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2011 

  Investor buyers have been active at Orange County, California, and sometimes want to buy defaulted properties from owners before they are lost in foreclosure. Orange County properties in the following cities are now scheduled for trustee auction sales after foreclosure: Aliso Viejo - 163 proper...
04/30/2011
Even though consumer confidence is down during these challenging economy times, we expect that to change and improve. Consumers in the USA are resourceful and expect better days. See and hear the National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun housing report at the Orange County As...
04/28/2011
  You can help keep a safer home electrical system by performing regular maintenance checks on simple things, like outlets, power-surge protectors and electric appliances and equipment. 1.  Take an active role in understanding the condition of your current electrical system, its capacity, limitat...
04/26/2011
  Even though Newport Beach is one of the wonderful and most sought-after cities for home buying and residential living in Southern California, it's also like others with some properties scheduled for foreclosure auctions. 151 Newport Beach homes are now scheduled for trustee auctions sales after...
04/25/2011
  Irvine is the primary driver for the economy engine at Orange County, California, and is one of the most sought-after cities for home buyers in Southern California. 438 Irvine homes were resold by real estate professionals during first quarter 2011.   Average sold price for those was $640,901. ...
04/23/2011
  If you're facing foreclosure, you're probably upset and don't know what to expect.  You have questions about foreclosure and how long will it take before the lender finishes that process and kicks us out of the place.  You wonder whether you will still owe money to the lender/lienholder at the ...
04/21/2011
Realtors® Like the New Bill Introduced to Speed Lender Response to Short Sales - Washington, April 13, 2011 A new bill to improve the process for approving short sales may soon bring relief to distressed home owners who are unable to keep their homes and hope to avoid foreclosure.  This bill, int...
04/20/2011
We love Zig Ziglar and enjoy his great stories about happiness, success and motivation, and share this one with you. _____________________ "Sometimes Ya' Gotta' Hustle"  -  By Zig Ziglar In bygone years when cassette players were the rage, one day I needed a new one and, since I liked the one I h...
04/19/2011
  Turtle Rock village at Irvine is one of the most popular areas for home selling and buying at South Orange County.  Hiking and walking trails wind their ways throughout Turtle Rock community. Turtle Rock was developed by The Irvine Company with homes built between 1971 and 1988 and has some of ...
04/15/2011
  Consumer confidence in value of home ownership is strong and has persisted during these challenging times.  Despite the decline in home prices, 81% of U.S. adults believe buying a home is the best long-term investment a person can make (according to a national survey by the Pew Research Center)...
04/15/2011
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