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For Sale or Lease – 2163 Calle Ola Verde, San Clemente

Christe Roknich — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:35:23 +0000

This condo in Marblehead is an incredible value at $299,900! Just reduced! When we listed this property, there were only 6 available properties for sale in San Clemente under $350,000, only 2 of which are NOT short sales. You can buy this home TODAY and move in as soon as you can close! No short sale hassles!

But the story gets better! This is a ground floor, single level unit, centrally located in the development of Faire Harbour. Privacy and greenery surrounds this unit!

Only a short drive away is the Ole Hanson beach community center and San Clemente’s scenic North Beach. The train and metro link also are close by for convenient access to San Diego, Los Angeles, and beyond!

No this is NOT a basic condo at a basic price. This property is highly upgraded throughout using expensive and high end materials! Check out the details!

Property Highlights

Address: 2163 Calle Ola Verde, San Clemente, California 92673
Master Development: Marblehead
Neighborhood: Faire Harbour
2 Bedrooms, versatile Jack’n’Jill bath + 1/4,
2-Car oversized garage
Gas fireplace
Granite, travertine, custom lighting, paint & floor coverings, fixtures & faucets!
Scraped ceilings and recessed lighting
Full sized laundry hook ups
Community pool, spa, and sand volleyball court!
MLS #S621682; TGNO: 992G2
Unbelievable Value! Just Reduced! All this for only $299,900!

Faire Harbour is not yet FHA approved. Please contact your lender in order to discuss and approve a “spot approval.”

Foreclosure v. Short Sale: Will a Short Sale Save Your Credit?

Christe Roknich — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:58:54 +0000

Do you know of someone who is in default on their mortgage, or has lost a job and will soon be facing financial difficulties? Where should they turn for advice?

Call us first! And be cautious about internet “experts,” where scams abound and bad advice like this goes unchecked: “oh, just do a short sale without any harm to your credit.” But here’s an excerpt from the Minneapolis Star Tribune, by Kara McGuire, that reveals how foreclosures AND short sales can wreck credit.

“Both short sales and foreclosures are considered negative by the score, because our data shows us it’s very predictive of future credit risk,” said Tom Quinn, Fair Isaac Corp.’s vice president of FICO scores. “The claim that doing a short sale is not going to hurt your score is false. It’s inaccurate.”

Read the entire article on RISMedia.

Summer is Almost Here!

Christe Roknich — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:44:07 +0000

Congratulations to all our recent graduates! Whether you are graduating from middle school, high school, or college…we wish you success in your future endeavors!

Parents, will your nest be empty soon? Are you considering a smaller home? Are you ready for that ocean front home, or 3-car garage, now that you will have the whole space for yourselves? This is also the time of year that we hear from our clients who are considering investing in a rental – now that they are free of tuition payments!

Please remember – we are interested in earning your business – we have the experience and track record to help you make the right move. The market right now is HOT, HOT, HOT!! But how does this tidbit of information relate to you and your home?

Call us for a free in depth market evaluation that includes First Team’s exclusive Market Trends data! It’s the closest thing to the crystal ball I requested years ago!

For Sale – 72 Livingston, Ladera Ranch

Christe Roknich — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:19:58 +0000

Run, don’t walk…to this steal of a deal in Ladera Ranch! Very cool location fronts to giant grassy play area (that someone else mows!). Move right in…this home enjoys neutral colors, Pergo flooring, and carpeting in excellent condition.

Builder option in this model includes Super Master Bedroom honestly could make TWO rooms! Works for buyers who need four bedrooms or a home office. Technology center and inside laundry are also located upstairs where you need them.

Love the outdoors? You’ll enjoy the private garden, perfect for toddlers or romantic dinners! This great neighorhood in Ladera Ranch enjoys excellent schools, and is close to Saddleback College, shopping and transportation.

Property Highlights

Address: 72 Livingston, Ladera Ranch, California, 92694
Neighborhood: Westcott
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Builder-Option: Super Master Suite Could be Two Bedrooms!
Roman Tub & Shower, Dual Sinks, & Huge Walk-In Closet
Formal Living & Dining!
Kitchen and Family Room Combine for Fabulous Great Room
Upstairs Laundry with Custom Storage
Gas Stove, Microwave & Oven – Generous Workspace & Ample Storage
Private Backyard Garden with Access to Huge Community Grassy Play Area
Oversized 2-Car Attached Garage with Cabinets & Storage
Incredible Community Amenities
MLS #S607227; TGNO: 922E7
A compelling opportunity – offered for sale at only $499,900!

For Sale or Lease – 32962 Danaoak, Dana Point

Christe Roknich — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:08:48 +0000

This might be the perfect Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart! This single-level floorplan is located in sought-after Danawoods, a short distance to beaches and gorgeous Dana Point Harbor!

