Government Agencies to Begin Requiring UDM

May 15, 2013

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now requiring lenders to implement Undisclosed Debt Monitoring (UDM) systems as part of their standard procedures in packaging loans for sale to them. This new requirement is being put in place to make sure all debt the borrower has is fully disclosed and taken into account within the qualification process.  Upon […]

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Avoiding DIY Disasters

May 7, 2013

This April our clients received our Item of Value, Are You Thinking about Renovating Your Home.  This informative newsletter discussed how to get the most out of your home renovation. This follow up Item of  Value, will focus on how to Avoid DIY Disasters.   We hope this informative newsletter will help you if you are considering renovating your home!  Please […]

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Laguna Hills Court House Set to CLOSE!

May 1, 2013

The Laguna Hills court house is set to close July 1, 2013!  Court cases will be transfered to the  Harbor Justice Center at 4601 Jamboree Road in Newport Beach.  Effective Monday, May 6th all traffic hearings will be moved to Newport Beach.  To read the full article and see other court changes, please follow link! Laguna […]

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Thinking of Renovating Your Home?

April 30, 2013

Home renovations are growing more popular than ever as many owners seek to maintain their investments or improve the resale value of their homes before they sell.  If you’re planning to remodel your home this year, the information we’re posting this month will help you get the most out of it, regardless of the scale. Page […]

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May Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Event

April 23, 2013

Please the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce for Coffee Talk w/ Congressman Dana Rohrabacher on Friday May 10th, 7:30am-9:00am at the Aliso Viejo Country Club. This is a FREE event! See flier for more info.

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Featured Homes of the Week

April 23, 2013

 230 Lille Ln #304, Newport Beach Offered at $545,000 This turnkey third floor penthouse is located in the exclusive security gated Villa Balboa and very close to beach and Newport Harbor area.  This beautiful and very spacious home has been upgraded throughout.  With Mahogany style hardwood flooring throughout home, a kitchen that features granite counter […]

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New Fire Chief Announced

April 3, 2013

Welcome Chief Kirk Wells, who will manage the Division 3 Office of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).  Division 3 includes Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and Dana Point.   New Fire Chief Announced

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5 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

April 1, 2013

This month our clients received our Item of Value, Do You Know Your Number?.  This informative newsletter discussed the facts about your credit score including a break down of how your credit score is calculated.  This follow up, will focus on 5 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score. We hope this informative newsletter will help you if you […]

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Do You Know Your Number?

April 1, 2013

Your credit score can mean the difference between securing a historic low interest rate on a loan and being stuck in a higher tier. Great credit scores are the result of one thing—a stellar credit history. More than 18% of consumers have near perfect FICO scores (800-850).* While it may seem difficult to reach this level, […]

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Are You a Chocoholic?

February 21, 2013

If you’re like most Americans you have a sweet tooth for chocolate. But did you know that our favorite sweet treat began in Mexico and Central America as a bitter drink that symbolized life and fertility? To celebrate Valentine’s Day, a holiday synonymous with chocolate, we are attaching some fun facts about it. The first […]

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