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In this article on CNN "Signs of Life in California Real Estate," there are signs across the state that the California real estate market is beginning to pick up steam in terms of home sales.  Across the state, home sales have risen during the first few months of the year and in many locations, i...
04/17/2009
As shown in this article from the San Clemente Times, the Planning Commission voted 4-2 in favor of recommending that the San Clemente City Council approve plans for a 68,000 square foot development that will include a new Ralph's shopping center, a tri-level parking deck, retail shops and restau...
03/25/2009
Now may be the time to jump off the fence for your San Clemente real estate purchase, including Talega real estate, as interest rates last week fell to a near record low of 4.96% for a 30 year fixed mortgage.  According to this article on CNN, these low rates spurred an 11% increase in mortgage a...
03/25/2009
Currently FHA loan limits (for first time homebuyers) available for your San Clemente real estate purchase are $729,750, however, this will not last forever.  Under current legislation, the FHA increase only lasts until the end of 2009 at which point the limits will be adjusted to $625,500.  In o...
03/09/2009
San Clemente real estate, including Talega real estate, for the month ended February 2009 continued to show an increase in the number of homes and condos sold and under contract as compared to 2008.  The number of San Clemente homes and condos sold year-to-date February 2009 was 72 as compared to...
03/09/2009
San Clemente, a small coastal town in South Orange County, is rich in history and has a deep appreciation of fine arts and culture.  From Casa Romantica to the San Clemente Art Association, residents and guests of San Clemente are treated to a variety of works that celebrate San Clemente's histor...
01/21/2009
San Clemente real estate, including Talega real estate, finished off much stronger in 2008 then the way it began.  In August of 2008, the number of San Clemente homes and condos sold were down over 16% from prior year, however, by the end of the year they were down only 6.7%.  For 2008 the averag...
01/21/2009
A recent article in the Orange County Register discusses the marketing of one's home when looking to sell it in today's tough real estate market.  With so many homes on the market, it is crucial to not only price your home competitively but to reach the largest amount of potential buyers possible...
01/14/2009
San Clemente real estate, including Talega real estate, continues to show its strength relative to the nation's overall real estate market.  As reported today on CNN, the national average for home prices posted a record 18% decline for the month of October compared to October 2007 according to th...
01/14/2009
It appears the government pumping capital into the financial markets and the Fed's rate cut this week is beginning to have an impact on mortgage rates for your San Clemente real estate purchase.  This week, rates on a 30 year fixed fell to 5.19%, a 37 year low and a decrease of almost an entire p...
12/24/2008
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