There are many benefits to home ownership. One of the top ones is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. There are many families renting in Irvine, CA who may be wishing they could buy their first Irvine home. Check out these benefits of buying.Don't Become TrappedJoathan Smoke,Chief Economist at realtor. com, reported on what he called a "Rental Affordability Crisis." He warned that,"Low rental vacancies and a lack of new rental construction are pushing up rents, and we expect that they'll outpace home price appreciation in the year ahead." In the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University's Report on Rental Housing, they reported that 49% of rental households are cost-burdened, meaning they spend more... 01/16/2017

As we make our way into the New Year, (am I the only one who feels like 2016 whizzed by?!), the National Association of Realtors, The Mortgage Bankers' Association, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are all projecting that home sales will increase in 2017. Here is a chart showing what each entity is projecting in sales for this year and the next.As we can see, each is projecting sizable increases in home sales next year, and I believe that Irvine home sales will see the same increases.The Irvine market is hot right now, with the seasonal low inventory. A house I listed for sale on Silkgrass, in the Woodbridge Windsor Estates tract, saw a lot of interest, and sold after less than a week on the market. We close escrow on about January 26th.If you have recently been thinking about selling your Ir... 01/09/2017

There are some experts questioning whether the current pace of residential home sales is sustainable. Are too many people buying homes like in 2004-2006? Are we headed for another housing crisis?Actually, if we look closely at the numbers, we can see that we are looking at a very healthy real estate market.As usual this time of year, the slower Holiday market will only start to pick up speed after the Super Bowl, in about the middle of February. Until then, very few homes will be on the market, and demand will be lower.That said, the buyers that are out there looking are serious buyers, and want to buy before mortgage rates go up again. That's why I listed two homes last week, instead of waiting for the competition to list their properties. You can see the Woodbridge condo for sale, (a ... 01/02/2017

In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your Irvine home search.If you’ve been thinking about buying a home of your own for some time now, you’ve probably come up with a list of things that you’d LOVE to have in your new home. Many new homebuyers fantasize about the amenities that they see on television or on Pinterest, and start looking at the countless homes listed for sale with rose-colored glasses.Do you really need that farmhouse sink in the kitchen, in order to be happy with your home choice? Would a three-car garage be a convenience or a necessity? Could the man cave of your dreams be a future renovation project instead of a make or break now?The first step in your home buying process s... 12/22/2016

About to undergo a major remodel, this is a little gem in Irvine and it is one of my favorite places to meet with friends. Located right across from North Lake and easy to get to from anywhere in Woodbridge, this shopping center has so many fun activities to check out with your family. I love eating outside at Ruby’s with a pretty lake view, and often times, I bring my furry pup with me. It is always lovely to visit with my friends at Champagne over coffee and pastries.  The Woodbridge dollar movie theater is a blast to see movies when they are just out of regular theaters - a cheap family fun night? Count me in! Of course, an avid book worm, you can often find me scouring the aisles at Barnes & Noble for my next great read. I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my favorite spots at the Woo... 12/09/2016

No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. Whether it's a certain scent or a favorite chair, the emotional reasons why we choose to buy our own home are, more often than not, the more powerful or compelling ones.Every year, The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University conducts a survey to find driving factors behind why Americans decide to buy a home.The top 4 reasons to own a home cited by participants of the survey were not financial.1. It means having a good place to raise children & provide them with a good educationFrom the best neighborhoods to the best school districts, even those without children at the time of purchase may have this in the back of their mind as a major reason fo... 12/08/2016

Did you know that you can fish in the Woodbridge lakes in Irvine? Yes, with a fishing permit from the Woodbridge Village Association, you can, as long as you're a registered Woodbridge resident, with a WVA Fishing Permit, and have a Fishing Regulations and Log Booklet. An awesome perk of living in Woodbridge, Irvine is being able to catch a glimpse of life going on underneath the surface. There are many species of fish who call the Woodbridge lakes home.Here is a list of some of them as described on the WVA website:Bass“Bass are spiny-finned fish. This bass occurs naturally in eastern North America but has been introduced throughout the rest of the continent. It is one of the most popular of all freshwater game fish; the angling record is 22.25 lb.”  Sunfishes“Most sunfishes are small, ... 11/18/2016

The Woodbridge residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are higher than they were when the bubble burst,  as are just about all Irvine home values.  In fact the same applies to home values in most of the country, which are now at their second highest pace since February 2007.Demand remained strong throughout the summer and I saw bidding wars with most of my listings, which sold at or above listing prices. For example my 24 Cedarlake listing below, sold for full list-price of $875,000 in just 6 days.What about your house? Now, more than ever, (because we're almost at the "slow" holiday period), if your house hasn't sold, it's time to figure out why. Yes, marketing, including professionally-taken photos, is very imprtant, but if your house hasn't s... 11/06/2016

