The Nekter Juice Bar-Grand Opening in Aliso Viejo

January 14, 2014

GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING! Nektar Juice Bar26731 Aliso Creek RdTown Center (Next to Stadium Brewery) Come down and WELCOME the Nektar Juice Bar this FRIDAY 1/17/14 at 10am.  Officials from the City of Aliso Viejo together with elected State and County representative will be in attendance. In celebration of their opening, they will be offering […]

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OC Housing Report:Once Again, Homeowners are Naughty

January 9, 2014

False expectations of the market breeds a huge throng of unrealistic homeowners. Naughty Homeowners: Orange County seems to be home to a flood of homeowners who refuse to listen to professionals and ignore irrefutable market fundamentals. Just like last year, Santa should have plenty of homeowners on his “naughty” list. With all of the television, […]

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OC Housing Report: The Return of Normal Sellers

December 11, 2013

Good ol’ fashioned homeowners with equity have made a remarkable come back this year. Equity Sellers: 92% of all closed sales in October were homeowners with equity. The housing market used to be riddled with distressed sales, both foreclosures and short sales. Two years ago, 38% of the active listing inventory was distressed. That dropped […]

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OC Housing Report: 3 Distinct Ranges

December 2, 2013

All price ranges have experienced a dramatic increase in their inventories, yet they each march to the beat of a different drum.  Three Distinct Ranges: Contrary to popular belief, the current active inventory has increased the most in the lower ranges and not the upper ranges.   The Orange County housing market is comprised of […]

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OC Housing Report: Throwing in the Towel

November 12, 2013

The listing inventory is dropping as more sellers opt to throw in the towel.  Active Inventory: Peaking in October after climbing for over seven months, the active inventory is dropping on the backs of sellers that are giving up.  This time last year, the inventory was running on empty and demand was through the roof. […]

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OC Housing Report: Tug of War Between Buyers and Sellers

October 28, 2013

Sellers want their price and buyers want value and are waiting. Tug of War: Both sellers’ and buyers’ expectations are a bit off, resulting in fewer pending sales. Despite ferocious demand, the active listing inventory has nearly doubled since mid-March. Values had increased to the point where buyers were unwilling to pay an excessive amount […]

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Orange County Housing Report

October 22, 2013

OC Housing Report: It Does Not Pay to Wait Many buyers tire from too much competition and opt to wait, but it has proved to be the wrong decision. Waiting to Buy: Buyers who have opted to wait a year ago are looking at monthly payment increase of 25% for the median priced detached home […]

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Free Halloween Stencils

October 22, 2013

Want to carve that perfect Jack ‘o Lantern? Follow link to get some fun free stencils! Free Halloween Stencils

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Homes of the Week

October 21, 2013

We have some great Homes of the Week listed below!  If you are interested in any of these properties, please call the listing agent, Ed Wright at 949-770-9888. 11911 Sunstone, Jurupa Valley Priced to SELL at: $499,000 6 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 4,237 sqft, Cul-de-Sac location, Family Room Plus Separate Bonus Room, Over-sized Master Bedroom […]

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2014 California Housing Forecast

October 9, 2013

California home sales and prices to rise in 2014 as market transitions toward primary home buyers LOS ANGELES (Oct. 8) – After distressed sales lost their hold on much of California’s market, the state’s housing market will continue to improve in 2014, with sales shifting toward primary home buyers and both sales and home prices […]

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