Kevin Simshauser's (kevsims) Blog

Orange County Housing Market Continues the Struggles While housing markets are said to have "hit a low", the Orange County Market... continues the dip.  The demand for housing in Orange County has fallen 17% over the month of May.  However the encouraging news is that after the big fall in demand...

  Tax Credit Alert - $8,000 to $15,000?? Will the flood gates open for home sales?  Through some news reports such as Bloomberg and other media outlets, those lawmakers in Congress are looking to change up the current $8,000 first time homebuyers tax credit that ends on November 31st, 2009. The ...

Three Arch Bay- Paradise in Laguna Beach   As friends and families all gathered to celebrate Memorial Day weekend and the beginning of summer, one thing hit me.  "This is where we spend our summers"  With the private beach, the luxurious homes paired with the beach bungalows, tennis courts, fresh...

The warm weather is here!  While we all enjoy nice days at the beach and barbeque's, we must remember this summer to do our own part in conserving energy.  Here are some summer energy saving tips to remember, and bring down your electricity bill at the same time.   - Have your Air Conditioning sy...

Whether you are a native of Costa Mesa, CA, brand new to the area, or looking to relocate to beautiful, sunny, Orange County, Costa Mesa offers many benefits to their residences.  With close proximity to the beach, parks, shopping, and peace of mind lifestyle, Costa Mesa is quickly becoming anoth...

If you are like many people, you may feel like your rent is taking a huge portion of your paycheck every month.  STOP now.  With interest rates so low and rents reaching absurd highs, why not put your hard earned money toward establishing your equity in your home.  Even if you have problems with ...

For all first time home buyers out there, the excitement of owning a home can be exciting yet stressful.  There are important questions to ask your lender before securing yourself into a fixed or adjustable mortgage.  With interest rates so low and the major tax incentives that are out there for ...

I am sure you have all heard that we are in a "buyers market".  But what exactly does that mean?  As a buyer in today's economic conditions, the decision can be a stressful to say the least.  Every buyer is looking to find the best deal possible.  We all love the feeling of getting a "deal".  New...

If you are ever in a struggle to find a place to eat lunch or dinner in Newport Beach, (granted that is of a rare occurrence) need to look no further.  On the intersection of Newport Blvd. and 17th St. a gem of quick, affordable, and tasty Mexican food has arrived.  Baja Fish Tacos is the perfect...

Becoming a homeowner is an exciting and rewarding experience, however before you make one of the largest purchases of your life, you must first be aware of some important aspects of owning a home. First off, as a first time home owner, you must make sure you are financially ready!  Which might se...