My husband and I were relocating to Orange County from 80 miles away and we didn't know much about the area, other than we wanted to live in a friendly family area with good schools. Tina Maraj took the time to listen to our needs and began showing us homes.The homes she showed us were exactly what we wanted through and through...Not knowing the area you are moving to can be a VERY scary experience, so having Tina Maraj as an agent gave us peace of mind as we knew she always had our best interests at heart. I would like to recommend Tina to anyone looking for a home.   Sincerely, Christine O. www.TinaMaraj.com Placentia Area Real Estate Agent for 21 Years! Tina Maraj 714-403-7901  03/19/2010

When I first heard about a Dodgeball Fundraiser, I immediately thought of how my son would be all over this!  I mean, what great idea!  Visions of the Dodgeball movie were flashing through my mind. This fundraiser is NOT limited to just teenagers; plus it's for a great cause!  So, grab some friends, get some costumes/uniforms (because that would be more fun) and log onto www.withhopfoundation.org to register your team.  There is still time!  C'mon, you know you want to! Who:  Anyone over the age of 13 ( Yes, even Adults can form a team) Where:El Dorado High School Gym - 1651 N. Valencia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870 Sunday, March 21st @ El Dorado High School Gym 12:00 - 4:00pmTeams of 6 - 10 players (each team must have 2 females) ~Create Your own Team Shirt ~ Challenge your friends to form... 03/14/2010

There is a pretty simple way to find whether or not a certain condominium complex is FHA-Approved. Step 1:  Go to Google.com or Yahoo.com and enter "HUD approved condos" or just click here ---->  HUD Approved Condo Search Page. Step 2:  Put in "Pre-HRAP/DELRAP"   Put in Tract #...if you have a real estate agent, ask them to give you Tract #.  If you don't have an agent, call me....then put in your state and select the "ALL" term. Step 3:  Hit "Send"  It's really hit or miss when it comes to FHA approved condo complexes, so you can waste a LOT of time putting in offers if you don't know whether the complex is FHA approved or not.  That is, if you're an FHA buyer. 03/10/2010

I am proud to share a letter with you that my Seller on 911 Jade Circle, in Placentia recently sent to my Broker. I became the Real Estate Agent for The Wagner's when I was referred to them by of their friends that was my past clients. I actually represented 3 families in their group of friends. I SOLD all of thier homes in 2009 when they all retired and moved to Arizona.   02/23/2010

Placentia, CA is located in northern Orange Co. California. Placentia like so many other So Cal cities has experienced a share of bank repos. Yet unlike other areas the number is relatively low, Consider this: 102 homes/condos are for sale in Placentia, CA. 10 of the total are identified as a bank repo or foreclosed property. Prices on Placentia foreclosures range from $139,900 to $613,000. 42 of those are identified as a short sale, meaning current owners owe more on their loan (s) than today's value. Prices on Placentia short sales range from $115,000 to $725,000. So to bottom line Placentia's real estate market , the foreclosure rate remains at about 10% of the total residential inventory, while 40% are distressed sales in the city. Placentia Facts: Population approximately ~  53,300... 02/22/2010

Placentia California-Market Update As of January 25th 2010 the city of Placentia is off to a great start! Placentia currently has; 100 Active homes listed for sale. 10 homes Pending in escrow 17 homes in escrow and still accepting back up offers 1 home already sold in 2010!     01/26/2010

Prepare your home for sale – Home Staging   Follow these easy steps to get started on Home Staging: Make a list. The first thing to do as simple as it sounds, is to make a list. This can seem like an overwhelming process at first, but if you write things down, and check them off as you go, things will go a lot smoother. Curb Appeal. 1st impressions are lasting impressions! The outside of your home is the first impression a potential buyer will have. Assess what needs to be done to make your home more attractive from the outside. You may need to buy a couple of new plants or flowers, or hire a reasonably priced landscaper. This can be a big help in speeding the home selling process along. Cleanliness is key. Clean Clean Clean! Professional Cleaning is recommended to get that model home ... 01/26/2010

Placentia Real Estate Update - Market Conditions December 2009   In the Placentia, CA real estate market there are currently 63 active homes on the market for sale. Of these: 7 are under $300,000 9 are between $300,000 and $400,000 9 are between $400,000 and $500,000 20 are between $500,000 and $600,000 19 are between $600,000 and $700,000 6 are between $700,000 and $900,000 0 are over $900,000In the past 2 months Placentia has had 63 home sales:11 under $300,000 9 between $300,000 and $400,000 18 between $400,000 and $500,000 14 between $500,000 and $600,000 11 between $600,000 and $700,000 1 between $700,000 and $900,000 Right now there are 63 Placentia home in escrow with:7 under $300,000 9 between $300,000 and $400,000 17 between $400,000 and $500,000 12 between $500,000 and $600,0... 12/17/2009

