Market Update 5/18/2012 – Orange County Real Estate

Attention buyers:  Remember the time when there were multiple offers on homes.  There back again.  But for a different reason.  Orange County real estate sources have noted that listing inventory is half of what it was last year.  We went from over 12,000 homes for sale to now only 6,000.  And time on the market… Read More

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Testing our Orange County Real estate blog connection to facebook.

Our Orange County Real Estate Site is now connected to Facebook

Everything we publish on Orange County Real Estate will be networked on Facebook.  That means more exposure for our listings.

Orange County Real Estate – Mid Year Update

Whats HOT! Super low interest rates = 4.5% on 30 year fixed Low prices on Homes and Investment property First time home buyer programs offering 2% down payment grant plus interest rate near 3/4% below market Short sale time is running out!  If you do not complete your short sale prior to the end of… Read More

Deficiency collection efforts on a second (junior) lien may be prohibited in California for purchase money loans

With the proliferation of first and second combination loans during the last real estate boon,  new legal questions developed.   Clients often ask “Am I subject to deficiency on my second if the junior lien was taken out simultaneously with the first for the purpose of purchasing the home?”  That’s a great questions! Typically money… Read More

How will a short sale affect my credit? A real world example! (Part 2)

This is definitely one of the top three questions I am asked when interviewing sellers regarding short sales.  Obviously there are a lot of factors that go into credit analysis and no 2 people have exactly the same profile.  So I want to start with this disclaimer.  If one person gets certain results, there is… Read More

The Short Sale Authority – FAQ’s

In the last 3 years, short sales have become the predominant type of sale in Orange County, CA.  It is estimated that over 60% of all home sales are short sales.  As an independent agent, they make up the majority of our work.  We specialize in short sales and handle each and every shorts sale… Read More

Ocean Close Vacation Condo for Sale – Dana Point, CA

Dana point vacation condo for sale

This is a terrific opportunity to own a remodeled vacation condo next to the 5 star St. Regis hotel.  The property is currently grossing over $40k per year and the owner is a vacation rental expert.  She has replaced all of the windows and remodeled the until with a brand new kitchen and baths.  It… Read More

Orange County Real Estate Buyers- Has the bottom PAST?

If your an entry level Orange County home buyer and you have been waiting for the deal of the century to come along and if you have been worried about falling home prices, your wait is over.  At least for now, it appears that we have bottomed out. Recent Orange county real estate statistics show… Read More

What Bob McCormick at KCAL 9 News says about Short Selling your Home

Check out what Bob McCormick at KCAL 9 News says about short selling your home.  This report is from 7/13/2009 news cast.  He talks about considering how long it will take to get back to break even on your loan, other issues around short sales.  His report reflects the issues we walk you through with… Read More