Yearly Archives: 2007

2008 Predictions for Orange County Real Estate

Disclosure -  I am not an economist, not a psychic, and not a fortuneteller.   My crystal ball is foggy (or cracked!), and any predictions I make are based on my own experience, insight, feelings, observations, wants, hopes and superstitions.  I will tell you what I think will happen to the real estate market in ...

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History of an Over-Priced Listing

Is your home priced too high for the current market?  Many times, sellers insist on testing the market to make sure they are not leaving money on the table.  Some times, the listing agent is selected based on recommending the highest list price.  Other times, sellers simply have an inflated opinion of the value of ...

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Cancellation of Debt from Foreclosure or Short Sale

An additional consequence of losing your house to either foreclosure or a short sale, is the potential tax liability.  (As if you aren't hurt enough!)  The IRS has added a section to their website that helps explain it.  You need to consult a tax ...

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Price Reductions

On the days that I'm not out showing or previewing homes, I check the MLS "Hot Sheet" list several times a day to see what just came on the market, what has recently been reduced, and what has changed status to indicate that it is under contract. I'm often amazed at the number of price changes ...

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Lake Forest Real Estate Market December 2007

The Lake Forest market, as well as surrounding cities in the South Orange County area, seem to be picking up the pace a little now. The inventory has shrunk some, as many sellers have taken their homes off ...

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