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By Tim Storm, Orange County FHA and VA Home Loan Specialist
(Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation)
As announced on December 6, 2014 in the FHA Mortgagee Letter 2013-43, FHA loan limits in Orange County will be lower in 2014 versus 2013. Other California counties will be effected by the loan limit drop as well, including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. According to FHA, "due to the expiration of the authority granted in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012, the calculation of FHA's single family loan limits is altered, resulting in a decrease in the calculation of high cost limits and the loan limit ceiling for case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. "How this Effects Orange County, CAThe 2013 FHA loan limit for Orange County is/was $729,750. The new limit for 2014 will be $625,500, matching up w...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Commission REBATES on new construction homes! Purchase any new construction home with Ann Urias at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!!  Ann must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the Commission REBATE.Call Ann for more info at 714.588.7676Jasmine in Cypress Village  Single-Family HomesApprox. 1,627 to 1,804 Sq. Ft.3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths   Anticipated Pricing from the High $600,000's     Irvine Pacific's® newest neighborhood, Jasmine will debut stylish and innovative single-family homes this Spring in Cypress Village. Each of three charming floorplan designs feature well-appointed kitchens with oversized islands and expansive Great Rooms and dining areas perf...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Irvine short sale specialist cash at Close! Do you have a mortgage that is under water?If so you may qualify for relocation assistance when you agree to short sale your Irvine CA home.Assistance may range from $2500 to $30,000See if You Qualify for a Orange County Short SaleIs your Irvine home upside down? (Your home is worth less than what you may owe on it.)Have you been denied for a loan modification?Do you have a hardship? (Things have happened where you find yourself struggling to make your mortgage payment or can't make it at all.)Do you want to save your credit from a bankruptcy and/or foreclosure? Do you need to relocate over 75 miles?A Short sale will help you:Ãvoid ForeclosureAvoid BankruptcyReduce the damage to your creditPostpone your foreclosure sale datePurchase another ho...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
IRVINE CA BRAND NEW TOWN-HOME FOR SALE!NEVER LIVED IN!EXCLUSIVE LISTING NOT ON MLS!CAMBRIA IN STONEGATE, PLAN 3 END UNIT, LARGE LOT!$679K Residence 3New Construction3 Bedroom2.5 Bathrooms1690 Sq. Ft.2 Car Garage Home is only attached by garageHOA $290 a monthFeels like a Single Family Home MOVE IN END OF DEC!!pics of Model homePIC IS OF MODEL HOME Thinking of selling? Check out our 1% Listing Plan http://www.rebaterealestatebroker.com/
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By Tim Storm, Orange County FHA and VA Home Loan Specialist
(Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation)
The CalVet loan program is for purchases only. CalVet borrowers wishing to refinance will need to do it into another type of home loan. The most logical type of loan is the standard VA home loan. In high cost areas of California, like Orange County, the CalVet loan program has not been too popular over the past few years for a couple of reasons. First, the 100% loan limit for a standard VA loan tends to be higher than allowed with CalVet. In 2013 a Veteran buying a home with no down payment in Orange County can go as high as $668,750. The 100% financing limit for CalVet is $521,250. The other reason is that over the past few years interest rates for the standard VA loan program have been lower than that offered by CalVet.Still, there are CalVet borrowers throughout California who have n...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Life Will BeDifferent Here… Featured Homes at Harmony at Pavilion Park! Visit Today to Tour Our 3 Beautiful Model Homes and Discover This Incredible New Community! Sonata/Plan 2C - Homesite 27Approx. 3,466 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, family room, dining room, California room, bonus room, 3 car tandem garage. Includes a fireplace, multi-slide glass doors at California room, and upstairs deck.  View floor plan…Priced at $1,400,406* Sonata/Plan 2A - Homesite 37Approx. 3,466 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, family room, dining room, den, California room, bonus room, 3 car tandem garage. View floor plan…Priced at $1,362,150* Sonata/Plan 2B - Homesite 39 - SOLDApprox. 3,466 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, family room, dining room, d...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Find Your New Home Steps To Buying Personalize Your Home Why Ryland Sales Center now open.Join us December 7th for our Grand Opening. New townhomes and flats from the mid $400's Introducing Acacia at Cypress Village, a stunning new condominium community by Ryland Homes. Select either Santa Barbara or Monterey exteriors, while inside, enjoy a variety of four versatile floorplans to choose from. Located just steps from Arbor Park, residents will love lounging in the shade or swimming laps in the pool.•  Up to 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths•  Inviting great rooms•  Walk-in closets•  1-2 car garagesAnn Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Discover brand new single-family homes at Whistler in Pavilion Park. Available for a quick move-in, settle into Whistler’s spacious Residence 2, lot 41 just in time to celebrate the holidays in Irvine. Whistler’s great Pavilion Park location offers the convenience of easy access to employers, retail centers and entertainment destinations. Visit the Sales Gallery today to learn more. Approx. 2,487 Sq. Ft. • 4 Bedrooms3 Baths • Loft on Second FloorAvailable for Quick Move-In Quartz Countertop with Full Backsplash at Kitchen Quartz Countertop at Master Bath, Tub Deck and Liner at Shower Upgraded Cabinetry in Spice Buyer Can Select Flooring Priced at $903,368 175 Compass • Irvine, CA 92618Sales Gallery Open Daily: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Three Spacious Single-Family Home DesignsApprox. 2,336 to 2...