Placentia Real Estate Market Report- November 1st, 2009Placentia Active Listings= 100Lowest priced listing in Placentia= $90,000.00Highest priced listing in Placentia= $879,000.00Active Listings Property Type: 78 Single Family Residences 21 Condos/Townhouses 1 Commercial/Residential joint use                               Active Listings Sale Type: 58 Standard Listings 12 REO* Listing 30 Short Pay** Listings                               Active Listings Price Range: 56 priced at or above $500,000.00 44 priced below $500,000.00                               Placentia Properties in Pending & Back Up Status= 87Pending & Back Up Status Listing Type: 49 Standard Listings 6 REO* Listings 32 Short Pay** Listings                               Placentia Properties Sold From 10/1/09-10/31/09= 37O... 11/02/2009

Call Nic Petrossi, your Placentia short sales and homes specialist. If you are having problems making your payments, and you think you need to short sale your property, please call me at (714) 272-3646 or email at npetrossi@yahoo.com   Wed, Oct 28, 2009 12:57 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  P703187  A   2     H  T  Q  SFR  D 519 Moonbeam St  PLA 84 92870  739D6  CUST/C  4  2/2  1  2    1,800  1957  $399,000  46     2  P706824  A   13     H  T  Q  SFR  D 114 Primrose Ave  PLA 84 92870  739E6  VALN/0  2  1/1  1  2    1,190  1946  $399,000  16     3  P703015  A   20     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1231 Athens Ave  PLA 84 92870  739G5  OTHR/0  3  2/1  1  2    1,401  1969  $439,000  46  *   4  P699087  A   4     H  T  Q... 10/28/2009

Yorba Linda California: Free TV Recycling and E-Waste Event beginning Friday October  9th thru Sunday October 11th. at Diamond Case Entertainment Center at 655 N. Shepard Street in Yorba Linda.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I was cleaning out my garage and came across a pile of E-Waste, including my poor crashed  computer and monitor that I really needed to dispose of. I did a little research and  lucky for me I found this event going on this THIS WEEKEND! I had made attempts to recycle these items in the past but could not find a convenient location or time. I went down to the location near FRY's and... 10/10/2009

Placentia Real Estate Market Report- October 1st, 2009Placentia Active Listings= 94Lowest priced listing in Placentia= $115,000.00Highest priced listing in Placentia= $879,000.00Active Listings Property Type: 67 Single Family Residences 27 Condos/Townhouses                               Active Listings Sale Type: 57 Standard Listings 8 REO* Listing 29 Short Pay** Listings                               Active Listings Price Range: 52 priced at or above $500,000.00 42 priced below $500,000.00                               Placentia Properties in Pending & Back Up Status= 82Pending & Back Up Status Listing Type: 43 Standard Listings 7 REO* Listings 32 Short Pay** Listings                               Placentia Properties Sold From 9/1/09-9/30/09= 27September, 2009 Sales Type: 18 Standard ... 10/02/2009

The last blog post had all single family homes $500,000 and up.  The list below is all active single family homes UNDER $500,000.  Call Nic Petrossi at (714) 272-3646, your Placentia Homes Expert Prudential CA Realty Wed, Sep 23, 2009 12:01 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  R905091  A   0     H  T  Q  SFR  A 509 Ramona St  PLA 84 92870  739D7  OTHR/0  3  2/2  1  1    1,200  1951  $200,000  40     2  R905187  A   6     H  T  Q  SFR  D 513 W La Jolla St  PLA 84 92870  769D2  OTHR/0  3  2/1  1  2 A  1,567  1984  $239,900  37     3  P692110  A   1     H  T  Q  SFR  D 500 S Van Buren St  PLA 84 92870  0000x00  OTHR/0  3  2/2  1  1    1,270  1932  $249,900  96     4  P692744  A   2     H  T  Q  SFR  D 503 W La ... 09/23/2009

Below is a list of all single family homes in the City of Placentia as of September 23, 2009. This list was generated irrespective of special conditions.  All single family homes in the MLS are posted here including standard/regular sales, REO/Bank Owned, and short sales. Call NIC PETROSSI with Prudential CA Realty (714) 272-3646   Email:  Npetrossi@yahoo.com For a Professional who can take you from listing to close escrow with your Placentia home using the latest technology e.g. Virtual Tours, Internet Presence, Email Flyer Blasts to North O.C. Realtors, etc. Wed, Sep 23, 2009 11:57 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  P681484  A   5     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1719 N Mccormack Ln  PLA 84 92870  739G4  OTHR/1  4  2... 09/23/2009