The holidays are right around the corner, Irvine schools are back, and you might not think that now is the best time to sell your house. But with inventory below historic numbers and demand still strong, you could be missing out on a great opportunity for your family.Here are five reasons why you should consider selling your house this fall:1. Demand Is StrongThe latest Realtors' Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase... and are in the market right now!Take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market.2. There Is Less Competition NowAccording to NAR's latest Existing Home Sales Report, the supply of homes for s... 10/24/2016

 Click on photo for more info   NEW HOMES BEACON PARK IRVINE CA - GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOODS - EASTWOOD VILLAGE - Cypress Village - Portola Springs【 EASTWOOD VILLAGE 】【 New Home Broker Rebates 】【 60% Rebates 】【Cash Back 】【 Realtor Rebates 】【 BUYER Rebates 】【 Beacon Park new homes 】【 Cypress Village new homes 】                                  Attn Smart Buyers!      Do you want to buy a brand NEW construction home?  Don't do it alone! Instead, buy with a new home expert and receive up to 40k commission rebate and save yourself THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS! We helped one of our last clients buy a new construction home in Irvine.They received a $30,000 rebate and we negotiated 40k off the purchase price! We have paid our clients over 200k in buyer rebates within the last year. Don't leave your mone... 08/30/2016

My husband has a listing in Irvine, Ca.   There are MANY MANY new home communities in our area, and we are losing many buyers to those new homes.   My husband needed to create some BUZZ for his listing.He came up with POPPA PANDA! POPPA PANDA is a great big PANDA costume, and I took pictures of POPPA PANDA doing all sorts of houshold things inside the home. He cooks, he eats, he loves his kitchen and jetted tub!It's hysterical!My husband was starting to get MUCH more interest in the house, until the MLS removed the photos! They said it was not within the guidelines of their regulations.   BUT, we still managed to keep them on the other sites such as Trulia and Zillow and others too!He did a great video from Tour Factory for it too.  It's working!http://www.tourfactory.com/1571343 I real... 06/29/2016

 Before you purchase a new home make sure to give us a call 714-588-7676 You do not want to miss out on our Buyer Rebate program! More Info Click on Click on photo  The Villages of Irvine Cypress VillageLANTANAComing SoonCalifornia Pacific HomesTownhome/Condo/FlatApprox 1,231 to 1,590 Sq. Ft.Pricing - Coming SoonCASERTANow SellingCalifornia Pacific HomesTownhome/Condo/FlatApprox 1,165 to 1,810 Sq. Ft.Low $500,000'sTRELLIS COURTComing SoonCalifornia Pacific HomesCourtyard HomeApprox 1,730 to 2,070 Sq. Ft.Pricing - Coming SoonEastwood VillageAVALONNow SellingIrvine PacificTownhome/Condo/FlatApprox 1,161 to 1,544 Sq. Ft.Low $500,000'sHELENANow SellingIrvine PacificTownhome/Condo/FlatApprox 1,557 to 1,714 Sq. Ft.High $600,000'sPETALUMANow SellingIrvine PacificSingle-Family HomeApprox 1,684 ... 06/28/2016

Moving to the Portola Springs Neighborhood in Irvine, CA.If you are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood in one of California's top-rated school districts (IUSD), with resort-style ammenities and numerous family-oriented parks, come check out the Portola Springs Village homes in Irvine, CA. These homes come with easy access to great ammenities, including multiple swimming pools, playgrounds, barbecues, and sports courts. Also, access to local trails will keep you busy with your family's healthy outdoor lifestyle, whether you are walking, jogging, walking your dog, or riding your bike. Our family recently moved to Portola Springs, and being a mom of two, one the first thing I looked for were schools. Portola Springs is in the Irvine Unified School District that offer some of the st... 06/23/2016

  New Home Rebates Click to find out more - up to 60% commission rebates  http://newhomerebates.pagedemo.co/   Portola Springs New Homes Indigo  Now Selling California Pacific Homes 1,178 - 1,822 Sq. Ft. Low $500,000's 949-398-8713   The Vine  Now Selling William Lyon Homes 1,235 - 1,746 Sq. Ft. Low $500,000's 949-379-3163   Willow  Now Selling KB Home 1,258 - 1,868 Sq. Ft. Low $500,000's (949) 438-5047   FINAL HOMES NOW SELLING Citrine  Call for Availability California Pacific Homes 1,460 - 1,792 Sq. Ft. Low $600,000's (949) 346-8611 Silverleaf  Now Selling California Pacific Homes 1,636 - 1,664 Sq. Ft. High $600,000's 949-398-8714   Sage  Now Selling KB Home 1,697 - 1,975 Sq. Ft. Mid $700,000's (949) 438-5024   Legado  Now Selling Brookfield Residential 2,040 - 2,382 Sq. Ft. Low $800,... 06/23/2016

