Selling your Irvine home is a big step and it takes a big commitment to do it right. Sure you could opt for the DIY Irvine home sale and do For Sale by Owner (FSBO), but is it really worth your time and money? While you’re weighing the benefits of working with a real estate agent, don’t forget to consider all of details of a home sale that they assist with, including stacks of paperwork and contracts, marketing, negotiating and more.If you’re ready to start looking for an Irvine real estate agent to work with, then be sure to check out their online reviews. Also you’ll want to speak to agents who have a good online presence. And if you’re still on the fence about whether or not you’re going to go it alone, just consider these 5 really good reasons you will benefit from working with an a... 02/12/2015

  This is a reblog to a press release released on Friday to PR.Com  BanCorp Properties, as it continues its advertising efforts in the greater Irvine housing market will also zero-in on the local Turtle Rock community in an effort to secure additional market share and heighten brand awareness. As part of BanCorp’s new market initiative which began in 2014 which began to strategically target all major South Orange County cities and communities with large bases of single-family-residences, the company began its intensified campaign in the Irvine housing market. With interest rates remaining at near historical lows, and the inventory in Irvine remaining relatively stable, the company stepped up efforts in its internet marketing efforts to increase market share in Irvine which is one of th... 02/08/2015

 OPEN HOUSE  SAT 2/7 FROM 1 TO 430PM SUNDAY 2/8 FROM 1 TO 4PM 67 FIGTREE IRVINE COME VISIT US! $829,500Solstice Community of Quail HillDetached 4 Bed rooms3 Bath rooms2 car garagePatioBalcony1840 sq ft Please contact Ann for a showing appt 714.588.7676 02/05/2015

Part 1 What’s next for the Great Park? This question has been on the minds of many people lately as phase 1 of the Great Park has been officially completed and anyone can come to check out the Great Park Balloon and Carousel but what else can you do here? Stay Active   At the 30-acre south lawn sports and fitness complex (completed Sept 2013) you can come to play basketball and soccer or enjoy a mile long “thrive path” which is perfect for walking and jogging. On the North Lawn you will find a recreation area that’s multi-use and perfect for sports activities, sports clinics or family programs which will be held during the year. Visitors Center Located close to the Great Park Balloon you can get more history of the Great Park before taking a ride on the Carousel. Healthy Living Besides ... 01/28/2015

When you think of great urban parks across the country what is the first park that comes to your mind? If you thought Central Park in New York, you would be correct since Central Park has been one of the most well-known parks in the United States since 1857. Rise of the Great Park   Although Central Park is spacious at 843 acres, the Orange County Great Park is set to dwarf Central Park in size since the park will be 1,300 acres upon its completion. What’s going to make the Great Park really unique is that the land the Great Park is being developed on will also be used for housing and urban development since the Irvine City Council approved FivePoint Communities in November 2013 to begin developing homes on land just next to the actual park. What to Expect Besides homes we can also expe... 01/26/2015

 New Listing Alert in Irvine CA Beautiful community of Quail Hill$829,500Solstice Community of Quail HillDetached 4 Bed rooms3 Bath rooms2 car garagePatioBalcony1840 sq ft Please contact Ann for a showing appt 714.588.7676   List for 1% now http://onepercentlisting.pagedemo.co/ 01/22/2015

  This is a reblog from a press release released on Press Release Point on Wednesday.  BanCorp Properties is increasing its on-line social media marketing presence through a hyper-sensitive marketing campaign directly intentional on the Irvine Realtors in an on-going effort to attract more repeat clients to its website through social media linking versus older-school print media and radio advertising techniques. BanCorp believes that the Irvine real estate market is a strategic one as it rolls into the beginning of the new year. BanCorp Properties announced on Monday that it is zeroing-in on the Irvine real estate market in a multi-pronged marketing effort where they are moving the emphasis away from print media and the more traditional means of reaching clients – and channeling resour... 01/21/2015

   Marigold at Cypress Village by Irvine PacificApprox. 1,840 - 2,113 Sq. Ft.3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 2 Car Garage Priced from the High $700,000sDiscover new single-family homes that perfectly balance comfort and convenience at Marigold in Cypress Village. This collection boasts an assortment of benefits buyers will appreciate, including ample storage space and chef-inspired kitchens featuring over-sized islands and an optional appliance center.Call 714-588-7676Ann Offers Cash Incentives on New Construction Homes!Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the CASH Incentive. Call ... 01/09/2015

