tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103555652024-03-13T02:55:29.052-07:00Orange County Real Estate: Real Estate Information and AssistanceInformation on Orange County Real Estate including market conditions, news, general trends, and postings of general interest to homeowners, buyers and investors in the Orange County real estate market area.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-24914301289962598722009-12-24T07:34:00.000-08:002009-12-24T08:14:37.890-08:00Don't be a statistic: Short Sale help is available<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOR__4SVA6V4BIs6CK-aSI5w25HsgrOAIqv1spgI1fSkyNUyFGY3v74eTUJ-mKACWI5En2CEYDwycVOsw_wZaXJAC_wDymglxVidzdhq8SHynZ05WvidWqKOIBlrH_oPhFRTerw/s1600-h/Foreclosuersign.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418835994793266930" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOR__4SVA6V4BIs6CK-aSI5w25HsgrOAIqv1spgI1fSkyNUyFGY3v74eTUJ-mKACWI5En2CEYDwycVOsw_wZaXJAC_wDymglxVidzdhq8SHynZ05WvidWqKOIBlrH_oPhFRTerw/s320/Foreclosuersign.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Finding hope can be hard when you feel like you are facing a foreclosure situation. Remember that you can take action that may help you avoid the foreclosure route. There are many options available that can help you determine if a process like a short sale is your best solution.<br /><br />Get started in finding the right solution for you. We look at your personal situation and help you determine your options. Find out more about short sale information and assistance at <a href="http://www.getshortsalehelp.com/what_is_a_short_sale_" target="_new">what is a short sale</a> now to learn about how a short sale may be your way to avoid foreclosure.<br /><br />By missing just one mortgage payment by only a day, you may be in the foreclosure process. Acting quickly will help you prevent your home from undergoing foreclosure. Statistics indicate that homeowners who do not quickly indicate contact with their lender when their loan is in default will be placed into the foreclosure process. View <a href="http://www.getshortsalehelp.com/typical_foreclosure_timelines" target="_new">typical foreclosure timelines</a> to learn more about the typical timeline of a foreclosure.<br /><br />Considering a short sale? Contact Short Sale and Foreclosure resource certified <a href="http://www.getshortsalehelp.com/contact" target="_new">Orange County short sale realtors</a>.</p>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-40692117876783041422009-12-23T10:38:00.000-08:002009-12-24T08:01:11.499-08:00Search Orange County Bank Owned-REO and Short Sale PropertyFinding a deal on Short Sale and Banked Owned property can be surprisingly easy in Orange County. Many home owners are considering a "Strategic Default" on payments and either lose the home by foreclosure, or sell quickly as a Short Sale to avoid foreclosure. You can view Short Sale and Bank Owned property below. <p>If you are a seller that is considering short selling your home, find out more information by visiting <a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/orange-county-foreclosure-short-sale-assistance.php" target="_new">Short Sale Information and Assistance</a>.<br /><br /><strong><em>Orange County Bank Owned (REO) and Short Sale Property List - View by City or Area</em></strong> <hr /><br /><p><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/aliso-viejo-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Aliso Viejo</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/costa-mesa-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Costa Mesa</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/coto-de-caza-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Coto De Caza</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/dana-point-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Dana Point</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/huntington-beach-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Huntington Beach</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/irvine-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Irvine</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/ladera-ranch-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Ladera Ranch</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/laguna-beach-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Laguna Beach</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/laguna-hills-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Laguna Hills</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/laguna-niguel-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Laguna Niguel</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/lake-forest-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Lake Forest</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/mission-viejo-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Mission Viejo</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/newport-beach-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Newport Beach</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/rancho-santa-margarita-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Rancho Santa Margarita</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/san-clemente-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">San Clemente</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/san-juan-capistrano-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">San Juan Capistrano</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/talega-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Talega</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/tustin-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Tustin</a><br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/yorba-linda-short-sale-reo-properties.php" target="_new">Yorba Linda</a></p><hr /><br />Receive a current MLS Market Snapshot by visiting<br /><a href="http://www.hartanovteam.com/Orange-County-MLS-Market-Snapshot.php" target="_new">MLS Market Snapshot Report</a> <p></p>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-3314804666168887782009-12-22T07:22:00.000-08:002009-12-22T07:31:14.717-08:00Short Sale & Foreclosure AssistanceNearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures, according to NAR data. Prospective home buyers who are specifically looking for distressed homes can search <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/short-sale-reo.php" target="_new">Orange County REO & Short Sale Property</a>.