Elite Home Sales Team Market Report for San Clemente 5/5/2013     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 21.1 percent, for new homes up 4.2 percent and for resale condos up 27.7 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 8.6 percent and up 1.6 percent on condos and up 133.1 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 54.3 percent and the sales volume is up 8.2 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 35.3 percent and the sales volume is up 18.2 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 16.6 percent and the sales volume is up 24.1 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 15.5 percent and the sales volume is up 7.8 ... 05/05/2013

Interest Rates Are Great  This is the fourth consecutive  week of lower interest rates.  The 15 year loan is at record low according to a survey on lenders now at 2.61.  The 30 yr fixed loan  is now on average at 3.40 percent.  The amount of change isn't really news because the difference is so small.  Last week it was 3.41 percent.  Again the 15 yr loan now at 2.61 and last week it was 2. 64. So as you can see our rates are low and not moving in any direction radically.  Now is a time to buy and a time to sell.  These conditions will last a while longer but the one thing that is for sure it will not last forever.    04/29/2013

Prices Are Going UP In California   Data quick reported its statestics for California in the month of March.  Our paices are going up each month and it was not any different this March.  They went up 8.3% in a single month.  However, year over year we have seen a 24.7 percent.  These type of increases have help those looking to refi their homes rather than trying for a loan modification.  It also helps the homeowner gain an equity position in their home.    With the positive info and the consumers understanding of the fast growth, many want to wait for more growth and perhaps stay in there home with a new loan.  That leads to our low inventory.  Even still the market is improving and the prices are being pushed from the bottom up.  The starter homes have so many offers they are jumping ... 04/28/2013

 Southern California 4 County Update Market Update   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 March 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 $414,910 $398,000 61  / 103 Single Family over $750K $3,107,420 $1,650,000 93  / 97 Condo/Townhome under $450K $289,899 $295,000 54  / 114 Condo/Townhome over $450K $1,051,554 $745,000 92  / 99 Orange County, CA Single Family under $1M $636,833 $629,900 57  / 87 Single Family over $1M $3,540,704 $2,199,900 115  / 117 Condo/Townhome under $600K $337,... 04/08/2013

Mortgage Rates Are Still Low I know that the mortgage rates (for a 30 yr fixed) have ticked up to about 3.57 percent from Freddie Mac's weekly survey with 0.8 points.  That is up from 3.54 percent.  But really that is such a small increase it is not going to effect the purchase of a home for most home buyers.  We are below the 4 percent on almost all loans for homes.  These historically are very low interest rates.  If you are looking for a time to purchase a home now is that time.  Have a great Easter. 03/31/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 3/31/2013   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 17.4 percent, for new homes up 26.6 percent and for resale condos up 29.3 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 11.0 percent and up 5.9 percent on condos and up 121.8 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 32.8 percent and the sales volume is up 4.5 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 18.0 percent and the sales volume is up 6.1 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 32.8 percent and the sales volume is up 16.9 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 20.6 percent and the sales volume is up 12.5 ... 03/31/2013

It is the day that Christ resurrected to heaven.  He had been put to death and after 3 days came back and showed himself to others.  In front of all who were there her rose to heaven.  This is the event that Easter represents.  Have a great time with family and friends today.  Remember that today is the celebration of Jesus Christ who died in our place so that we may live.  He was the last Passover Lamb.  03/31/2013

Prepare Being Prepared is so important that we fail because we are not prepared in a lot of instances. This is a quote that each of us who are competitive must remember.  Have a wonderful and safe Easter.   “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” ~ Joe Paterno (Legendary College Football Coach) 03/30/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 3/24/2013   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 16.7 percent, for new homes up 19.9 percent and for resale condos up 30.0 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 10.0 percent and up 12.5 percent on condos and up 117.2 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 30.3 percent and the sales volume is up 12.7 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 23.0 percent and the sales volume is up 19.2 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 32.8 percent and the sales volume is up 38.8 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 31.3 percent and the sales volume is up 21... 03/24/2013

View all San Clemente Homes for rent – all rentals that are listed on the MLS are accessible at Ventana Coastal Properties San Clemente Real Estate community page. Ventana Coastal Properties is an area specialist in San Clemente rental listings including homes and condominiums for rent. San Clemente is a very desirable beach town located in South Orange County and offers a great beach lifestyle in additional to excellent restaurants and shopping, and outstanding schools. San Clemente has an excellent selection of rentals available in all areas. You are invited to browse all available San Clemente rental listings below and simply email or call David Grbich if you find a rental that you would like to view. This list of San Clemente rentals is updated daily. I look forward to working with ... 03/18/2013

