Short Sales to remain strong in 2010 Michael-Edward Cruz believes that Short Sales to remain strong in 2010. Short Sale transactions will see an uptrend in 2010.  Michael specializes in working with short sales South Orange County. Troy works with clients in North San Diego communities such as Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside and San Marcos. They are working the short sale market and giving homeowners options to avoid foreclosure. They do not charge any ridiculous "fees" to get your process started. With a high success rate, they are looking for sales that can be completed. To find out if you qualify send a request on the home page by clicking the link CONTACT ME Here is an article from the California Association of Realtors with some news on Real Estate Financing for 2010. To subscribe see t... 01/28/2010

How to File Form 5405 To Claim First Time Home Buyer $8000 Tax Credit If you purchased a home in Southern California last year and need information on collecting your tax credit click the link below for information on how to claim it.  http://www.ehow.com/how_5203925_file-home-buyer-tax-credit.html If or someone you know is facing foreclosure and you live in South Orange COunty then give me a call. Our team has helped over 100 people in 2009 avoid foreclosure by short sale.    Michael-Edward Cruz Short Sale Expert 01/20/2010

by Michael-Edward Cruz, California Real Estate Broker. HAFA – The new government incentive for short sales Have you heard? The government is trying to motivate lenders to avoid foreclosure. HAFA – The new government incentive for short sales. According to statistics the sister program HAMP has been able to help about 9% of homeowners in trouble. Yes I said 9%, I think the average Realtor has been able to short sale about 20% without the extra help.We have been able to close about 95% of our short sales because we understand the process. And in my case 95% was never a number I thought was even possible. It took hard work and perseverance but I made it. I believe short sales have been an issue for two main reasons. 1. The staffing departments in loss mitigation departments exploded and th... 12/29/2009

It's that time of the year again and the 101 Newport Beach Boat Parade is closer than you think.  This year the parade starts on Wednesday December 16th thru Sunday December 20th. The parade starts at Bay Island at 6:30 pm and finishes at the same spot at 9:00pm. Join over a million viewers as you watch beautiful yachts, boats, and canoes parade through the Newport Harbor. This year's theme is "The Joys Of Christmas Toys." Be sure to make restaurant reservations early, like NOW! Places to watch the parade: Along Pacific Coast Highway: Rusty Pelican- 2735 W. Coast Highway Billy's at the Beach- 2751 W. Coast Highway Chart House-2801 W. Coast Highway Villa Nova- 3131 W. Coast Highway First Cabin at Balboa Bay Club, 1221 West Coast Highway  Other Places to watch: HarborSide Restaurant- 400 ... 11/11/2009

February seems to be a very active month for our office. Here are the numbers so far: Prudential California Realty  Monarch Beach Office (Feb. 09)  28 sales        volume of $31,000,000 +             Avg. s/p $1.1 MilREO                                             26 sales            volume of $7,187,022                  Avg. s/p $276,000  FYI: Realogy the parent company that owns CB, ERA, C-21, and Sotheby’s posted a 1.9 billion dollar loss in 2008.  (LA Times 2/26/09)   Please contact us for any further questions   www.TheClowardTeam.com   Nancy & Heather ClowardPrudential Clalifornia RealtyDirect: 949-495-2819 or 949-228-4523Nancy@NancyCloward.com or Heather@HeatherCloward.com     02/26/2009

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" Robin Milonakis was Featured Guest Speaker at OC Association of Realtors Regarding Short Sales...    Orange County resident and short sale expert, Robin Milonakis, of Altera Real Estate in Monarch Beach was invited to speak in front of the Orange County Board of Realtors (OCAR) earlier this month.       As one of the top short sale specialists in the country, Robin has been successfully negotiating numerous short sales in record time since 2005.  With her depth and breadth of experience, Robin has established some powerful and long-term relationships with most of the leading banks throughout the United States.  Her unique and unconventional methods have resulted in a 100% success record for all of her short sale listings.      Robin was asked by OCAR to share her proven techniques wit... 01/28/2009