<br /><br />Realtors with the SFR Short Sale & Foreclosure Designation are valuable resources to meet a growing need in the communities they serve. They have gone through training on how to manage short sale, foreclosure and real estate-owned transactions. They are also up-to-date on the resources to stay current on national and state-specific information as the distressed home market evolves. If you are a distressed home owner facing foreclosure, you do have options. You can get short sale information and assistance at <a href="http://www.getshortsalehelp.com/">GetShortSaleHelp.com</a>.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-77100690627540241162007-03-02T10:49:00.002-08:002007-03-06T21:02:27.385-08:00Housing Affordability In Orange County IncreasesTwenty-four percent of Orange County households can afford a typical starter home with a 10% down payment, an adjustable rate mortgage and a minimum income of $118,900, according to the California Association of Realtors. Affordability is based on 2006 fourth quarter figures and is the highest percentage since the fall of 2005.<br /><br />Whereas, this is good news for Orange County home buyers, O.C. is the third least affordable market in the country, behind Los Angeles and Salinas. <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/housing/article_1595772.php">Full story...</a><br /><br />Are you thinking of buying a home in Orange County? Visit <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/">GuideToLocalRealEstate.com </a>to view all real estate listings. Or for more personalized service, give us a call, 949-285-3739.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-38953656530860448012007-03-02T10:49:00.001-08:002007-03-02T11:03:45.249-08:00Housing Affordability In Orange County IncreasesTwenty-four percent of Orange County households can afford a typical starter home with a 10% down payment, an adjustable rate mortgage and a minimum income of $118,900, according to the California Association of Realtors. Affordability is based on 2006 fourth quarter figures and is the highest percentage since the fall of 2005.<br /><br />Whereas, this is good news for Orange County home buyers, O.C. is the third least affordable market in the country, behind Los Angeles and Salinas. <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/housing/article_1595772.php">Full story...</a><br /><br />Are you thinking of buying a home in Orange County? Visit <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/">GuideToLocalRealEstate.com </a>to view all real estate listings. Or for more personalized service, give us a call, 949-285-3739.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-11420468508280464582007-03-02T10:49:00.000-08:002007-03-02T11:03:37.151-08:00Housing Affordability In Orange County IncreasesTwenty-four percent of Orange County households can afford a typical starter home with a 10% down payment, an adjustable rate mortgage and a minimum income of $118,900, according to the California Association of Realtors. Affordability is based on 2006 fourth quarter figures and is the highest percentage since the fall of 2005.<br /><br />Whereas, this is good news for Orange County home buyers, O.C. is the third least affordable market in the country, behind Los Angeles and Salinas. <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/housing/article_1595772.php">Full story...</a><br /><br />Are you thinking of buying a home in Orange County? Visit <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/">GuideToLocalRealEstate.com </a>to view all real estate listings. Or for more personalized service, give us a call, 949-285-3739.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-6027164268957042622007-02-21T13:00:00.000-08:002007-02-21T13:06:31.186-08:00The San Clemente Real Estate PodcastThe February edition of the <a href="http://www.talkrealty.com/drewhartanov/">San Clemente Real Estate Podcast </a>covers recent activity in the Orange County real estate market.<br /><br />We will also share the 5 most important factors to selling, as well as, talk about pre-existing homes vs. new construction.<br /><br />Featured special guest is Terri Murphy of US Learning.<br /><br /><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_link_downloadLink" href="http://www.talkrealty.com/drewhartanov/audio/dh200702.mp3">download podcast mp3 file</a> <a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_link_subscribelink" href="http://www.talkrealty.com/drewhartanov/subscribe.aspx">subscribe to podcast feed</a><br /><br />Don't hesitate to give us a call, 949-285-3739, with any questions you might have after listening.<br /><br />Happy listening!The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-63944603281763712012007-02-18T04:33:00.000-08:002007-02-18T04:43:41.308-08:00Orange County Home Sales - January 2007The <a title="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2007/february_forecast_ehs_to_improve.html" href="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2007/february_forecast_ehs_to_improve.html">National Association of Realtors</a> reports consumers are responding to more favorable housing market conditions and are expecting sales to gradually rise throughout 2007. Time will tell whether or not this holds true locally, but let's take a look at January statistics.<br /><br />January figures for Dana Point show the number of new listings increased 18 percent compared to January 2006. Sold listings were down 31 percent during the same time period and market times increased 27 days or 40 percent. The average sales price increased by $11,535 or 1 percent.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB85VLxtTB4txzGsjN_XBBstzrIgUL5JquigDHX9W_HZtEMXSA8DxwaiFt0EmBxpjrOont41vcTpK3tgq9dWaJKG22SS02gRmhuhhI9duM5uptTdXOHOetpstv7RwVjSvicjTpvA/s1600-h/DP+jan+2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032851809954412274" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB85VLxtTB4txzGsjN_XBBstzrIgUL5JquigDHX9W_HZtEMXSA8DxwaiFt0EmBxpjrOont41vcTpK3tgq9dWaJKG22SS02gRmhuhhI9duM5uptTdXOHOetpstv7RwVjSvicjTpvA/s400/DP+jan+2007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />New listings in Laguna Beach increased by 29 percent in January, while the number of homes that sold dropped by 38 percent. Market times increased by 27 days or 35 percent. During this same time frame, the average sales price increased 46 percent to $2,136,750.