real estate: Live the Life You Dreamed....
- 05/22/10 09:50 AM
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real estate: Caruso's Quote of the Day!
- 05/22/10 06:34 AM
When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com
Best regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
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real estate: Caruso's OC Happenings~ North County
- 05/21/10 07:57 AM
NORTH COUNTY
ANAHEIM
From April 16 to May 31, 2010, join Disney's California Adventure for the 5th annual Food & Wine Festival. For 46 days, Disney's California Adventure Park and select locations at the Disneyland Resort will host "The Art of Flavor," one of the most anticipated events of spring! Enjoy cooking demonstrations, seminars and recipes that reflect the Golden State's regional and culinary diversity. Many Festival favorites are returning, in addition to new events and activities including the all-new Festival Showplace!
BREA
Nothing to report
BUENA PARK
Registration for weekly summer camp begins June 28. The camps are for … (3 comments)
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real estate: Caruso's OC Happenings ~ Central County
- 05/21/10 07:36 AM
CENTRAL COUNTY
COSTA MESA
Nothing to report
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Nothing to report
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Tomorrow May 22 HP is holding its annual fundraiser at 6pm in Machinists Hall. The event includes dinner, entertainment, silent auction and prizes. Cost is $30. For more information call 714-840-4015
IRVINE
Nothing to report
LOS ALAMITOS
Summer 2010 Guide will be available starting today. You can pick up your copy at the Community Center or you can also view it at www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us
NEWPORT BEACH
Nothing to report
ORANGE
Nothing to report
SANTA ANA
Tonight at The Yost Theater will be a celebration of the life … (0 comments)
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real estate: Caruso's OC Happenings~ South County
- 05/21/10 07:10 AM
South County
ALISO VIEJO
Calling all Jr. Football Players and Cheerleaders! This Saturday from 1:30-4:30 sign ups for the Patriots Jr. All American Football and Cheerleading organization will be help at the Aliso Viejo Library. For more information visit www.sopatriots.org or call Lauren at 949-310-4960
DANA POINT
Saturday-Sunday May 29-30th from 9am-5:00pm at the Dana Point Harbor located between Harpoon Henry's and the Jolly Roger there will be an Art Show and Sale exhibit out along the walkways adjacent to the boats. Stop by on Sunday and see the beautiful art work of Karen Joy Jackson a local … (3 comments)
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real estate: Get a $100,000 SPENDING SPREE!
- 05/20/10 10:59 AM
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real estate: Caruso's Closed Sales Report!
- 05/20/10 07:36 AM
Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing! Here are the facts...you make the decision!
The Laguna Niguel closed sales report for the month of
April 2010 79 listings closed escrow
Compared To:
April 2009 56 listings closed escrow
April 2008 57 listings closed escrow
Does a sales report tell the whole story about market environment, consumer sentiment and the value of your home? Is it time to sell? Is it time to add a property to your investment portfolio?
Call our office if you have any questions or want more information on a particular neighborhood. Learn What it's Like to Work With … (1 comments)
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real estate: Real Estate and Kids
- 05/19/10 06:02 AM
Summer is typically the time families make the ‘big' move. Whether across town, across state, or across the country; it can be a stressful time for all. Here are a few helpful tips I have come across over time.
Get a Head Start.Before the family comes to town for a house hunting trip, provide them resources on activities and schools to start narrowing down potential neighborhoods.
And, don't forget the kids. Help them get excited too. Ask their parents what the kids like to do and send a list of entertainment centers and parks that might be relevant. Send … (4 comments)
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real estate: Facebook Thoughts With Caruso!
- 05/18/10 06:59 AM
Is a facebook page really worth all the effort you put into it? These days all the social media experts are telling you you have to have a Facebook page for your business. To most it sounds like a good idea. But then theres a catch. They tell you to invest time and resources into customizing said Facebook page. They tell you to brand it with your colors and add listing data. They even tell you to direct your non-Facebook Web traffic to your Facebook page via some badge on your Web site, or mention it in your marketing … (3 comments)
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real estate: $100,000 SPENDING SPREE!
- 05/15/10 12:03 PM
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real estate: Caruso's Saturday Shot!
