Microscope on the Market – Wagon Wheel

Under $500,000

Wagon Wheel Wagon Wheel is small community in Trabuco Canyon located off Oso Parkway not far from the south gate of Coto de Caza.  The homes were built in the mid 90′s by Kaufman & Broad who subsidized the original mello roos bonds making it known in part, for it’s very reasonable tax rate. Homes… [Continue Reading]

A Word from NAR

In recent years, the National Association of Realtors has stumbled. For too long they touted the ‘It’s a Great Time to Buy’ shtick and found their credibility slightly tarnished. That being said, there is an effort to bring the real estate community, and the consumer, things that are a bit more authentic. This video is… [Continue Reading]

Foreclosures Will Be on the Rise

March 2009 Foreclosure Report

No crystal ball needed here – we are about to see a sharp increase in foreclosures in the coming months.  The foreclosure report for the month of March was recently released by Foreclosure Radar. During the final months of 2008, many lending institutions participated in a voluntary moratorium on foreclosures.  Notice of Defaults (NOD’s), the… [Continue Reading]

So You Want to Buy a Short Sale? A Word of Caution

house short sale

This post is LONG, but if you are thinking of buying a short sale (or if you’re an agent looking for an outlet for your short sale frustrations),  PLEASE read.  Understanding this information is a must. I completely understand the allure of the short sales when you are a buyer.  The prices are attractive and… [Continue Reading]