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        <title>Orange County Real Estate</title>
        <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/tags/orange-county-real-estate/</link>
        <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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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/coto-de-caza-real-estate-july-2010-update.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/coto-de-caza-real-estate-july-2010-update.html</link>
            <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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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/outstanding-orange-condo-for-sale-equity-owner-ready-to-move-in.html</guid>
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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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            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/when-changing-the-paint-and-carpet-will-help-get-your-home-sold-straight-talk-for-home-sellers.html</link>
            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>When Changing the Paint and Carpet Will Help Get Your Home Sold - What Agents Fear Telling You</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
What color is your house?&nbsp; Will the colors on the inside, and the outside, of your house be a factor in getting your home sold?&nbsp;&nbsp; One word - ABSOLUTELY!&nbsp; If you have very unique, bold paint colors, carpet, wall paper, and if the colors change from room to room, you may want to&nbsp;consider re-painting and re-flooring your home in more nuetral tones.&nbsp; Why, you ask?&nbsp; 


To&nbsp;stop&nbsp;buyers&nbsp;from deducting the cost of re-painting or re-flooring from their of... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 21:23:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/orange-county-housing-report-this-market-is-taxing.html</guid>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Orange County Housing Report:  This Market is Taxing</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here's the latest Orange County Housing Report from Steven Thomas of Altera Real Estate!

(Note: Market Activity Charts appear below the text.)

April 15, 2010

Talk to an Orange County buyer, especially a first time home buyer, and you will quickly find that the real estate market is simply crazy.&nbsp; 

Let&rsquo;s first establish that there are two different markets, below $1 million, HOT, and above $1 million, COLD.&nbsp; The below $1 million market accounts for 77% of the total active inv... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:05:10 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/orange-county-housing-report-demand-continues-to-surge.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/orange-county-housing-report-demand-continues-to-surge.html</link>
            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Orange County Housing Report:  Demand Continues to Surge</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here's the latest Orange County Housing Report from Steven Thomas, President of Altera Real Estate. 

April 1, 2010

No fooling, Orange County housing demand is picking up steam.&nbsp; 

Call it a coincidence, but with the wet weather turning to sunshine, demand has dramatically increased.&nbsp; We have not seen demand this high since the beginning of July, 2009.&nbsp; Demand, the number of new pending sales over the prior month, increased by 352 homes over the prior two weeks and now totals 3,... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:21:06 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/fullerton-reo-super-clean-on-coyote-hills-golf-course.html</guid>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Fullerton REO - Super Clean on Coyote Hills Golf Course!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Check out this short video of this new REO home for sale in 
Fullerton - not on the MLS yet!  

&nbsp;
 
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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 clo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:09:13 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/what-is-a-house-short-sale-orange-county-home-owners-want-to-know.html</link>
            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>What is a House Short Sale? - Orange County Home Owners Want to Know</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
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.&nbsp; Here's some basic information for Orange County home owners evaluating Short Sale advantages.

What is a Short Sale on a house?

A Short... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:39:39 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/deciding-to-buy-a-new-home-have-to-sell-the-one-you-own-now-to-do-it-heres-how-that-works.html</link>
            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Have you decided to buy a new home?  Have to sell the one you own now to do it?  Here's how that works....</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
So you've decided to make a move and sell your Orange County, CA house - to buy a larger home, a smaller home, a newer home, or a home in a different city.&nbsp; But you have to sell the house you own now to make it happen.&nbsp; How does that work?

Well, you have a couple of options - I'll outline each of them.

Sell Your Current House, Then buy&nbsp;Your New Home

Pretty simple - get your house ready to sell, list you house, sell your house, then go find your new home.&nbsp; But the timing i... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:34:49 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/fha-financing-for-orange-county-homes-that-need-repairs.html</link>
            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Buy a Fixer Orange County Home with FHA Financing</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Buyers who find the perfect Orange County home for sale, but are using FHA financing are sometimes at a disadvantage to other buyers because FHA has certain requirements about the &quot;livability&quot; of the home.&nbsp; The FHA 203k Rehab Loan program is designed to help people buy a home that needs some work.

FHA 203k Program

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Basics of the Program

Essentially, this program allows you to buy a home that is listed for sale below the market price because it needs rep... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:49:24 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.leslieeskildsen.com/blog/coto-de-caza-home-sellers-find-staging-a-huge-benefit.html</guid>
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            <author>leslie@leslieeskildsen.com (Leslie Eskildsen)</author>
            <title>Coto de Caza Home Sellers Find Staging a Huge Benefit</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Professional Staging is a Secret Weapon for Coto de Caza Home Sellers

When it comes to&nbsp;Real Estate&nbsp;for sale in Coto de Caza, savvy home sellers know the benefits of professional&nbsp;home staging.&nbsp; According to Jill Cosby with Showhomes -&nbsp;countless Orange County home sellers who have enlisted her company to decorate their vacant homes have had massive success.&nbsp; Higher average sales price is the most obvious benefit.&nbsp; Add to that, faster average sales time.&nbsp; B... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:09:27 -0600</pubDate>
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