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  • Deals To Be Had On The Irvine Real Estate Market

    Distressed properties make up 25% of current Irvine homes and condos for sale

    Posted on July 13, 2011 by Glen.

    The summer season is the busiest time of year in real estate, with homes selling at a greater pace than usual due to families wanting to settle before school starts for their children and the fact that many people are able to take vacations during summertime to deal with the arduous process of finding a new Irvine home or Irvine condo.  The great news is that there are still a variety of incredible deals to be found on the Irvine real estate market, especially when it comes to distressed properties.  According to this article in the Orange County Register, there are 841 active real e... Read More »



  • Be Careful When Hiring Your Remodeling Contractor

    Tips to follow when looking for the right contractor for your home remodel

    Posted on July 05, 2011 by Glen.

    Due to a down housing market where it may take a long time to sell your Irvine home or condo, many people are looking to improve their current home rather than buying a new one (please read our previous blog entry about this current trend).  One of the toughest things to accomplish when setting out to remodel your home is one of the first things you need to do - finding a general contractor to handle the multitude of projects that may come about during a home remodel.  A recent article in the New York Times, "Avoiding the Misery of Remodeling by Choosing the Right Contractor," offers... Read More »



  • 'Taste Of Greece' this weekend in Irvine

    33rd annual festival to feature authentic Greek cuisine and entertainment

    Posted on June 23, 2011 by Glen.

    If you're looking for a little culture and great food in Irvine this weekend, be sure to check out the 33rd annual "A Taste of Greece" festival.  The event begins tomorrow, June 24th and lasts through the weekend; the festival will be open tomorrow from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday from noon to 10pm, and Sunday from noon to 9pm.  The festival will feature traditional Greek food and a variety of other activities, including wine tasting, live music, authentic Greek dancing with the oppotunity to take lessons, a carnival, and a raffle.  The event is hosted by St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Chu... Read More »



  • Three of Irvine Schools Top in the Nation

    Rankings Come as No Surprise

    Posted on June 22, 2011 by Glen.

    According to a recent report in Newsweek, three of Irvine's high schools ranked in the top 500 in the nation.  This comes as no surprise as Irvine Unified School District supported by the City of Irvine is considered one of the best in the nation.  Rounding out the list in the top 500 high school's in the nation is University (8th), Northwood (96th), and Woodbridge (477th).  In order to be on such a prestigious list, the schools are ranked by test scores, graduation rate, percent enrolling in college, AP scores, and average SAT scores.  For more information, read the Newswe... Read More »



  • Should You Jump Into An ARM?

    Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Slowly Coming Back, But What Should You Choose?

    Posted on June 16, 2011 by Glen.

    When the housing market went bust, one of the ways that the government and lenders have tried to attract new buyers into the marketplace is by lowering mortgage interest rates to historic lows; quite simply, current rates have not been this low in decades.  With low fixed mortgage rates, people turned away from adjustable-rate mortgages because the potential for rate increases, coupled with low fixed rates, made the risk too great for many home buyers.  A recent article on CNN Money, "Don't get trapped in an ARM," highlights the recent return of ARMs into the lending marketplace.&nbs... Read More »



  • Great Park Community Festival

    July 9th from 3:00 to 9:30PM

    Posted on June 14, 2011 by Glen.

    Orange County's Great Park development in the Irvine real estate market is celebrating its anniversary with a spectacular day of events on July 9th from 3:00 to 9:30pm.  The festival will kick off with live music and will have tons of things to do throughout the day and end at night with a fireworks show.  Activities will include a petting zoo, art activities, aerial performances, a military vehicle display and more.  The event also marks the opening of two new developments - the North Lawn Sports Field and the Palm Court Arts Complex.  Both of these are a part of a $70 mil... Read More »



  • Irvine Real Estate Market Update

    Month ended May 2011 versus May 2010

    Posted on June 09, 2011 by Glen.

    The Irvine real estate market for the month ended May 2011 as compared to May 2010 showed that the overall market remains relatively stable despite total number of Irvine homes and Irvine condos sold being lower.  The good news it looks like the busy buying season may outperform last year as Irvine real estate under contract at the end of the month was up 14.3%.  The average sales price for Irvine was off by 3.2% to $680,484 for the month of May indicating relative stability as the types and pricing of homes sold can fluctuate on a montly basis.  Overall inventory remained below... Read More »



  • Final Phase of Montecito Homes at Woodbury Being Released

    Let us Help You Through the Process for Free

    Posted on June 03, 2011 by Glen.

    The final release of Montecito Homes in the Woodbury Neighborhood of Irvine is coming June 8th!  These homes built by Brookfiled Homes will be located right near an area known as the commons in Woodbury, which is a 30 acre recreation facility with pools, parks, basketball courts, tennis and more.  Homes at Montecito offer three floor plans ranging from 3-4 bedrooms and 2100-2400 square feet all in two-story designs with great rooms, large kitchens, and many other modern appointments.In order to have your first pick at any of these properties, you must be prequalified and should get i... Read More »



  • Irvine Public School Foundation Seeks Support

    Help Give Back to Irvine Schools

    Posted on June 02, 2011 by Glen.

    The Irvine Public School Foundation is seeking support from local businesses and residents.  In an effort to help schools in the Irvine Unified School District, the foundation is looking for residents to give just $1 a day or $365 over the next year and in return they will receive what is called an iCard that will offer discounts and perks through local Irvine businesses.  This is a great opportunity to help the struggling school district provide a better education to our children and also a great opportunity to receive discounts and support local businesses.  Please visit the f... Read More »



  • Pay Tribute To Those Who Gave Their Lives For Our Country

    Memorial Day ceremony hosted by City of Irvine

    Posted on May 27, 2011 by Glen.

    Memorial Day is a time for all Americans to show their support and appreciation for those who serve in our military branches while honoring the brave and selfless individuals who gave their lives in the service of our country and freedom.  This Monday, May 30th, the City of Irvine will do its part in remembering the fallen military service members by hosting a ceremony in their honor.  The Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park and will start at 10:00am; the Memorial Park is located at 4 Civic Center Plaza in the Westpark neighborhood... Read More »



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