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Category Archives: Orange County California real estate
California home prices soar to new highs
California home prices soar to new highs By Christina Mlynski, HousingWire.com • June 17, 2013 California home prices increased by the most in 33 years as a result of strong sales growth in higher-priced markets and continued housing supply … Continue reading
RealtyTrac Foreclosure Report Shows 28% Decrease From May 2012
Foreclosure actions increased by 2.0 percent in May from April’s 75 month low point for foreclosure activity according to RealtyTrac’s U.S. Foreclosure Market Report released June 11.
However, the good news is that May 2013 foreclosure filings were still 28 percent below May 2012 filings. Continue reading
Orange County a Bright Spot in Economic Outlook, Economists Say
Orange County a Bright Spot in Economic Outlook, Economists Say Cuts in federal spending and insurance company losses won’t hold back a surging Orange County economy largely thanks to a robust local housing market, Chapman economists forecast. Posted by Paige Austin, … Continue reading
What Women Want In Homes This Mother’s Day
Whether you’re looking to buy a new house this month or do a little remodeling, take advantage of the opportunity to give the mom in your life a present she’ll appreciate every day.
Below are a few ideas for housing priorities and renovation projects that typically rate high on women’s wish lists for their homes. Continue reading
Housing Recovery Shows Up In Job Gains
Housing Recovery Shows Up In Job Gains —By CNBC’s Diana Olick, Friday, 3 May 2013 … Continue reading
Phantom Foreclosures Stop Some Boomerang Buyers
Phantom Foreclosures Stop Some Boomerang Buyers APRIL 30TH, 2013 BY SCOTT SCHANG of Broadview Mortgage Boomerang buyers are those families that fell victim to bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale in the past and are trying to buy again after the hardship. Most … Continue reading
It seems more people are ‘coming to California’ for housing
An article posted by Megan Hopkins, of HousingWire.com, on May 2, 2013 “In certain housing markets, it seems homes are selling like hot cakes. Buyers in California are feeling the heat more than anyone, with four of the top five fastest-moving housing … Continue reading
Can The Right Color Help Sell Your Home Faster?
When it comes to selling your home, you’ve probably thought of the most common staging tricks, such as clearing out the clutter to make your rooms look bigger and bringing in more light to brighten things up. Continue reading
Case-Shiller Home Price Indices Post Highest Growth Rates Since 2006
Housing markets continue to improve according to the S&P Case Shiller Home Price Indices released April 30 for Februaryâs data.
The Indices consist of a 10-City Composite Index and a 20-City Composite Index with housing markets for each city reported based on a three-month rolling average of home prices.
The data released yesterday comprised the Indicesâ highest growth rates since May 2006. Continue reading
10 WAYS TO BOOST THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
10 WAYS TO BOOST THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME When it comes to selling your house, you want to make the best impression possible in order to appeal to picky buyers. Focusing your attention on the right repairs will help … Continue reading