Today we got a call from a potential client who shocked us with his attitude.  He is really not highly motivated, but he is totally realistic.  He wants to see his house at a "fair" price - not expecting top dollar of yesteryear.  He knows he over improved his home, but he says he did it for himself, not as an investment.  In fact he made the following observation. " Look, Bob, if I had sold my house two years ago at the top of the real estate market, I would have put the cash in the stock market.  That would have shrunk by 40% at least.  So the real estate market being down by 25-30% is still a better deal."  It is refreshing to hear realistic sellers are still out there. 01/19/2009

Placentia Real Estate can offer the discerning buyer a real opportunity.  Placentia real estate and homes have the distinct advantage of being in North Orange County real estate .  Placentia real estateis very enticing with large lots, access to good schools, and in the heart of Orange County.  Well maintained, the city provides homes for all levels of buyers - low , mid , and higher end.  Don't miss this up and coming city.  Investors will find good values, good price per square foot, and good rent rates. 01/16/2009

Proudly serving Placentia, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Irvine, Fullerton, Tustin, Villa Park, Orange, Orange Park Acres and surrounding areas.  I am a top-producing real estate agent with Prudential CA Realty in Brea.  My website ----->   WEBSITE Phone ---------->  (714) 272-3646   (text messages are fine) Email ----------->  Npetrossi@yahoo.com    Check out my video introduction on my website (link above) and learn more about me, read testimonials, view my current active listings and recent sold listings and search the MLS for free. 01/15/2009

January 5, 2009 List of Bank Owned REO properties in Placentia, CA 92870 Nic Petrossi #1 Placentia REO Bank Owned Buyer Agent (714) 272-3646 Below is a list of all Placentia foreclosures | REO | Bank Owned properties as of January 5, 2009. Call NIC PETROSSI, your bank owned buyer specialist at (714) 272-3646 for access to any of these properties and to represent you on the buy-side of your purchase.  To learn more about Nic Petrossi from Prudential's Fine Homes division, click here --->  website Mon, Jan 5, 2009 10:41 AM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P657192  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1657 Sierra Vista Ave   PLA 84 92870  740A7  OTHR/0  2  1/1  1  0    897  1919  $161,500  82  *   2  P667973  A   14     ... 01/05/2009

  Ron Holborn | Re/Max NOC | 714-525-0900 1419 Munoz Place, Fullerton, CA Great Placentia REO presented by: ReMax of North Orange County ! 4BR/3BA Single Family House   offered at $649,900 Year Built 1992 Sq Footage 2,851 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 6,203 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Lovely large home has everything, including pool and spa !   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Family room Office/Den Dining room Yard Swimming pool Jacuzzi/Whirlpool   COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking       OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Pride of Ownership !   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS   Seller contact info: Ron Holborn Re/Max NOC 714-525-0900 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Dec 30, 2008, 1:2... 12/30/2008

A really nice surprise is happening now.  We are getting more and more buyers who are interested in seeing homes in Placentia.  I suspect that they have seen the better values and more square feet that one can get as opposed to other North Orange Countyareas.  Both newer and older homes are very available, good school districts, and ample proximity to shopping, etc.  The buyers are even asking for Placentia by name -- so the word must be getting out (Placentia is no longer a secret).  Single family homes are the top demand but the requests for condos are not trailing very far.  And Placentia has some very fine condo complexes to choose from.  We suspect that Placentia will rank very high in 2009 sales.  12/26/2008

Yes, I am a top listing agent with Prudential CA Realty in Placentia, but for 2009 my team will also continue to specialize in helping buyers find a great deal on REO / Bank Owned / Foreclosures in North Orange County.  Looking for a great deal on a Placentia REO / Bank Owned / Foreclosure???? Call Nic at (714) 272-3646    email:  Npetrossi@yahoo.com    Website:  click here Below is COMPLETE LIST of PLACENTIA bank owned properties as of Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2008: Wed, Dec 24, 2008 12:52 PM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P657192  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1657 Sierra Vista Ave   PLA 84 92870  740A7  OTHR/0  2  1/1  1  0    897  1919  $170,000  70  *   2  P667973  A   14     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 212 S Kraem... 12/24/2008

Below is a list of available REO's for Placentia in Orange County as of December 22, 2008. Contact NIC PETROSSI with Prudential CA Realty at (714) 272-3646 to go see any of these properties "in person."   Email:  npetrossi@yahoo.com   Web: CLICK HERE If you want me to research ANY CITY in Orange County for REO / Foreclosures, call me or email and I will be happy you to send you a list. Mon, Dec 22, 2008 01:46 PM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P657192  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1657 Sierra Vista Ave   PLA 84 92870  740A7  OTHR/0  2  1/1  1  0    897  1919  $170,000  68  *   2  P667973  A   14     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 212 S Kraemer Blvd 1306  PLA 84 92870  739F7  OTHR/0  3  2/1  1  0    1,052  1972  $179,900  ... 12/22/2008

