Linsey Ehle's (linseyplaneta) Blog

  fter nearly 2 years of being immersed in the Internet and Social Media discussions for the real estate industry, I continue to be surprised by the ongoing conversations surrounding tools - Facebook, Facebook Business Pages, Twitter, Flickr, Blogging, video, the list goes on.  As agents, there i...

    Every now and then, I have a well meaning prospective buyer say to me, "I'm already working with an agent, but if you find a good deal, let me know and I'll use you."  Sometimes it's someone I meet at a social event or someone that inquires from my blog. I think the buyer's mentality is under...

The Bad News Unfortunately, the short sales in Las Flores are abundant at all price points. Short sales comprise nearly half of all the inventory - 7 of 15 current active listings. The bulk of them (5) are in the $500 to $750 marketplace. The one big failing in my video post is the lack of menti...

It's important to go into any listing of a home with an idea of your 'bottom line'. But, the Plan B is also just as important. Often I will go to a listing appointment and while the 'bottom line' is clear for a seller, they may not have a Plan B. In today's market, perception of value may vary dr...

The foreclosures are abundant in Orange County and the impact is felt by many - including tenants. With the sharp increase in investment purchases during the boom, many of the properties currently in foreclosure are tenant occupied. What Happens When the Home You Are Renting Forecloses? Tenant ri...

If you've spent any time reading this website at all, you know what a huge advocate I am of professional photography on every listing that I have. But there is something else that as seller, you must be aware of in a your new listing: the photos must go in the moment your new listing is online. W...

Las Flores continues to suffer some of the same conditions we are seeing in the overall South Orange County market - very little activity in the upper price points, a large number of short sales, and very low bank owned activity. As of today, there are 23 homes on the market in Las Flores and 10 ...

No crystal ball needed here - we are about to see a sharp increase in foreclosures in the coming months. The foreclosure report for the month of March was recently released by Foreclosure Radar. During the final months of 2008, many lending institutions participated in a voluntary moratorium on f...

This Sunday the 19th from 1 to 4pm is your opportunity to come see this wonderful property in the Encore tract of Marina Hills in Laguna Niguel at 203 Fleurance.  This 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome with attached 2 car garage is beautifully upgraded and maintained.  Absolutely some of the best views ...

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity in Las Flores, I have one at 31 Sunny Slope.  This Saturday, April 18th, from 1 to 4:00, we will be holding this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2500 square foot home open for you to see. Don't hesitate to contact me with questions.   Questions about the Las Flo...