The Aliso Viejo unofficial homes sales count for February 2008 was 33 homes sold for the month. That is equal to homes sold in the month of January 2008.  That is down 38% from the 53 homes that were sold during the month of January 2007. In comparison the highest amount of homes sold in 2007 was in March with a total of 86 homes sold. The lowest month for home sales in 2007 was in January with only 27 homes sold.I feel that March 2008 is going to show more homes sold that in February and January because of the market picking up in February.  I know that March will exceed February sales but I know that it will be under the 86 homes sold in March of 2007.For more great Orange County market insight and industry news visit Laguna Niguel Real Estate or view the Orange County Market Trends a... 03/07/2008

Total home sales for Aliso Viejo in Orange County CA finish January 2008 at a total of only 30 closed transactions.  That is the second slowest month over the past 5 years.  The lowest sales total over the last five years was in Septermber of 2007 with only 27 closed transactions.  February is off to a much better start ever since the FED cut interest rates.  Buyers have come off the fences and started buying the first two weeks of February.For more Orange County sales and market trends visit Aliso Viejo Real Estate or Laguna Niguel Real Estate.  02/12/2008

Aliso Viejo active listings of existing homes as of January 30, 2008 is currently at 310.  This is down 33% from the peak of last year of 467 which was at the end of September 2007 but it is also up 9.5% from last January.  The trend will be for this number to grow into the end of the summer.  With the number of home sales trending down due to market conditions it will be interesting to see if we will exceed the last years peek of 467. In comparison to January of 2007, we only had 283 homes in Aliso Viejo on the market a year ago.Seller's need to be realistic and must realize that they must have their homes in top condition, priced strategically and hire an experienced Realtor with and agressive marketing plan to get their home sold in today's market. For more great Orange County market... 01/29/2008

Time is running out to become a Charter Member of the new Aliso Viejo Country Club.They are in the process of transforming the 27-hole daily fee golf club to an 18-hole private country club.  This is in a spectacular setting with a commanding view of Saddleback Mountain and all the Saddleback Valley.  The course is one of two Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses in Orange County.  The remodeling is being perform by the Nicklaus Design Group.The back tees will be over 6,500 yards and according to their website, the front nine will be more forgiving.  The grand opening is slated to take place March 2008.The Founder Membership Initiation Fee is currently $20,000 and is 90% refundable.  On January 1, 2008 it is slated to increase to $27,500.The Founder Membership will end on December 31, 20... 12/08/2007

The City of Aliso Viejo is currently fighting a proposal by the US Postal Service to build a massive (417,300 square foot) mail processing facility along Aliso Creek Road, close to where it crosses Aliso Viejo Parkway.  The city's complaint is that the 24-hour facility would bring undesirable amounts of noise, pollution, and traffic to an area that not only does not desire its presence, but also is not equipped to accommodate the additional traffic.  The USPS has ignored the city's pleas for environmental studies, and apparently plans to build an unsightly sound barrier not permitted under the City's zoning laws (however, this being a Federal facility, they may get away with it).Such a facility, located so close to residential areas and along a major roadway for the area, can have a neg... 11/12/2007

Check out this incredible bank owned property.http://www.55vellisimo.info/2 bedroom, 2 bath for only $395,000!  Great neighborhood, great price!Built in 2000, this upgraded unit features travertine, upgraded lighting and bathroom fixtures. Inside laundry and one attached parking with one extra guest parking. Don't miss this opportunity - the bank's loss  is your gain! Call Todd Moeller at (714) 404-9540 for details!http://www.theocexperts.com/http://www.ocmarketupdate.com/Orange County Foreclosure Specialists Have a terrific day! Nancy Moeller, CPA, REALTOR®Nancy@TheOCExperts.comDirect: (714) 276-7006http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.TheOCExperts.com Serving Orange County Real Estate, Anaheim Hills Based   11/02/2007

Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for Aliso Viejo. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile (TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.    THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in ALISO VIEJO this week is $769900.The Market Action Index has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing. The trends imply a weakening market.PRICEThe market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Indexbefore we see prices deviate from these levels.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30). The 90-day Market Act... 09/25/2007

An Heir's Steps to Getting, Sharing Home TitleQuestion: My parents died within four days of each other in 2005. In their will, they left their home to me. I am their only child. There is still a mortgage, which I have been paying. Can I have the title to this property changed to my name and my husband's name? We live in the house and will want to sell it someday.Answer: Unless the estates of your parents qualify for an exception, their wills must be probated by the local probate court, which will transfer the title to you as the sole heir.After you hold title, you should notify the lender to change the name on the mortgage to you. But the lender cannot call the mortgage due, nor can you be charged a mortgage assumption fee, because you are the offspring of the decedents and are living i... 07/21/2007

Concerned about protecting your children from Online and Social Threats?  Attend a FREE seminar given by Elite Development Group and learn about the tools available to you, and what you can do to safeguard your family.Who:      For you and your childrenWhat:     Operation Innocence, a free seminar.When:    July 24, 2007, 6 - 8 PMWhere:   Life Church                26862 Crown Valley Parkway               Mission Viejo CA  92691How:       Nicole Friel, CEO of Elite Development Group will be presenting on online surveillance tools, Bob Lotter CEO of Radar will be presenting on the dangers of text messaging and camera phones, and the FBI will be presenting on crimes against children and the role the Internet plays. For additional information call: Yulia Yambarsheva @ 949-215-1260 or visit ... 07/09/2007

I always tell my clients that they should assess their home loans annually. Right now many consumers are starting to hear what the media has been reguritating for months now....."Refinace into a fixed mortgage now, before rates continue to go up!" The fact is that interest rates change, children are born and grow up, sometimes you need to ix up the house and sometimes you need to move on. Live events can trigger changees in the way that consumers pay for their home purchases. Not directly related, but equally important....Loan officers, those 2/28 loans that you closed in 2005, now is the time to send out a letter to those clients advising to watch out for their reset. Those loans that you had closed in 2005 / 2004 are about to reset, and the rate can jump as much as 5 percentage points... 01/21/2007

That's what we and our clients will be saying in a few years who decide to get out of their spending habits and living beyond their means. Condencing liabilities and saving money for the sake of living a comfortable life when we retire is not a concern for the Joneses'. As a Direct Lender in Orange County in California I see '6 figure' exotic cars all day long. Oddly, 'The O.C.' is home of one of the most condenced areas in the U.S. for occupations in Real Estate. Yet, out of let's say 12 BMW or Mercedes vehicle owners only 2...okay the benifit of the doubt allows for 3 of those people can actually afford the wheel they are behind. Saving is all about making choices, it's realizing that there are more important things in life than an expensive cars or a desgner closte full of clothes. A... 01/10/2007

Hello all! I am new with creating a identity on the web site and when I declared in the end of 2006 that I was going to become more involved and then I realized there is a lot to be said for 2006 and I wanted to share! 2006 is finally coming to an end; but wait, finally? Is it just me or do the years seem to be just flying by? With next year around the corner many people start to talk about the things that they are going to be doing in 2007, let's not forget how powerful we can be by looking back on 2006. Write down what you accomplished in your business. Then write the challenges that yu faced. With these things in mind you can set out the plans for the new year of 2007 with not only grounding reasonable goals to reach but also locate where your strenghs and weaknesses are located. Her... 12/19/2006