February Home Sales in Orange, California February 2011 closed home sales in Orange were down from January and down from the same month last year. February is a historically low month for closed sales (usually followed by a strong month in March!) and this month was true to form in Orange with 46 total properties sold - 37 of which were single family residences. Homes currently in Escrow stayed strong though with Back-up and Pending sales in January and February of 2011 representing the highest numbers since the end of the First Time Homebuyer's credits in April of 2010. And, yes, it is still technically a "Buyers" market in the area, but another silver lining for Sellers is that the number of listings "expiring" without selling stayed at 26 - the same as the January number - and way do... 03/02/2011

Moving to The City of Orange? Here are The Local Utility Companies I just confirmed these numbers for one of my buyers that I sold  a home to in The City of Orange. I hope this helps you. Electricity          This link worksSouthern California Edison Co. 1325 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana (800) 655-4555 Natural Gas         This link worksSouthern California Gas Co. (800) 427-2200 (residential) (800) 427-2000 (business) Telephone Services         This link worksATT (formerly SBC)(800) 288-2020 (residential) (800) 750-2355 (business) Water & Refuse City of Orange 300 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 744-2233 Not sure about the Local Cable Companies... Posted By Tina Maraj Orange County REALTOR Since 1989! www.TinaMaraj.com 02/28/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SERRANO HEIGHTS SHORT SALE SPECIALISTS. We are Re/Max Metro's # 1 Short Sale Team! For more information on SERRANO HEIGHTS SHORT SALES call 714.726.2293 or 714-353-2609 ****** A SHORT SALE COSTS "$0" W/ THE KATNIK BROTHERS ******  DO YOU HAVE... • No Equity in your home • Medical Expenses are too high • Job Loss or Pay Reduction • Behind on your payments • Can't afford the cost of selling your home • Divorce or current separation • You are in foreclosure Benefits of a Short Sale: • STOP Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduce your credit impact • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will usually show," Paid in full, Settled". A foreclosure is public record for 7-10 years • BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW HOME IN AS LITTLE AS 18-24 MONTHS  SERRANO HEIGHTS SHORT S... 02/24/2011

ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer is scheduled to air a feature about Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio worldwide.  Tune in at 6:30 p.m. to ABC channel 7 or set your TIVO!Click here for Rotary "Talking Points" with an update about polio.It's Rotary's Birthday, but you get the gift! Contribute $100 or more to The Rotary Foundation on February 23rd and Rotary will double your recognition points! Donate $100 and get 200 points! 100 for you, and 100 more! Use that extra 100 to make a new Paul Harris Fellow out of someone special! Or use 'em to get your next Paul Harris pin. This is a one day only, celebration event! You must donate online at Rotary.org to get the double deal. For complete details and instructions, click here for official info: Double Points Birthday Gift! Happy Bir... 02/23/2011

