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Options in California Real Estate Contract Transactions

  People ask us about possible lease option agreements to sell and buy properties at Orange County, CA. California real estate contracts sometimes have OPTIONS granted to lessees and proposed buyers. A rent-to-own or "LEASE OPTION contract" usually contains an OPTION TO … Continue reading

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Shortened Time Frame From Default to Foreclosure at Orange County CA Real Estate

 10,898 Orange County CA properties are in the foreclosure pipeline as of today – February 15, 2012 – after filing of notice of default and prior to trustee auction sale at end of foreclosure. A recent trend at Orange County Ca real estate is … Continue reading

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New California Smoke Free Housing Law 2012

   California New Smoke Free Housing Law for 2012 The  California Smokefree Housing Law (SB 332) went into effect on January 1, 2012 – added Section 1947.5 to the California Civil Code- and gives multifamily property owners and managers the power to prohibit … Continue reading

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What Laguna Beach CA Real Estate Sellers Can Expect 2012

    LAGUNA BEACH California is an amazing beach oriented city tucked among the Pacific ocean sands and rocks at South Orange County, CA – also located in the bluffs and hills with emerald blue waters and spectacular Catalina island views.    … Continue reading

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Quail Hill at Irvine CA Real Estate – More Homes for Sale Needed for Buyer Demand 2012

Quail Hill village at IRVINE CA real estate owners have expectations for 2012. 99 Quail Hill homes sold last year during 2011 – average sold price of $736,955. 17 of those resold Quail Hill at Irvine homes during 2011 were … Continue reading

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What Newport Heights at Newport Beach CA Home Sellers Can Expect for 2012

    Newport Heights is a popular area and part of the city of Newport Beach CA. Newport Heights is close to and overlooking Newport Harbor on one side and adjacent to East Costa Mesa at Orange County on the other.   Newport … Continue reading

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Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Tax Relief by U.S. Law Set to Expire at End of This Year 2012

  U.S. law - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 - applies to debt forgiven in calendar years 2007 through 2012 – including possible debt forgiven through SHORT SALE process.   For purposes of income tax, this law allows for exclusion of income … Continue reading

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New CA Law to Protect an Owner’s Right to Rent Out a Condo Home

  Some California homeowner associations have been changing governing documents to stop condo owners from renting out their units. New California law (CA Senate bill 150) protects an owners right to rent out their units in common interest developments starting … Continue reading

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What Mortgage Broker Fees Are Legitimate

  Mortgage brokers are usually paid their commission and fees at closing. Such mortgage broker commissions are based upon their being able to find the buyer a loan, process the loan application, serve as liaison between you and the lender, … Continue reading

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Single Level Homes Selling at Irvine CA Real Estate

As a possible sign of the times and home buyer demand, single level detached homes have continued to sell well at Irvine CA real estate. 161 Irvine CA single level homes have sold so far this year (as of 12/6/2011) … Continue reading

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