tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182538322008-01-21T11:30:45.235-08:00John DanielBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-23471796396695067412007-10-24T00:07:00.000-07:002007-10-24T00:23:04.227-07:00

Cambridge Lane in Tustin, California by William Lyon Homes, offers the most diverse Tustin Condos for sale in the Columbus Square community. Cambridge Lane offers 6 distinctive floor plans, ranging in size from 1,114 to 1,599 square feet, with from 1 to 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 to 2.5 bathrooms. Prices start in the low $400,000’s a fair price for Tustin real estate The interiors of these Tustin

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Camden Place at Columbus Square, built by Lennar Homes, offers the roomiest attached Tustin Condos for sale in the Columbus Square community. Camden Place offers three different floor plans, ranging between 1,465 and 1,689 square feet, with between 2 and 3 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3 bathrooms. All of these Tustin real estate floor plans are three-stories with a 2-car garage on the ground floor.

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-44206189109510101952007-10-16T23:45:00.000-07:002007-10-17T01:14:02.132-07:00

As far as detached Irvine real estate, single family residences go, Verandas don’t offer much in lot size nor backyard space, but when you consider the selling prices are as low as many of the attached town homes for sale in Columbus Square, those qualities suddenly seem a lot better. Built by William Lyon Homes, the Verandas homes offer three different floor plans and Tudor, Monterey, Colonial

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-5402171808375343992007-07-11T23:10:00.000-07:002007-07-11T23:53:50.185-07:00

Savannah at Columbus Grove provides the most economical new homes in the Columbus Grove community of Irvine California. These attached townhomes built by Lennar Homes come in single-story, two-story, and three-story varieties, and range in size from 1,056 to 1,669 square feet, with between 1 and 3 bedrooms and 1.5 to 3.5 bathrooms. There is a lot of variety with six different floor plans. All of

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The Westbourne real estate development in Tustin California, from Lennar Homes, is a member of the top tier of homes in Columbus Village (along with Ciara, from Lyon Homes). Starting in the low $1 millions, it shouldn’t be surprising that these homes come standard with numerous high-end features: 3-car garages, front yard landscaping with timed sprinklers, courtyards, interior laundry rooms with

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-23925726280074067462007-07-05T19:22:00.000-07:002007-07-05T19:32:01.008-07:00

Sabella, Talega’s latest new homes are like taking a trip to Europe and basking in the Italian sun, dining outdoors in the French countryside or enjoying Spanish architecture embedded on a rolling hillside. Standard features in Sabella’s luxurious floorplans include granite kitchen countertops, European cabinetry, porcelain tile flooring and stainless steel appliances. Picture “American Idol”

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-71785196658692925682007-06-26T00:06:00.000-07:002007-06-26T00:35:01.876-07:00

One of the great aspects of the Columbus Grove community (built on the former Tustin Marine Base) is the wide variety of Tustin and Irvine real estate options available. Madison at Columbus Grove, an 85 home development by KB Homes, is like a microcosm of the entire community, offering a wide range of exterior styles, floorplans, and customizable amenities in their single family residences

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-73134496646764987302007-05-16T23:59:00.000-07:002007-05-17T01:06:40.329-07:00

When prices rose quickly, everybody was exited that they now had "equity". But unless you were checking out of the high priced Orange County real estate market, you now have to contend with ever higher property taxes when purchasing a new home. However, there are several breaks that give long term property owners a lot of benefits over new home buyers. Some of which you may be able to take

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-40216407115166578072007-05-14T23:45:00.000-07:002007-05-15T00:28:16.890-07:00

The 14th Annual Wag-A-Thon, a fundraising event attracting the usual suspects for the usual reason: area canines and their owners for a fun-filled morning of sniffing and queuing. This year’s fundraiser was held on Saturday, April 28, at Dana Point Harbor. Though dogs were the subject of the event, the sponsored jamboree supports all animals at the San Clemente – Dana Point

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Anyone that’s passed through the Tustin/Irvine real estate area on the 5, 405, or 55 freeways has probably seen the two huge blimp hangars on the old Tustin Marine Air Base—it’s sort of hard not to see them. Well, the base is closed now, and in its place is Tustin Legacy, an under-construction 1,600-acre complex of homes, parks, shopping, and entertainment. Ultimately, there will be some 4,600

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-88439656870242644202007-05-01T22:21:00.000-07:002007-05-01T22:47:43.330-07:00

I can't tell you how often I get calls from dreamers wanting to live in an ocean front condo on a normal budget. Most of the time they are pie in the sky ideas that never work out. In southern California you cant touch this type of product for under a million dollars. But I have to tell you, there are still some incredible opportunities available thanks to the Mills Act. And I have found an

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-24336120710494561412007-04-05T16:15:00.000-07:002007-04-05T16:51:01.258-07:00

Cindy and Rob are past clients that decided to sell their Ladera Ranch home in November 2006. At that time homes were not selling well but they had a vision to capitalize on market weakness. They knew their home would sell at a discount, but the new bigger home would be discounted even more. Placing incredible faith in my recommendations and ability to get their Ladera Ranch home sold, Cindy and

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-29680705488108765852007-03-20T23:41:00.000-07:002007-03-21T00:55:32.896-07:00

