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Fullerton REO - Super Clean on Coyote Hills Golf Course!

Monday, April 5th, 2010 at 5:09pm. 342 Views, 0 Comments.

Check out this short video of this new REO home for sale in Fullerton - not on the MLS yet!

Coming on the Market Soon

This fabulous 3 bedroom 3 bath home with a loft on the Coyote Hills golf course in a gated Fullerton neighborhood is super clean and ready for you to move right in! With about 2400 square feet of living space on a large lot on a single loaded street this is great deal! Custom built ins in the loft and the master bedroom. Gigantic walk in closet in the master with custom closet organizers. Massive kitchen with sparkling white cabinets and appliances.

Get on the Early Interest List for REO Homes

Call me at 949-678-3373 to get your name on the interest list - or to write up an offer the bank can't refuse!…

California 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 5:49pm. 233 Views, 2 Comments.

Great news for Orange County CA home buyers!  On March 26, 2010 Govenor Schwarzennegger signed a bill to allocate another $200M to extend the California Home Buyer Tax Credit program that ends on April 30, 2010.  Half of the money will be allocated to first-time buyers of existing homes, and the other half to anyone who buys a new home from the builder.

Extended Through Year End

This program goes in to effect on May 1 at 12:11 AM and (if the money doesn't run out before then) will be in effect until December 31, 2010.  Just for comparison - last year the state set aside $100M for credits to new home buyers but the money was gone 8 months before the program ended.  Hello!  Can you say "History repeats it's self?"  I wouldn't wait til September…

Orange County Home Boasts Bonus Room in the Garage - Will This Fly for FHA Financing?

Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 8:43pm. 282 Views, 0 Comments.

While I was out with one of Winner's Circle clients today, we looked at a house for sale in Laugna Niguel which has been on the market in Orange County for over a year. It has reportedly been in escrow twice and fallen out both times.  Maybe the third times the charm for this Orange County home!  It's a Short Sale and the owner's have pretty much abandoned it.  The glass in the front door is broken, he lawn is dead, several large trees are dead, and it really looks sad.  There is trash all around, bird's nests in the rafters and of course, bird poop, and random pieces of furnture like a bunk bed inside and a crib in the back yard.  Which really has no bearing on the home - but still makes it look sad. 

The floor plan is…

Lake Forest Home for Sale - The Big Game Room

Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 10:45am. 189 Views, 0 Comments.

As an extremenly active agent in the Orange County Real Estate market - I get to see some things that you would not believe.  So every time I take out home buyers now - not only do I want to show them great homes for sale in Orange County cities like Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, and Laguna Niguel but I have my Flip Video recorder ready to capture what the MasterCard people call priceless moments.  Let me share with you what Scott and Jillian and I saw today - take a look!

So if you want to learn more about taxidermy, wild animals, and how to mount heads on your wall - stick with me - I'll get you the best information available!

It is a great time to buy a home in Orange…

Introducing the Winner’s Circle – For Serious Buyers Only

Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 2:05pm. 192 Views, 0 Comments.

Ready to Get Serious?

Announcing the introduction of Leslie Eskildsen’s Winner’s Circle – an exclusive group limited to only 10 qualified, motivated Orange County home buyers who get the full benefit of Leslie’s insider information on new listings and her proven strategies for helping buyers achieve success in this competitive market.

A Great Time to Buy

Three factors make this a great time to buy a home in Orange County, California. 

Once in Leslie’s Winner’s Circle, you’ll get preferred access to real-time information on current listings that fit your profile, to Bank Owned and…

Attention ALL Orange County Home Buyers - Tax Credit Expanded

Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 1:18pm. 313 Views, 2 Comments.

Great news came from Washington D.C. today for all Orange County Home Buyers.  The House approved a bill that would not only extend the current tax credit for first time home buyers, but also expand the benefit to additional home buyers too.  You can read the Washington Post article which also discusses other items included as part of the bill expected to be signed into law by the President shortly.  The main points for home buyers to note are:

New Home Buyer Program

• $8,000 Tax Credit
• Applies to buyers purchasing a home for the first time in three years
• Sign a contract by April 30
• Close by June 30

Additional Home Buyer Program

• $6,500 Tax Credit
• Applies to buyers who are buying a primary residence AND
• Have owned their home for five…

Orange County Home Buyers - Additional Benefits Await You!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 7:53pm. 377 Views, 0 Comments.

When you buy a one of the homes for sale in the great South Orange County communities like Coto de Caza, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Dove Canyon, Ladera Ranch, or Robinson Ranch you will get the opportunity to apply for a Homestead Tax Credit.  The following is take from the Orange County Tax Assessors web site.

Homeowners' Exemption Overview

Q: What is a California Homeowners' Exemption?

A: A Homeowners' Exemption could save you at least $70 per year.  If you own and occupy your primary residence on January 1, you may apply for a Homeowners' Exemption that will exempt $7,000 of your home's assessed value from taxation for that tax year.

Q: How do I get a Homeowner's Exemption?

A: New home owners will usually receive an exemption…

Joint Homeowners, Joint Accounts?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 12:10pm. 283 Views, 0 Comments.

If you have been following me on Facebook, you know this issue has come up, but not in the way you think.  I am toying with the idea of putting together a blog entry detailing some of my most "interesting" real estate transactions.  Not to spoil it, but let's just say, opening a joint bank account for 2 days should never be part of the escrow process.  Below is some good advice for any couple, not just homeowners, about how to handle their finances:

When you own a home with a spouse or partner, the issue of what's mine, what's yours, and what's ours can be a divisive one.

Each household has its own money management methodology and, according to financial talk-show host Suze Orman, most leave significant room for improvement.

In this 4-minute…

How to be a Succesful Home Buyer in Today's Orange County Real Estate Market

Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 11:45am. 365 Views, 2 Comments.

Buying a Home in Today's Orange County Real Estate Market Takes Hard Work

It's a great time to buy a home in Orange County - are you up for the challenge? In today's fiercely competitive real estate market you can expect to experience the following situations:

• Multiple offers - this means there are other buyers who what the same house you want and may fight harder to win.  You must know exactly what you are willing to do to get the home you want.  This includes the amount you can spend, the cash on hand for an initial deposit, how quickly you can move, and how much of a down payment you can afford.
• Rejected offers - can you handle rejection?  Maybe even 22 times?  It can pay off to be persistent. But it takes time and effort.
• Paying more that list…