laguna niguel: The Home Buying Process – Define Your Ideal Orange County Home - 11/10/13 03:56 PM
The Home Buying Process – Define Your Ideal Orange County Home
 
Who doesn’t love looking at homes on line?  Especially Orange County homes, where every type of home imaginable can be found.   When you are serious about buying a home, though, there are a few things you should think about while you are narrowing your favorites down to the places you really want to see.   What does “home” mean to you?
 

Who will be living with you?  What are their hobbies, recreation, school, entertaining or health considerations? Is your home full of social activity, or a place to … (3 comments)

laguna niguel: Please get pre-approved for a loan before you start looking at houses - 10/17/11 10:45 AM
Last week, a potential buyer became offended when I declined to show him one of my south Orange County listings.  Now, I want to show my listings.  I want everyone in the world to see how wonderful they are – online.   I post lots of pictures and good descriptions on every real estate website I can find.  I dedicate a website to the property.   But when it comes to unlocking the door to someone’s home and allowing a stranger to walk through it, I am much more particular.  That privilege is reserved for people who have the ability to purchase that … (4 comments)

laguna niguel: Homebuyers Tax Credit Extension is only for closing qualified purchases - 06/19/10 07:37 PM
This week, the Senate approved an extension of the deadline to close otherwise-qualified home purchases, from June 30 until September 30.  This move would give extra time for buyers who are unable to close by June 30, due to short-sale delays and the volume of loan  application already in progress.  It is estimated that the extension would benefit approximately 180,000 purchasers whose lenders are unable to complete their transactions by the deadline. 
I hope that we will see approval by the House of Representatives early this week.  This is one of those rare occasions when the government is acting sensibly and in the best interests of people … (1 comments)

 
Laurie Martinez, South Orange County Real Estate (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)

Laurie Martinez

South Orange County Real Estate

Dana Point, CA

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Address: 2 Ritz Carlton Drive, Monarch Beach, CA , 92629

Mobile: (949) 633-1612



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