  FEBRUARY 23, 2011 THE PRINCESS RUN IS THE 3RD YEAR RUNNING>>> AND MY THIRD YEAR TO RUN IT! IT'S THIS WEEKEND AT DISNEYWORLD AND I HAVE NOT TRAINED FOR IT. YOU MUST WONDER, IS THAT POSSIBLE? This is the 3rd year I run it without trainin and I keep telling myself I will train for next years... Nope! Didn't have time to do it and I also got sick if you all remember and quite frankly I still don't have my voice back...  But here I go on Thursday, taking a red-eye to Orlando from LAX and will arrive early (6am) on Friday, pick up my packet and take a stroll at the EXPO~ have a great CARB night for dinner and wake up at the weeeeee hours for the run.... WISH ME LUCK! I TRULY WILL NEED IT! I WILL ENJOY THE DAY AFTER AT EPCOT~ EATING OF COURSE AND FLY BACK HOME SUNDAY.... I NEVER THOUGHT I CO... 02/22/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- BROADMOOR LAKE AREA SPECIALIST. Broadmoor Lake Community in Orange is located next to Orange Park Acres and Santiago Hills. This community has 2 lakes, 4 tennis courts, pool and spa, walking trails, equestrian facility, BBQ areas, and a playground. For more information on BROADMOOR LAKE COMMUNITY call 714-726-2293 BROADMOOR LAKE HOME SALES 10/1/2010 to 2/19/2011 Community Address Bed Bath Sq. Ft. Sold Price Sale Type Broadmoor Lake 7649 Twinleaf Trl  3  2 1,771  $475,000  Standard Sale Broadmoor Lake 7615 E Twinleaf Trl  3  2 2,089  $499,000  Standard Sale Broadmoor Lake 632 N Buttonbush Trl  3  2 2,088  $550,000  Standard Sale Broadmoor Lake 656 N Lemon Hill Trl  4  4 2,426  $620,000  Short Sale 02/19/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- ORANGE HILLS CALIFORNIA AREA SPECIALISTS. This home has every upgrade imaginable; watch the virtual tour!!! For a showing call 714-726-2293 8236 E Star Pine Road Orange, Ca 92869 TURN-KEY SANTIAGO HILLS HOME Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   The Katnik Brothers Office: 714 726 2293 Mobile: 714 353 2609 Website: Visit Website Price : $569,884 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 1,600 Lot Size : 3,918 Community : Santiago Hills County : orange county Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1989 MLS Number : P767372 click for more information and pictures Property Description COMPLETELY REMODELED SANTIAGO HILLS HOME WITH OVER $60,000 IN UPGRADES. Owner spared no cost in renovation: New AC Heater, Built in ... 02/19/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- ORANGE & SANTIAGO HILLS AREA SPECIALIST. Turn-Key home with over $60,000 in upgrades. For a Showing call 714-726-2293 8236 E Star Pine Road Orange, Ca 92869 TURN-KEY SANTIAGO HILLS HOME Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me The Katnik Brothers Office:714 726 2293 Mobile:714 353 2609 Website:Visit Website Price : $569,884 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 1,600 Lot Size : 3,918 Community : Santiago Hills County : orange county Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1989 MLS Number : P767372 click for more information and pictures Property Description COMPLETELY REMODELED SANTIAGO HILLS HOME WITH OVER $60,000 IN UPGRADES. Owner spared no cost in renovation: New AC Heater, Built in BBQ, Remodeled Kitchen W/ New Appliance... 02/19/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- BROADMOOR LAKE AREA SPECIALIST. Broadmoor Lake Community in Orange is located next to Orange Park Acres and Santiago Hills. This community has 2 lakes, 4 tennis courts, pool and spa, walking trails, equestrian facility, BBQ areas, and a playground. For more information on BROADMOOR LAKE COMMUNITY call 714-726-2293. BROADMOOR LAKE HOMES FOR SALE Address Community Bed Bath Sq. Ft. Asking Price Sale Type 7533 E Twinleaf Trl  Broadmoor 3  2 1,774  $499,000  Standard Sale 7709 E Appaloosa Trl  Broadmoor 4  3 2,800  $550,000  Short Sale 7519 E Twinleaf Trl  Broadmoor 3  2 2,088  $565,000  Standard Sale 692 N Lemon Hill Trl  Broadmoor 3  2 1,774  $650,000  Standard Sale 539 N Broadmoor Trl  Broadmoor 4  3 2,450  $650,000  Standard Sale 678 N Lemon Hill Trail  Broadmoor 4  3 2,... 02/18/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE AREA SPECIALISTS. Santiago Hills "SINGLE-FAMILY HOME" market has seen "5" Sales SINCE 1/1/2011. "2" were SHORT SALES and "3" were STANDARD SALES. For more information call the Katnik Brothers at 714-726-2293. Santiago Hills Home Sales 2011 Address Area Bed Bath Sq. Ft. Price Sale Type 7816 E TEAL Ln  Santiago Hills 3  3 1,636  $495,000  Standard Sale 7615 E Twinleaf Trl  Santiago Hills 3  2 2,089  $499,000  Standard Sale 218 N Sweetwater Ln  Santiago Hills 4  3 2,650  $685,000  Short Sale 6814 E Canyon Ridge  Santiago Hills 4  3 3,332  $710,000  Standard Sale 197 S Willow Springs Rd  Santiago Hills 4  3 3,650  $750,000  Short Sale 02/17/2011