For years, the over inflated residential housing market has made investors nervous. Prices have risen far beyond fundamentals. In most Orange County real estate, break even on cash flow required 50% or more down. With these requirements at today's prices, it was getting harder and harder to make a property cash flow. Before the market peaked, my firm was slowly moving our clients out of bloated

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-62603902481827753892007-03-12T22:19:00.001-07:002007-03-12T22:52:26.546-07:00

They have a saying in politics, “all politics are local”. The same applies to real estate. In Orange County, it has become very difficult to achieve the American dream of increasing wealth through real estate. Prices remain high and double digit appreciation has disappeared. After months of putting great deals together on foreclosures, tax sales, and with distressed owners, I believe I have

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-49386574798124042232007-03-08T21:58:00.000-08:002007-03-08T22:57:15.259-08:00

This information is not meant to be specific legal advice. Although it is believed a reliable overview, it is not guaranteed. The laws in California change frequently and you should consult an attorney for specific legal advice. As a first time Landlord, eviction can sometimes seem scary. With the right document preparation and procedure, it can go smoothly. I am a big proponent of doing your

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-69207068864103646312007-03-08T00:14:00.000-08:002007-03-08T22:57:56.675-08:00

The following article is not meant to be legal advice and although believed to be accurate is not guaranteed. You should verify all information before investing in and transacting trustee sale properties and possibly seek legal council. "Caveat Emptor", Let the buyer be ware. In California, most lenders choose non-judicial foreclosure. When we look at the difference between the 2 forms of

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-76692480687271058672007-02-26T23:07:00.000-08:002007-03-08T01:28:03.475-08:00

On February 23, 2007 the county of San Diego, CA had a tax sale. The purpose of the sale is to collect taxes that have been unpaid for 4 years. Traditionally, tax sales have been a good opportunity for investors to purchase real estate for pennies on the dollar. I personally know several individuals who have made millions buying real estate at these sales. I am writing this article to give you

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-81663664816290661012007-02-11T23:10:00.000-08:002007-02-11T23:27:42.483-08:00

A Cautionary note to investors looking to purchase pre-foreclosures real estate. The state of California calls these transactions equity sales. As a buyer, you must use a special form that gives the seller the right to cancel the transaction up to 5 days after signing the contract or 8:00 am of the day the property is scheduled for Foreclosure sale, which ever comes first. In addition, as a buyer

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-36847334672666466932007-02-11T22:43:00.000-08:002007-02-11T23:02:51.170-08:00

The final leg of the 241 South transportation corridor from Oso Parkway to San Onofre as been approved by the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency. However, several agencies still need to approve the route. They include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the EPA and the California Coastal Commission. The TCA decided on the green route as its best choice amount 3 alternatives. The route

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-58601888825306370462007-01-27T23:34:00.000-08:002007-01-28T00:06:23.827-08:00

Titled "a little bit of heaven in 2007!", Gary Watts has released an updated forecast for Orange County Real Estate in 2007. From the title, you can tell that his outlook is optimistic. As most of us in the industry know, the media has been taking the numbers and blowing them way out of proportion. According to Gary, they have been creating sensational headlines to try to boost their readership.

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-17620244288518191692007-01-18T00:04:00.000-08:002007-01-18T00:19:12.980-08:00

Further proof that we are building a base. Today, Realtytrac.com reported a -34.42% change over last months California foreclosure rate. Even though the rate is down from last month, it is still 64.49% higher than December 2005. With interest rates holding fairly low, we'll have to see if things continue to settle down. I certainly have noticed an increase in Orange County's buyer activity this

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-4981532778991292782007-01-17T23:05:00.000-08:002007-01-17T23:24:31.979-08:00

If you are an investors or homeowners and plan to hold a home a relatively short time, consider binding a title insurance policy. By doing so, you will pay an extra 10% of the title policy cost based on the value when purchased. When you sell, you will only pay title insurance on the increased value. This technique could save you hundreds of dollars when you sell. For more title information see

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-21279175404770322362007-01-11T01:17:00.000-08:002007-01-11T01:26:15.229-08:00

More good news for buyers. Congress recently passed a new law that makes borrower paid mortgage insurance a tax deductible item for people that earn $110,000 or less annually. For most people this will equate to an additional savings of over $400 per year. Previously mortgage insurance was not a deductible item. The borrowers only choice to make it deductible was to choose a loan program where

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-5261302721782047152007-01-09T00:12:00.000-08:002007-01-09T00:47:38.865-08:00

One of the biggest gifts that the government has ever given ordinary tax payers is the homeowners capital gains tax exemption for the sale of your primary residence. According to this law, you are entitled to exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain if you are single and up to $500,000 of capital gain if you are married. In order to qualify for this exclusion, there are 2 tests that you must pass.

John Danieltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18253832.post-21243821657819304482007-01-07T23:02:00.000-08:002007-01-07T23:34:10.878-08:00

There are several ways to reduce your out of pocket expenses on energy and at the same time save tax money. The US government is offering a 10% credit for items that qualify including insulation systems, exterior windows, exterior doors, and metal roofs. In addition, there is a $50 credit for advanced main air circulating fan, $150 for each qualified natural gas, propane, or oil furnace or hot

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