It is really sad in this market to see good buyers lose out on the great deals in great neighborhoods.  We just sold a short sale house, put it in escrow today, and now another good buyer wants to buy it.  They had shown strong interest and visited it twice, and were probably bringing in a relative for a second opinion. But they just waited around and thought about it too long.  Somehow we have to get buyers to realize that the good ones still sell and fast.  I will try to find them another home, but they may always remember the one that got away -- How do we get them to understand this?  Any good iideas out ther? 12/16/2008

Tue, Dec 16, 2008 09:50 AM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P657192  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1657 Sierra Vista Ave   PLA 84 92870  740A7  OTHR/0  2  1/1  1  0    897  1919  $170,000  62  *   2  P667973  A   14     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 212 S Kraemer Blvd 1306  PLA 84 92870  739F7  OTHR/0  3  2/1  1  0    1,052  1972  $179,900  5     3  P659435  A   6     H  T  Q  SFR  D 937 Gonzales St   PLA 84 92870  769D2  OTHR/n  3  1/1  1  2 D  897  1925  $199,000  70  *   4  P658705  A   9     H  T  Q  SFR  D 943 Tafolla St   PLA 84 92870  769E1  OTHR/0  3  1/1  1  1 A  1,061  1923  $209,900  76  *   5  P665806  A   7     H  T  Q  SFR  D 850 Tafolla St   PLA 84 92870  769D1  OTHR/1  3  1/1  1  1    886  1953  $216,900  ... 12/16/2008

  Below is a list of all Bank Owned | REO | Foreclosures for the City of Placentia as of December 10, 2008. Please call Nic Petrossi (714) 272-3646 Prudential CA Realty for info on any of these properties or to go see any of these properties. npetrossi@yahoo.com       Click here for website ----------->   WEBSITE   Wed, Dec 10, 2008 11:24 AM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P657192  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1657 Sierra Vista Ave   PLA 84 92870  740A7  OTHR/0  2  1/1  1  0    897  1919  $175,900  56  *   2  P659435  A   6     H  T  Q  SFR  D 937 Gonzales St   PLA 84 92870  769D2  OTHR/n  3  1/1  1  2 D  897  1925  $199,000  64  *   3  P658705  A   9     H  T  Q  SFR  D 943 Tafolla St   PLA 84 92870  769E1 ... 12/10/2008

The list below has REO (Bank Owned) listings that are active on MLS as of Tuesday December 2, 2008. Also included are Yorba Linda and Brea. Call Nic Petrossi from Prudential at (714) 272-3646 direct or email npetrossi@yahoo.com Also, check out Nic's website to see Featured Listings and Testimonials if you need a Realtor to list your home ----->  WEBSITE Tue, Dec 2, 2008 01:54 PM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P664046  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 827 W Lemon St   BREA 86 92821  738J1  OTHR/0  4  3/2  1  2    1,800  1954  $399,900  22     2  S551832  A   6     H  T  Q  SFR  D 710 W IMPERIAL Hwy   BREA 86 92821  708J7  OTHR/-  4  3/2  2  2 A  1,745  1971  $452,900  41     3  P661576  A   11     H  T  Q  SFR  D... 12/02/2008

It is getting more and more important for everyone to consider and set expectations early in the process of buying home in North Orange County.  Staying "flexible" is key to a successful transaction.  Everything is subject to change:loans, rates, conditions for the loans, dates of escrow closing, REO (bank) delivery of paperwork, just mention a few.  It is paramount that all parties understand that these are uncertain times and changes are bound to come up -- so be prepared -- let all parties know that nothing is in concrete, be ready for some surprises and just go with the flow.  Being warned to stay flexible will make it better for all of the parties, as we navigate these unprecedented and fluid times.  Stay flexible and stay in the game - it can all be worked out. 11/22/2008

So you're thinking of moving to Placentia and you've realized that Placentia is one of the greatest cities in America.  The schools (Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District) are ranked among the top in the state of California with several blue-ribbon California distinguished schools (Click HERE for 2007 API Scores).  Once you have decided on a school(s) for your children, go to my website -----> Nic's Home Page and click on the school boundary maps link to find which neighborhoods feed into those schools. One of Placentia's premier luxury neighborhood communities is Alta Vista South     Dubbed one of North Orange County's "Hidden Secrets," Alta Vista South is located near the fantastic Alta Vista Country Club rated as "One of California' Finest Private Clubs" by Southland Golf.   ... 11/20/2008

