Speechless Sundays - Enjoying a Lovely So. Cal. Afternoon at Disneyland       I guess I've taught my kids that having a picture taken is a good thing because now they're always looking for places and ways to pose for me.  Today, it was Disneyland that needed lots of pictures.  They even choose backgrounds for me. 09/15/2013

Things to Do in Orange County - Mickey's Halloween Party - 2013     Mickey's Halloween Party takes place at Disneyland on specific dates between September 27 and October 31, 2013. Tickets range from $51 to $74 per person.   Take the opportunity to dress up in your favorite costume, perhaps a Disney character, and join Mickey and his friends for a Halloween Treat. (Be sure to check the costume restrictions).  There is a special parade and trick or treat stations and so much more along with a Disneyland decorated for the season.   For more information, see Mickey's Halloween Party. 09/15/2013

What Does It Take To Sell A House? Not all homes that come on the market, sell. Many homes do not sell, no matter what. Some homes sit on the market for over 5-6 months, some sellers reduce their list prices from their original list price and still can't get seem to sell their house. There are 3 main reasons a home does not sell: 1.  List Price 2. Exposure and Marketing 3. Seller Motivation.       Now that we know why a house does not sell, here are some key points to "What it takes to sell a house". I came across this information from the KCM Crew and thought I would just share their ideas with you.   "The most important need of anyone attempting to sell their house is – TO GET IT SOLD! It is imperative that you, the agent, are very direct in what it takes to get a house sold. Here is ... 07/18/2013

Today, July 15, 2013, starts more nighttime construction on the 91 Freeway.  This is the SR-91 Westbound Lane Widening Project that will add one new four-mile long lane in the westbound directon between the 57 Freeway and the I-5 Freeway.  This is part of Orange County's Measure M Program.  Caltrans and the OCTA are demolishing the wesbound edge of the 91 overpass at Brookhurst Road this week.  Construction will occur from 9pm-5am nightly for at least the next three nights. Brookhurst Road will be closed during the work.  Expect higher traffic patters on both Euclid Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. We get about a week break, then they are doing the same work at Raymond Avenue.  If you life in any of these areas, expect to hear construction work including sawcutting and demolition/loading. If... 07/15/2013

Anaheim Ca Home Sold  611 S Illinois ST, Anaheim Ca 92805 Just Sold!  This cute and cozy  home located just minutes away from the Heart of Disneyland. This mature home is in a desirable neighborhood close to Disneyland, the 5 freeway, the 91 freeway and also very close to the Anaheim business district.   This house featured 3 bedroom, and addition to the property, a 2 car garage and a private back yard. Yes, it did need some tender loving care and the list price reflects that. It was originally listed for $320,000. The first buyer could not perform. It came back on the market and finally closed at $330,000       Anaheim is great city to live in. You can visit Anaheim.net for more information about Anaheim. Anaheim one of the largest cities in Orange county and is located close to many m... 07/08/2013

5 Reasons To Sell A House Now! The Real Estate Activities in 2013 took a lot of buyers by surprise!  There were and still are multiple offers on so many homes for sale and homes are still selling usually substantially more than the listed price. It is a fact that sellers lost a lot of values in their homes and buyer who bought in the 2007 till mid 2012 got some good buys. Prices are now on the rise. Home values have gone up any where from 5-10% just in the last 8-12 months.! Here are the 5 reasons sellers must Sell Now! 1. Interest Rates are Rising. Few months ago, fixed rates mortgages were under 3%. If you ask many lenders, a lot of loans and refinances have been cancelled due to rising rates.  Buyers get priced out and eventually have to cancel or postpone refinancing or purchasing. ... 06/19/2013

Check out our website ---> California Short Sale Agents REAL ESTATE SHORT SALE FORMULA (Read this article first, then click on the link above) Do I Qualify for a Real Estate Short Sale in Anaheim CA? So you're considering a real estate short sale for your Anaheim, California Home….. Either you are near default or have already missed mortgage payments, and you are undoubtedly under-water on what you owe on the Anaheim home compared to what it is currently worth. We see this every day from people of all aspects of life and economic backgrounds. We know it's a difficult and daunting position to be in. We know there is so much information out there that its difficult to decipher what is correct, and what isn't.... and who to trust. We also know its embarrassing. We've been in similar situat... 05/30/2013