As I understand the color chart blue becomes green when you add yellow.  But that is not what I am writing about.  It has to do with St Patrick's Day.  It is a holiday in Ireland.  You see in the begining St. Patrick's Day was associated with blue and it was not green at all.  That change (when blue became green) when the Irish army started to waring green that they associated green with St. Patrick's day.  So you can still have on the green and we know you are supporting the day.  Have a great St Patick's Day 03/17/2013

Here is the monthly Snapshot of 4 Southern California Counties     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 February 25, 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 $400,583 $375,000 67 / 111 Single Family over $750K $3,225,596 $1,650,000 102 / 114 Condo/Townhome under $450K $286,977 $289,000 66 / 109 Condo/Townhome over $450K $1,095,422 $749,000 103 / 108 Orange County, CA Single Family under $1M $624,501 $599,900 62 / 98 Single Family over $1M $3,447,417 $2,245,000 125 / 154 Condo/Townhome und... 03/05/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 3/3/2013   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 16.7 percent, for new homes up 16.1 percent and for resale condos up 26.9 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 17.2 percent and up 13.3 percent on condos and up 79.3 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 20.1 percent and the sales volume is up 13.2 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 10.8 percent and the sales volume is up 23.1 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 20.5 percent and the sales volume is up 60.4 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 8.8 percent and the sales volume is up 27.8 ... 03/03/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 2/20/2013  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 16.7 percent, for new homes up 16.3 percent and for resale condos up 24.0 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 17.0 percent and up 9.1 percent on condos and up 80.4 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 20.6 percent and the sales volume is up 8.7 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 10.4 percent and the sales volume is up 10.3 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 15.9 percent and the sales volume is up 46.2 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are down 2.5 percent and the sales volume is up 16.4 ... 02/24/2013

California Law On Vacant Foreclosure Property Continues   California law requires an owner of vacant residential property purchased through foreclosure to maintain the property. If the owner fails to do so, existing law allows a governmental to impose a civil fine of up to $1,000 per day, have the required work performed, and bill the property owner. These provisions were scheduled to sunset 12/31/12. Recent legislation removes the sunset provision and extends the statue indefinitely.   02/21/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 2/17/2013   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 15.6 percent, for new homes up 23.1 percent and for resale condos up 17.6 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 30.1 percent and up 19.0 percent on condos and up 103.0 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 22.8 percent and the sales volume is up 25.6 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 6.7 percent and the sales volume is up 25.6 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 7.2 percent and the sales volume is up 51.0 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are down 0.7 percent and the sales volume is up 8.3... 02/17/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 2/10/2013 Sorry I had drafted this Sunday and forgot to post 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 20.5 percent, for new homes up 8.7 percent and for resale condos up 19.0 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 21.9 percent and up 7.2 percent on condos and up 38.9 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 28.4 percent and the sales volume is up 12.0 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 20.7 percent and the sales volume is up 28.0 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 25.0 percent and the sales volume is up 49.2 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are... 02/12/2013

  Decide to Act    When I awakened this morning trying to determine what makes a difference in this business.  I thought of many things and then I saw this great quote from Amelia.  It is true in my life.  The actual decision to act is the power.    “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”   -AMELIA Earhart-   02/08/2013

This is the January Market Report of 4 Counties of Southern California This is the report of 4 Southern California Counties 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 January 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 $394,314 $369,000 71 / 120 Single Family over $750K $3,225,053 $1,595,000 112 / 118 Condo/Townhome under $450K $279,403 $279,000 77 / 127 Condo/Townhome over $450K $1,084,748 $739,000 104 / 113 Orange County, CA Single Family under $1M $618,244 $599,000 65 / 109 Single Family ov... 02/04/2013

San Clemente Real Estate Market Report By Mark Paulson 2/3/2013 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 18.7 percent, for new homes up 6.8 percent and for resale condos up 15.4 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 29.9 percent and up 10.4 percent on condos and up 39.6 percent for new homes. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 31.4 percent and the sales volume is up 14.3 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 19.1 percent and the sales volume is up 24.0 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 21.0 percent and the sales volume is up 45.3 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 18.2 percent and the sales volume is up 23.1 pe... 02/03/2013