The Katnik Brothers specialize in distressed home sales in the Orange Hills. There are currently 6 Short Sale Homes for Sale in the Orange Hills. For a showing call 714.726.2293 195 Willow Springs Rd ORANGE, CA Short Sale in the Orange Hills. 4BR/3BA Single Family House $599,000 Year Built 1984 Sq Footage 2,578 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 9,000 sqft HOA/Maint $70 per month Additional Photos Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5 Contact Info Karl KatnikRemax Metro(714) 353-2609 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing 02/16/2011

The Katnik Brothers specialize in distressed home sales in the Santiago Hills. There are currently6 Short Sale Homes for Sale in the Santiago Hills. For more information on Santiago Hills Short Sales call 714-726-2293.   195 Willow Springs Rd ORANGE, CA Short Sale in the Santiago Hills 4BR/3BA Single Family House $599,000 Year Built 1984 Sq Footage 2,578 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 9,000 sqft HOA/Maint $70 per month Additional Photos Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5 Contact Info Karl KatnikRemax Metro(714) 353-2609 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing 02/16/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- ORANGE REALTORS & " THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS". The Village is set in the Orange Hills off of Cannon and Chapman. It is a small community of 95 homeowners with a reasonable HOA of $120 that includes a pool and spa. "The Village" in Orange 2010 Sales Report Area Address Community Zip Bed Bath Sq. Ft. Sold Price Sale Type Orange Hills 386 N Paintbrush Dr  The Village 92869  3  3 1,562  $450,000  Standard Sale Orange Hills 405 N Wheatgrass Dr  The Village 92869  3  3 1,550  $465,000  Standard Sale Orange Hills 5827 E Bottlebrush Dr  The Village 92869  4  3 1,650  $470,000  Short Sale Orange Hills 5742 E Bottlebrush Dr  The Village 92869  3  3 1,400  $470,000  Standard Sale 02/16/2011

ORANGE CALIFORNIA SHORT SALE & PRE-FORECLOSURE SPECIALISTS. TOP 5 REASONS FOR UNDERWATER HOMEOWNERS TO CHOOSE A SHORT SALE vs. FORECLOSURE. Why a Short Sale is the "Best Option" for an Underwater Homeowner. 1. A Short Sale costs "$0". "NO FEES" for a Seller in a Short Sale Transaction!!! 2. A Short Sale allows a homeowner to purchase a new home in as little as 2 years, where a foreclosure is 5-7 years. 3. A Foreclosure can lower your credit score from 200-400 points. A Short Sale is 50-130 depending on how many payments are missed. 4. A Foreclosure is public record for 10 or more years. A Short Sale is reported,"paid in full, Settled"  5. Live in your home why the short sale is completed. Usually 3-12 months. DO YOU HAVE... • No Equity in your home • Medical Expenses are too high • Job ... 02/14/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SERRANO HEIGHTS SHORT SALE SPECIALISTS. We are Re/Max Metro's # 1 Short Sale Team! For more information call 714.726.2293 or 714-353-2609 ****** A SHORT SALE COSTS "$0" W/ THE KATNIK BROTHERS ******  DO YOU HAVE... • No Equity in your home • Medical Expenses are too high • Job Loss or Pay Reduction • Behind on your payments • Can't afford the cost of selling your home • Divorce or current separation • You are in foreclosure Benefits of a Short Sale: • STOP Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduce your credit impact • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will usually show," Paid in full, Settled". A foreclosure is public record for 7-10 years • BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW HOME IN AS LITTLE AS 18-24 MONTHS 02/14/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- OLD TOWNE ORANGE SHORT SALE SPECIALISTS. We are Re/Max Metro's # 1 Short Sale Team! 714.726.2293 or 714-353-2609 or learn more ORANGE Short Sale Information DO YOU HAVE... • No Equity in your home • Medical Expenses are too high • Job Loss or Pay Reduction • Behind on your payments • Can't afford the cost of selling your home • Divorce or current separation • You are in foreclosure   ****** A SHORT SALE COSTS "$0" W/ THE KATNIK BROTHERS ******  Benefits of a Short Sale: • STOP Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduce your credit impact • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will usually show," Paid in full, Settled". A foreclosure is public record for 7-10 years • BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW HOME IN AS LITTLE AS 18-24 MONTHS 02/14/2011