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By Harrison K. Long, REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney
(HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty)
Turtle Rock Irvine home sales and market update - Turtle Rock is one of the most sought after areas by home buyers at Irvine and had robust home selling with small number of listings and big market demand during the first six months of this year 2013. Turtle Rock now has 24 homes now listed for sale - and average for sale listing price is $1,504,483.  8 of those sold homes are attached or condo homes, and 16 of those for sale are single family detached properties. Turtle Rock Irvine sold 8 homes during the past 30 days since October 20, 2013 - with average sold price of $1,151,500. Average Turtle Rock home sold price during first six months of 2013 was $1,074,402 - so recent average sold price is in 7 percent higher.  Turtle Rock home selling has slowed down during the past thirty days,...
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By Tim Storm, Orange County FHA and VA Home Loan Specialist
(Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation)
The VA home loan program has very flexible credit standards when it comes to Veterans with a foreclosure or short sale. A foreclosure or short sale is not the end of the world, and the truth is that within only two years a Veteran can become a home owner again.Buy a Home Two Years after ForeclosureWhile most other loan programs require wait periods ranging from 3 years to as many as 7 years for post foreclosure financing, along with a significant down payment, a Veteran with full VA Loan Entitlement can buy a home with no down payment only two years after a significant derogatory credit "event" like a foreclosure, short sale, or even a bankruptcy. There are a few things the Veteran should be aware of if they intend to buy a home soon losing a home. Is their VA home loan entitlement stil...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
New townhomes and flats from the mid $400's Introducing Acacia at Cypress Village, a stunning new condominium community by Ryland Homes. Select either Santa Barbara or Monterey exteriors, while inside, enjoy a variety of four versatile floorplans to choose from. Located just steps from Arbor Park, residents will love lounging in the shade or swimming laps in the pool.•  Up to 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths•  Inviting great rooms•  Walk-in closets•  1-2 car garages SALES CENTERAcacia at Cypress Village byRyland Homes218 Rose ArchIrvine, CA 92620(949) 236-5127Driving Directions SALES COUNSELOR:Kathy Farinola Ann Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close...
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By Harrison K. Long, REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney
(HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty)
Irvine CA home selling numbers for October 2013 moderated in favor of buyers who now have better choice and opportunities than they had last year and six months ago. Irvine CA home sales and prices for October 2013 263 Irvine homes sold with closings during October 2013, which is down from six months ago and same time last year October 2012. Irvine home selling numbers for October 2013: 92602 zip area - median sold price of $835,000 - 25 homes sold - which is up 19% from last year 92603 zip area - median sold price of $952,000 - 29 homes sold - which is down 12% from last year 92604 zip area - median sold price of $605,000 - 31 homes sold, which is up 47% from last year 92606 zip area - median sold price of $602,500 - 19 homes sold, which is down 5% from last year 92612 zip area - media...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Montage Laguna Beach 30801 South Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651949-715-6000Dec. 2 at 4:30pmmontagelagunabeach.com The Tree Lighting ceremony at Montage Laguna Beach is a beautiful way to begin the season. The event is open to the public, and the resort always puts on a fabulous, festive evening. So gather your friends and family for a special evening of holiday carolers, hot cocoa, children’s activities, live music and the traditional tree lighting ceremony in the gorgeous oceanfront setting. You can also make a night of it and stay over at this beautiful ocean front hotel.______________________________________________________________________________________ Fashion Island Tree Lighting Ceremony Neiman Marcus – Bloomingdale’s Courtyard401 Newport Center Dr.,Newport Beach, CA 92660...
