canaday group: Living near the Beach - Orange County, CA - 02/11/13 02:30 AM

Orange County, CA is a wonderful place to explore. There is great shopping at Fashion Island in Newport Beach as well as South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. If you are a more active person, there is always fun surfing down in Huntington Beach. Also a very fun activity to do on the weekends is to play beach volleyball. There are nets set up right next to the Huntington Beach Pier. It's a great way to get that awesome California tan while getting a work out in. 
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canaday group: Huntington Harbour Office - Thank you! - 02/08/13 08:28 AM
Thank you to all those who attended our Huntington Harbour office grand opening last night!  Such a joyous atmosphere and I'm extremely appreciative to all those who helped make this possible.  I was able to see and visit with some of my favorite people, enjoy delicious food, toasted with champagne, listen to music from a guitarist, and it didn’t rain!  Even Jack Kreider from RE/MAX headquarters joined in the celebration! If you were unable to join us last night or today at the Broker's Open, we hope you will stop by in the next few weeks. We will post our Grand Opening … (0 comments)

canaday group: Huntington Harbour Office Grand Opening Feb. 7th! - 02/06/13 08:13 AM

I am so excited for the grand opening celebration tomorrow at our new office on the water in Peter's Landing.  Our vision has come alive and I can't wait for clients, fellow agents, friends, and local residents to see what we've been up to.  We now have three RE/MAX Fine Homes locations in Southern California: Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Huntington Harbor.  Please stop by on Feb. 7th from 4pm-7pm and meet our fabulous agents, see our new real estate shop, and enjoy food and drinks.  Free parking!  We have a special broker's preview on Friday, Feb. 8th from 11am-3pm.  See … (1 comments)

canaday group: Happy Birthday Christa Lee! - 02/05/13 03:35 AM
We had such a fun lunch yesterday celebrating Christa Lee's birthday with our Canaday Group agents.  We went to a new restaurant in Downtown Laguna Beach called Carmelitas.  It was a little cloudy yesterday, but so nice being close to the beach and seeing the ocean from our table.  The food was delicious and we hope to go there again.  One of our agent's mother is a phenomenal baker and made the birthday cake (check out the photo).  We will definitely be eating cake at the office for the rest of the week. :)
 



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canaday group: Only Big Banks Allowed to Make $$ under Dodd-Frank - 01/28/13 05:40 AM
I saw this article and had to share! Here's an excerpt written by Madeline Schnapp:
According to The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (DFA), beginning January 21, 2013, the rules governing seller carryback financing are changing and will severely restrict this form of lending.
Specifically, the DFA states that no creditor may make a mortgage loan without making a reasonable or good faith determination that the customer has the ability to repay the loan based on eight statutory criteria. Further, the DFA requires that residential mortgage loans, including seller carryback financing, must be offered and negotiated by licensed loan … (1 comments)

canaday group: Newport Beach Crime Hits Historic Low - 01/23/13 08:45 AM
 

I was happy to read this article in the Newport Beach Patch.  Great way to improve property values, so thank you Newport Beach Police Department. The crime rate is now the lowest in 40 years.  Very impressive.  Chief Jay Johnson said, "Studies also show that the well-kept physical appearance of our city, thanks to our public works department and our municipal operations division as well as our citizens, is also a deterrent for criminal activity."  I'm happy to hear this because it improves and enhances the neighborhoods.  Keep up the good work Newport Beach!

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canaday group: 1031 Exchange Seminar Jan. 31st - 01/21/13 01:20 AM

Join us for a free seminar on 1031 Exchanges



An exchange is used by investors to purchase real estate including residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, or even vacant land. By properly effectuating an exchange, the investor is able to defer the realization of capital gains on the sale of the sold property. This deferral allows funds that would have otherwise gone to pay capital gains tax to be allocated toward a greater investment. Free seminar for the community. Refreshments provided. Presenter: Debbie Bannister from Exchange Resources, Inc., a premier California tax-deferred exchange company.

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canaday group: Girl Scouts Event in Newport Beach Celebrating 100 Years! - 01/14/13 03:06 AM
"The Girl Scouts of Orange County celebrated the centennial with more than 300 guests at their third annual Celebrate Leadership Gala at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, where 12 women – all former Girl Scouts – were honored. You could feel the love and success in that ballroom! The women were amazing, and were paired for the evening with a current Girl Scout with a shared leadership trait. The women honored included Dr. Victoria Collins, Sophie Hall Cripe, Janet Toll Davidson, Kristina Dodge, Susanne Huffmon Esber, Tamara Fairbanks, Kathryn Glassmyer Cenci, Judy Koyama, Heidi Miller, Tricia Raymond, Barbara Roberts, and Sudi Shoja.
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canaday group: What are you doing Saturday at 9am PST? - 01/02/13 03:19 AM
Please watch our weekly real estate TV show!  Tune in Saturdays at 9am (PST) on KDOC-TV to see our listings, real estate tips, Orange County market updates, the mortgage minute by John Davis with iMortgage, and footage of the relaxing Orange County lifestyle.  Here's the channel list:

If you are interested in advertising your company with a commercial or sponsorship, please contact Amber Bonasoro for details.  Amber@CanadayGroup.com or call 949.249.2424.


