home: Home Market Time At Lowest Point In 7 Years In The O.C.
- 05/01/12 03:45 AM
It's been fascinating to watch the ups and downs of the slow recovery of our real estate market in Orange County and, as I stated numerous times last year, we're not there yet and we still have a ways to go. Good news does keep trickling in, however, and the latest report by Jon Lansner in the Orange County Register shows demand for homes in the O.C. at its highest point in 7 years! Current records show that on the average homes in Orange County are taking 4 fewer days to sell. As of the end of April, Steve Thomas of ReportsOnHousing.com says … (0 comments)
home: Safety and Security After the Sale
- 10/11/11 06:00 AM
So, your move is over and you have unpacked the many boxes and are arranging furniture and such. Now is a great time to do a safety and security check of your new home. Here's a checklist to get you started: Check your home for loose floorboards and/or tiles Check the smoke alarms. Are there smoke alarms on each floor? Put fresh batteries in each smoke alarm when you move in. Check all handrails. Are they secure and sturdy? Put all of your transaction records in a safe place where you can easily access them for tax time, etc. These records … (2 comments)
home: Getting A Loan Is Like Having A Baby!
- 07/01/11 06:27 PM
Don’t know about you but this last few months has been a challenge for my buyers when it comes to the loan process. They understand the need to get a pre-approval letter and most are very pro-active about getting quotes and comparisons, etc. The pre-approval helps us get the offer accepted and escrow opened. The buyers are happy to provide job info, bank statements, and credit history – all the “usual” paperwork that we’ve all come to expect.
Of course, they are extremely excited when the loan rep calls and says, “your loan is approved” and expect they’ll be in their new … (5 comments)
home: Buyers: Like It Or Not, Waiting Is A Risk
- 04/08/11 06:36 AM
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 adversity, it's just as important to know the facts about the Beach Areas real estate market so as to deal with it realistically. The waiting game is interesting because for a while there are people who wait and wind up benefiting from it. Other people … (1 comments)
home: NOW Is A Good Time To Put Your House On The Market...?
- 03/22/11 04:11 AM
I'm sure you've heard that phrase before. “Now is a GREAT time to sell!” It's a phrase that has been beaten to death, unfortunately, by too many agents who are worried more about saying the right thing than guiding clients to a healthy decision. Now the phrase has become cliché, but quite frankly there is truth to is in the O.C. The time is really, really good to plan the sale of your house in the next 4 to 8 weeks. Just over a year ago in January 2010, the local number of unsold houses was large enough that CAR (California … (2 comments)
home: Look At Your Home From Both Sides
- 02/02/11 08:27 AM
If you're thinking about buying a home, you probably have good idea what you want your new Beach Areas home to be like. If you're thinking about selling your home, this post will give you some insight from the buyer's side which will help you make decorating choices that won't cause you more work as you get your home sell-ready. Everybody wants the “best deal” when looking to buy a home, and that so-called “best deal” looks different in each buyer's eyes. Truth is, though, the best deal is usually on a home that needs some work...the proverbial “fixer-upper,” and … (0 comments)
It's been fascinating to watch the ups and downs of the slow recovery of our real estate market in Orange County and, as I stated numerous times last year, we're not there yet and we still have a ways to go.
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