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Today’s Orange County CA real estate market is super-competitive, this much is for sure. Sellers need to do everything they can to move their homes off the market as quickly as possible. This may explain why “staging” list...
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When we think of termites, most of us think they are only active in the spring and summer months. Although this is not the case, they do tend to swarm and become more active in most parts of the country this part of the year, and it is wh...
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Fannie Mae has announced down payment requirements will be lowered from 5% to just 3% for all conventional, conforming mortgages processed through its Desktop Underwriter® automated underwriting system, starting June 1. Loans processed outs...
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By now we’ve all heard buzz about the supposed “credit crisis,” with tales of all Orange County CA real estate buyers being required to put 20% to purchase a home and then still having to search to find a lender who will write a loa...
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Whether you are a newcomer to the area or just purchasing Orange County CA real estate for the first time, navigating the many different neighborhoods can be overwhelming when you are trying to find the one that fits your needs best. You may fi...
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A wealth of housing data clearly confirms that Orange County CA real estate is a good long-term investment. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 60 percent of a homeowner’s wealth is from the equity they...
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Are you in a crunch and considering selling your home by means of a short sale...but have lots of questions? Below are the Top 10 Orange County Short Sale Questions…Answered Number 10 I can't make my house payments, but I do h...
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Congress’ recent $170 billion economic stimulus plan is centered around new tax rebates; unfortunately, the details of the plan are foggy at best, leaving Orange County CA real estate owners and taxpayers with questions about the rebates and ho...
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