We Are Proud To Announce New Agent Added To Our Team Michael Albrecht     I have been impressed by Michael's dedication to detail and his ability to learn our system.  Michael has entered into his first escrow with a buyer on a home with a $675,000 price tag.  We want to congratulation him and wish him much success. 06/16/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 6/16/2013   This weeks market update for San Clemente and surrounding areas from Mark Paulson Realtor shows that Orange County Median Prices for the resale homes were up 21.2 percent, for new homes up 13.8 percent and for resale condos up 30.8 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 9.6 percent and up 7.0 percent on condos and up 51.6 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 19.3 percent and the sales volume is up 0.0 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 16.0 percent and the sales volume is up 34.4 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 13.3 percent and the sales volume is down 6.6 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 62.5 percent and the sales volume is up 9.9 per... 06/16/2013

Mission Viejo Real Estate Market Report By Tim Lorenz 6/16/2013   This weeks market update for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas from a Mission Viejo Realtor shows that Orange County Median Prices for the resale homes were up 21.2 percent, for new homes up 13.8 percent and for resale condos up 30.8 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 9.6 percent and up 7.0 percent on condos and up 51.6 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 19.3 percent and the sales volume is up 0.0 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 16.0 percent and the sales volume is up 34.4 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 13.3 percent and the sales volume is down 6.6 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 62.5 percent and the sales volume is up 9.9 ... 06/16/2013

Character Is Important I know from my own life and watching my parents, my kids and grand children that life is not fair nor do we get out of this life without some issues.  The way we go through the adversity says more about us than our successes.   I truely believe that forging character is done in the heat of the adversity.  Count the adverse situation as a positive and go through it with care and honesty and you will gain character as well as respect.     "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." --Vince Lombardi, legendary professional football coach 06/14/2013

Mark Paulson's San Clemente Real Estate Market Report 6/9/2013   This weeks market update for San Clemente and surrounding areas from a San Clemente Realtor shows that Orange County Median Prices for the resale homes were up 25.8 percent, for new homes up 16.7 percent and for resale condos up 28.6 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 7.4 percent and up 6.1 percent on condos and up 66.3 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 16.5 percent and the sales volume is up 14.8 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 22.6 percent and the sales volume is up 16.2 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 22.5 percent and the sales volume is down 12.7 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 44.0 percent and the sales volume is up 0.0 p... 06/09/2013

Home Foreclosures Down by Half Just over 4300 homeowners are is some part of the foreclosure process that is less that 1/2 the number from one year ago April to April).  This trend in Orange County does mirrors what is happening in California.  As the home prices continue to increase, as radically as they have and are at this time, we will see even fewer people being foreclosed upon. The healing of our market is happening very quickly and with it many are moving from being upside down to having equity in their homes again.  This is all good news. 06/07/2013

    Here Is The Monthly Snapshot Of 4 Counties In Southern California     We hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting. The table represents aggregated values based on MLS data for the specified date. Housing Inventory Snapshot May 28, 2013   Average List Price for active listings Median List Price for active listings Average DOM: for active listings/ for sold listings Los Angeles County, CA Single Family under $750K $433,073 $419,000 51  / 92 Single Family over $750K $2,957,769 $1,595,000 82  / 84 Condo/Townhome under $450K $306,368 $319,000 50  / 97 Condo/Townhome over $450K $1,062,824 $739,000 71  / 88 Orange County, CA Single Family under $1M $655,822 $649,900 46  / 80 Single Family over $1M $3,388,489 $2,019,900 101  / 104 Condo/Townhome u... 06/05/2013

Our Latest Listing 160 Oval Dr, Irvine   back yard   This 2 story 2 bath home is priced at $339,000 and is located in the Walnut Square tract in Irvine at 160 Oval Dr.  The condo has a fenced yard and has up dated baths.  The flooring in the unit has 16 inch travertine looking tile.  The unit also has a one car garage.       06/03/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 6/1/2013   This weeks market update for San Clemente and surrounding areas from a San Clemente Realtor shows that Orange County Median Prices for the resale homes were up 26.8 percent, for new homes up 16.5 percent and for resale condos up 27.7 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 7.3 percent and up 2.0 percent on condos and up 97.8 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 16.0 percent and the sales volume is up 28.8 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 20.4 percent and the sales volume is up 17.6 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 29.4 percent and the sales volume is up 0.0 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 48.1 percent and the sales volume is up 23.1 pe... 06/02/2013