- 05/15/10 08:54 AM
May is here! Summer is so close I can almost feel it!
Have a Happy Saturday Everyone and Happy Selling!
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection
www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com
Best regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
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real estate: Appraisals with Caruso!
- 05/15/10 07:25 AM
The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) was supposed to result in better, more honest appraisals. But a year after it was put in place there is still a question of whether home buyers are getting their money's worth.Real estate professionals, home builders, mortgage brokers and even some appraisers themselves complain that lenders are using appraisers who lack experience, sometimes travel great distances to divine values in unfamiliar jurisdictions or base their determinations on sales that are not similar to the property they are appraising.The code effectively blocks anyone who has a financial stake in a transaction from pressuring … (0 comments)
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real estate: 5% COMMISSION TO COOPERATING BROKER!!!
- 05/14/10 11:22 AM
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real estate: Caruso's OC Happenings~ North County
- 05/14/10 07:45 AM
NORTH COUNTY
ANAHEIM
From April 16 to May 31, 2010, join Disney's California Adventure for the 5th annual Food & Wine Festival. For 46 days, Disney's California Adventure Park and select locations at the Disneyland Resort will host "The Art of Flavor," one of the most anticipated events of spring! Enjoy cooking demonstrations, seminars and recipes that reflect the Golden State's regional and culinary diversity. Many Festival favorites are returning, in addition to new events and activities including the all-new Festival Showplace!
BREA
Nothing to report
BUENA PARK
Registration for weekly summer camp begins June 28. The camps are … (0 comments)
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real estate: Caruso's OC Happenings~ Central County
- 05/14/10 07:12 AM
CENTRAL COUNTY
COSTA MESA
Nothing to report
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Nothing to report
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Monday May 17 from 10am-5pm a fundraiser supporting Edison High grad night will be held at Ooh la la Salon and Spa. All haircuts will be $25 and all proceeds from the event will be put towards grad night. You must make an appointment by SATURDAY. For more information call 714-968-8669 or visit www.oohlalasalonspa.com
IRVINE
Movie on the Lawn kicks off this Saturday May 15 at the Great Park. Come for a free showing of 2009's Star Trek starting at 8pm.
LOS ALAMITOS
Nothing to report
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real estate: Caruso's OC Happenings~ South County
- 05/14/10 06:53 AM
South County
ALISO VIEJO
May 22 from 6-11pm come to the Conference Center for a Casino Night hosted by AV Little League with Blackjack and Craps. Tickets on sale now! For more information visit www.avll.org
DANA POINT
Saturday-Sunday May 29-30th from 9am-5:00pm at the Dana Point Harbor located between Harpoon Henry's and the Jolly Roger there will be an Art Show and Sale exhibit out along the walkways adjacent to the boats. Stop by on Sunday and see the beautiful art work of Karen Joy Jackson a local OC artist whose photographs has won numerous awards.
LADERA RANCH
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real estate: Caruso's Home Loan Update!
- 05/13/10 06:36 AM
The impact of the widely publicized mortgage meltdown appears to have caused little change in borrower behavior during the past two years, according to a new Zillow Mortgage Marketplace survey of 2,729 adults conducted on its behalf in April by Harris Interactive. Borrowers report they are spending no more time researching a home loan today than they did in 2008 and those who obtained a loan in the past five years are soliciting fewer quotes -- an average of three quotes versus four in 2008.
A home purchase is one of the largest investments most people will make in … (2 comments)
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real estate: Beach Living at its Finest
- 05/12/10 07:17 AM
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real estate: Caruso's Quote of the Day
- 05/12/10 06:08 AM
"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results."
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection
www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com
Best regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
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real estate: R.E.S.P.A.
- 05/11/10 06:33 AM
Recently, The Work Number(R) conducted a survey of its mortgage and banking customers on the impact of the new Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) regulations on their loan origination volume and process. The Work Number surveyed 3,000 of its customers to determine how lenders, brokers and borrowers are reacting to the new changes that took effect January 1.
The new RESPA regulations require lenders and brokers to provide customers with a standard Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that clearly discloses all loan terms and closing costs. Closing agents are then required to provide borrowers with the new HUD-1 Settlement … (0 comments)
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