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Things to do this Memorial Day weekend
Looking for a fun outdoor activity in the OC? Here’s some things to do for all ages:
Orange County Zoo :
All kinds of animals – plus the zoo is inside Irvine Park, where you can also ride the railroad and have a relaxing picnic
Lake Mission Viejo :
Go swimming, fishing, or boating. The lake is closed [...]
Orange County Rentals – what NOT to do!
There are a ton of Orange County rentals right now, and I continue to see people trying to get into a lease, but they are going about it the wrong way. Everyone loses when this happens! I know what I write below should seem like “common sense”, but right now, apparently not. Can you tell [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )OMG It’s an economical EARTHQUAKE! What to do from a financial planner’s perspective…
Special thanks to William Jordan, our favorite Orange County financial planner, for taking time out from his hectic week to help educate our clients on what is REALLY going on with the economy right now. Mike & I highly encourage all of you to call your financial advisors this week, and if you don’t have [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Fantastic Framed Art for Less!!
If you’ve recently purchased your first home you probably have a long list of things you would like to do to decorate. After all, it’s now your home and you want it to reflect your style, personality and what’s important to you. Unfortunately, you may not have the budget right now and we’ve got a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dodging the Orange County Tax Collector, legally
For those of you upset your home prices have declined, we have a little good news for you. If you purchased a home prior to 2006 during the “hot” OC market, here is your chance to save some extra money.
It’s tax time, and your property tax bill is one of many. Because the market went down, your taxes can go down, too. To [...]
Great Holiday Gifts Without Great Holiday Budget!
Tis’ the season to be jolly…. and stressed… and busy… and overwhelmed….and BROKE!!!
It’s so easy to forget the reason for the season and confuse the joy of the holidays with the stress we put on ourselves. That’s right friends, we put it on ourselves. So, we’ve got a couple of ideas to help keep the [...]
You Need Representation in the OC!
It’s no secret that this is a BUYER’S MARKET! But with that said, buyers can still be victims to paying too much for a home even in today’s market. The key is to be property represented by a seasoned agent. We pride ourselves on looking out for the best interest of our buyers and have [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Getting Married? Some fun Orange County bride stories & tips…
As you may or may not know, Mike and I LOVE to work with brides and newlyweds to place them into a home. We talk to so many cool OC brides who are on our Vow2Save program, we thought we would share some fun with you.
Today I talked to quite a few brides and I [...]
Public Service announcement for Orange County Drivers
Hi everyone,
Hope you’re doing well! This morning I was supposed to go to a nice Sandler Sales meeting, however I was rudely misdirected when my tire blew at the Y of the 5 and 405 freeways. As a woman, blowing a tire freaks me out. I know I should know how to change one, I [...]
Drowning in Debt?!?!
Eeks!!! If you’re like most of us in Orange County, you’ve been in or are currently in some kind of debt. It usually started out with a small limit on a credit card or an auto loan….. and BAM! Now you’re in over your head and can’t seem to figure out how to pay off [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Your Realtor should be a community RESOURCE
Hi everyone,
Hope you had a great weekend – ours was very nice! We went to a baby shower for a couple of our past clients, which was so fun. (Did you know like 50% of our closed clients have a baby within a couple years of moving in??? OMG!)
There were gifts galore – the place was littered with [...]
Market Update per the California Association of Realtors
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to give you some quick stats from my CAR newsletter on the California real estate market. Its nice to see the median home below 600K again. Now is a great time to buy. I saw a really cute 2/2 in Rancho available for 370 today – nice :)
Calif. median home price – June [...]
Smooth Sailing – Easy Closings – Simple Real Estate
I had to take a moment to blog about our best deal ever. I’m talking best buyers, best sellers, best team, best all around EXPERIENCE. Working in the Orange County Real Estate field for over 4 years now, Mike & I have some big time horror stories. Real Estate is NOT easy, there are lots of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Passport Help @ Mission Viejo Library
Leaving the country soon??? I thought you might like to know you can apply for a passport, change your name on your passport, or get your passport photos taken at the Mission Viejo public library off of La Paz and Marguerite. I had to go today in order to get my name changed to “Weeks” [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Laguna Village & Laguna Terrace websites
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to remind our favorite Laguna Hills neighborhoods about the websites we sponsor for them:
Laguna Village – http://www.LagunaVillageInfo.com
Laguna Terrace – http://www.LagunaTerraceInfo.com
The websites above are for community members to post activities, information, and even plug your businesses for FREE! You can find active listings in your community and what they are priced at, AND [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Loving Your Orange County Home and Your Pets too!
How do you incorporate “man’s best friend” into your Orange County dream home? Mike and I think we have some answers…and they’re AWESOME!
Orange County has very low crime rates and that’s one of many reasons it’s so great to live here. Keeping your home safe while letting your pet access your yard can be tricky. [...]
Too Busy for a Homemade Meal? Never!
Listen up friends! Want to prepare great meals, but have no time or talent? I’ve discovered the key to cooking like a gourmet chef although I can barely boil water!! Right here in Orange County, off of La Paz and the 5!
Besides the fact that I am constantly on the go. By the time I [...]