Pay Attention 4th Straight Week Mortgages Have Gone Up   Some may say, "What is happening with mortgage rates"?  Yet the most likely place for interest rates to go is up.  Yes, we all know that the interest rates are being propped up by the Fed and the Treasury.  It can only go on for a while.  Now, we are seeing the rates go up.  This should continue for a rather long period of time.  Bond rates are going to continue to drive this issue. Freddie Mac shows the interest rate at 3.81 percent with .8 points up in one week from 3.59 percent with .7 points one week ago.  This can have an effect on the market effecting the amount that the consumer can afford to purchase.  We need to pay attention to the interest rates. Most consumers are unaware of this increase. 06/02/2013

Arnold Palmer Said   A sports writer was invited for dinner at the residence of golfing legend Arnold Palmer. He arrived a bit early and Mrs. Palmer met him, invited him in, and said her husband would be down in a moment. The writer asked if, while he was waiting, he could see Palmer's trophy room. She replied, "Oh, we don't have such a room." That night, the writer asked the golf pro why he didn't have all his trophies on display -- over 90 tour victories, a number of them major tournaments. Palmer looked the columnist right in the eye and replied, "For what? That's yesterday's news!"   Then he explained: "I have enjoyed every victory and cherished the memories. I have celebrated those tournaments. But come Monday morning of the next week, I'm no different from the man who missed the c... 06/01/2013

Memorial Day       Remember our military men and women who have given their lives for our freedom.  We are fortunate to live in a free country.  We are free because of the men and woman who gave their lives so that our country would remain free. 05/27/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 5/26/2013   This weeks market update for San Clemente and surrounding areas from a San Clemente Realtor shows that Orange County Median Prices for the resale homes were up 23.3 percent, for new homes up 15.3 percent and for resale condos up 29.5 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 7.2 percent and up 1.6 percent on condos and up 102.2 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 21.3 percent and the sales volume is up 15.1 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 17.2 percent and the sales volume is up 14.9 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 28.1 percent and the sales volume is up 14.7 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 28.2 percent and the sales volume is up 20.9... 05/26/2013

National Moment of Remembrance   With the observance of Memorial Day it is important that we take the time to remember the more than one million men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great country. Each Memorial Day, we are reminded that the freedom we enjoy and take for granted comes at a great and painful cost. In honor of their service and sacrifice, We are encourage to honor our fallen by asking everyone to participate in this year’s National Moment of Remembrance, which calls on all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3:00pm local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died. By defending our country both at home and abroad, our nation’s military continually secure our rights to life, liberty, and the purs... 05/25/2013

Is Optimism Important Optimism is important without it we find ourselves in a situation where doubt, despair, negativity or if you will pessimism.  It will stop any movement toward the goal and your ability to succeed in moving in any direction other than backwards is very difficult if not impossible.    "Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress." --Nicholas Murray Butler, American diplomat and educator 05/22/2013

The Dennis Wilson Team of Investor Title sent me The Weekly Real Estate Statistical Update this information.  I thought is was important to move along here on my blog.  It is a reality of the NOD and REO diminishing because values have increased at such a rapid rate.  Please read and see the righting of the real estate market here in California.   05/20/2013

Median Price Increases In Orange County California Today I saw that April 2012 the median Price was $420,000 it increased in Orange County California to $535,000 in April 2013.  That is a real $115,000 gain or 27.4 percent increase in one year.  That is proof that the market is in very good shape.  The market is coming back strong.  05/19/2013

Mark Paulson's San Clemente Real Estate Market Report 5/19/2013   This weeks market update for San Clemente and surrounding areas from a San Clemente Realtor shows that Orange County Median Prices for the resale homes were up 21.9 percent, for new homes up 12.0 percent and for resale condos up 30.7 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 10.8 percent and up 5.7 percent on condos and up 126.7 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 41.3 percent and the sales volume is up 26.0 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 27.7 percent and the sales volume is down 4.2 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 29.1 percent and the sales volume is up 29.7 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 23.8 percent and the sales volume is up 25.... 05/19/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 5/12/2013   This weeks market update for San Clemente and surrounding areas from a San Clemente Realtor shows that Orange County Median Prices for the resale homes were up 22.9 percent, for new homes up 10.9 percent and for resale condos up 29.0 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 8.6 percent and up 3.2 percent on condos and up 122.8 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 51.1 percent and the sales volume is up 34.8 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 26.3 percent and the sales volume is up 18.2 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 19.4 percent and the sales volume is up 32.8 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 26.9 percent and the sales volume is up 21.4... 05/12/2013

I Wish You A Very Happy Mother's Day This is a very special day.  Mother's are the powerful and nurturing to the family.  We were at the supermarket this morning and saw the true respect for mother's by all the men, women, boys, and girls purchasing flowers and cards.  Most of the people in line all had gifts, food and cards for there wives and mothers. Again I would like to wish all of you mothers a very Happy Mother's Day. 05/12/2013