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        <title>Orange County Real Estate</title>
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        <description>Everything you need to know about Real Estate in Orange County, California.  Tips for home buyers and sellers, first time buyers, and investors.  Information about Real Estate trends, legislation, financing, Foreclosures, Short Sales, REO, and more.</description>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>This Week in Coto de Caza - Real Estate Reality</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Only 4 REO Homes for Sale in Coto Today - All Priced Between $1 and $2 Million

This week the focus is on the four REO listings on the market in Coto today.&nbsp; This is the first time we've had this many REO listings in the $1 to $2&nbsp;Million price range.&nbsp; If you've been following my monthly Coto Market Updates, you know about the three markets in Coto these days - under $1 Million, $1 - $2 Million, and everything over $2 Million.&nbsp; All four of these Bank Owned homes are in the $1... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:18:33 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Coto North Course Hole Number 3</title>
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Coto's Hole #3 on the North Course, a long Par 4 dogleg right.&nbsp; 

From the Tee 

You'll face a strategic choice on the tee - short and safe with a long second shot, or an aggressive drive with risk/reward.&nbsp; In addition, although it may be easy to hit the fairway, a mediocre shot will leave a very difficult second.&nbsp; The fairway is very wide, with the ever-present creek and oak trees on the left, and the farther left you go the longer you second shot will be.&nbsp; ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:15:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/the-real-houses-of-coto-de-caza-rancho-colinas-bank-owned-custom-estate-complete-with-mold.html</link>
            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>The Real Houses of Coto de Caza - Rancho Colinas Bank Owned Custom Estate - Complete with Mold</title>
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Stunning Custom Coto Mansion

Searching for a great deal on a 6000 square foot custom estate in the exclusive Coto de Caza Rancho Colinas neighborhood?&nbsp; Check out this 5 bedroom 6 bath Stone mansion on over 5 acres with Rock Grotto pool, marble entry, maid's quarters, two family rooms, bar, and three fire places.&nbsp; Listed at $1,002,660, this home is one of the lowest priced home per square foot of living space in all of Coto today - listed at $166 per square foot!&nbsp; 

You're Asking... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:56:41 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Chicago Concert at the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club</title>
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Coto de Caza 2010 Summer Concert - Featuring Chicago
Following in the tradition of many summers past and many great bands like Hootie and the Blow Fish, Styx, Pat Benatar, The Go Gos, The B-52's, Journey, and the Beach Boys, tonight the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club will welcome Chicago to perform on Center Court.&nbsp; Literally.&nbsp; There's a stage a huge stage set up on the Center Court of the Tennis facility.&nbsp; About 1500 tickets went up for sale back in June during a lottery ope... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:32:06 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Coto de Caza Real Estate - July 2010 Update</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
The total number of homes for sale in Coto de Caza in July is pretty much the same as for the previous 5 months.&nbsp; 

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Here's a look at the numbers - a little more detail than what's in the video!


&nbsp;Price Range

&nbsp;Active Listings

Total in Escrow

&nbsp;New Escrows in July

&nbsp;Closed in July

Closed DOM&nbsp;

&nbsp;Under $1 Million


&nbsp;40

30% Distressed



&nbsp;35

77% Distressed



&nbsp;20

65% Distressed



&nbsp;9

56% Distressed


&nbsp;158

&nbsp;$1 - $2 Mil... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:06:52 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Coto de Caza Real Estate - June 2010 Update</title>
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Home sales in Coto de Caza took a twist in June.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The home sales in the $1 - $2 Million range surpassed the traditionally more rapidly moving under $1 Million dollar Coto home market.&nbsp; More good news is that there were actually 4 closed sales in the over $2 Million range - after a two monhts of no closings at all in this range! 

Here's the way the numbers play out:



&nbsp;Price Range



&nbsp;Active Listings



Total in Escrow&nbsp;



New Escrows in June&nbsp;



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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:11:42 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/the-real-houses-of-coto-de-caza-courante-pool-home-for-sale-by-equity-seller.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/the-real-houses-of-coto-de-caza-courante-pool-home-for-sale-by-equity-seller.html</link>
            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>The Real Houses of Coto de Caza - Courante Pool Home for Sale by Equity Seller</title>
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Check out this tour of this pretty amazing Coto de Caza home for sale in Courante.&nbsp; 

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5 bedrooms, 4 baths, on a 1/4 acre - with a rock pool, spa, outdoor BBQ, eat up fire pit (yes, a fire pit surrounded by a granite bar counter!) Downstairs bedroom, upstairs bonus room or office.&nbsp; Hard wood in the formal living room.&nbsp; Two fireplaces.&nbsp; Backs to the Regional Park. Need anything else?

Currently listed for sale under $900,000.00.&nbsp; Equity seller - not a Short Sale ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Mission Viejo Pool Home Sold in Four Hours </title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Seriously.&nbsp; I entered this Mission Viejo pool home for sale by an equity owner into the MLS at 2 PM on Monday, the first buyers to see it came at 6 PM and that's the end of the story.&nbsp;

&nbsp;I posted this blog entry with video about how it was almost ready for market.

After a survey of my 800 Facebook friends said &quot;let the buyer pick the carpet - don't replace it - just offer an allowance!&quot;&nbsp; Awesome agent was right on top of it for her clients looking for a Mission Vi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:29:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/orange-county-home-buyer-update-2-things-you-must-know-in-todays-market.html</guid>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Orange County Home Buyer Update - 2 Things You Must Know in Today's Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
One of the most important aspects of being a&nbsp;successful home buyer&nbsp;in today's Orange County Real Estate market is the lender you choose for your home loan.&nbsp; Check out this advice from Dave Averell from Dave Financial:

 
 
Thirty day escrows are the norm in today's market - especially for REOs and Short Sales - which are dominating the Orange County market today.&nbsp; You are at risk if your lender cannot&nbsp;meet the time frames in your purchase contract.&nbsp; The California ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:03:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Outstanding Orange Condo For Sale - Ready to Move In! </title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Check out this video tour - Orange, CA home for sale with delightful patio, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, and amazing living space.

 

This 3 bedroom 3 bath end unit&nbsp;condo in Chapman Townhomes has soaring ceilings, amazing natural light, and a secluded garden oasis back yard.&nbsp; There's a romantic balcony off the master bedroom, which also features a walk in closet with mirrored doors.&nbsp; Skylights and ceiling fans bring the sunny Southern California climate indoors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Th... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:48:28 -0500</pubDate>
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