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hQd3pEPjR6PIf0SBh6_3uQuUe9Ex0yvm_aa1yOVZFz9xO25eEJOTp7A2NYTkshOUXxb4RuXSoEcfO_AbeP4a7h7lw5IG2cQoyYOSUx-J1rBcpTt4dCxy2uVwL0NRFIDL80Ah5w/s1600-h/LB+jan+2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032851715465131746" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hQd3pEPjR6PIf0SBh6_3uQuUe9Ex0yvm_aa1yOVZFz9xO25eEJOTp7A2NYTkshOUXxb4RuXSoEcfO_AbeP4a7h7lw5IG2cQoyYOSUx-J1rBcpTt4dCxy2uVwL0NRFIDL80Ah5w/s400/LB+jan+2007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Laguna Niguel reported 10 percent less new listings in January 2007 compared to January 2006. Market times were up by 78 percent as the number of homes sold dropped 8 percent. Sales prices in Laguna Niguel showed a strong gain of 21percent with the average sales price of $915,231.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCukjYyb_uGTaFVej3UYergfjb4QYQpBPkZYvUQjhX5VtbYS8P7RcQjdfqsKdUGSrMIyi87t6c5bVUq4jkhFWbYOlt6KYembJ8xpm0vluiQMfp3POiUatX-BvzaGexpqVVtwYig/s1600-h/LN+jan+2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032851633860753106" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCukjYyb_uGTaFVej3UYergfjb4QYQpBPkZYvUQjhX5VtbYS8P7RcQjdfqsKdUGSrMIyi87t6c5bVUq4jkhFWbYOlt6KYembJ8xpm0vluiQMfp3POiUatX-BvzaGexpqVVtwYig/s400/LN+jan+2007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mission Viejo average sales price declined 2 percent to $700,123, while sales decreased by 34 percent and market times increased by 71 percent. The number of new listings decreased by 11 percent. <div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZvET6q3icDBEuhkVXZaegpi6yxDUKOQ51xuBFdNsAw8Hn1M4aRqA6eULpdUyGsHtCSRqxCMmHRPZvjh9QJ4ozq_FBJMjtHv8plzAg8iPz-tCy9jZqtnTKdHJ99jQ6VO7ebZK_Q/s1600-h/MV+jan+2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032851552256374466" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZvET6q3icDBEuhkVXZaegpi6yxDUKOQ51xuBFdNsAw8Hn1M4aRqA6eULpdUyGsHtCSRqxCMmHRPZvjh9QJ4ozq_FBJMjtHv8plzAg8iPz-tCy9jZqtnTKdHJ99jQ6VO7ebZK_Q/s400/MV+jan+2007.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div><br />The San Clemente average sales price increased 14 percent or $1,108,520, compared to January 2006. The number of new listings was up by 8 percent, while sales dropped 37 percent. Meanwhile, the average market time increased 35 days or 52 percent.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2H4fv9Ws1z0h8vFoBvJIlw4AP5UW6xRZXWyRMSnyLpx94J58Pi7O7p2Z4hbG8EoiNuVlpH5kiQ3sb928qsHFvJtpVUr0jvU3WVAPyOD3_1SXMjbcguvdLrzqhyphenhyphenijnweMFK-3CMg/s1600-h/SC+jan+2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032851479241930418" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2H4fv9Ws1z0h8vFoBvJIlw4AP5UW6xRZXWyRMSnyLpx94J58Pi7O7p2Z4hbG8EoiNuVlpH5kiQ3sb928qsHFvJtpVUr0jvU3WVAPyOD3_1SXMjbcguvdLrzqhyphenhyphenijnweMFK-3CMg/s400/SC+jan+2007.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>San Juan Capistrano's average sales price, also, increased 29 percent this January, rising to $1,164,175. New listings were lower by 16 percent. Market times increased 46 days or 92 percent and sales were down 41 percent. <br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4ZYprNhv1aFyX-IakU1pD3mgvAVzaxgqOj9W0yPsz1GnwpxIn50W1mG_cTQ6g2X3G-2WPKcYKprGgpV9fRJx9fyoK5QWyV-Duoa2xpiu3OT5FNN5pzP-n8L6pjdoZUAF7OFPAg/s1600-h/SJC+jan+2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032851389047617186" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4ZYprNhv1aFyX-IakU1pD3mgvAVzaxgqOj9W0yPsz1GnwpxIn50W1mG_cTQ6g2X3G-2WPKcYKprGgpV9fRJx9fyoK5QWyV-Duoa2xpiu3OT5FNN5pzP-n8L6pjdoZUAF7OFPAg/s400/SJC+jan+2007.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>Interested in what the housing market is doing in your neighborhood? Visit <a href="http://www.emailhousevalue.info/">EmailHouseValue.info</a>. We would be more than happy to email you the market activity - Actives and Sold statistics - in your Neighborhood!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">All stats are compiled from the Southern California Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.</span></div>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-7141862308789769982007-02-10T11:08:00.000-08:002007-02-07T22:25:55.429-08:002006 State Of The Market Housing ReportThe <a href="http://www.car.org/index.php?id=MzcwNzU=">California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) 2006 Housing Report </a>was just released documenting CA home sales fell last year after four years of impressive gains, the<br />share of first-time buyers was the second lowest on record and price appreciation slowed.<br /><br />Additional findings:<br /><br />* sales of existing single-family homes decreased 23 percent<br />* price appreciation slowed dramatically as the year progressed.<br />* buyers using a second mortgage climbed from 38 percent in 2005 to 43 percent in 2006<br /><br />Interested in buying Orange County real estate. Visit <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/">GuideToLocalRealEstate.com </a>to view all real estate listings or contact us, 949-285-3739, for professional representation.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-19093152474951482332007-02-07T22:04:00.000-08:002007-02-07T22:03:31.258-08:00Cute Beach homeThis cute beach home in the North Beach area of San Clemente offers the rare opportunity to live near the beach in a 3-Br, 2-Ba home for under $800,000.<br /><br />View more details <a href="http://www.cutebeachhome.com" target=_new>Here</a>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-11443924484508390652007-02-07T21:56:00.000-08:002007-02-07T22:03:22.422-08:00Home inventory continues to declineAvailable home inventory in the Coastal Orange County, Ca market is declining. Buyers are re-entering the market as the indicators are that the market has stabilized and sellers are getting more realistic with their asking price. It may be a good time for buying a home as the market tightens and interest rates remain low.<br /><br />Make informed decisions! Get the latest insight to what is happening in the Coastal Orange County Real Estate Market with detailed information of monthly comparisons of Active, Pending and Sold listings. The Orange County Coastal Real Estate Market information is detailed on <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/Coastal-Market-Trends-Graphs.php" target=_new>Monthly Real Estate Market Trend graphs by city</a>.<br /><br />Or you can view a monthly year to year comparison report at <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/real-estate-trends.php" target=_new>Market Report</a>.