NEW PHASE RELEASE JANUARY 17THFloor Plan Bed Bath Garage Sq.Ft. FromResidence 1 4 4 2 2,909 $1,191,900Residence 1Y 5 5 2 3,371 Call For AvailabilityResidence 2 4 4 2 3,143 Call For AvailabilityResidence 2Y 5 5 2 3,622 Call For AvailabilityResidence 3 4 4 2 3,202 $1,252,900Residence 3Y 5 5 2 3,593 Call For AvailabilityArcadia at Stonegate receive a 10k rebate when you allow the ASTON Group to represent you!NEW HOME INCENTIVESPurchase any new construction home with an Aston Group Realtor at any of the Participating communities and receive up to 60% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Aston Group Realtor must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the Broker Rebate!CALL 714-588-7676 or click For more info!買新建築家與阿斯頓集團房地... 01/08/2015

President Barack Obama announced on January 7, 2015 that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) would lower its annual mortgage insurance premiums from 1.35% to .85% (for loan to values above 95%). Although a date has not yet been announced for when this will go into effect, the lower mortgage insurance drop is fairly significant. FHA Mortgage Insurance Has Increased 4 Times Since 2010Since 2010, when the annual mortgage insurance premiums (which are paid on a monthly basis) were only .55% for loans over 95% loan to value, the MI has increased four times. In October 2010 the rate increased from .55% to .9%; in April 2011 it increased to 1.15%; in June 2012 it increased to 1.25%; and in April 2013 it increased to where we are now at 1.35%. If someone were to buy a condo in Irvine, CA w... 01/08/2015

The VA loan limits for 2015 in Orange County, CA will be $625,500, which is a little lower than last year but still a high limit considering there is no down payment required. The $0 down VA loan limit in 2014 for Orange County was $687,500, and over the last few years the limit had gotten as high as $737,000. In 2015 the Veterans Administration adjusted the limit to match the Conforming loan limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.VA Financing for SFR's and Condo's$625,500 still buys a nice home in Orange County. VA financing is available for Single Family Detached homes, 2-4 unit properties, and condominiums. Similar to FHA financing. a condo project must be on the VA approved list for a VA loan to fund. However, while the FHA condo ... 01/05/2015

You're invited to the commemoration ceremony of the opening of the next phase of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail. This will take place at 10 am on Saturday, January 10.The ribbon-cutting ceremony,will be put on by the City of Irvine and the Irvine Company.This new section of the trail consists of a 5-foot-wide decomposed granite trail, an 11-foot-wide paved trail, 3 pedestrian bridges and 2 under-crossings. These under-crossings allow uninterrupted biking, jogging and walking connectivity through the Villages of Woodbury, Cypress and Stonegate.Along the trail, you'll see plaques and monuments and interesting timelines in Irvine's history along the route. The jogging, walking and bicycle trail, is 3.5-miles long, and can be found along Jeffrey Road between Portola Parkway and the i5 freeway... 12/30/2014

Irvine Condos for Lease This two bedroom condo located in the Terra Bella gated community in Northpark in Irvine has just leased. There is a community pool, and the Northpark community pool area is also available for the resident. This condo features two bedrooms and a two and a half bathrooms. The bedrooms are located upstairs, and there are two bathrooms downstairs.  There is also a separate two car tandem garage. The community of Northpark also has a pool and there is a separate pool for the Bella Terra residents.   12/27/2014

Turtle Rock Irvine Homes and Real Estate Market Update – December 27, 2014 Turtle Rock village at Irvine CA has about 3,500 homes and is one of the most sought after areas for residential living and investment at Orange County. Turtle Rock homeowners and sellers have high expectations and significant home buyer confidence in values. 26 Turtle Rock Irvine homes are now listed for sale – with average asking price at $1,156,972.  These range from a 2-bedroom Ridge Bren townhome priced at $549k to a Highlands single family detached home priced at $1,895,000.  This number of homes for sale listings has decreased as compared with October through November at Turtle Rock, and that’s consistent with seasonal drop in active listings. 8 Turtle Rock homes are now under purchase contracts with buyer... 12/27/2014

