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Buying a home is San Juan Capistrano has never been more affordable.  Whether you are a first time home buyer or looking for an executive estate property, this historic city has bargains that make now the very best time to buy your new home. San Juan Capistrano home values have decreased over the...
07/19/2012
The government short sale program, HAFA, has been revised and effective June 1, 2012 more loans will now be eligible to participate.  Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives is a part of the Making Home Affordable program initiated by the Treasury Department over 3 years ago.  Since that time, v...
06/19/2012
Get ready for summer-just bring your swimsuit and start enjoying the amazing Orange County lifestyle in the spectacular Laguna Niguel, ocean view executive home.  Located behind the secure gates of prestigious Bear Brand Ridge in Laguna Niguel, this stunning home includes all of the designer furn...
06/12/2012
How will the expiration of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act affect those homeowners who short sell their home?  This important tax exemption was passed in 2009 in order to help struggling borrowers get a fresh start after a short sale, and eliminate the burden of income tax liability for the for...
05/23/2012
The HAFA short sale program is really picking up steam-especially now that the Treasury Department has expanded the program criteria.  Now rental properties and second homes may be eligible, and a borrower does not have to be delinquent to qualify for this government plan.  But why would your len...
05/21/2012
Today's consumers need some extra WOW to get off the fence and buy.  Although 80-85% of people surveyed answered that NOW is a good to buy, only 70% of those said they would move if they found something compelling.  In order to attract buyers, both the house and the neighborhood need to be just r...
05/01/2012
If you have been tipping your toe into the Capistrano Beach real estate market, the most recent sales stats may encourage you to dive right in the deep end!  Although there are some signs of recovery on the horizon, sales prices are still at record lows, but a shortage of inventory has begun to c...
04/27/2012
Making your home looks as appealing as possible before you put it on the market for sale can pay off big time-in fact some simple remodeling projects offer the most "bang for your buck" and result in not only faster sales, but the home sells for more money as well. Some projects, such as a kitche...
03/28/2012
The Federal Treasury Department has updated the HAFA Short Sale program again-and these new guidelines are designed to get relief much quicker to many more homeowners.  This government funded and subsidized short sale program is part of the Making Home Affordable stimulus plan, but has seen littl...
03/22/2012
I handle a lot of short sales, in fact the last 3 years has been one short sale after another.  I have seen the process change, evolve and finally start to improve as the lenders get their act together.  However, through out it all, the one common thread has been that sellers are really sad about...
03/16/2012
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