Category Archives: Orange County housing markets

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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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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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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Newport Beach Real Estate ~ Homes for Sale and Resale Update

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Newport Beach at South Orange County is where almost everyone wants to visit.  It’s always beautiful at Newport Beach, with clear sunshine, fantastic weather, surf and sand, and many activities to enjoy. Lots of people would want to buy a home at Newport Beach, which has some of … Continue reading →

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Orange County Great Park at Irvine ~ Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, July 9, 2011

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Orange County’s Great Park at Irvine has lots of activities and events planned for this summer 2011.   This Saturday ~ July 9th ~ is 6th year anniversary celebration on founding of the Great Park. “GROWING THE PARK 2011 CELEBRATION” ~ … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Deals for Short Sale Buyers at Laguna Beach CA

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Laguna Beach at South Orange County has some of the most spectacular homes with ocean views ~ also some of the top deals on properties for short sale buyers who are smart and patient.   28 of the Laguna Beach homes now listed are short sale … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Public Property Auction by Treasurer/Tax Collector – June 29, 2011

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Orange County, CA, Treasurer/Tax collector Shari Freidenrich has scheduled the county public property auction for Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 10 AM at the Orange County offices. See list of properties scheduled for Orange County auction at http://www.ttc.ocgov.com/auction/auctionlist.htm. One such property scheduled for public auction … Continue reading →

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Splash at Irvine CA – Private Pool Homes for Summer Buyers

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

 It’s summer at Irvine and South Orange County and time of year for some fun, backyard parties and family gatherings, grilling of fish, chicken or ribs on the barbecue, and getting wet in the pool. Irvine has 43 homes now listed for sale that have their own private swimming pools, … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Home Renters Should Consider Buying

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Home ownership remains a big part of the American dream for most people and families in the U.S. and here in California. However, during this challenging economy time the past decade, number of those renting vs. owning a home has grown here at Orange County, … Continue reading →

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