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By Tim Storm, Orange County FHA and VA Home Loan Specialist
(Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation)
The VA home loan is a fairly easy loan to close. It is of course important that several things are taken care of early in the loan process to make sure there are not surprises at the closing table, but that can be said about any loan program. So what is different about a VA home loan?What makes a VA Home Loan Unique in Orange County?There are the obvious benefits for the Veteran, including the ability to purchase a home with no down payment. In 2013 most of the country will allow zero down financing up to a maximum loan of $417,000. However, in areas like Orange County, CA, where the median home price is in the $540,000 range VA will allow 100% financing up to a purchase price of $668,750 (2013 VA home loan limit). There is no other loan program that will come close when it comes to 100...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Pre-qualification is now underway at Jade Court in Cypress Village, Owning at Jade Court and enjoying all the amazing resort-style amenities Cypress Village has to offer is just a few steps away.   Courtyard Homes from $600sApprox. 1,559 to 1,600 Sq. Ft.3 to 3 Bedrooms with Loft2.5 to 3.5 BathroomsTwo-Car Attached Garages   CASERTA by California Pacific Homes in Cypress Village Caserta in Cypress Village in Irvine   FeaturingTownhomes and Flats • Approx. 1,165 to 1,810 Sq. Ft.2 to 3 Bedrooms Plus Loft • 2 to 3.5 BathsTwo-Car Attached GarageFrom the High 400's Ann Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and reg...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
Mendocino by Irvine Pacific® is pleased to announce the release of its brand new phase, bordering the picturesque Jeffrey Open Space Trail, in the Village of Stonegate. These beautiful single-family detached homes offer home designs for every family, with spacious interiors perfect for family gatherings and holiday parties. In addition, many of the newly released homes will offer larger homesites for those families looking for a little more outdoor space. Don't miss your chance to own one of these desirbable new homes at Mendocino. Visit today! Approx. 2,221 to 2,452 Sq. Ft.3 to 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 to 4 Baths2- Car garage                        Ann Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% o...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group - Orange County Real Estate)
ORANGE COUNTY DISCOUNT BROKER OFFER 1% LISTING FEEAnn Urias offers a 1% Listing ProgramListing Broker receives 1% feeSelling Broker receives 2.5% feeAnn Urias offers a professional full service listing to homeowners from pre-listing to having the sale completed. Total commissions paid is no more then 3.5%  You can Save thousands! For more info on 1% Listing Program & what it includes click on linkhttp://onepercentlisting.pagedemo.co/  Full Service Discount Realtors, Discount Realtor, Discount Real Estate, 1% Realtor, Realtor, One Percent Realtor, One percent Real Estate, 1% Real Estate, Real Estate, 1% Listing commissions, 1% listing agents, One percent discount broker Orange County service area's 1% Listing Commissions Orange, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin Ranch, Yorba Li...
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By Harrison K. Long, REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney
(HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty)
3163 Watermarke Place - New Listing of Home For Sale at Irvine, CA    One bedroom and one bath executive home in the exclusive and private gated community at Watermarke, Irvine. See VIRTUAL TOUR  - click here.   By Harrison K. Long – Professional real estate representative and Realtor, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Orange County, CA – CAL BRE 01410855 Connect with us about listing and sale of Irvine and Orange County CA homes and properties.   
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By Debbie Sagorin, Marketing Irvine to the Highest Level
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
When I received the “swing by to discuss listing our house” call, of course I was excited. Not only because 12 Silverbreeze is in one of the most prestigious tracts in Woodbridge, Irvine, (The Landings), but also because I have a lot of experience in listing and selling real estate in both Landing I and Landing II.    My sellers spent about $100K upgrading their back yard alone... and it's gorgeous. Need TWO stainless steel built-in BBQs? No problem. And the outside fridge & sink are stainless steel too. The rest of the outside area is just as appealing, for example, the outside fireplace, the brick, tile & slate hardscape, and the custom spa. Like Brazilian Cherry Wood flooring? How about top-of-the-line appliances in a beautifully upgraded kitchen? Or stunning custom Travertine stonew...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Halloween at Pretend City 2013   This Halloween celebration will take place from 10am to 5pm on Halloween - October 31, 2013 at Pretend City located at 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA.   The event is intended for children from 1 to 10 years old. There will be dancing, music, snacks, story time and more. For more information, please see Pretend City.
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