 Orange, California - Crime Rates Down for Fifth Straight Year How is this for one more reason to live, work and play in the City of Orange, California? As seen in our Community Newspaper, the Foothills SENTRY, February 8th, 2011 edition, the Orange Police Department recently announced that Part 1 crime in the City of Orange has decreased for the 5th consecutive year. Part 1 crimes include homicides, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts and auto thefts.  Overall, the City of Orange has experienced a 27% decrease in these types of crimes since 2005. For detailed statistics, visit the City of Orange Police Department website at: www.cityoforange.org/depts/police/admin/crime_statistics.asp Check this out, too! The Orange City Police Department implemented their crime prevention p... 02/11/2011

Katnik Brothers- Short Sale specialists have options for distressed homeowners in Orange Hills California. Short Sales have tripled in 2010 when compared to 08' and 09'. WHY? Underwater homeowners realize a Short Sale can save their credit and allow them to buy a new home within 2 years. In some cases borrowers can recieve an FHA loan after 12 months.  ******A Short Sale Costs "$0" with the Katnik Brothers****** Why a Short Sale is the "Best Option" for an Underwater Homeowner. 1. A Short Sale allows a homeowner to purchase a new home in as little as 2 years, where a foreclosure is 5-7 years. 2. A Foreclosure can lower your credit score from 200-400 points. A Short Sale is 50-130 depending on how many payments are missed. 3. A Foreclosure is public record for 10 or more years. A Short S... 02/11/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- ORANGE HILLS AREA SPECIALISTS. BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE WITH OVER $60,000 IN UPGRADES. 8236 E Star Pine Road Orange, Ca 92869 TURN-KEY SANTIAGO HILLS HOME Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   The Katnik Brothers Office: 714 726 2293 Mobile: 714 353 2609 Website: Visit Website Price : $569,884 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 1,600 Lot Size : 3,918 Community : Santiago Hills County : orange county Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1989 MLS Number : P767372 click for more information and pictures Property Description COMPLETELY REMODELED SANTIAGO HILLS HOME WITH OVER $60,000 IN UPGRADES. Owner spared no cost in renovation: New AC Heater, Built in BBQ, Remodeled Kitchen W/ New Appliances, Remodeled Ba... 02/10/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS CA, 92869 SPECIALISTS. THIS TURN-KEY HOME HAS OVER 60,000 IN UPGRADES AND IS WALKING DISTANCE TO CHAPMAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!! 8236 E Star Pine Road Orange, Ca 92869 TURN-KEY SANTIAGO HILLS HOME Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   The Katnik Brothers Office: 714 726 2293 Mobile: 714 353 2609 Website: Visit Website Price : $569,884 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 1,600 Lot Size : 3,918 Community : Santiago Hills County : orange county Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1989 MLS Number : P767372 click for more information and pictures Property Description COMPLETELY REMODELED SANTIAGO HILLS HOME WITH OVER $60,000 IN UPGRADES. Owner spared no cost in renovation: New AC Heater, Bu... 02/10/2011