California Real Estate Taxes November 1st half of your taxes are due and delinquent if not received by December 10th,2009. The next half of taxes are due in California February 1st and delinquent if not received by April 10th, 2010. You can pay your taxes on line, if you go to my e newsletter and sign up to receive it you can get a direct link to pay your taxes to the County Assessors office. The easiest acronym I have to remember when taxes are due is: No -November 1st 1st half taxes due Darn-Delinquent if not received by December 10th Foolin-February,2nd half taxes due Arround-April Delinquent if not received by April 10th And Oh by the way if you or someone you know is thinking of buying waterfront property in the Huntington Harbour, we now can take you into through the Harbour on  a... 11/03/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Real Estate Market repo... 11/01/2009

 Great place to live,nice neighbors and only 1/2 block to the beach.  Its like being on vacation all year long. Many surfing and sporting events held all year long, also car shows and a great firework show. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/california-buy-mobile-home-home-11648623.html 10/28/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Real Estate Market repo... 10/27/2009

RE/MAX Homes & Estates Pre-Foreclosure Division  (714) 588 -7676 ∙  www.orangecountyshortsalerealtor.com   If you are in a situation where: • You lost your job • Your Medical Expenses are too high • Just went through/going through a divorce • You are behind on your payments • You have no equity • You can't afford the cost of selling your home • Your income has been reduced • You are in foreclosure   WE CAN HELP YOU! It's easy and doesn't cost you any MONEY! Our services are Free!!! WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help is with a SHORT SALE.   Benefits of a Short Sale: • Avoid Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduced damage to your credit • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will stay on your credit approx 3 years • BE FREE of financial and emotional burd... 10/27/2009

This past week I made the trek to Huntington Beach California to stage an apartment For Rent.  In the past the owner of this unit had no trouble renting it in less than a month.  However, in this economy and with today's renter's expectations it had been sitting vacant for 4 months.  So I crammed the van with as much as it would hold and we staged the most important rooms.  Do you think that it will now appeal to more renters?  Today is the Open House and I will hear the results tonight.  I have mixed feelings.  I don't want to make that 5 hour drive this next week to pick up my items BUT I would like to hear that it's rented.  (This was for a family member.) We also made some drastic updating changes in the kitchen and I will post those photos soon. The living area:     One of the bedr... 10/25/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Real Estate Market repo... 10/18/2009

Successful Huntington Beach Short Sale!!! The mortgage holder bought the home 2 years ago for $ 638,000 and never refinanced. Property was listed 2 weeks prior to auction date. The property owner had 2 liens 1st mortgage $ 510,000  2nd mortgage $ 128,000 We received an offer for $ 490,000 with in 3 weeks of listing agreement. The lender took 8 weeks to approve both liens for a short sale. 1st lender accepted $ 454,000 2nd lender $ 3,000 The bank paid all past due taxes, escrow, title and commissions. This seller received a full settlement on both loans.   Interested in short selling your home contact Ann Urias with ReMax Homes and Estates Pre-Foreclosure division. www.orangecountyshortsalerealtor.com for more info. List with an experienced Orange County Short Sale Realtor.   #01451803 10/14/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Real Estate Market repo... 10/11/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Real Estate Market repo... 10/04/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute September 27, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Mark... 09/27/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute September 20, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Mark... 09/20/2009

Surfboards in the Sand Surfboards in the Sand is an opportunity to be part of a historic photo opportunity on September 19, 2009 along with , thousands of other surfers and ocean lovers. The people that register for this event will have the opportunity to put their surf board in the sand, and be part of a historic photograph which will be photographed by Transworld SURF Magazine. This event is sponsored by Rip Curl. The Rip Curl Surfboards in the Sand offers the privlege to honor the culture of surfing, as well as to support the preservation of the Southern California coastal environment. Part of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Surfrider Foundation and the Orange County Coastkeeper. This is another opportunity to increase awareness of  the ocean, the surfing culture and th... 09/18/2009

Own a piece of Huntington Beach and Orange County History Evangeline Hotel built in 1906 421 8th St Huntington Beach CA Is for Sale Evangeline Hotel 421 8th Street Huntington Beach, CA The building: This stunning 4,800 square foot 18 room hotel is located just .02 (two tenths) of a mile away from sunny Huntington Beach and blocks away from Downtown with shopping and dining. This amazing 1906-1907 constructed building is a perfect candidate for a full restoration. Two Architectural Historians have deemed this building potentially eligible for the National Register. With three full floors and attic (unfinished) at about 1,600 square feet each, this building would make an unbelievable single family home, or possible Bed and Breakfeast. Listed at $1,400,000 Sale Condition REO/Lender-Owned L... 09/18/2009

$100,000 for Huntington Beach First Time Buyers -  Surf City Announces New Program   Last week, Huntington Beach rolled out a new First Time Home Buyer Program, offering up to $100,000 to qualified First Time Home Buyers.   The basics are of the Huntington Beach First Time Buyers' program are as follows:   No ownership interest in last 3 years Income qualify Maximum purchase price $515,000 No payments and no interest for 45 years. Minimum 3% down Owner occupied only Equity sharing Maximum of 20% of purchase price Additional information on Huntington Beach First Time Buyers' program: INCOME QUALIFICATIONS 1 person - $72,300 2 people - $82,650 3 people - $92,950 4 people - $103,300   EQUITY SHARING The Huntington Beach First Time Buyer program requires that the buyer give an equity share ... 09/17/2009

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Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute September 12, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Mark... 09/13/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute September 5, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: The real estate market in Huntington Beach right now has very little inventory, making it competitive for buyers in the lower price ranges. Persistence and patience should be used to find just the right house. Marke... 09/06/2009

Just a little story about something that happened with me this week.  Being that I have taken on more of an educational roll in my career as of late, I found out that I'm entitled to some pretty reasonable insurance rates on my homes and car because of my chosen profession.   Well, I've had one insurance agent that I've worked with for years...someone I'm loyal to and go to every single time I have an insurance need (except health insurance...for that, I go to myself being that I'm licensed to provide it).  I called on the other insurance company last week because I wanted to find out for sure if they were able to lower my insurance rates and sure enough, they were able to lower the rates and by quite a bit. What am I to do NOW? I've been loyal to my agent for years but, here's a chanc... 09/02/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute August 30, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Market reports for other local areas: Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Central Costa Mesa Real Estate... 08/30/2009