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The National Association of REALTORS® has published the results of its quarterly sales survey and found that the median home price continues to rise in most metropolitan areas. The median is a typical market price – meaning half of all homes sold for more, and half of all homes sold for less. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the data underscores the fact that all real estate is local. “Some metro areas are hot, while others are experiencing localized problems,” he said. November... Read Full Post

The 13th annual Toy Ride to CHOC (Orange County Children's Hospital) was a great way to start Christmas Eve. Over 1,600 bikers started lining up at 7:00 am for the ride that left the Orange County Harley-Davidson, Irvine, Ca Dealer at 9:45am. The 30-mile ride went North from Irvine (with a local police escort through the city) , then up through Trabuco Canyon with adults and children lining the route waving and watching the group proceed to the hospital. This is an annual fund raiser for the ... Read Full Post

Many consider Ladera Ranch, California to be part of Mission Viejo due to it's adjacent location and, the fact that if one did a search for homes on the MLS or internet, the homes were featured as part of Mission Viejo. This month (December 2007), the Southern California Multiple Listing Service (So Cal MLS) decided to change their search criteria so that Ladera Ranch is now listed as a separate city for search purposes. The 45,000 or so agents who use the So Cal MLS to search for homes will ... Read Full Post

The Holiday Toy Express arrived from the North Pole and rolled into the San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Train Station at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 amid patient, but anxiously awaiting crowds of families and children of all ages. Adorned in some 50,000 sparkling and colorful lights that lit the evening sky, the oversized (some 450-ton) "Toy Train" brought holiday cheer as Santa and his friends from the North Pole put on a live musical stage show and we even had snow for the event! They also led the a... Read Full Post

Looking for the best way to find your Dream Home in Orange County, California? It's easy when you can search by Aerial Maps, Tracts, Neighborhoods and/or Price Ranges, save your favorite homes for viewing later and get daily emails of new properties that meet your specific search criteria...all available on the areas most user friendly and informative web site at GuideToLocalRealEstate.com . Search at your your convenience 24-hours a day without contacting a realtor. When you are ready to pur... Read Full Post

Conditions in the mortgage market are improving for consumers, which should help to release some pent-up demand in early 2008, according to the October 10, 2007 forecast by the National Association of Realtors®. Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist, notes that widening credit availability will help turn around home sales. “Conforming loans are abundantly available at historically favorable mortgage rates. Pricing has steadily improved on jumbo mortgages since the August credit crunch, and FH... Read Full Post

Over 70 Harley riders came out early on Friday morning to join up at famous Watson's Drug at the Orange Circle for their annual toy pickup at local schools to benefit CHOC (Children's Hospital Orange County). Listening to the rumble of, and watching 70 Harley-Davidson motorcyles in precise formation going down the road can be rather intimidating. However, on this day, the Harley Riders of the 550 member strong Harley-Davidson chapter in Orange County came to gather gifts and enjoy the local s... Read Full Post

What is up with SoCal MLS changing the search criteria so searches for the Talega area in San Clemente and Ladera Ranch area of Mission Viejo are now considered as a city of their own for search purposes? Those are not cities and it worked the way it was. Is this something we will see more of in the future as their is further integration of MLS's.? Now, anyone looking on the internet for homes in San Clemente, or homes in Mission Viejo will apparently not see any of the homes for sale in the ... Read Full Post

Planning to come to the California Riviera Gold Coast for a visit or vacation and need a special place in one of the beach cities to stay on a weekly basis during your trip? If so, take a look at this newly renovated, San Clemente Beach Cottage in the popular Southwest section of San Clemente, California, only 0.4 miles from world famous T-Street surfing location and another 0.4 miles from the Historica San Clemente Pier and Casa Romantica. Once here, you just park in the driveway...and you c... Read Full Post

Come on out with the family or friends, have a great time and enjoy the Metrolink's Holiday Toy Express experience on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at either the Tustin, Irvine Transportation Center, Laguna Niguel or San Juan Capistrano Metrolink stations. It's free, festive and colorful!! The special Metrolink Train is decorated with over 50,000 colorful lights and includes an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Also included at each stop is a live 15-minute stage show with dancing and singing. ... Read Full Post