One of the many good reasons to own Irvine real estate is the Orange County Great Park.  The Great Park Balloon is the signature attraction of the park. Between 25 and 30 people can float 400 feet above the park. On clear days, passengers can see 40 miles in every direction. Adult tickets for the balloon are $10. Children are free with an adult ticket. There are lots of activities on firm ground for Irvine real estate owners, too. There are many paths to walk or run. One of the distinctive paths is the Walkable Historical Timeline. It begins at 13,000 BC, when humans reach the Americas and ends at 1989 when the Berlin Wall came down. There are fields and facilities for sports, and visitors can check out sports equipment at the Visitors Center. On Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., stock up... 12/24/2014

Homeowners in Irvine know that the best place to get a Christmas tree is at Johnson Brothers Christmas Tree Lot, which can be found at 15500 Jeffrey Road.They're open daily from 9:00 am and they shut-down for the holidays on Tuesday 23rd.   All the Johnson Brothers trees are grown in the Pacific Northwest. There are different varieties like Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Fraser Fir, Nordman Fir and Scotch Pine.   Whether your Irvine home needs a large tree to fill up a formal living room or a really small tree for a table-top decoration, you'll find the perfect tree at Johnson Brothers.   You can also get flocked trees in traditional white or in pink, blue, purple, orange, or green.   While you’re checking out the great trees, remember to also get a wreath, centerpiece, or garland. ... 12/15/2014

If you have kids in your Irvine home, check out Pretend City, a novel children’s museum. It’s easily accessed, just south of the junction of the 5 and 405 freeways at 29 Hubble. The museum has several interactive exhibits where kids can play and explore. The Imagination Playground is a favorite, with blocks that can be used to build a fort, a robot, or anything else a kid can dream up. There’s also Pretend City, with all the institutions and businesses found in a real city. Children can explore and learn about their world in the exhibits in Pretend City. Pretend City is a great place to go when you need to get your kids out of your Irvine home. It’s open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Babies up to 12 months old are free. Tickets for... 12/05/2014

We are still Accepting Back up offers for 92 Seton Road, Irvine CA Feel free to call me for Selling/Buying Similar properties in Irvine CA THE BEST LOCATION in University Park, three spacious bed rooms, two renovated baths all on ONE level. This house was totally remodeled in 2007, and includes hard wood floors, crown molding, baseboards, scraped ceilings, recessed lighting throughout, new interior doors, double-pane windows and French doors leading to the hardscape backyard and atrium. Both bathrooms were completely remodeled and include new tile and double sinks. This home has central heating and air conditioning Located near Culver and Michelson, this property ideally suited near churches, synagogues, golf courses, Wholesome Choice Shopping Complex, and is just steps away from a beau... 11/26/2014

50% Cash Back Program on New Construction homes Purchase any new construction home with an Aston Group Realtor at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Aston Group Realtor must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the Broker Rebate! Aston Group is offering this rebate program not the builders!CALL 714-588-7676       買新建築家與阿斯頓集團房地產經紀人和獲得50％的現金返還報收。請致電714-588-7676了解更多信息！     *ASTON Groupis not affiliated with any of the builders     Residence 1   Great Park Neighborhoods: Beachwood at Pavilion Park Located within Pavilion Park the first Great Park Neighborhood, this single story home is a unique offering in the city of Irvine.  Buyers love this spacious floorplan th... 11/25/2014

CYPRESS VILLAGE IRVINE CA NEW HOMES  Jade Court   Now SellingCalifornia Pacific Homes1,559 - 1,600 Sq. Ft.From the Low $600,000's Jasmine Now SellingIrvine Pacific®1,627 - 1,982 Sq. Ft.From the Low $700,000's Acacia Now SellingRyland Homes1,122 - 1,478 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $400,000's Zinnia Now SellingCalifornia Pacific Homes1,164 - 1,538 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $400,000's Caserta Now SellingCalifornia Pacific Homes1,165 - 1,810 Sq. Ft.From the High $400,000's    50% Cash Back Program on New Construction homes Purchase any new construction home with an Aston Group Realtor at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Aston Group Realtor must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible... 11/23/2014