit with one of the nicest locations in Trinadad backing to a lush greenbelt. Spacious light & bright open floorplan features a main floor bedroom & bath, vaulted ceilings, tile floors & plantation shut...
11/18/2010
Dont Miss This 3 Bedroom Townhome Featuring A 2 Car Garage With Direct Access Situated In A Quiet Interior Location In The Desirable Mark III Community. Spacious Floor Plan With Upgrades Including Scraped Ceilings, Dual Pane Vinyl Windows And Ceiling Fans. Large Master Suite Includes Raised Ceili...
11/16/2010
Check out the Best Deal in Coto De Caza.  This EQUITY SALE (PRICE REDUCTION...PRICED $40,000 BELOW NEAREST COMP IN TRACT) IS READY FOR ESCROW NOW! Private, cul-de-sac location in beautiful guard gated Coto de Caza. Located in the Los Verdes tract, this fabulous, open floor plan boasts Mediterrane...
11/16/2010
Have you been asking yourself this question? The Wall Street Journal cites Karen Pence, who runs a Federal Reserve’s finance research group, saying that homes are lousy investments. This is beginning to be a popular opinion as the economic down-turn has steadily eroded equity over the last two ye...
11/16/2010
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