In working with a nice couple we came across a home that was listed in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) in Orange County, California. Here are a few highlights that were included in the listing: One picture of the front of the house Good price for the current market and size of the property Li
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04/14/2009
If you are a kid from the 60's this is sure to bring a smile to your face. Just imagine what you would think if you were waiting in a train station and this started happening around you. What do you think you would do? Sound of Music Train Station @ Yahoo! Video
04/12/2009
It's no secret that the flagging Orange County, California real estate market has caused many real estate agents and people in real estate related industries to take other jobs. Some of us have been fortunate enough to be able to afford to stay in this business to ride out the storm. There was
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04/12/2009
Today I had an unusual opportunity to speak with an investor who has had an investment- gone-bad listed for over one year. It came close to being sold at Trustee's Sale this month. Just in the nick of time, an offer came through and the Trustee's Sale was postponed to next month. Unfortunately
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04/11/2009
Recently I visited with a lady in Laguna Woods, California who called to ask me to help her sell her condo. She has a large, well-furnished and upgraded unit. She is no longer able to manage taking care of herself on a full time basis. She needs some assistance with bathing and dressing and me
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04/09/2009
If you've every wondered what money can buy, here's a video to give you a little insight. Here's a fun link to some of the world's most expensive homes. Sure they have money, but are they really happy? Of course they are! While I'm not the listing agent for any of these homes...actually they
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04/06/2009
Orange County, California home owners often ask, "What exactly is a short sale?" Many people have an idea what it means, but there are some interesting ideas percolating out there. Here are a couple of things a short sale is NOT: A short sale is NOT a streamlined process so you can close escro
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04/04/2009
Have you tried the new feature at Picnik.com? It's an easy way to make flyers, photo album pages, or to add multiple photos to your posts. Here's a sample of one of the photo collages I created and used in a previous post: To make a photo collage like this, jus follow these simple steps: Go
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04/04/2009
It just got easier to apply for a reduction of your property tax bill. Orange County, CA Assessor Webster Guillory has been quoted by the Orange County Register as saying that homeowners who are looking at reducing their property taxes due to the downturn in market prices don't have to provide
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03/31/2009
You may notice a few more dollars in your next paycheck. The "Making Work Pay Tax Credit" goes into effect this week. Employers are supposed to have adjustments in place by Wednesday, April 1, 2009. This is a part of the economic recovery package passed in February. You won't be able to buy
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03/31/2009