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canaday group: Happy New Year! Warm wishes from the Canaday Group! - 12/31/12 06:12 AM
Wishing you a happy New Year's Eve celebration and best wishes for a radiant 2013!   

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canaday group: Tips for Home Sellers - 5 Ways to Shorten the Selling Process - 12/26/12 02:43 AM



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canaday group: Things To Do in OC for Christmas - 12/20/12 06:03 AM
Chapman University's Wassail Holiday Concert on KCET
Let's Go A Wassailing!  Make your holiday parties even merrier - Tune in to KCET and watch Chapman University's choirs and chamber orchestra, featuring more than 125 singers and musicians.  *Perfect background music for Christmas dinner and last minute present wrapping.  Christmas Eve @2pm  &  Christmas Day @ 8pm
 
Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec 19-23 Come and watch the spectacular (and FREE) Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade!  Over 250 beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor among hundreds of water front estates. Parade starts at Bay Island … (1 comments)

canaday group: Happy Holidays from RE/MAX Fine Homes and the Canaday Group - 12/13/12 02:54 AM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from
RE/MAX Fine Homes and the Canaday Group!
 
We headed out to beautiful Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA to take our annual holiday photo.  That is a real Christmas tree behind us that is 92 ft tall!  It is so beautifully decorated and looks spectacular in the evenings when lit.  We hope you are enjoying this festive time of the year!   
 
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canaday group: Chapman University's Economic Forecast for 2013 - 12/05/12 02:43 AM
Chapman University's Economic Forecast was held on Nov. 28th at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA.  It was a full house comprised of OC Executives, Member of the Business Community, Members of Academia, Media representatives, and of course the wonderful Chapman University students.  The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research holds 2 forecasts a year, the Fall forecast and then an update in the Spring.  The lively presenters included Chapman's President James Doti and the Anderson Center's Director Esmael Adibi.  Both are highly reputable businessmen and have served on numerous economic advisory boards.  Here are some … (0 comments)

canaday group: Our TV Show moves back to 9am on Saturdays - Watch on KDOC-TV - 11/28/12 03:48 AM

 
Program your DVR and mark your calendar because RE/MAX Fine Homes Canaday Group Estates TV Show is moving back to 9am!  Watch our 30 min real estate show every Saturday on KDOC-TV Los Angeles to see new listings, market activity, mortgage updates, real estate tips, and the beautiful OC lifestyle.  Airing in all of Orange & LA County.  We were airing at 8:30am from September - November due to football season, but now we are back to our normal time.  If you are interested in advertising with a commercial on our show, please speak with Amber Bonasoro by calling … (0 comments)

canaday group: Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from the Canaday Group! - 11/21/12 01:25 AM


Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the beautiful life given to us each day.  Remember to look for the good (some days are better than others!) to keep us focused and motivated.  Please take a moment to tell someone you appreciate him/her.  Here's to a festive and fun holiday!    


 
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canaday group: Real Estate Listing Video Tours - 11/02/12 06:14 AM
With so many informed buyers in today's market, video tours are helpful to showcase a property before a client sees it in person.  We've been using streaming video tours for years.  We prefer live video because it feels more life-like with moving water, trees swaying in the breeze, and of course the ocean waves look spectauclar!   Some agents use still photos streamed together, but we love capturing the home with footage.  We are using youtube.com to host our videos and then link to various websites and feature on social media sites.  
Take a look at our new listing 30 … (3 comments)

canaday group: Happy Halloween Friends! - 10/31/12 04:17 AM
We hope you have a Happy Halloween!  Capture the festive spirit today and remember it's ok if you eat a few pieces of candy!



 
 
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canaday group: Short Sale Seminar Nov. 7th - 10/24/12 03:26 AM
Join us on Wednesday, November 7th from 6:30pm-8pm
 at the Newport Coast Community Center in Newport Coast, CA.
 
Panel of experts including a short sale negotiator, real estate attorney, certified distressed property expert, and mortgage broker. 
Free seminar for the community.  Learn how to find short sales, better position your offer, the short sale timeline for buyers and sellers, and answers to your questions from professionals in the industry.  No agents please. RSVP to save your seat, 949.249.2424
 

 


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canaday group: Celebrate Leadership Gala - Oct. 26 Newport Beach, CA - 10/17/12 06:37 AM
Please attend the Celebrate Leadership Gala and support the Girl Scouts of Orange County. Lee Ann Canaday is co-chair of this wonderful event held at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA. This is the 3rd Annual CELEBRATE LEADERSHIP Gala where we will also commemorate Girl Scouting’s 100th anniversary! Each honoree is paired with an outstanding Girl Scout who has been selected to represent all of Orange County`s Girl Scouts. Friday, October 26, 2012 6:30pm Cocktail Attire
For more info, contact Charlotte Finklea at 949.461.8836 or CFinklea@GirlScoutsOC.org
Link to purchase tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gsoc/event/13041/ 



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