Part 1: Getting Pre-Approved. In this video I express the importance of getting pre-approved for your South Orange County home, before you start your home search. I’ve included a brief story of a client who is a chiropractor and wanted to look at property first, but as I explained how a pre-approval is very similar… Read More
Mission Viejo’s ‘Taste of the Lake & Jazz Fest’ this Labor Day Weekend!

Lake Mission Viejo is one of the fine gems of South Orange County. This man-made lake features beaches, boating, fishing, and other fun activities. To give you an idea of it’s size, you can fit 3 cruise liner ships end-to-end across the lake. This is a great amenity only for the residents of Mission Viejo… Read More
Introducing My “Sold in a Day” Program
If you need to sell your home, investment property, or vacant land but the thought of having it opened up to the world for 3, 6, 9 months or even longer, then this program is the answer. It’s called the ‘Sold in a Day Program,’ and it will change the way that homes are sold!… Read More
Happy Clients In Front Of Their New Home On Inspection Day

It was inspection day at my new sale in the Robinson Ranch area of Ranch Santa Margarita. After Mark Ingraffia of Ingraffia Home Inspection completed his assessment and walked my clients through the few minor issues of the home, I snapped this photo. Pictured here are my clients Eric & Natalie Johnson with their two… Read More
Showing Homes in the Surrey Farm Neighborhood of Ladera Ranch
Today was such a beautiful day to be showing homes in Ladera Ranch to some of my favorite clients! See and download the full gallery on posterous See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via web from Posterous de MarkGundlach
Ladera Ranch Spring Celebration March 28, 2010

The day could not have been a more perfect Spring day in Ladera Ranch. Sunny and blue skies looked down upon Founder’s Park on Sunday March 28, 2010 as residents, family and friends gathered for the festivities.
Is Now The Time, Or Is It Too Late?
With the news that the federal government will be pulling out of the investment in mortgage backed securities there is no doubt that mortgage rates will rise. I along with many others who track the real estate market here in South Orange County have been reporting the sales price increases over the past 6 months… Read More
Haiti – The Mortgage Meltdown – 9/11 – And You
As the devastation unfolded in Haiti recently, I couldn’t help but notice that we as a world society have not changed. The world has come to the aid of the Haitian people in their most desperate time. We are good at that. Reacting! But I wonder if the effects of the earthquake that nearly leveled… Read More
Buyers May Not Be In Control Of This Market Any Longer
As the real estate market heats up here in South Orange County, so do many buyer’s frustrations. I received a call from a gentleman yesterday who is looking to help his son purchase his first home. They are looking in the very low end of our market here, and cannot seem to get an offer… Read More