A Complete List of Bank Owned Homes | Foreclosures as of November 18, 2008. Call me at (714) 272-3646;  email npetrossi@yahoo.com  or  contact me through my website ---->  CLICK HERE for website. NIC PETROSSI, Prudential CA Realty in Brea (Home Depot Shopping Center) Tue, Nov 18, 2008 02:47 PM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P651332  A   9     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 212 S Kraemer Blvd 505  PLA 84 92870  739F7  CNTC/0  2  1/1  1  0    845  1972  $114,900  92  *   2  S544200  A   3     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 162 Kauai Ln   PLA 84 92870  739F7  PLL1/*  1  1/1  2  0    916  1979  $175,000  95  *   3  P659435  A   6     H  T  Q  SFR  D 937 Gonzales St   PLA 84 92870  769D2  OTHR/n  3  1/1  1  2 D  897  1925  $212,000  42... 11/18/2008

Visit my website ---> CLICK HERE and click on SEARCH MLS to go direcly to MLS. Below is a list of all PLACENTIA BANK OWNED HOMES as of Nov. 12, 2008: NIC PETROSSI, Prudential CA Realty (714) 272-3646  or npetrossi@yahoo.com Wed, Nov 12, 2008 02:41 PM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P651332  A   9     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 212 S Kraemer Blvd 505  PLA 84 92870  739F7  CNTC/0  2  1/1  1  0    845  1972  $129,900  86  *   2  S544200  A   3     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 162 Kauai Ln   PLA 84 92870  739F7  PLL1/*  1  1/1  2  0    916  1979  $175,000  89  *   3  P659435  A   6     H  T  Q  SFR  D 937 Gonzales St   PLA 84 92870  769D2  OTHR/n  3  1/1  1  2 D  897  1925  $212,000  36  *   4  P658705  A   9     H  T  Q  SFR  D ... 11/12/2008

Call Nic at (714) 272-3646 for listing appointment and market analysis of your home's value. Visit Nic's website ----> CLICK HERE  Wed, Nov 12, 2008 11:19 AM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P654660  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 412 Quail Run Ln   PLA 84 92870  739G6  OTHR/+  4  3/3  2  3    2,900  1999  $659,000  69  *   2  P661662  A   13   V  H  T  Q  SFR  D 1050 Kemp Dr   PLA 84 92870  739H7  OTHR/0  4  3/2  2  2    2,200  2001  $699,000  21     3  P650729  A   3     H  T  Q  SFR  D 409 Black Ln   PLA 84 92870  739H6  HQT/0  3  3/2  2  2    1,800  2001  $750,000  97  *   4  P646144  A   20     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1194 E Melia Pl   PLA 84 92870  739H6  HQT/A  4  4/3  2  3 A  2,693  2001  $775,000  124  *   5  P... 11/12/2008

Below is a complete list of bank owned / foreclosures / REO's in Placentia from MLS as of Nov. 10, 2008: There are 3 new foreclosure listings since my last post.  Go to my website ----> WEBSITE , email me at npetrossi@yahoo.com or just call me (714) 272-3646 to go see any of these homes.   Mon, Nov 10, 2008 02:39 PM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P654854  A   6     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 212 S Kraemer Blvd 1605  PLA 84 92870  739F7  CNTC/0  2  1/1  1  0    845  1972  $116,300  55  *   2  P651332  A   9     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 212 S Kraemer Blvd 505  PLA 84 92870  739F7  CNTC/0  2  1/1  1  0    845  1972  $129,900  84  *   3  S544200  A   3     H  T  Q  CONDO  A 162 Kauai Ln   PLA 84 92870  739F7  PLL1/*  1  1/1 ... 11/10/2008

Working with buyer's presents challenges.  As Realtors we have our own expectations for our yearly production.  As buyers reach out for our services Realtors have the ethical obligation of caring for our clients interests above and beyond our own.  In this world of instant gratification it is easy to see why agents take the path of least resistence.  Loan officers are telling our clients that they can qualify for homes that are still at the top of their affordibiity level.  Clients want to get the biggest house they can with their money.  Now just because a buyer can doesn't mean he should.  It is a delicate balance to counsel our clients to look in a lower price range than they qualify for vs. getting the most house for their dollar, then becoming a slave to the house down the road. In... 11/08/2008

Below is a list of all Placentia Foreclosurs | REO's | Bank Owned properties as of Nov. 7, 2008. Placentia is known as a "Pleasant Place to Live" with award winning schools, quiet & safe neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping and most all homes are close to the 57 or 91 freeways.  Placentia is located close to Brea shopping and restaurants as well as downtown Fullerton shopping and restaurants.  Some of Placentia's fine communities include Alta Vista South, Granada Park, Founders Park, Sequoia Woods and Hamptons on the Green.  Visit my website ------> WEBSITE for Placentia school boundary maps and more information on Placentia, CA.  Fri, Nov 7, 2008 09:15 AM RES MLS # Status P V H T Q Type A/D Address City Area Zip TGNO Trct/M Bd B t/f Sty Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM   1  P654854  ... 11/07/2008