 NEW HOMES BEACON PARK IRVINE CA - GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOODS - EASTWOOD VILLAGE【 EASTWOOD VILLAGE 】【 New Home Broker Rebates 】【 60% Rebates 】【Cash Back 】【 Realtor Rebates 】【 BUYER Rebates 】【 Beacon Park new homes 】 Ann Urias Offers Commission Rebates on New Construction Homes!Purchase any new construction home with an Ann Urias at any of the Participating communities and receive up to 60% 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 Buyer Rebate!CALL ANN 714-588-7676 For more info! Eastwood Village Now Selling!EASTWOOD VILLAGE IRVINE NEW HOMESAvalon Irvine Pacific 1,161 - 1,544 Sq. Ft. Low $500,000's Helena Irvine Pacific 1,557 - 1,714 Sq. Ft. Mid $600,000's Petaluma Irvine ... 06/13/2016

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I try to go for a walk every day, usually before starting my three-minute commute to my office at First Team Real Estate. The sun wasn't up as I walked across the bridge over South Lake in Woodbridge Irvine today, so I had a great view of the full moon.The sun was just about to rise when I snapped this photo of a lone duck, probably looking for breakfast.  South Lake is one of two man-made lakes in Woodbridge. Both have beach lagoons and docks, where sail-boats, canoes, paddleboats and hydro-bikes are available for rent to Woodbridge residents. Sail-boats can only be rented to people who know how to sail. The boat rentals are pretty inexpensive - $10 for 4 half-hour rides or $30 for a pass that’s good for 16 half-hour rides. Woodbridge residents who have their own boats must get Woodbri... 02/24/2016

NEW CONSTRUCTION REBATE PROGRAM! CASH BACK  Buyer Rebates CLICK ON CASH BACK FOR MORE INFO  Or CALL ANN 714-588-7676 For more info!           NEIGHBORHOODS IN EASTWOOD VILLAGEGrand Opening: February 13th Avalon Grand Opening: February 13th Irvine Pacific 1,161 - 1,544 Sq. Ft. Low $500,000's Helena Coming Soon Irvine Pacific 1,557 - 1,714 Sq. Ft. Mid $600,000's Petaluma Grand Opening: February 13th Irvine Pacific 1,684 - 1,898 Sq. Ft. High $700,000's Marin Grand Opening: February 13th Irvine Pacific 1,948 - 2,332 Sq. Ft. High $800,000'sBelvedere Coming Soon Irvine Pacific 2,033 - 2,952 Sq. Ft. Low $1,000,000'sPiedmont Coming Soon Irvine Pacific 2,165 - 2,546 Sq. Ft. Low $1,000,000's CALL ANN 714-588-7676  new homes for sale, the villages of irvine, the enclave yorba linda,yorba linda new... 02/03/2016

Five new neighborhoods are set to debut Saturday, February 20th in Portola Springsand we want you to be the first to know! Mark your calendar for your opportunity to tour over 20 beautifully decorated model homes and take a first look at our two brand new village parks. We look forward to welcoming you! The VineWilliam Lyon HomesOne and Two-Story FlatsAnticipated from theLow $500,000s IndigoCalifornia Pacific HomesTownhomes & FlatsAnticipated from theLow $500,000s SilverleafCalifornia Pacific HomesCourtyard HomesAnticipated from theHigh $600,000s LegadoBrookfield ResidentialSingle-Family HomesAnticipated from theLow $800,000s CressaThe New Home CompanySingle-Family HomesAnticipated from theHigh $900,000s   Ann Urias offers CASH BACK on New Contruction Homes!Click on Image for more info... 01/31/2016

Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair December 6, 2015 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Irvine Animal Care Center This event will feature 500+ adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits and more!  There will be vendors, refreshments, free veterinarian and trainer advice, low cost microchips and a silent auction. OUR FOSTER DOG BOYD WILL BE THERE, TOO!  Stop by and meet sweet Boyd and the rest of the adoptable animals🐾  ❤️  🐾Bring your new best friend home for the holidays! ________________________________________________________________Time:  10:00-3:00 PMLocation:  Irvine Animal Care Center6643 Oak Canyon Rd., Irvinehttp://www.cityofirvine.org/animal-care-center/home-holidays________________________________________________________________ PARTICIPATING RESCUES & SHELTERS4Life Animal Rescue All Breed Dog R... 12/01/2015