information: Caruso's *Laguna Niguel* Closed Sales Report! - 04/05/12 03:53 PM
Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!? We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction…
The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for FEBRUARY:
The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range:
2012 43 listings closed escrow
2011 27 listings closed escrow
The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range:
2012 25 listings closed escrow
2011 25 listings closed escrow
The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range:
2012 5 listings … (1 comments)
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information: Everything Buyers with Caruso! - 03/28/12 03:22 PM
Buying a home can be stressful. As a real estate agent, you get to see home buyers at their best — that is, the joy they feel when they step into their new home. But you first usually have to see them at their worst — the stress and tension they may feel in trying to find that perfect house. That puts you in role as adviser, friend, and counselor.
As a salesperson, you might be wondering what your customers really think about the home-buying process, and what, exactly, they expect from you beyond helping them find that … (0 comments)
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information: Caruso Never Sleeps ~ The Carmel Creeper - 03/21/12 04:49 PM
The California plant of the month is the Carmel Creeper! Want to add a burst of color and fragrance to your yard? Plant the Carmel Creeper. These beautiful, aromatic and hardy plants are a member of the lilac family, and have a place in even the most water-efficient gardens.
Carmel Creeper can fulfill almost any need in your garden. It can be pruned short to be used as ground cover and it can reach heights of up to 6 feet tall if allowed to grow, making it an ideal hedge. Carmel Creeper is available with blossom colors ranging from … (2 comments)
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information: Caruso's Touches on the Millennial Generation.... - 03/17/12 03:12 PM
RECENT GENERATIONS FOCUS MORE ON FAME, MONEY THAN GIVING BACK
Young Adults Less Interested in Community Issues, Politics and Environment, Finds New Research
The times are changing, and not necessarily for the better when it comes to giving back to society, according to 40 years of research on 9 million young adults. Since the baby boomer generation, there has been a significant decline among young Americans in political participation, concern for others and interest in saving the environment, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. “Popular views of the millennial generation, born in … (0 comments)
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information: Did You Know w/ Caruso.... - 03/10/12 01:23 PM
Perhaps you’ve seen an abandoned shopping cart not long after driving away from the grocery store. This can happen for a number of reasons, but most often, carts are taken off the store’s premises as a method of transporting the groceries home. Many people, unfortunately, fail to realize that not only does the store suffer a loss of money because of the stolen cart, but also that it is a crime!
However, did you know according to California Business and Professions Code 22435.2, “It is unlawful to remove a shopping cart of laundry cart from the premises or parking … (0 comments)
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information: The Future…According to Baby Boomers - 03/08/12 05:19 PM
Baby boomers that plan to move for retirement are looking for smaller, affordable homes that are easily accessible to medical care and near their family, according to a poll of more than 1,000 adults born between 1946 and 1964 conducted by Associated Press-LifeGoesStrong.com. Baby boomers who make more than $100,000 a year are the most likely to say they plan to buy a new home during retirement. For boomers who plan to purchase a new home, the most important factors cited in a home for retirement included:
Smaller home (40%) Near medical offices or hospitals (39%) Different climate--perhaps warmer … (1 comments)
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information: Caruso Says Watch the Big 3 ~ Employment, Housing and Europe… - 03/02/12 12:22 PM
We are halfway through the first quarter of 2012. The big question in everyone's mind is whether the economy continues to grow from here, or does it slow down like it did during the spring and summer of 2011? Remember, only a few months ago we were talking about the danger of a double dip recession. A stronger finish to the year ended that talk, but still many analysts have been predicting some sort of slowdown in 2012. What could prevent such a slowdown and keep the economy on pace to strengthen through 2012? We have already introduced the "big … (2 comments)
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information: Caruso Never Sleeps ~ Hard VS Soft Credit Inquiries - 02/25/12 03:05 PM
Do you know what a Hard versus Soft Credit Inquiry is?
Consumers are entitled to a free copy of their credit report once a year, available through sites like CreditKeeper.com, AnnualCreditReport.com or IdentiryGuard.com. While the credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com is free, it doesn’t include a credit score. For this, consumers must pay a nominal fee.
When a consumer asks about their own credit score, it’s considered a “soft inquiry”, which doesn’t impact their FICO score. Credit card, insurance companies, banks, and others can also make soft inquires, in order to identify consumers for marketing purposes.
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information: Implement Your Vision with Caruso! - 02/21/12 04:09 PM
If you’re a realtor, marketing begins with figuring out your goals, your vision, and how these can combine to create your brand. A marketing strategy also describes the niche market you will be working with. However, many people are unaware of the various realtor marketing tools that can help a real estate agent set his or her plans in motion. Read on to discover the marketing tips from NAR & eCommission for accomplishing just that.