Granada Park Placentia Homes: Market Update, Sept. 1, 2009 Below is a list of homes active (0), in escrow (1) or sold (3) in Granada Park since 5/1/09.  This list is up-to-date and accurate as of 9/1/2009. I've sold 2 of the homes on the list...354 Pennsylvania and 601 Valley Forge. Call Nic Petrossi at (714) 272-3646   or email at npetrossi@yahoo.com Residential Tue, Sep 1, 2009 03:08 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  P695349  P   13     H  T  Q  SFR  D 212 Massachusetts Ln  PLA 84 92870  739F6  GRNP/0  4  3/2  2  2    2,167  1981  $524,000  18     2  P684139  S   19     H  T  Q  SFR  D 367 New Hampshire Way  PLA 84 92870  739F6  GRNP/A  3  2/2  1  2 A  1,606  1977  $430,000  4  v  3  P665774  S   10    ... 09/01/2009

Below is a list of all homes active, in escrow, and sold in Alta Vista South Placentia dating back to 7/1/2009.   This list is generated using the MLS, so it should be 100% accurate and up-to-date. NIC PETROSSI, with Prudential, is your Alta Vista South homes and area expert.  Contact NIC at (714) 272-3646   npetrossi@yahoo.com   or visit his website ----->  Nic's Real Estate Website.   Tue, Sep 1, 2009 02:29 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  P671602  A   11     H  T  Q  SFR  D 407 Cline Ct  PLA 84 92870  739G7  HQT/0  5  3/2  2  3 A  2,600  2001  $640,000  211  *   2  P699875  A   15     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1182 Melia Pl  PLA 84 92870  739H6  OTHR/%  4  4/4  2  3    3,032  2001  $739,000  13     3  P697234  ... 09/01/2009

The following are the elementary, junior high, and high schools for the Alta Vista South neighborhood homes.  School boundary maps can be found at my WEBSITE through the "School Boundaries" link, or click here ----->  Placentia Yorba Linda School Boundaries.    Elementary:   Tynes Junior High:   Kraemer   (Kraemer is technically a "Middle School" with Grades 6 through 8)  High School:  Valencia   Tynes API score is 7; raw score is 805 out a possible 1000, which means the school performed better than at leat 70% of other elementary schools statewide.  For a detailed Academic Accountablity Report for Tynes, click here ----->  REPORT  Although this blog was posted August 31, 2009, the latest scores available are from 2007.  School performance may have increased or decreased since 2007. Kra... 08/31/2009

According to the official Alta Vista South HOA website, Alta Vista South is comprised of 214 upscale single family homes.  Among other things, the community website offers a calender of community events, information regarding the property management company (South Coast Property Management in Costa Mesa), and the CC&R's, By-Laws, and other legal documents available for download.  The Alta Vista South Homeowner's Association is made up of 5 tracts of homes:  HQT, Bel Maison, William Lyon Homes, Biscayne, and Highpoint.  Below is a list of each tract with general spec's for each floor plan.  Actual floor plans are available upon request by contacting Nic Petrossi at (714) 272-3646 or email npetrossi@yahoo.com NIC PETROSSI, Prudential California Realty   (714) 272-3646 Bel Maison Plan One ... 08/31/2009

Alta Vista South Homes:   Below are all ACTIVE, IN ESCROW (designated by a "P" for "Pending" or "B" for "Backup Offers") and CLOSED SALES in Alta Vista South Placentia. Contact NIC Petrossi at (714) 272-3646 to put YOUR Alta Vista South home on the market or if you are looking to buy a home in Alta Vista South. I am currently listing 1000 Underhill in Bel Maison.  This home is in escrow and was under contract in 4 days.  You can also email me at npetrossi@yahoo.com Sun, Aug 30, 2009 09:05 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  P671602  A   11     H  T  Q  SFR  D 407 Cline Ct  PLA 84 92870  739G7  HQT/0  5  3/2  2  3 A  2,600  2001  $640,000  209  *   2  P699875  A   15     H  T  Q  SFR  D 1182 Melia Pl  PLA 84... 08/30/2009

This Youtube.com video is of Placentia Homes Realtor Nic Petrossi giving a Virtual Open House of 1000 Underhill in Bel Maison / Alta Vista South in the wonderful city of Placentia. This Virtual Open House was recorded in August of 2009.  Forgive the quality; we're fine-tuning and you will see enhanced quality in future recordings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deorEonK6ns   Call Nic to schedule an appointment to list your Placentia, Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda, Orange County home.  (714) 272-3646 08/25/2009