February 2010

Rancho Santa Margarita Home for Sale - Lower Price

Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 5:13pm. 90 Views, 0 Comments.

Just reduced to $489,000 - this Rancho Santa Margarita home is absolutely ready to go! 

Standard "Equity" Sale

This is not a distressed seller situation - not a Short Sale or an REO - just very reasonable people who would love to see your offer!  This beautiful home is totally upgraded with beveled granite counter tops, stainless steele appliances, hard wood floors, soaring ceilings, and a great Melinda Heights Neighborhood. 

With all the frustrating Short Sales that can take 4 - 8 months to complete and the REO or bank owned homes that have been thrashed and totally ruined, this home has been lovingly taken care of and maintained in to be in pristine condition.  Call me for a private tour - before someone else gets this great…

Short Sale Homes for Sale in Irvine - A Real Buyer's Success Story

Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 6:41pm. 89 Views, 0 Comments.

In this video you will hear how these patient buyers waited 8 MONTHS to close on the purchase of this Short Sale home for sale in Irvine. 

First-Time Buyers Do What it Takes

Sami and Reza began their search for a home to buy in Irvine in December of 2008. When they saw this great Irvine condo, they just knew it had to be theirs!  We made an offer on June 19, 2009.  Theirs was first offer to purchase the Irvine condo that the seller received and the only offer the listing agent submitted to the bank.  Sami was required to open escrow and deposit $2,000.00 to hold her first position interest in the property - a very smart move.  Even though it took 7 months for bank approval, and the bank asked her to increase her offer, we got it done and Sami…

Immaculate Coto de Caza Home - Stunning Views of the Coto de Caza Golf Course

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 7:21pm. 109 Views, 1 Comments.

Golf Course Living

This is one of the nicest Coto de Caza homes on the market today - perched on the 5th fairway of South course of the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club this Tanglewood home has it all.  Impecable upgrades include granite counters, built-ins, crown molding, and more.  The forever views of the Coto de Caza golf course are the icing on the cake.  It is a great time to buy Coto de Caza Real Estate - and this Coto home is a prime example!

This detached home has three bedrooms upstairs, offers over 3100 square feet of living space, and has a formal living room, dining room, and a separate family room adjacent to the gourmet kitchen.

Tanglewood was built in 1998 by John Laing homes. There are 106 homes in Tanglewood, many on the golf…

What is a House Short Sale? - Orange County Home Owners Want to Know

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 3:39pm. 72 Views, 0 Comments.

In today's tight economy, many Orange County home owners are deciding that a Short Sale is the best option when it comes to their home.

Options for Home Sellers in the Face of Difficulty

Faced with issues like job loss, divorce, illness, and other life changing events, many times getting out from under the burden of a home mortgage is the best option.  Here's some basic information for Orange County home owners evaluating Short Sale advantages.

What is a Short Sale on a house?

A Short Sale is when the bank that gave you a loan to purchase your house for $500,000.00 agrees to let you sell the home on the open Real Estate market for less that what you owe on the home.  If you financed 100% of the $500,000.00 purchase, you probably currently owe about…

Orange County Foreclosure - Fixer Upper Home for Sale in Mission Viejo

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 12:41pm. 224 Views, 0 Comments.

This foreclosed pool home for sale in Mission Viejo is the definition of a buyer would ask for in a fixer upper.

Get Out Your Hammer

As you can see in this short video, the pool of this bank owned home is covered and reported to need extensive repairs.  There are missing sinks and toilets, missing floors, holes in the drywall and ceilings, and missing cabinets.  Buying this fixer upper home is a good example of the opportunities for investors looking for Mission Viejo real estate.  This REO home will not qualify for VA, FHA, or conventional financing because of the distressed condition.  This home will be sold to a cash buyer looking for fixer upper homes for sale who has access to low cost repairs.  Once the home has been restored, it will most…

REO Mission Viejo Home for Sale - Buyer Beware

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 1:20pm. 105 Views, 0 Comments.

Bank Owned homes for sale in Mission Viejo represent a great opportunity to find a bargain - but their are  things to watch out for that a home buyer might not have to be concerned with on a "standard sale".

Homes are Meant to Be Lived In

When you've found your dream home for sale in Mission Viejo California, one of Orange County's most beautiful cities, make sure you spend the time and money on a thorough home inspection.  In the case of a Mission Viejo REO, or actually any vacant home for sale in today's real estate market, home buyers need to be particularly careful.  Mission Viejo REO and Short Sale homes for sale typically have been vacant for anywhere from a couple of weeks to many months.  Vacant homes are prone to trouble.  Why, you may…

When Divorce Forces the Sale of Your Orange County Home

Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 12:04pm. 125 Views, 0 Comments.

Divorce is no picnic, especially when it requires that you sell your home.  The emotional, fincancial, and logistical implications of having to sell your home because of divorce can be overwhelming for sure.
If you find yourself in this position, here are a couple of things to keep in mind that may help you make the right decision.

Be Realistic About the Value of Your Home

First, you need to be realistic about the value of your home.  This is critical information which will help you understand your options.  In the current Orange County Real Estate market, it is not unusual to discover that your home is worth less that what you owe on it.

Have Equity?

If you have equity in your home, meaning the home will sell for more than you owe plus the cost of…

Trace Finds Hidden Mold in Irvine Houses for Sale

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 9:29pm. 92 Views, 0 Comments.

This video takes you through an Irvine condo where the buyers wisely elected to conduct a mold inspection.

Pay a Little Extra for the Inspection 

A mold inspection will add a little to the cost of your home inspection.  Is it worthwhile?  Many Irvine homes for sale, like this El Camino area condo, have been vacant for a number of months, with no one home to maintain them. A mold inspection helps you as a home buyer understand the current condition of the home and if there is any mold that may not be visible.

Use a Professional Home Inspector

Jack Clausen, of JLC Inspections, uses Trace to alert for the presence of any one of 28 families of mold spore.  In this case, Trace alerted to several areas including under the powder room sink and under…