Ann Stefanucci's (annstefanucci) Blog

  In spite of the gloom and doom that dominates the national news, the first quarter of 2011 showed some overall positives for the OC. Home sale pricing rose in 40% of the Orange County market, including 27 of 83 zip codes showing improvement.  Sales have come down slightly (by 0.9%) from where t...

As a Realtor, I consistently recommend neutral paint tones to sellers for their homes.  Because we all have preferences, some way more colorful than others, they can become a roadblock in the process of selling your home. It's the difference between "Hey, I could see us/myself living here" and "...

The foreclosure situation of the past few years has some people taking inventory of how they're handling their finances like never before.  Have you thought about how you spend your money?  Have you thought about how you spend some money as opposed to how you spend othermoney? I saw a great arti...

Are you looking to buy a home? Are you looking to refinance your existing mortgage? Agents seem to always be saying "It's a great time to buy!" or "It's a great time to sell!" no matter what the market is like.  While it's important for us all to maintain a positive mindset in the face of adversi...