Anaheim Shred A Thon 2013  Anaheim Shred A Thon  2013 Anaheim Shred-a-thon is scheduled at the Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim Ca  parking lot on Jun 29th 2013.  This event will be held from 10am - 2pm. The Southern California Auto Club AAA wants to help you reduce your risk of identity theft. AAA is hosting this Anaheim Shred a thon for members as well as non members. All Southern California residents are invited to bring up to five storage boxes filled with paperwork containing personally identifiable information including names,  birth dates, account numbers etc Plastic bags, binders, folders, computer disks, laminated paper and other non paper materials should be removed ahead of time.  All shredded items will be recycled. Some items you may want to consider bringing: Invoices Employment a... 05/22/2013

Anaheim short sale specialist offers CASH See if You Qualify for a Anaheim Short Sale Is your Anaheim home upside down? (Is your Anaheim home worth less than what you may owe on it.) Do you have a hardship? (Things have happened where you find yourself struggling to make your mortgage payment or can't make it at allDivorce? Postpone a trustee sale?Do you want to save your credit from a bankruptcy and/or foreclosure? (Bankruptcy and/or foreclosure will damage your credit for 7 - 10 years) Have you missed any mortgage payments? Do you need to relocate? Have you been denied for a loan modification? You may qualify for up to 30k in relocation assistance. If you do not qualify for any cash assistance Aston Group will pay you $2000 upon close of escrow.Ask for detailsShort sale services are f... 05/08/2013

Anaheim and Anaheim Hills CA Land and Lots for Sale Even though Anaheim and Anaheim Hills are densely populated, there are still lots and land that show up  for sale. Some of the lots for sale could be for residential or for income property or commercial use.   Prior to building or buying the land or lot, it is a good idea to check with the City of Anaheim Planning or building department. You can call them at 714-765-4311  or you can visit their website at :  http://www.anaheim.net/title/Planning+and+Building/ Finding the right piece of lot or land for a future home or income property can be a challenge, which is why you may want an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor to represent you not only to find you a property but throughout the process of opening and closing escrow, which could... 05/02/2013

Same Day 203k Consulting-HUD Approved Since 1995 www.sameday203k.com               323 309-9722                                           10 Simple Steps to Buying a Home Using the FHA 203k Renovation Loan Program and Closing your loan in 30-45 Day’s   The FHA Section 203k Loan Features: The Section 203k mortgage loan offers the borrower a single, long - term, fixed or adjustable interest rate loan that covers both the acquisition and rehabilitation of a property. 

 Unlike conventional interim acquisitions and improvement loans, which may have higher interest rates and short terms.   The cost of the home renovation must be at least $5,000, but the total value of the property must fall within the FHA mortgage limit for the area.

 The value of the property is determined by either proper... 04/19/2013

Taste of Anaheim   Anaheim CA Here we go again. Anaheim has been hosting these Taste of Anaheim Events since at least 17 years. 18th Annual Taste of Anaheim is to be held at the Garden Walk, Anaheim Ca on May 9th, 2013 from 5:30 pm till 10:30 pm. This event is supposedly the city's premier food and music festival. For more information you may visit  www.Tasteofanaheim365.com. This event is sponsored by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Here is a schedule of events for the Taste of Anaheim Day: Food Tasting Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m. Entertainment: 5:30- 10:30 p.m. BOSTYX: 6-7 p.m. Aerorocks: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. DSB: 9 – 10:30 p.m. Silent Auction: 5:30 – 9:10 p.m. Information subject to change. "The Taste of Anaheim is a premier food and music festival which promotes Anaheim’s food and beverage ind... 04/19/2013

Top Home Selling Mistakes To Avoid We all know that the Real estate market in 2012 and the one we currently are in April 2013) are very different. There is hardly any inventory, homes prices are jumping up at an alarming rate  and investors and buyers are still buying. When will we have a normal market, if there is such a thing! If you are a seller or are considering selling or even buying, here are some pointers you may want to keep in mind. 1. Accepting the buyer with the highest offer without regard to the other contractual terms. 2. Not properly handling multiple offer situations with multiple buyers. 3. Not properly handling back-up offers. 4. Entering into an agreement with no earnest money deposit from the buyer, or a very small amount. 5. Entering into an agreement before verify... 04/16/2013