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-81782990910960421372007-02-02T03:49:00.000-08:002007-02-02T03:55:25.325-08:00San Clemente Real Estate PodcastThe latest edition of the <a href="http://www.talkrealty.com/drewhartanov/">San Clemente Real Estate Podcast </a>is now available. In this month's Podcast we share insightful tips for protecting your property investment and walk you through the key steps of our annual insurance check-up. We also discuss Orange County market trends.<br /><br />Listen and enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.talkrealty.com/drewhartanov/audio/dh200701.mp3">download podcast mp3 file</a> / <a href="http://www.talkrealty.com/drewhartanov/subscribe.htm">subscribe to podcast feed</a>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-85037369236374424202007-01-27T04:38:00.000-08:002007-01-27T04:45:37.411-08:006% Contributions AllowedBuyers have gained more buying power with recent changes 100% financing guidelines.<br /><br />The 80/20 and 75/25 Conforming Fixed-Rate loans now allow interested party contributions up to 6% of the lesser of the sales price or appraised value. Previously, contributions were capped at 3 percent.<br /><br />Now it’s easier to get into the new home you deserve!<br /><br />Give us a call or visit our <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com">website</a> if you are thinking of buying an Orange County home or would like more information about financing options.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-81744791689311304652007-01-19T11:29:00.000-08:002007-01-19T11:45:15.448-08:00Orange County Housing Market Expected to Rise in 2007"After bottoming in the fourth quarter of 2006, existing-home sales are expected to rise through 2007 and into 2008, while new home sales should turnaround by summer, according to the latest forecast by the <a title="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2007/gradual_rise_projected_for_home_sales.html" href="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2007/gradual_rise_projected_for_home_sales.html">National Association of Realtors</a>." Orange County real estate markets are falling in line with the latest NAR forecast.<br /><br />December figures for Dana Point show the number of new listings increased 4 percent compared to December 2005. Sold listings were down 23 percent during the same time period and market times increased 25 days or 60 percent. The average sales price decreased by $32,751 or 21 percent.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhvRm-Yw98oxJMgX731O0MNGsf4Nq26E7hg6aQJLtd7bw3d7oHX4bBV9Q10pI9Sv0dsLmLUfvX0dw8skamT2OxmjPn9dJ8PHmAcoYFXh8TUideUJpQYwcQ5vub8__Ot0fV7jHyA/s1600-h/DP+Dec+2006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021828139260941314" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhvRm-Yw98oxJMgX731O0MNGsf4Nq26E7hg6aQJLtd7bw3d7oHX4bBV9Q10pI9Sv0dsLmLUfvX0dw8skamT2OxmjPn9dJ8PHmAcoYFXh8TUideUJpQYwcQ5vub8__Ot0fV7jHyA/s400/DP+Dec+2006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>New listings in Laguna Beach increased by 7 percent in December, while the number of homes that sold dropped by 8 percent. Market times increased by 5 days or 9 percent. During this same time frame, the average sales price increased 46 percent.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVfrrhSVNLfD8J-6jdw9WgVR_qNiBj2BGd3O_WWSzpwSmxpC5G1fVBy8lwYn5e43O9AbJRHxjO5diTVEyyCreZNvZx7m3ysD_-fEIdXb28aiitpYF3VgHHZi-U_eHTtwVmvCGLQ/s1600-h/LB+Dec+2006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021828001821987826" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVfrrhSVNLfD8J-6jdw9WgVR_qNiBj2BGd3O_WWSzpwSmxpC5G1fVBy8lwYn5e43O9AbJRHxjO5diTVEyyCreZNvZx7m3ysD_-fEIdXb28aiitpYF3VgHHZi-U_eHTtwVmvCGLQ/s400/LB+Dec+2006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Laguna Niguel reported less new listings in December 2006 compared to December 2005, a 4 percent decrease. Market times were up by 95 percent as sales dropped 18 percent. Sales prices in Laguna Niguel showed a strong gain of 19 percent with the average sales price of $1,804,434.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dMwSb7KbXn8xqch6BAEWI18u3HwXqHrLlhScUUn-kL6SBLSrRNMoAHOkEaHiGj4_S422gEAZzCfjk89uF9aa2BXG_vFxCeKCcC3skY395xhWAzPypZ5d4q4tr-XHvlbM8EbI1Q/s1600-h/LN+Dec+2006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021827868678001634" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dMwSb7KbXn8xqch6BAEWI18u3HwXqHrLlhScUUn-kL6SBLSrRNMoAHOkEaHiGj4_S422gEAZzCfjk89uF9aa2BXG_vFxCeKCcC3skY395xhWAzPypZ5d4q4tr-XHvlbM8EbI1Q/s400/LN+Dec+2006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Mission Viejo continued to appreciate by 3 percent to $733,425, even though sales decreased by 22 percent and market times increased by 58 percent. The number of new listings decreased by 13 percent.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsh44NQFaxmuRibYekdX_vhMC2FAr_rBrbHX7Kh9kxh_cVBHj-JCs4CMF5ruRy9S30T3aAaQvcu-JRs-FmgGKpe0wjF4n4jJTGNi0MT8w9EafvbmtITy9pKK2uEfQjrtsCtEwNdQ/s1600-h/MV+Dec+2006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021827735534015442" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsh44NQFaxmuRibYekdX_vhMC2FAr_rBrbHX7Kh9kxh_cVBHj-JCs4CMF5ruRy9S30T3aAaQvcu-JRs-FmgGKpe0wjF4n4jJTGNi0MT8w9EafvbmtITy9pKK2uEfQjrtsCtEwNdQ/s400/MV+Dec+2006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />San Clemente sales prices experienced a slight decrease in December...down one percent from a year ago. The number of new listings was up by 11 percent, while sales dropped 42 percent. Meanwhile, the average market time increased 42 days or 93 percent.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4j-Pf7M0T0U4zIHo4zbLEU65CgWbfYzDrkZI-Hzy3Ef4AfXCEDRiqvbPN-q4HmzInHpIH9r8bwHbdZQqxCGp-_kmKThF_BmDnm3b5tOMFSu4wVxHcgx1uHdIZ3T8Au5rCVutNcw/s1600-h/SC+Dec+2006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021827576620225474" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4j-Pf7M0T0U4zIHo4zbLEU65CgWbfYzDrkZI-Hzy3Ef4AfXCEDRiqvbPN-q4HmzInHpIH9r8bwHbdZQqxCGp-_kmKThF_BmDnm3b5tOMFSu4wVxHcgx1uHdIZ3T8Au5rCVutNcw/s400/SC+Dec+2006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />San Juan Capistrano's average sales price soared 93 percent this December compared to December 2005. New listings were lower by 20 percent. Market times increased 27 days or 44 percent and sales were down 44 percent. