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If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to buy a new home and are a bit clueless on how to achieve that, then take note of the following tips and basic information here on what you should know and consider before buying a house in 2019. Time changes things, and this year we’re facing a reinvigorated market that would …

Nellie Gail Ranch Christmas Lights Nellie Gail Road in Laguna Hills holds one of the most spectacular Christmas light shows in Orange County. It is one of the most amazing traditions to be a witness of the wonderful homeowner performances of holiday lights and decor in Nellie Gail Ranch. Every season brings back familiar old favorites and some spectacular new …

Pay For it Now or Later Many first time buyers believe that FHA financing is the only option for getting into a Aliso Viejo Real Estate home with a low down payment, that’s simply not true. Conventional mortgage options using Private Mortgage Insurance are available with as little as a 5% down payment, or 5% equity if you are refinancing an …

How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time in Laguna Beach. Ah, to be a first-time home buyer again: How easy it was to buy a home when you weren’t carrying another mortgage on your back! If you’re looking to graduate from first-timer to repeat buyer, you know things are about to get much trickier. Unless you’re a bona …

The sleepy resort town of Big Bear, CA, is getting a wake-up call—thanks to an anticipated influx of cash. Area property values are looking up for the first time in quite a while. The owners of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a popular resort near Mammoth Lakes, recently purchased Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, two resorts in the Big Bear area. The Los Angeles Times believes the owners are …

Deciding to sell your home within Laguna Hills Real Estate can really be a tough decision. There may be plenty of reasons that prevents you—the prices, the interest, or whether your prospective buyer can qualify for a mortgage. With the ever-fluctuating state of the economy, it is understandable that you are hesitant to put your property on the market. However, …

Getting Married in Orange County? Skip the Fancy Plates and Ask for a Home Down Payment Instead. They already have the high-powered blender, the 800-thread-count sheets, and the stemless wine glasses. And while they could always register for even more kitchen gadgetry and overstuffed throw pillows, some modern couples have their eyes on a different kind of wedding gift. What many of …

Home sales typically cool down in fall and winter months. Realtors say that some home buyers can quickly buy properties at reasonable prices at this time of year. The rationale is that there are fewer competition on the market and sellers are out there looking for buyers. There may be lots of properties available for sale in California. However, buyers …

Accredited Inherited Home Specialist- Laguna Hills Real Estate Agent Tax Implications of Selling an Inherited Home One of the first things you’ll need to evaluate when considering selling an inherited home is how the sale will impact you financially. In other words, you may be subject to taxes on any proceeds from the sale or from the inheritance of the property …