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        <title>Guide To Orange County Real Estate Blog</title>
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        <description>Information about Orange County real estate, local events and sale statistics.</description>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/the-importance-of-being-green-when-selling-orange-county-real-estate.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>The Importance of Being Green When Selling Orange County Real Estate</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important factor among buyers in their decision to purchase Orange County real estate. According to the 2009 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, many buyers considered environmental efficiency and commuting costs very important when evaluating their options.&nbsp; A house with poor energy efficiency tends to result in higher electricity bills. Heating and cooling costs were &ldquo;very&rdquo; or &ldquo;somewhat&rdquo; important to 88 percent of r... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:45:04 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/orange-county-homeownership-taxes-incentives-credits-and-more.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Orange County Homeownership: Taxes, Incentives, Credits and More</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Owning a home is its own reward, but Orange County homeownership can also bring rewards at tax time. This year is especially beneficial for people who are in the market to buy a home, thanks to the $8,000 first-time buyer credit and the $6,500 tax credit for repeat buyers.Current homeowners can benefit, as well. Tax credits are available for owners who undertake certain projects to improve the energy fficiency of their home, including replacing exterior windows, skylights and doors and installin... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:30 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/orange-county-ca-foreclosure-trends-january-20101.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Orange County CA Foreclosure Trends - January 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ There&nbsp;were&nbsp;24,546 Orange County CA foreclosure homes and 4,668 new foreclosure filings in January 2010, according to RealtyTrac.com. The average sales price of an Orange County home was $519,097 while the average sales price of a foreclosure home was $403,176.&nbsp;Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity and Home Price IndexHome price appreciation dropped 0.68% in January with 4,668 foreclosures. &nbsp; &nbsp;Orange County CA foreclosure activity is based on the total number of propertie... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:30:17 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/just-listed-at-24895-seagate-drive-dana-point1.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Just listed at 24895 Seagate Drive, Dana Point</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Waterford Pointe Home - Dana PointUnobstructed&nbsp;panoramic views from this fantastic highly upgraded and loved home in the prestigious and gated Waterford Pointe community. Enjoy resort style living in this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with 2-car direct access garage and expansive viewing deck off the main living area. Travertine, hardwood floors and custom designer tile welcomes you into this light and bright home with open, spacious floor plan. Viewing deck and private patio off of main bedroom... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:00:22 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/orange-county-real-estate-sales-statistics-january-20101.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics - January 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Home sales surged in the fourth quarter of 2009 with many areas seeing double digit gains according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing-home sales (single-family and condo) jumped 13.9 percent above the third quarter and 27.2 percent above the fourth quarter of 2008. Distressed property sales accounted for 32 percent of the fourth quarter transactions, down from 37 percent from 2008.Lawrence Yun , NAR chief economist, said the first-time home buyer tax credit, combined with r... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:50:45 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/2009-tax-tips-for-orange-county-real-estate-owners.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>2009 Tax Tips for Orange County Real Estate Owners</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Tax Season. It's that time of year again, and given the state of the economy, saving every penny is very appealing. As an owner of Orange County real estate there are many deductions and tax credits you will want to take claim on your 2009 return&hellip;provided you qualify of course!! Here are a number of money-saving ways to reduce the amount of tax you owe--or even increase the amount of your refund!First, let me explain the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit.&nbsp; A tax ded... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:49:35 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/costs-increase-for-orange-county-home-buyers1.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Costs Increase for Orange County Home Buyers</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Federal Housing Administration (HUD) has announced major changes to its FHA loan program. The agency will increase the amount of upfront cash paid by new borrowers and require higher down payments from those with the poorest credit. Upfront insurance premiums paid at the closing table will increase to 2.25 percent of the loan value, but Orange County home buyers will still be able to finance the premiums. Borrowers with credit scores below 580 will be required to put at least 10 percent down... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:19:35 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/orange-county-ca-foreclosure-trends-december-2009.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/orange-county-ca-foreclosure-trends-december-2009.html</link>
            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Orange County CA Foreclosure Trends - December 2009</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ There&nbsp;were&nbsp;24,901 Orange County CA foreclosure homes and&nbsp;2,776 new foreclosure filings in&nbsp;December 2009, according to RealtyTrac.com. The average foreclosure sales price was $412,468.&nbsp;Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index&nbsp; &nbsp;Orange County CA foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings - default notice, foreclosure auction notice or repossession notice - each month. Home price appreciation ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:44:02 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/orange-county-real-estate-sales-statistics-december-2009.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics - December 2009</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Contract activity for pending home sales fell after a surge of activity in preceding months to beat the original deadline for the first-time home buyer tax credit but remains comfortably above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors&reg;. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in November, fell 16.0 percent to 96.0 from an upwardly revised 114.3 in October, but is 15.5 percent higher than November 2008 when it was 83.1.Lawrence Y... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:32:31 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/blog/realtors-bring-value-when-selling-orange-county-real-estate1.html</guid>
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            <author>Admin@GuideToLocalRealEstate.com (Hartanov Team)</author>
            <title>Realtors Bring Value When Selling Orange County Real Estate</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Current challenges in the Orange County real estate market underscore the value of a Realtor&reg; as more people are turning to real estate agents to market their homes. According to the 2009 NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers, the number of unrepresented sellers is now at an all-time low. The survey revealed a record low 11 percent of owners sold their home without professional representation. And only 6 percent of those homes were placed on the open market. As sellers face strong competition du... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:51:57 -0600</pubDate>
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