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVsKEKW9j41O10abYIy1q6eFaZTJ5sRmwFiAgXYU_Q8vD89sVRm5Prkn1FzFc5KJL4YEwfYh7vqJXIg2bfg_aWWN48bXyk6WPGnRsNyg10_gXgDbXzVd1I8ve7ClafA-gI1I0xg/s1600-h/SJC+Dec+2006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021827439181271986" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVsKEKW9j41O10abYIy1q6eFaZTJ5sRmwFiAgXYU_Q8vD89sVRm5Prkn1FzFc5KJL4YEwfYh7vqJXIg2bfg_aWWN48bXyk6WPGnRsNyg10_gXgDbXzVd1I8ve7ClafA-gI1I0xg/s400/SJC+Dec+2006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />As you can see, the market is in transition with notable differences among our Orange County communities. Sellers will want the knowledge and expertise of experienced professionals to assist with the sale of their homes. Professionals who are experts in pricing and marketing and can assist you with expert advice leading to a successful sale...putting the most money in your pocket.</div><div><br />Wondering what prices are doing in your neighborhood? Visit <a title="http://www.emailhousevalue.info/" href="http://www.emailhousevalue.info/">EmailHouseValue.info</a>. A market evaluation will be emailed to you.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>All stats are compiled from the Southern California Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.</em></span><br /></span></div></div>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-47954782351979990252007-01-12T05:26:00.000-08:002007-01-12T05:52:30.563-08:00California Protects Your Privacy<a href="http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/P57067.asp">Privacy Journal's </a>list of 10 best states ranks California as #1 with the toughest privacy laws in the country. What does California do that other states don't?<br /><br />1. Federal regulations require an 'opt-out' option giving consumers the ability to 'opt-out' of having companies share or sell their personal information. California puts the burden on the companies, requiring them to get the consumers permission to sell or share information.<br /><br />2. Identity-theft victims can put a 'fraud alert' notification on their credit report, notifying potential lenders that someone may be illegally applying for credit in their names. California goes a step further and allows residents to “freeze” their credit reports -- essentially preventing lenders from accessing the files and granting credit.<br /><br />3. Businesses in California are restricted in how they can use social security numbers. Businesses cannot post or display social security numbers, print them on ID cards, print them on materials mailed to customers, require them to be transmitted over the internet, or require them to be used to log into an internet site.<br /><br />4. Businesses are required to shred all records containing personal information.<br /><br />5. Businesses are required to alert their California customers if hackers or employees steal information that could be used for identity theft.<br /><br />6. California has added privacy rights to its state constitution.<br /><br />California is pro-active in the privacy protection it offer its residents, adding to our quality of life and ultimately helping to maintain our real estate values. Are you thinking of buying a home in Orange County? Real estate prices here have continued to appreciate in 2006 making it a great time to buy or sell. Visit <a href="http://www.emailhome.info/">EmailHome.info</a> to receive a daily list of new homes for sale as they hit the market.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-79623769443732536812007-01-08T06:32:00.000-08:002007-01-08T06:45:03.191-08:00Consumer Confidence GrowsConsumer confidence grew in December according to the <a href="http://www.conference-board.org/economics/consumerConfidence.cfm">Consumer Confidence Index</a>, which increased from 105.3 in November to 109.0 in December. While it is too early to tell, consumer's upbeat attitude and may be a signal that the increase in housing slump across the country is coming to an end.<br /><br />Orange County prices have continued to rise in 2006, even though the number of sales fell compared to 2005, making this a great time to buy or sell Orange County real estate. Get all the tools you'll need to act effectively within the Orange County real estate market at our newest website, <a href="http://www.guidetolocalrealestate.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">GuideToLocalRealEstate</span>.com</a>.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-58401004453079726422006-12-28T12:05:00.000-08:002006-12-28T12:13:17.009-08:00New Deduction For Mortgage InsuranceHome owners will benefit from a new tax deduction for private and government mortgage insurance premiums. Mortgage insurance is charged to borrowers with less than a 20 percent down payment on their home mortgage and are typically one-half of 1 percent of the mortgage amount.<br /><br />Over the past few years, piggyback loans or second mortgages have become popular to avoid paying mortgage insurance. But with the new tax deduction, borrowers may want to crunch some numbers, taking a second look at this option.<br /><br />Starting in 2007, mortgage insurance premiums will be handled the same as your interest deduction on your mortgage. <a href="http://www.rismedia.com/wp/2006-12-27/insuring-the-american-dream-tax-break-ahead/">Full story...</a>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-64967728553571053762006-12-22T06:02:00.000-08:002007-02-07T22:24:12.944-08:00Orange County Housing Report - December 2006David Lereah, <a title="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/phs_dec06_indicate_market_stabilization.html" href="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/phs_dec06_indicate_market_stabilization.html">National Association of Realtors</a> chief economist, said a fairly steady pace of home sales can be expected for the next two months. "It's important to focus on where the housing market is now - it appears to be stabilizing, and comparisons with an unsustainable boom mask the fact that home sales remain historically high - they'll stay that way through 2007." he said. "In addition, a temporary correction in prices distracts from the fact that it is primarily the number of homes sales that affects the economy, and the number for this year will be the third highest on record." How do local home sales stack up to this prediction?<br /><br />November figures for Dana Point show the number of new listings dropped 22 percent compared to November 2005. Sold listings were down 93 percent during the same time period and market times increased 11 days or 20 percent. The average sales price, also, increased by $138,099 or 14 percent.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-eHGWzZZyzK7rVbCc6859SdeemToy1yBCvJNUVXr1BE3PoWKB4IcI4zITAmsXv1bUBy9JvfVG54QyhUUuQome8_VoZg8Zic5A7CaRa2uXIuP6Gmnq8Y8yaOFfzAQGFmWG9BHvA/s1600-h/dana+point.