Description and Features Carrie Maniaci Premier Realtor in LA and Orange County. Specializing in Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Monarch Beach, and surrounding areas. Providing a superior level of informed professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the Luxury Home Market. We are a boutique Real Estate agency that caters to discerning clients that expect a superior level of service and commitment in all aspects of their Real Estate transactions. Our business is built on trust, and that trust is built on discretion and the understanding of how important privacy and confidentiality is to our clients. What sets us apart from most agencys and gives you a leading edge on the competition is our attention to detail and aggressive marketing combined with experience and knowledge. Call... 12/22/2008

  Just Listed!!!   32 Corniche # F Monarch Hills Monarch Beach - $290,000 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath Aprox. 745 sqft   UNBELIEVABLE VALUE, Condo in beautiful gated community. 1 Bedroom 1 bath in the Prestigious Monarch hills with a prime Monarch Beach Location. Ground level unit with no stairs. Beautiful Pool, clubhouse, gym and spas. This is an amazing price and a great monarch beach location, don’t miss out on this deal. Nearby the famous and luxury resorts, the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis. Located close to the famous Salt Creek Beach.       Nancy & Heather Cloward Prudential California RealtyDirect: 949-495-2819 or 949-228-4523Nancy@NancyCloward.com or Heather@HeatherCloward.com     12/11/2008

Market Time Report:  Demand Up 121% Since January 1st March 24, 2008 Good Afternoon!  Since the beginning of the year, the market has dramatically improved: demand is up, the active inventory is not  growing uncontrollably and expected market time has dropped substantially.  Let's dive right into the numbers for further explanation.  At the beginning of the year, demand, a snapshot of the last 30 days of escrow activity, was at 944 escrows.  Today, demand has increased by an additional 1,139 escrows to 2,083.  The change in demand is like being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic and then suddenly, without explanation, everybody is moving at the speed limit.  Demand is the real story here.  Even with the liquidity issues, buyers are starting to pour back into the market, especially in the... 03/24/2008

Monarch Beach is a quaint resort style seaside community snuggled between Laguna Beach and Dana Point along the Orange County coast. Home to two 5 star hotels, the St. Regis and the Ritz Carlton, makes you always feel like you are on vacation to those lucky enough to call this home. Beaches, golf courses, spas, world class dining, and chic boutiques all make this a highly desirable area for both homeowners and vacationers alike. Many of these homes are in guard-gated communities and offer resort like amenities many with Catalina Island, city lights, ocean, coastline, panoramic and white water views. There are stately sized estates with sweeping views of the ocean and coastline, family sized homes on quiet cul de sacs, and condos and town homes for the individual who likes less maintenan... 06/22/2007

HOME SALES REPORTBeginning Date: 03/01/07Board Number: AllEnding Date: 03/31/07City: dpArea: mbPrice Range: $0 - ALL Single Family Sales - Residential Other StatisticsPrice ClassBedrooms  2 OR Less34 Or More Condo SoldResidential ActiveCondo Active$0 - $99,9990 0 0  0 12 0 $100,000 - $149,9990 0 0  0 0 0 $150,000 - $199,9990 0 0  0 0 0 $200,000 - $249,9990 0 0  0 0 0 $250,000 - $299,9990 0 0  0 0 0 $300,000 - $324,9990 0 0  0 0 0 $325,000 - $349,9990 0 0  0 0 0 $350,000 - $374,9990 0 0  0 0 0 $375,000 - $399,9990 0 0  0 0 2 $400,000 - $424,9990 0 0  0 2 3 $425,000 - $449,9990 0 0  0 2 0 $450,000 - $474,9990 0 0  0 0 1 $475,000 - $499,9990 0 0  0 2 7 $500,000 - $549,9990 0 0  0 1 5 $550,000 - $599,9990 0 0  0 1 4 $600,000 - $649,9990 0 0  0 2 3 $650,000 - $699,9990 0 0  0 0 4 $700,000 - ... 04/10/2007