Category Archives: Buying a Home

Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixtures Must be Disclosed by California Home Sellers

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

California government has favored consumers for years and has a number of laws on seller disclosures to protect home buyers. New CA law - CA Senate Bill 837 – says that home sellers must disclose to buyers whether there are water-conserving plumbing fixtures. … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Home Buyers Still Like Incredibly Low Mortgage Rates

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Orange County CA home buyers aren’t bored with incredibly low mortgage rates and continue to be happy about their opportunities.  The average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage conforming loan has fallen to 3.25 percent (loan up to $417k with … Continue reading →

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Top Reasons to Invest in Orange County CA Rental Properties

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

    Top reasons that now could be a good time to buy Orange County residential rental properties: 1.  Good prices for buyers  2.  Fewer home buyers and more renters are in the market these days.  3.  Rents have gone up and are expected … Continue reading →

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Home Buyers Alert ~ Now is Your Best Time

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Home buyers have heard it before that “Now is Your Best Time”.  It’s a worthy message, and we’ll say it again … “Now is Your Best Time” … for home buying. So get organized for home buying, contact your experienced and professional mortgage … Continue reading →

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Short Sale Offers Should be Made Uncomplicated for Lenders

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

TOP REASON that Short Sale offers should be uncomplicated for lender/lienholders: Lender/lienholders are decision makers on short sales and like to see uncomplicated and easy to approve contracts.   California has rules and forms for REALTORs® and real estate professionals to use for SHORT SALE transactions, … Continue reading →

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Orange County Home Buyers Beware of Amazingly Low Loan Rates

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Orange County home buyers can still take advantage of excellent mortgage rates for purchase money loans.  This week’s home mortgage rate news from lenders and brokers had good news for home and property buyers that rates are even lower. Conforming loans up to $417,000 30 year … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things Buyers Should Know – Orange County Home Sales

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Home buyers around Orange County always ask what’s happening with the current house selling market. We think that buyers should know 5 top things about the current Orange County home selling market. Home sales at Orange County are primarily tied to jobs and employment.  Orange County added … Continue reading →

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FHA Mortgage Loan Insurance Rates Going Up

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  If you want to buy a home … Live at Orange county … and use government FHA loan program, contact an experienced and licensed mortgage broker now. Find out about FHA new mortgage insurance rates (25 basis point increase in rates) … Continue reading →

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Pro Investor House Flipping With a Formula

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Pro Investor House Flipping With a Formula Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why You Should Write the Offer Today

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

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