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5011351892069351410" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-eHGWzZZyzK7rVbCc6859SdeemToy1yBCvJNUVXr1BE3PoWKB4IcI4zITAmsXv1bUBy9JvfVG54QyhUUuQome8_VoZg8Zic5A7CaRa2uXIuP6Gmnq8Y8yaOFfzAQGFmWG9BHvA/s400/dana+point.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />New listings in Laguna Beach decreased by 28 percent in November, while the number of homes that sold dropped by 47 percent. Market times increased by 41 days or 79 percent. During this same time frame, the average sales price increased 24 percent.<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDsYVICHDUgErh24OcMZbeDegsWXBVaQKmxl1Oja4ieC3gzzNNYOc0t3yyi-jamD9hR5qvNbMNLWMy3EwAHDv_xy82QVQCSgkiPG3yMZWn_b3Y-DEBGhULRAhP9WdA2z3OvW6Rw/s1600-h/laguna.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5011351784695168994" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDsYVICHDUgErh24OcMZbeDegsWXBVaQKmxl1Oja4ieC3gzzNNYOc0t3yyi-jamD9hR5qvNbMNLWMy3EwAHDv_xy82QVQCSgkiPG3yMZWn_b3Y-DEBGhULRAhP9WdA2z3OvW6Rw/s400/laguna.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Laguna Niguel reported 26 less new listings than November 2005, a 15 percent decrease. Market times were up by 47 percent as sales dropped 32 percent. Sales prices in Laguna Niguel showed a strong gain of 10 percent with the average sales price of $801,730.</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfaQifgnfvl7tky2z2lLhg0zuOVUlMcQC5Jpq9uCSbjoJq8t9tVIDDRszMuRrZ2vn136lU7K2dT3fr5cflY3N6K7X9fkaickuj5FOwC7-8-EzP1QEU6ybenseavZhdDn-0SfAeA/s1600-h/l+niguel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5011351694500855762" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfaQifgnfvl7tky2z2lLhg0zuOVUlMcQC5Jpq9uCSbjoJq8t9tVIDDRszMuRrZ2vn136lU7K2dT3fr5cflY3N6K7X9fkaickuj5FOwC7-8-EzP1QEU6ybenseavZhdDn-0SfAeA/s400/l+niguel.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>Mission Viejo continued to appeciate by 5 percent to $761,5127, even though sales decreased by 1 percent and market times increased by 42 percent. The number of new listings decreased by 8 percent.</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SJntEqhaaQp23xQP8QcLO45oVyoM3RtRqr4U19w0XuE3-koe5XzrWU4t3hdD5lTkmfptG3HtIi3h5UokEZwjYxQTnpKTQYpXTrO4DbyfabHQhRrdLbdZNhi4Fukf6chShfOggw/s1600-h/mission.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5011351612896477122" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SJntEqhaaQp23xQP8QcLO45oVyoM3RtRqr4U19w0XuE3-koe5XzrWU4t3hdD5lTkmfptG3HtIi3h5UokEZwjYxQTnpKTQYpXTrO4DbyfabHQhRrdLbdZNhi4Fukf6chShfOggw/s400/mission.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>San Clemente sales prices experienced an increase in November...up $200,978 or 21 percent from a year ago. The number of new listings was down by 7 percent, while sales dropped 25 percent. Meanwhile, the average market time increased 52 days or 116 percent.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniHWRPD-m6BZsXSU5ErEM12CCFsyHi3_RHy6zrPsqsbWWrafM_a4FdZUpFn1OafogB2M5zqTH9wDng9HW49ntv9WrKbloTughuuDtOOp0AH2rj13hCMBxOa_amUePd5n4bAkGdg/s1600-h/san+clemente.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5011351522702163890" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniHWRPD-m6BZsXSU5ErEM12CCFsyHi3_RHy6zrPsqsbWWrafM_a4FdZUpFn1OafogB2M5zqTH9wDng9HW49ntv9WrKbloTughuuDtOOp0AH2rj13hCMBxOa_amUePd5n4bAkGdg/s400/san+clemente.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />San Juan Capistrano's average sales price was 2 percent lower this November compared to November 2005. New listings were also lower by 27 percent. Market times increased 35 days or 70 percent and sales were down 38 percent.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihH77ZZlmY-xj17QdDp2tFsiNpvDpvBc-SYdI5VbQKdeQbdnc4gsxpuSvbkC2nyNn3K1PkJdoLD0agb2xG89btFoTj9JjoPh5EzrmJHbZNE-bou7z-twgvyJ4NNQZn-Zyl7sBx9w/s1600-h/san+juan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5011351428212883362" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihH77ZZlmY-xj17QdDp2tFsiNpvDpvBc-SYdI5VbQKdeQbdnc4gsxpuSvbkC2nyNn3K1PkJdoLD0agb2xG89btFoTj9JjoPh5EzrmJHbZNE-bou7z-twgvyJ4NNQZn-Zyl7sBx9w/s400/san+juan.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>With the market in transition, sellers will want the knowledge and expertise of experienced professionals to assist with the sale of their homes. Professionals who are on top of the market in each community and can give expert advice leading to a successful sale...putting the most money in your pocket.</div><div><br />Wondering what the current value of your home is? Visit <a href="http://www.emailhousevalue.info/">EmailHouseValue.info</a> and your home valuation will be emailed to you.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>All stats are compiled from the Southern California Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.</em></span></div></div>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-45697169012570508502006-12-15T12:54:00.000-08:002006-12-15T13:08:32.096-08:00Orange County Ranked 4th Healthiest Place to Live<a href="http://www.self.com/livingwell/articles/2006/11/20/healthy_cities">SELF.com's </a>survey of 100 of the largest U.S. metro areas reveals the fittest, healthiest and happiest places to live for women. Orange County ranked 4 among the 100 metro regions surveyed.<br /><br />On the plus side: Orange County ranked among the five lowest smoking rates on the list and is in the top 10 for healthy eating habits and exercise rates.<br /><br />On the negative side: Orange County was among the areas with the highest number of toxic sites and above-average drinking rates, and scored in bottom fifth of list for air quality.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-62116345413584027722006-12-08T06:20:00.000-08:002006-12-08T06:24:43.929-08:00The San Clemente Real Estate PodcastThe latest edition of the San Clemente Real Estate <a href="http://www.talkrealty.com/drewhartanov/">Podcast</a> looks at the Orange County real estate market activity, along with a discussion about mold inspections and air quality. Our guest speaker is Terri Murphy of US Learning. Enjoy!The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-62793757668573132432006-12-01T10:54:00.000-08:002006-12-01T12:17:13.363-08:005 Tips For Selling In A Buyer's Market<a href="http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/real-estate/20060202a1.asp"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">BankRate</span>.com</a> has an informative article about how to sell a home in a buyer's market. Here in Orange County, the average sales price continues to rise, but homes are staying on the market longer and buyer's have more negotiating power than they have had in the past few years.