Category Archives: Orange County home values

Foreclosure Home Selling Market is on Hot Fire Pace at Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Foreclosure properties are selling so fast at Orange County CA that average selling time for REOs – after lenders buy the properties at trustee auctions and list for sale again – is 18 days. ‎There are only 304 foreclosure REO … Continue reading →

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California Property Tax & Mello-Roos Assessments – State Income Tax Filings Starting January 1, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

California government has money and budget challenges – and is expected to crack down next year – for tax year 2012 – on property tax payers who have been taking the entire amount they pay (including Mello-Roos and special assessments) as … 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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Get Correct Value Information for your Orange County Property Tax Assessment and Appeals

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Most Orange County CA homeowners paid their property tax installments as of December 12, 2011. Some people are not happy with their current assessed values, because distressed homes on the market selling and foreclosures have driven their property market value down.  Current … Continue reading →

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Buyers Should Like Orange County CA Real Estate Value Opportunities for 2012

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

With strong rents being paid by tenants and moderated home selling prices, buyers and investors are expected to like Orange County CA home and value opportunities for 2012. During 2011 (so far as of December 28, 2011) – 25,790 Orange … 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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Top Newport Heights Homes at Newport Beach CA Real Estate

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  NEWPORT HEIGHTS is a famous and sought after area for home buyers at Newport Beach and Orange County CA.  NEWPORT HEIGHTS is located south of 16th Street, east of Newport Blvd, west of Dover and inland north of Pacific Coast Highway ~ Live at Newport … 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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