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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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Irvine CA Home Buyers Like and Value Award-Winning Schools

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Home buyers have reasons to move to a certain city and area, such as good schools, job opportunity, proximity to friends and family, public safety, nice neighborhoods, and selection of properties.  When we talk with Irvine CA home buyers, they almost always say that Irvine’s award-winning schools … 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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FHA Loans Becoming Popular at Orange County CA

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

I like the Paul Scheper article “FHA Loans becoming popular in Orange County” in this month’s Orange County REALTOR® magazine, which was published by the Orange County Association of REALTORs®.    Paul says in his article that FHA loans have emerged as loan of choice … Continue reading →

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Laguna Hills CA Buyers Want Top 3 Things

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Laguna Hills property buyers are looking for TOP 3 THINGS - good value, better value and best value.  97 Laguna Hills homes are now under contract (backup and pending status with MLS). Most of these are short sales, which take lots … Continue reading →

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Back Bay West Side – Newport Beach Real Estate

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

The west side of Newport Beach’s famous Back Bay area – at South Orange County - is beautiful and popular with folks who like outdoor activities, boating, canoeing, outrigger racing, sailing, kayaking, walking, running and hiking. Newport Beach homes in this area are … 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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