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">BankRate</span>.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">com's</span> tips include:<br /><br />1. Prepare yourself mentally for what you're about to go through.<br />2. Get ready for picky buyers.<br />3. Educate yourself about your neighborhood's real estate market.<br />4. Hire an inspector.<br />5. Consider paying the buyer's discount points.<br /><br />The article is definitely worth taking the the time to read it in depth. Then visit <a href="http://www.emailhousevalue.info"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">EmailHouseValue</span>.info </a>for your FREE home valuation.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-81674936542357023662006-11-26T03:18:00.000-08:002006-11-26T03:41:05.528-08:00Orange County Home Sales Coasting Into 2007?Existing home sales are expected to coast into 2007 at roughly the same level as 2006, according to the <a title="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/hef_2006_market_expected_to_coast.html" href="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/hef_2006_market_expected_to_coast.html">National Association of Realtors</a>®. Even though exisitng home sales are expected to fall 8.6 percent this year, 2006 remains third-best year on record. Is this is what is happening in Orange County? Figures show home sales to be down across the board compared to 2005. Some home prices are up and some are down.<br /><br />October figures for Dana Point show the number of new listings remained relatively the same compared to October 2005. Sold listings were down 30 percent during the same time period and market times increased 8 days or 14 percent. The average sales price, on the other hand, decreased $272,739 or 19 percent.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/1600/240384/DP%20Oct%202006.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/400/263119/DP%20Oct%202006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />New listings in Laguna Beach increased by 5 percent in October, while the number of homes that sold dropped by 20 percent. Market times increased by 73 days or 155 percent. During this same time frame, the average sales price increased less than 1 percent. This small increase follows a 96 percent increase in prices in September.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/1600/191689/LB%20Oct%202006.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/400/370421/LB%20Oct%202006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Laguna Niguel reported 26 more new listings realtively than 2005, a 27 percent increase. Market times were up by 67 percent as sales dropped 22 percent. Sales prices in Laguna Niguel decreased by 14 percent or $121,367.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/1600/574163/LN%20Oct%202006.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/400/779549/LN%20Oct%202006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>Mission Viejo continued to appeciate by 6 percent even though sales decreased by 22 percent and market times increased by 72 percent. The number of new listings increased by 6 percent.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/1600/206940/MV%20Oct%202006.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/400/382565/MV%20Oct%202006.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>San Clemente sales prices experienced an increase in October...up $101,335 or 11 percent from a year ago. The number of new listings was down by 20 percent, while sales dropped 29 percent. Meanwhile, the average market time increased 32 days or 62 percent.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/1600/514524/SC%20Oct%202006.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/400/45189/SC%20Oct%202006.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>San Juan Capistrano's average sales price was 4 percent lower this October compared to October 2005. New listings were also lower by 3 percent. Market times increased 19 days or 32 percent and sales were down 4 percent.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/1600/6024/SJC%20Oct%202006.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/400/984854/SJC%20Oct%202006.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div><div><div>Buyers will want to have the expertise, knowledge and experience of a professional who is familiar with all Orange County communities so as not to overpay for a home. We have the credentials needed by today's savvy buyers, so give us a call or send us an email. We are here to help!<br /><br />Also, visit <a href="http://www.emailhome.info">EmailHome.info </a>for a free, automated email home search. You will receive email notification of homes matching your criteria as they hit the market.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>All stats are compiled from the Southern California Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.</em></span></div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/877/1264/1600/574163/LN%20Oct%202006.jpg"></a></ title=http://www.emailhome.info/ a href="http://www.emailhome.info/" <a><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-48831074239360909362006-11-17T05:59:00.000-08:002006-11-17T12:16:11.798-08:00Home prices level offA growing number of sellers are keeping their homes, or renting them out resulting in fewer homes on the market...one of the signs the housing market is moderating. Other signs include a leveling off in home prices and smaller drop in sales. The median price of an Orange County home is down just $1000.00 from September, yet up 3.1% from the same period last year, according to Data Quick Information Systems <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/housing/article_1354295.php">Read more...</a><br /><br />Visit our <a href="http://www.localrealestateteam.com/">website</a> to view all Orange County real estate listings, get the current market value of your home and more.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-29977835927142964292006-11-14T13:24:00.000-08:002006-11-15T07:02:14.546-08:00Should You Try to Sell Your Home During the Holiday Season?A common misconception is that trying to sell a home during the holidays is a bad idea. If you are serious about selling, it can be an excellent time to list. During the holidays buyers are more serious. They have a different motivation like using vacation time to search for property. They're doing that because they have to buy, rather than want to buy. Remember Thanksgiving and Christmas is one day a piece not two months.