ANAHEIM’S ANNUAL COMPOST GIVEAWAY Every year city of Anaheim gives away free compost to Anaheim residents. This year is no different. Whether cultivating land in the backyard, or planting a container garden on the patio, one thing a garden needs is compost. City of Anaheim is once again aiding residents with their perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vegetables and flowers to grow, thrive and blossom. Anaheim residents can receive up to 60 gallons of nutrient-rich compost/soil conditioner absolutely for free. The annual Compost Giveaway, a partnership between the City of Anaheim’s Public Works Department and Republic Services, will take place on the following dates, rain or shine -- Saturday, April 13: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. (or while the supply lasts) Western High School, Orange Ave. Parking... 04/10/2013

Anaheim Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market I was at a Kaiser Permanente Hospital for some information(not patient related!) last Friday. As I came out of the parking structure I noticed a 'Farmers Market' going on. So went to the stalls and saw some of the healthy products only they sell. I shot a quick video of the Farmers  market vendors and location. It was fun, but I was there on business so did not spend much time there. I will go revisit soon though.   Here is one reason why Kaiser Hospital has these Farmers Market throughout... "It's not as crazy as it sounds. Eating more fruits and vegetables is part of good health. That's why we've opened farmers' markets outside our medical centers and clinics.    " More information and links. Anaheim Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market Orange Coun... 04/06/2013

  If There's A Will, There's A Way! Buyers Get The Deal   I woke up today ready to hit the ground running. What a week! I wrote a post about a week ago about an all cash transaction for a new client who called me after several other agents did not take them seriously? They wanted to buy a vacation rental near Disneyland. The day before the closing, we got HOA documents from the sellers and a review disclosed that that complex was sectioned into 2 different HOAs, one allowed vacation/short term rentals and one did not. The home we were buying did not! Ugh...cancellation! However..... Yesterday I had the opportunity to talk to the seller, an investor, and he was suggesting that we close anyway because there were plenty of people in the other complex interested in trading units for this o... 03/30/2013

Local Home Buyers Agent Anaheim Hills Anaheim Orange Yorba Linda nearby areas Finding a home in today's very active real estate market has just  become - tough! As you may be aware, buyers have realized that they missed the bottom of  housing market, which was in 2nd quarter or 2012? There are a lot of buyers out there who want to take advantage of the low low interest rates and the still lower home values. But home values are going up by the month! Serious buyers need to work with Full time dedicated and service oriented Realtor. These agents can help you find homes right away, can guide you to write type and amount of offers with the right terms and conditions. They must also be able to strongly negotiate for you.   I have been working in the North Orange county area for the last 17 y... 03/23/2013

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  Homes for Sale: Orange County Foreclosures The list presented here are recently listed foreclosure homes and condos in Orange County, California. These properties are now on the market and available for sale. Each is officially listed with a local real estate Broker. If you wish for additional information on any of these properties or you would like to preview the home…Just call or text me at (714) 612-0995. You can also email me at GGasparRE@Yahoo.com   * City Address Property Type Bed Baths Sqft List Price *1 Anaheim 1594 W Alexis Ave Single Family 3 2 1,470 $474,900 *2 Anaheim 121 N Redrock St Single Family 3 2 1,456 $399,900 *3 Anaheim 943 S Firefly Dr Single Family 3 3 1,749 $501,000 *4 Costa Mesa 13701 Olympic Ave Single Family 4 2 2,290 $530,000 *5 Fullerton 709 N Richman Ave ... 03/17/2013

5 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score The secret to good credit isn't a mystery, but it does take time, especially if your credit has been damaged. Below are 5 ways to achieve and maintain great credit. Forward this information on to your friends and family to help them keep their credit in great shape as well.   One other simple way to improve your credit score is to talk to a Lender or a Realtor and have them review your credit report. Based on the information on the report, they may be  able to guide you to next steps. Compliments of www.MyAreaHomesForSale.com   714-470-8600  MikePatel@sbcglobal.net 03/14/2013