Home staging is economical and a well-proven benefit to Realtors and home owners alike. Here are some basic staging principles every home seller can use. Become a Seller, Not a Dweller Homeowners must make the mental shift necessary to become Sellers, not Dwellers. It is only then sellers are able to realize they own a [...]
Orange County real estate
A Simple Weekend Project To Add Value To Your Orange County Property
Many home renovations are expensive money sinks that, by the time you’re finished, add little more value than what you’ve invested. But painting your home’s interior is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to give your piece of Orange County Real Estate a little more “wow.” Self painting costs very little and can [...]
Irvine Housing Prices Chart
I’ll never be confused for a high level economist. But my command over 5th grade mathematics is masterful. I can add and divide using a calculator better than most people I know. Self deprecating humor aside, when I hear reports about the housing market on the news, they always speak in the broadest terms. “New [...]
Why Orange County Condo Purchases May Require Higher Down Payments
FHA financing has been a popular financing choice for first time buyers of Orange County condos. While an FHA loan carries higher closing costs than other loans, they allow buyers to purchase with a down payment of as little as 3.5%. However, new rules have been implemented disqualifying many Orange County condominium communities from FHA [...]
Renting – Apartments or Privately Owned Rentals
When making the decision on whether to rent from an apartment community or private owner, there are a few subtle differences to consider. ORANGE COUNTY PRIVATE RENTALS Private rentals are homes or condos owned by individuals who, rather than living in the homes themselves, have decided to rent them to the public. The owners may [...]
2 New Laws Orange County Property Owners Need To Know
We strive to keep our real estate clients and potential clients informed on the latest industry news. We are real estate professionals, not lawyers or tax professionals. The following information should not be construed as tax or legal advice. Carbon Monoxide Detectors HOMES NEED CO DETECTORS BY JULY 1, 2011. California passed SB183 in 2010 [...]
Short Sale Listings Obscure Actual Real Estate Prices
In some pockets of Orange County, shortsales account for as much as 70% of the homes for sale. This often gives buyers an unrealistic impression of where housing prices are. The price of a short sale home is determined by the bank holding the mortgage. In a perfect world, an Orange County real estate agent [...]
Renters Need An Orange County Real Estate Agent.
MANY ORANGE COUNTY RENTERS WONDER, WHY SHOULD I HAVE A RENTAL AGENT? Finding a rental home is something you CAN do on your own, but since having a rental agent represent you costs nothing, ask yourself, “Why shouldn’t I have an agent?” What happens if you find a home in the newspaper or on Craigslist, [...]