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Buyer Demand for Housing is Up at Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

REALTORs® and real estate professionals and their customers are looking for local market trends. How is the real estate market?  We have something new to talk about when people at Orange County CA ask.  Buyer demand for Orange County CA homes and properties during … Continue reading →

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FHA Loan Limits Restored by U.S. Congress – Good News for Real Estate

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

That U.S. Congress on November 17, 2011, restored the loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and its lending programs for two years should be good news for real estate.   FHA, Fannie Mae; and Freddie Mac loan limits were … 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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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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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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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 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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5 Reasons Why You Should Write the Offer Today

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

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