Kevin Simshauser's (kevsims) Blog

Rely on a Professional   While the internet was able to wipe out jobs for travel agents due to websites such as Expedia, many buyers and sellers of real estate have begun to rely on websites such as Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, etc.  These are very valuable to the real estate market and provide a way ...

Choose The Right Home Decision making on your next home purchase can be dreadful and stressful.  Whether you are choosing based on price, location, family convenience, or all of the above, you must always be confident in your decision making abilities and be sure you will find the "perfect" home ...

Falling Interest Rates Interest Rates fell to an all time record low at 4.5% today!  This is great news for buyers for obvious reasons, however sellers should not mull over these lowering interest rates, this creates more of a market for sellers, which creates the leverage that is desired when se...

Orange County Coastal Zip Codes Real Estate Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente Good news!  Beach Towns in Orange County reported a 40% increase in home sales in the month of May!  For the 22 business days in the month of May, 2010...

The Facts and Myths of the Distressed Homes Market in Orange County  what you should know BEFORE you buy.   Today, EVERYONE is looking for the best deal out there, and while many times, distressed/ fixer upper homes offer great deals, home buyers should be aware of the risks and struggles that co...

Newport Beach Community Report Whether you have visited, lived, or never been, you undoubtedly have heard the reputation of Newport Beach.  Be sure to take a quick look of the detailed community report for Newport Beach, CA. Climate and Temperature Temperature in the winter months usually ranges ...

The in depth description of the differences, similarities, advantages and disadvantages, between brokers and agents Original Source: Real Estate Brokers And Agents Many people believe that a real estate broker and a real estate agent are the same thing. This is just not true. So, what is the diff...

Buyers... Explore Every Option Available To You   Buyers, explore the options and resources that are available to you to find the perfect home.  With many FHA programs available to you and record low interest rates, it is no surprise we have seen a dramatic increase in home sales.  Don't let this...

FINDING YOUR PERFECT SUMMER VACATION HOUSE   As summer abruptly approaches and we all rush towards the beaches, lakes, rivers, and vacation hot spots many people are searching to find their new perfect summer vacation home.  Maybe for investment purposes or vacations, people around the country ar...

Corona Del Mar 5K run/walk   This Saturday, June 5th come down to the main beach in Corona Del Mar for the 29th annual 5k run/ walk.  Registration begins at 6:00 AM Saturday morning.  This is a fun family affair with a 2 mile walk or a 1 mile dolphin dash for the kids.  With the sunny weather and...