Microscope on the Market – Rancho Santa Margarita
When you are looking to buy a home in Orange County, or anywhere else for that matter, it is critical to drill down into the numbers for the sector of the market that you are looking at. Orange County numbers are wonderful benchmarks to know, but our market is made up also of submarkets within…
Read more...Time to Talk Absorbtion Rates
Every now and then you see a headline touting the increase in sales in Orange County. Less than a week ago, Orange County Register's Jon Lanser posted '1-in-3 O.C. ZIPs See Homebuying Doubling or Better'. I love good news but it's important to drill deep into what these statistics are telling …
Read more...Maybe the Solution Isn’t a $700 Billion Bailout
There has been much discussion about the big bailout. But in case anyone with any influence is listening - I have an idea that could make a big contribution to our market recovery. Just call anytime and I'll share my insight with you - from the trenches. I'll be waiting for your call. For t…
Read more...Predictions for Market Recovery in the OC
There has been some sun peaking through the storm clouds of the Orange County real estate market which is bringing rise to the question, 'When will we see the real estate market recover?' There is still tremendous volatility in the banking industry and financial markets but there are some bright …
Read more...Walkscore.com – Score the ‘Walkability’ of Your Home
There is something wonderful about living somewhere that is walking distance to everything. In Orange County, it's a not particularly common. During my brief couple years of living in San Francisco my husband and I would park our car Friday night and not move it until Monday morning. We walke…
Read more...FHA is a Major Player in Lending Again – And We’re Not Ready!
It was not long ago, lending was easy, too easy. Did you need money? No. Did you need assests? No. Did you even need to prove you had income? No. So why do an FHA loan? We didn't. Times have changed and there are limited options for first time buyers that aren't coming away with a …
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