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2011 

  Laguna Niguel is a well-recognzied South Orange County city, with fine residential communities built after 1980, and has about 62,000 residents. Laguna Niguel has some of the most interesting single level homes and buyer opportunities at Orange County CA real estate.          Vista del Niguel ...
11/12/2011
  I like to find possible trends at Irvine CA real estate for closed escrows, resale of homes, and what buyers have been looking for. From January 1, 2011, until today, August 11, 2011 - Irvine resold 1,759 homes - with average sold price of $644,469 - average time on market at 93 days  For that ...
11/12/2011
  Mortgage loan rates in the U.S. headed even lower this week of November 10, 2011. Freerateupdate.com's survey of wholesale and direct lenders showed the following on conforming loans up to $417k:  30 year fixed mortgage rates - 3.750% 15 year fixed mortgage rates - 3.125% 5/1 adjustable mortgag...
11/11/2011
  East Costa Mesa features some of the most treasured and sought-after single level homes at Orange County CA real estate.             East Costa Mesa single level home - $995,000 - 3 bedrooms and 2 baths - MLS# U11004658 - IDX link       Click here for active link to single level homes now liste...
11/10/2011
  Most people take title to California real property these days in the name of a "Trust".  It's important that real estate professionals understand what is required for a California trust to be created and take title to property. Essential elements to establish a Revocable Living Trust in Califor...
11/08/2011
  U.S. Estate Tax Law has changed for estates of those who died during 2010. The IRS issued its guidance in August 2011 on treatment of "basis" for certain estates of decedents who died in 2010 - information for executors who are making the choice to "opt out" of the estate tax for 2010 and have ...
11/08/2011
Laguna Beach CA real estate has some amazing ocean view homes available for buyers and listed for less than $1 million.  These Laguna Beach properties have moderated prices as compared with several years ago, and offer privacy, location, and breathtaking blue water Pacific ocean views.         La...
11/07/2011
  Home owner/sellers at Irvine CA real estate should be optimistic about their property values and that they can list and sell at reasonable prices. Owners and sellers should have correct information about the market, be positive about property values, and that they are in control of what they an...
11/05/2011
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