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real estate: Find Rancho Santa Margarita Foreclosures with Free MLS Search - 12/22/08 01:31 AM

Search for Rancho Santa Margarita Foreclosures and Orange County Foreclosures for free!  That's right...free! 
There are many Foreclosure Information Companies out there that charge interested parties a free to see information that can be accessed by the general public at no cost.  Don't throw your money away!  Local Orange County, CA foreclosures, bank owned homes and short sales are available.
A large number of real estate agents now have the ability to allow visitors to search their website specifically for foreclosures or short sales.  Some sites require registration and others do not.  Most sites with registrations allow a visitor to … (6 comments)

real estate: Buying A Home In Rancho Santa Margarita The Easy Way - 14 Step Guide (Part 1) - 12/03/08 02:52 AM
Buying a home in Orange County, CA can seem overwhelming and frustrating - especially for first time buyers hoping to snap up a short sale or REO.  As with most things, there's both an easy way and a hard way to complete a task.  do it.  There's a series of steps buyers can take to reduce the hassles and confusion and make the experience both positive and exciting.  It's really all about being organized and taking first things first.  Simple logic that's highly effective.  Here's the plan:
Step 1:  Understand the Process - Knowing what to expect and when to expect … (4 comments)

real estate: Rancho Santa Margarita's Las Flores Market Update - 11/24/08 02:19 AM

Las Flores is an upscale community of 1,339 homes nestled in the soft rolling hills of South Orange County, just north of Ladera Ranch, east of Mission Viejo, west of Wagon Wheel & Coto de Caza and south of Rancho Santa Margarita.  There are 14 builder tracts within Las Flores:  Avalino, Bel Flora, California Somerset, Greystone Arbor, Magnolia, Sea County, Springfield, Summit at Las Flores, Sundance, Traditions, Veranda, Vista Pointe Estates, Warmington Oaks, and Wyngate.
There are currently seventeen Active Listings reported by SoCal MLS.  Of these seventeen, seven are listed as short sales, a couple of which are in … (0 comments)

real estate: Rancho Santa Margarita's Dove Canyon - No New Bank-Owned Properties This Week - 11/14/08 01:03 AM
Dove Canyon, like most communities in South Orange County has been hit by a wave of short sales and foreclosures.  Unlike some of the surrounding areas, however, there have been a number of standard sales mixed in with the special condition sales.
This past week there were three new listings in Dove Canyon - and none of them were short sales or REOs.  So what does that mean in terms of market trends?  On it's own, probably not too much, but combined with a number of other factors however, it might pay to look a little closer at Dove Canyon.  If … (2 comments)

real estate: Rare Single Story Condo with Dual Master in Santa Ana (Tustin/Orange border) - 09/19/07 11:32 PM
 
2034 E. Santa Clara F1 in Santa Ana is a charming single story condo in the Woodlyn North Association.  This quiet, serene and beautifully landscaped home is a hidden jewel, tucked away and conveniently located to the 55, 22 & 5 FWYs (without the noise!)

Key Features of this Home:
Dual Master Bedrooms - each with own bathLarge Private Enclosed PatioOpen KitchenCozy Family Room FireplaceOpen KitchenSeparate Living RoomWasher / dryer hook-upsNewly Vinyl FencingAC / Forced Air HeatingDirect Access from Carport Association Pool, Clubhouse and BarbecueLush, Mature and Beautifully Maintained LandscapingKelly Kilpatrick,  Realtor® Orange County, California  
Gold Coast Realty Rancho Santa … (2 comments)

real estate: Rare Lake Forest - Indian Hills Home with 2500+ square feet & loads of upgrades! - 08/16/07 08:02 PM

One of a kind in Lake Forest!  This amazing Indian Hills home shows like a dream. All four bedrooms are on the ground floor.  A permitted 2nd-story addition enhances the original floor plan by providing an upper level bonus/entertainment room, office/den & walk-in attic.

This home is inviting, warm and friendly with numerous upgrades.  Cathedral ceilings, bay windows and French doors provide an open, light and bright environment.

Home Highlights:Cathedral ceilingsBay windowsFrench doors20" ceramic tile in kitchen (laid on a diagonal)13" ceramic tile in entry and bathrooms (laid on a diagonal)Custom wood moulding, casings, trim and baseboardsCorian counters & custom … (5 comments)

real estate: Lyon Monterrey Estates - An Introduction to the Private Gated Community - 04/22/07 12:08 AM
The Lyon Monterrey Estates in Rancho Santa Margarita is a private gated community that boasts curb appeal and cul-de-sac streets.  The neighborhood is comprised of ninety-nine upscale single family homes offering four to six bedrooms and modern spacious floor plans.  Great attention to architectural detail is evident throughout the tract.
The community, built by William Lyon between 2000 and 2001, is located off Avenida de Las Banderas at Santa Nella, between Arroyo Vista and Empresa.  The homes are conveniently located within walking distance of Arroyo Vista School, and the Arroyo Vista Park and Community Pool.  Lyon Monterrey is a family-friendly community and children … (0 comments)

real estate: Turnkey Lake Forest, CA 5 BD / 3 BA - $25,000 less than comps! - 03/26/07 01:52 AM
MOVE-IN READY!  This beautiful 5BD/ 2.5 BA / 3 Car Garage home will WOW you!
Sellers entertaining offers from $774,900 - $815,000
Great interior tract locationHardwood floor entry & kitchenLarge eat in kitchenCorian countersCustom kitchen cabinetryNew carpet & tileScraped ceilingsCustom baseboards & mouldingDesigner paintPlantation shuttersSecurity systemAmazing private backyard with mature landscapingRelaxing pondWaterfallRear deck & patio recently rebuiltLandscape lighting in rearFront, rear & side automatic sprinkler systems


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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real estate: Rancho Santa Margarita - Arroyo Vista Park - 03/21/07 02:41 AM

Arroyo Vista Park is one of Rancho Santa Margarita's first parks. The park is located at 29661 Avenida de las Banderas near the intersection of Arroyo Vista.

The park has two baseball / athletic fields, a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, a tot lot, barbeques & a covered picnic area.  

This park also has two pools: a Jr. Olympic Pool and a wading pool, shower facilities & restrooms. 

Rancho Santa Margarita residents can access the pool and restroom facilities with their SAMLARC cards, which are good at all RSM parks, pools, public restrooms & The Beach Club.  Rancho Santa Margarita … (10 comments)

real estate: Giving Back Feels Good - 03/20/07 07:01 PM
I found Austin & Anthony Aceves and their mother Megan Aceves manning a lemonade stand on the corner of a street in my neighborhood.  Three ordinary people doing what they can to make a difference in society. The boys, who attend Vista del Mar in San Clemente, are participating in their school's drive to support the Luekemia and Lymphatic Society School & Youth Programs. 
Even at their young ages the Aceves boys are not strangers to fund-raising.  Last year they raised money for an animal rescue group.  The boys are excited to be involved and are looking forward to continuing their endeavors on an annual basis.  The … (0 comments)

real estate: Marketing 101: Some thoughts for newer agents - 03/09/07 01:06 PM
Successful marketing campaigns have several things in common: a realistic budget, an accurate assessment of the demographic market, an appeal to the target market, appropriate timing, and an effective means for lead tracking.  Your marketing plan may include a website, newsletters, personalized emails, flyers, mailers, open house invites, and tokens for your "farm" such as notepads or magnets. Whatever your medium, your goal is improve your visibility and to promote yourself effectively.
 
Some types of marketing while highly effective are financially unrealistic.  For instance, a major lender, such as Bank of America has a budget that can support television and … (26 comments)

 

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