Orange County Homes and Lifestyle

Feng Shui and Your South Orange County Home for Sale

ADDED May 1, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Selling a home can be quite challenging at times, causing sellers to question what they can do to make the sale occur more quickly. Service providers such as home stagers, organizers, and professional clutter eliminators can all offer assistance, but many sellers are also considering the art of feng shui, through consulting services or as…Read More »

Buying a Home in South Orange County? Don’t Forget the Inspection!

ADDED April 26, 2012 0 COMMENTS

You’ve finally found the South Orange County home that is just right, made an offer and it was accepted. Now you just wait for escrow to close, right?  Wrong! Now is the time to have the home inspected to make sure you are aware of any possible issues in the home before it’s too late…Read More »

How Buying a Home is Like Finding the Perfect Shoe

ADDED April 24, 2012 0 COMMENTS

The adage “one shoe fits all” does not work when buying a home.  It doesn’t work when shoe shopping, either, for that matter!  Homes, like shoes, are very personal, and often emotionally-based purchases. Try as they might to create a home that will meet every need and every taste, home builders are aware that it…Read More »

Short Sales Timelines Reduced for Home Buying and Selling

ADDED April 20, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Home buyers interested in short sale homes and the sellers of such homes had some good news this week. Freddie Mac established new timelines to aid in expediting decisions for borrowers. Under the new guidelines, once a completed application has been submitted, a decision must be reached within 60 days. Applications can come in the…Read More »

March 2012 Realtor.com Study Shows Upward Trends

ADDED April 17, 2012 0 COMMENTS

March 2012 totals are in and show some trends that you will want to consider if you have a home for sale or will be buying a home soon.  According to Realtor.com, housing market indicators are looking up.  The national median list price has increased between February and March, displaying a steady, slow rise.  The…Read More »

Consider Safety When Showing Your Home For Sale

ADDED April 12, 2012 0 COMMENTS

When a potential buyer considers a home for sale in South Orange County, they are looking for more than a home that “feels” good, they also want to make sure their needs and wants now and in the future can be met. One of these needs is often a concern for safety. Whether it is…Read More »

Dealing with a Home Disaster with Less Stress

ADDED April 5, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Your home is a place or safety and security, a refuge from the storms of life.  However when and if disaster does strike, you may need a little know-how to get through the process of filing an insurance claim and you will likely be surprised at the amount of time consumed with such a process.…Read More »

Mold in Your Home? Here are Some Tips

ADDED April 3, 2012 0 COMMENTS

With the excitement of Spring, many of us take a closer look at the condition of our homes, even if we do not have a home for sale.  Upon deeper inspection, we may find areas that need an extra bit of care.  If you happen to notice mold in your home, do not panic.  Instead…Read More »

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