<br /><br /><strong>10 reasons why you should list your home during the holidays</strong><br /><br />1. Most November and December buyers are particularly serious and very likely facing some sort of deadline.<br />2. January is the biggest transfer month of the year and job transferee’s use the holidays to house hunt.<br />3. Many people want to buy before the end of the year for financial and tax reasons. Investors usually want to close escrow by year-end for tax purposes.<br />4. Most sellers wait until spring or summer to list their home. This means that during the winter months your property will have far less competition versus any other time of the year.<br />5. Homes show well when decorated for the holidays creating a sense of family and people are much more emotionally drawn to the house, emotion sells.<br />6. Many people take vacation around the holidays allowing more time to look for a home.<br />7. Remodeling, decorating, appliance installation and other services are more available and at less of a premium.<br />8. There is plenty of mortgage money available for buyers.<br />9. Lenders aren't as busy and can process loans faster.<br />10. Showings will be fewer and less intrusive, but more likely to be fruitful with motivated, qualified buyers.<br /><br />Visit our <a href="http://www.localrealestateteam.com/">website</a> to view all Orange County real estate listings, get the current market value of your home and more.The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10355565.post-68783438754722105502006-10-28T18:00:00.000-07:002006-10-28T18:09:49.406-07:00Orange County Real Estate Prices On The RiseHome sales appear to be bottoming out with lower home prices attracting buyers in many areas of the country, according to the <a title="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/home_prices_correcting.html http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/home_prices_correcting.html http:" href="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/home_prices_correcting.html" org="" html="" news_releases="" press_room="">National Association of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Realtors®</span>.</a> Buyers are not being brought into the Orange County housing market due to lower prices, however. September sales statistics indicate prices are continuing to climb.<br /><br />September figures for Dana Point show the number of new listings decreased by 7 percent compared to September 2005. Sold listings were, also, down 65 percent during the same time period and market times increased 25 days or 40 percent. The average sales price, on the other hand, increased $227,383 or 21 percent.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/1600/DP%20Sept%202006.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/400/DP%20Sept%202006.0.jpg" border="0" /></a>New listings in L<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">aguna </span>Beach, also, decreased by 20 percent in September, while the number of homes that sold dropped by 16 percent. Market times increased by 10 days or 16 percent. During this same time frame, the average sales price increased 96 percent or $1,685,099. This 96 percent jump in prices is most likely due to an unusual property selling and thus skewing the figures.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/1600/LB%20Sept%202006.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/400/LB%20Sept%202006.0.jpg" border="0" /></a> L<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">aguna </span>N<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">iguel </span>reported similar numbers with the number of new listings relatively unchanged compared to last year. Market times were up by 69 percent as sales dropped 22 percent. Sales prices in L<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">aguna </span>N<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">iguel </span>increased, however, by 5 percent or $43,001.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/1600/LN%20Sept%202006.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/400/LN%20Sept%202006.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Mission V<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">iejo </span>continued to appreciate by 12 percent even though sales decreased by 25 percent and market times increased by 89 percent. The number of new listings increased by 11 percent.<br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/1600/MV%20Sept%202006.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/400/MV%20Sept%202006.0.jpg" border="0" /></a>San Clemente sales prices also saw an increase...up $14,883 or 2 percent from a year ago. the number of new listings remained the same as sales dropped 42 percent. Meanwhile, the average market time increased 38 days or 73 percent. </div><div></div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/1600/SC%20Sept%202006.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/400/SC%20Sept%202006.0.jpg" border="0" /></a> San Juan Capistrano's average sales price was 3 percent higher this September compared to September 2005. New listings increased 11 percent. Market times increased 27 days or 59 percent and sales were down 42 percent. </div><div><br /><div><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/1600/SJC%20Sept%202006.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/877/1264/400/SJC%20Sept%202006.0.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is a great time to buy a home in. Interest rates remain less than 6.5 percent and there are more homes to choose from. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>If you are thinking of buying a home, visit <a title="http://www.emailhome.info/" href="http://www.emailhome.info/">E<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">mailHome.</span>info</a> for a free, automated email home search. You will receive email notification of homes matching your criteria as they hit the market. </div><div> </div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>All stats are compiled from the Southern California Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. </em></span></div></div></div></div></div>The Hartanov Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786506268086581029noreply@blogger.com0