Vision/Brand Consistency
After defining your realtor marketing ideas, set about determining whether your current processes and marketing materials support your new vision. For … (0 comments)
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information: Caruso's Valentines Fast Facts! - 02/14/12 02:24 PM
In honor of Valentine’s Day I thought it would be nice to give you a little background on the Holiday & a few fun facts I have put together! Wishing everyone a wonderful day filled with much love & happiness! Spread the love today!
Saint Valentine's Day, often simply Valentine's Day, is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentinus. It was first established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, and was later deleted from the General Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI. It is celebrated in … (0 comments)
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information: Keeping Your Pets Safe this Valentines Day! - 02/11/12 05:11 PM
Valentines Day is right around the corner. And yes it may be fun for us, humans, but it can harmful to your pets, One big way to show love for your pets is by keeping them safe. Valentine’s Day is famous for chocolates, flowers, cocktails and candy – all things that can be particularly harmful to our four-legged loved ones. Here are some helpful tips I have gathered from various pet websites to keep them safe and avoid any emergency trips to the veterinarian!
Flowers: Lilies are potentially fatal to cats. As pretty as they are, … (2 comments)
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information: Cost vs. Value with Caruso! - 02/03/12 07:30 PM
When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck.
Overall, the trend right now is replacement over remodeling–swapping out the old for the new rather than doing a total gut job, which can be much more costly.
This year’s Cost vs. Value report found that exterior replacement projects–such as new garage doors and a new entry door–offer some of the best … (1 comments)
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information: Caruso's Tips for a Better Listing Presentation! - 02/02/12 03:24 PM
1. Start with a guesstimate. Before your listing presentation, have a price range in mind. A quick chat or two with your colleagues and your own understanding of the neighborhood can help you come up with an informed guesstimate.
2. Firm up with comps. A search through recent comps as you work up your competitive market analysis will help firm up the price range.
3. Look for price trends. Bring to your presentation a summary of price trends in the neighborhood. Be prepared to share it - even leave it - with the sellers. … (0 comments)
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information: Homeownership Declines - 01/25/12 04:26 PM
Recently while browsing the latest California Real Estate Magazine, I came to learn that California is among the top five states with the lowest homeownership rates nationwide, according to the “Housing Characteristics: 2010” report by the U.S. Census Bureau.
With homeownership rate of 55.9%, California ranked second in the nation, falling behind New York’s rate of 53.5%.
Of California’s 37.3 million residents, 22.2 million live in the Los Angeles, San Diego, & San Francisco metropolitan regions. Because of this concentration in large urban areas, more than 30% of Californian families live in multi-home residences (which include apartments … (2 comments)
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information: Caruso's *IRVINE* Closed Sales Report ~ December - 01/21/12 03:29 PM
Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!? We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction…
The Irvine Closed Sales Report for DECEMBER:
The Irvine Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range:
2011 69 listings closed escrow
2010 64 listings closed escrow
The Irvine Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range:
2011 67 listings closed escrow
2010 79 listings closed escrow
The Irvine Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range:
2011 12 listings closed escrow
2010 15 … (0 comments)
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information: JUST LISTED ~ Adorable Resort-Like Townhouse! - 01/20/12 04:36 PM
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information: Caruso's *DANA POINT* Closed Sales Report ~ December - 01/20/12 03:00 PM
Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!? We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction…
The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for DECEMBER:
The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range:
2011 22 listings closed escrow
2010 12 listings closed escrow
The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range:
2011 13 listings closed escrow
2010 12 listings closed escrow
The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range:
2011 2 listings closed … (1 comments)
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information: The List... - 12/30/11 06:59 PM
Buyers have a long list of what they want when home shopping, but one of their biggest desires: A good deal. "And no matter where a seller prices their property, they’re looking to negotiate," president of the MetroTex Association of Realtors, and having served as past President of the Orange County Association I agree.
But that’s not all they want. Bankrate.com recently asked real estate professionals to chime in on the top desires of their buyers when home shopping. Here are four things that made the list of top home buyer preferences:
1) Homes that are in good … (1 comments)
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information: Caruso's Challenge! - 11/29/11 04:26 PM
The end of 2011 is near. Are you ready for next year? What you have done recently to improve your business for the upcoming year?
I sometimes wonder what people who read various blog posts, do with the information. What do you do with it? Is there one piece of great information you’ve come across lately that you’ve acted on?
My guess is your answer would be no, and why not? Based on discussions I have with real estate professionals in the past, it seems that most good ideas are too much trouble. I am so use to hearing; “Sure, … (4 comments)
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information: Caruso Never Sleeps ~ Purple Fountain Grass - 11/16/11 03:27 PM
Did you know there is a California-Friendly Plant of the month? Well there is and this month it is the Purple Fountain Grass. Purple fountain grass is a great way to add some colorful fun to your California-Friendly garden this fall season. This popular perennial resembles a bronzed fox tail and grows great in both pots and in gardens. It requires full sun and a little water to get started, and then thrives in dry soil or gravel beads.
Purple fountain grass is often preferred over other fountain grass varieties because it doesn’t drop seeds, which makes it … (0 comments)
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