Category Archives: Orange County CA

Homes for Sale Listing Inventory Down at Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Listing inventory of homes for sale at ORANGE COUNTY CA REAL ESTATE has dropped to lowest number since June 2005. Orange County CA now have current active listing inventory of 5,883 – according to CRMLS. Highest point was June 2011 – when Orange County had 11,388 homes for … Continue reading →

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OC Home Buyer Demand Gets More Solid – Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Buyer demand is solid at Orange County CA real estate – and it should inspire seller confidence. Realtors and brokers resold 2,576 Orange County CA homes last month during March 2012 – with average sold price of $511,908. That’s sold … Continue reading →

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Single Level Homes Remain Solid Sellers – South Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Single level detached homes remain attractive for buyers and solid for sellers at Orange County CA real estate. Newport Heights home – $1,489,000 – 3 bedrooms and 3 baths – MLS# U11003372 – IDX link   See NEWPORT BEACH CA … Continue reading →

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Property Tax Tips for New Owners at Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  The Orange County CA Assessor updated its published general information for new home owners at Orange County, California.  By law, California real estate is valued each year as of January 1 (lien date) for property tax purposes.  Property taxes are … Continue reading →

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Ways to Protect Your Estate Assets from Lawsuits at Orange County CA

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Probate courts in California are full of people prosecuting lawsuits and claims against decedent estates, trusts, trustees, administrators, executors, heirs, beneficiaries, and family members and caretakers.  So do your financial estate planning at Orange County CA carefully and protect your assets as … Continue reading →

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Orange County Home Buyers Alert ~ Now is Your Best Time to Get Going

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  The average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage loan has fallen to its lowest level in decades. Freddie Mac said the rate for the refinancing option dropped to 3.54 percent from 3.66 percent, which is the lowest average rate since it … Continue reading →

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Transfer Your Home Property Tax Basis Value from Orange County CA to Replacement Dwelling at a Different County

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

My prior article ~ Protect and Transfer Your Home Property Tax Basis Value at Orange County, California ~ Proposition 60 ~ addressed the opportunity for homeowners who are 55 years of age or more to sell their Orange County home … Continue reading →

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Dove Canyon Homes at Rancho Santa Margarita CA Real Estate

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Dove Canyon at Rancho Santa Margarita CA has some excellent home values for buyers.      Dove Canyon home ~ $899,900 ~ overlooking 14th fairway of DC Golf Course ~ 5 bedrooms and 5 baths ~ MLS# S667520 ~ IDX link   … Continue reading →

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How to Protect and Transfer Your Property Tax Basis for Residence at Orange County ~ CA Proposition 60

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  A friend asked yesterday whether he could buy a house in Orange County first and later sell his prior house in Orange County while taking advantage of California Proposition 60 on transfer of property tax basis. Answer is “YES” if you follow all … Continue reading →

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Orange County Great Park at Irvine ~ Anniversary Celebration

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  The ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK at Irvine CA kicked off its anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 9. U.S. military aerial demonstrations and fly over, police aircraft, vintage airplanes, helicopters, and aerial show were dramatic and got lots of attention. Current centerpieces … Continue reading →

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