First Time Buyer help

Orange County Real Estate update – Gary Watts speaks to YPN

Posted on January 23, 2012. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

Gary Watts is one of Orange County’s most well known real estate forecasters, and the Young Professionals Network was lucky enough to have him speak at our Lunch & Learn recently.  Gary’s always full of stats – whether we like them or not!  It’s no secret 2011 was another tough year in real estate – [...]

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Orange County Real Estate Investing the Easy Way

Posted on January 9, 2012. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

  Active Mission Viejo potential investment property listed at 399K Hi everyone! Had a great meeting last week with a young investor – he’s decided its time to buy his first investment property!  Investing in real estate doesn’t have to be difficult and complicated, especially in this market.  This 30-something noticed that he could get [...]

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Mission Viejo Real Estate Statistics – lots of homes for sale!

Posted on January 4, 2012. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

Mission Viejo Real Estate is aplenty right now   How many homes do you think are on the market and available?  Here’s the stats!! Active: 262 Attached: 89 Detached: 171 Backup: 168 Pending: 66 Closed: 86 (in the past 30 days) Lots of moving going on!  We compared this to the same timeframe one year [...]

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First Time Buyer Fears – 5 Reasons Renters Hesitate to Buy a Home

Posted on January 2, 2012. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Making Life Easier, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: , , , |

As first time buyer specialists, we’re constantly helping buyers address their fears about purchasing real estate. Some are very valid, while others are simply fear of the unknown. If you know someone going through pre-homebuying drama , please share this post with them, so they know they’re not alone, and understand how to overcome! 1. Fear [...]

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Posted on December 13, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

EZ Choice Financial Corp *****ATTENTION REALTORS AND LENDERS*****Let us show you how we can help you build a great pipeline.  Many of the families that are interested in purchasing homes these days have credit issues of some sort.  We can help you cultivate them.  We are experts in building relationships with your clients and keeping [...]

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Does your client have credit challenges and needs help by a reputable Licensed & Bonded Credit Repair Company?

Posted on December 8, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

With so many foreclosures and short sales happening now, we can help!  Give our Office a call now for a FREE CREDIT EVALUATION.  (888) 349-6690 www.ezchoicefinancial.com

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There are still Ethical and Integral Credit Repair Companies out there!

Posted on December 1, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

Hello Everyone, My name is Manny Moumdjian, the founder of EZ Choice Financial Corp. There are still Ethical and Integral Credit Repair Companies out there that can help you with your credit worthiness. Having over 15 Years of experience in Credit Repair and Rebuilding Credit. Our Credit Repair Service Guarantees improvement within a 6 month [...]

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Do You Qualify for a Loan Modification?

Posted on November 10, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Lenders & Loan info, Making Life Easier, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: , , |

I’m astounded at how many Orange County homeowners qualify for a loan modification. And I’m even more astounded that they never seize the opportunity, generally because there’s so much misinformation floating around. As a result, hundreds of distressed homeowners never get the help they need. Mike Hatcher, seasoned modification advisor with the Ascent Network, is [...]

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Orange County VA Loans – 8 Things Realtors (and Vets!) Should Know

Posted on October 3, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Lenders & Loan info, Making Life Easier | Tags: , , |

Hey Orange County Veterans!  I read this great article about VA loans in OCAR mag this month, and was able to get permission for reprint here on our blog.  If you’re interested in a VA loan or getting a home with your veteran benefits please contact Paul or The Weeks Team! VA Loans on the [...]

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Orange County Properties – Not on the Market Yet!

Posted on September 15, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

796 W Lambnert # 157, La Habra, Ca Condo  (not listed) 1 bed/ 1 bath 700 sq feet approx list price to be 125K 6029 Moraga, Riverside, Ca SFR 3 bed/2 bath 2500 sq ft single story no HOA coming to market soon, no price yet estimated price to be 200-230K 30542 Paradise Palm, Homeland, [...]

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Help with Your Down Payment – Just Approved!

Posted on September 15, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

If you’re in the market for a new home, but don’t have enough money?  Now your problems are solved!  Kara Collacott, of Essex Mortgage, just told us about a new down payment assistance program for ANYONE, not just first time buyers!  This program will give you 3% down for an FHA loan.  The qualifications are: [...]

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First Time Homebuyers Have a New Reason to Rejoice

Posted on September 1, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Making Life Easier, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: , , |

As if there weren’t a bonanza of incentives already available to first time homebuyers, newbies have yet another excellent reason to purchase a house. Called Homepath, this very generous program currently enables Fannie Mae to offer buyers up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance through October 31, 2011.  In addition, a $1,200 selling agent bonus [...]

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A Good Deal Starts With a Realistic Investor Strategy

Posted on September 1, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Making Life Easier, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: , |

Like any investors, those delving into Orange County real estate want the best possible deal. Great. But investors also need to temper their profit quest with a sound strategy and realistic expectations. Getting a good deal boils down to four essentials: 1. Decide how much you want to spend. 2. Determine your intention. Do you [...]

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5 Negotiation Tips for Dealing with HOAs in a Short Sale

Posted on August 17, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

This post is for any of the OCYPN members who didn’t make our Lunch & Learn today – the info is too good not to share!  Ryan Spitalnick, Prominent Escrow’s in house attorney, shared his strategies for getting HOA liens reduced so our OC short sale deals can get closed!   Spitalnick stated any reasonable HOA already knows [...]

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Don’t Just Upgrade, GREENgrade!

Posted on June 5, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Home Improvement Ideas, Orange County Home Improvement, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: |

Alright, you’re thinking about upgrading your home. But along with those new faucets, fresh paint, and vinyl tiles, did you ever consider all the eco-friendly improvements that will add pizzazz to your property and boost the health and well being of our planet? These days, the possibilities for GREENgrading your home are virtually limitless. The [...]

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Summer Savings

Posted on June 2, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

We asked one of our friends in lending to give us the sizzling summer deals.  Here’s an option for option for safely getting more home for less from Barry Zanck.  “I give away money” is my common reply when queried about my profession. Well, there is of course a hitch being that we take your [...]

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Owning Laguna Hills Real Estate May Take Some Creativity

Posted on June 2, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Making Life Easier, Orange County Home Improvement, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

“As Orange County realtors with specialization in Laguna properties, the Weeks team has been successful at helping folks just like yourself actualize your dreams and own a piece of Laguna Hills real estate.   It is always recommended that you consult a financial advisor when it comes to a large purchase, but don’t be surprised if [...]

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Orange County Loan Modification you can TRUST

Posted on May 31, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help |

Loan Modification You Can Trust I say that you can trust because of the following four reasons.   … Our Results 80% Success with all clients. 9 out of 10 of these — we negotiated a 2% rate. 99% success rate for the self employed. The 20% we are unsuccessful are due to income loss/changes [...]

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Home Grown Tips For Landscaping Green

Posted on May 31, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Home Improvement Ideas, Orange County Home Improvement, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: |

Alright, you’ve decided to enhance the value and the beauty of your Orange County home with some first-rate landscaping. In preparation, you’ve no doubt pondered issues like space, style, and plant choice until your head hurts. But have you stopped to consider the environmental impact of your home improvement  project? The good news is that [...]

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Making the Orange County Move Green Style

Posted on May 29, 2011. Filed under: First Time Buyer help, Making Life Easier, Orange County Real Estate | Tags: , |

Whether you’re moving into or out of an Orange County home, you probably have a ton of stuff to lug along on your journey. And that, of course, means you’ll be needing an assortment of boxes and other packing materials for the thousand and one household belongings you’ve accumulated over the years. Now what if [...]

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