This home is also on a cul-de-sac with neighbors as friendly as you would like them to be! The street has direct access to HOA pool and park, complete with play structures, swings, lots of picnic tables and bbq’s. And scenic Danawoods city park is only steps away.

A large family kitchen leads through French Doors to a generous pie-shaped lot with patio and serene views of park, trees and city lights! Danawoods is an excellent neighborhood to live in for all demographics! You will not be sorry you bought this lovely home! You WILL probably regret it if you do not even take a look!

Property Highlights

Address: 32962 Danaoak, Dana Point, California, 92629
Neighborhood: Harbor Heights in Danawoods
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, All on a Single Level
Serene Views of Park, Trees and City Lights
Large Backyard with Lush Green Lawns
Living and Dining Rooms with Vaulted Ceilings!
Master Suite with Walk-in Closet, Dual Sinks and a Big Bathtub for Relaxation!
Updated Throughout with Neutral & Current Colors
French Doors, Plantation Shutters, and More!
Oversized Two-Car Attached Garage
MLS #S602997
Priced For Sale at $649,900, For Lease at $2700/mo

For Lease – 31 Brighton, Laguna Niguel

Christe Roknich — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:44:28 +0000

Salt Creek Beach – Only 3 miles away! Enjoy the bike and walking paths to get there! This is like resort living in this gorgeous upper end unit in prestigious Beacon Hill in Laguna Niguel! This property includes washer/dryer and fridge! Freshly painted and newly carpeted make this home move in ready! Access to 3 swimming pools (one is adult only) and 6 tennis courts, playgrounds, greenbelts and parks! Great elementary school (Malcolm), middle (Niguel Hills) and high school (Dana Hills).

Rarely available in South Laguna Niguel! Close to Dana Point Harbor and beautiful beaches!!

Property Highlights

Address: 31 Brighton Place, Laguna Niguel, California, 92677
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill Terraces, Upper Level Floorplan
2 Bedrooms, 1.25 Baths
Generous Deck for Entertaining
Open Floorplan with Vaulted Ceilings
Surrounded by Lush Green Landscaping and Trees
Designated Parking with Carport and Extra Storage
MLS #S585047; TGNO: 971G2
Available Immediately at only $1375/mo!

Good News – Homes are Selling!

Christe Roknich — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:09:09 +0000

We’ve had a busy month! As you can see from the list of properties to the left, our sellers enjoyed a very successful April.

Note that only one of the four closed sales was a short sale…I mention that fact to emphasize that it’s not just foreclosures and short sales that are selling. Affordability is remarkably better, and interest rates are remarkably lower! As a consequence, home buyers are finding good values throughout the existing inventory. Remember, even as distress sales comprise as much as half the market in certain segments, that leaves another half of the sales that are not distressed sellers.

Buyers are once again excited about of purchasing Orange County real estate. In fact, we are working with five families that want to buy a home NOW!

Okay, now turn the page for a reminder of some minor bad news: the post office has raised postal rates again, including the cost for the basic first class rate from 42 cents to 44 cents. Good news wins!

Need a Realtor? Do you of someone that is planning a move? We look forward to the opportunity to serve you. Call us at (949) 240-5892.

“Love where you live…live where you love!
It all begins at home!”

Love Where You Live!

Christe Roknich — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:07:11 +0000

My signature tag line is “Love where you live…live where you love…” What do I mean by that?

I wake up each morning unemployed. That’s what running a small business is all about, right? Next, I begin each “work” day by asking people if they want to move, or if they are ready to buy or sell real estate. What I do works for me…knocking on hundred of doors, submitting ads, responding to ad calls and sign calls, calling past clients, friends and acquaintances, and maintaining great real estate websites. Whew!

Many tell me they would never move because they love where they live! What a great thing that is! Admittedly, we live in a phenomenal part of the world, and I am one of those who really cannot imagine moving any time soon.

Unfortunately, others among us are facing real unemployment. Our economy is leading many, even those who truly do love their homes and neighbors, to consider selling their homes. If you fall into this category, or know someone who does, please call me for a confidential consultation. I talked two families OUT of moving last week! Sometimes, you just need to hear another opinion or to learn that there may be other options.

On the other hand, if you would love to live somewhere new…please call me! Now is a phenomenal time to find the home that you will love at a price that you will also love!

“Love where you live…live where you love!
It all begins at home!”

It’s Going to Be a Great New Year!

Christe Roknich — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:24:04 +0000

The nation’s retailers have just reported slow holiday sales. It seems that we have been saving rather than spending.

Most economists are calling this bad news. They tell us our economy is based on consumption, and that we should spend, spend, spend, not save.

Does that sound right to you? Frankly, I like the idea of saving. Saving for college, for necessities, for vacations, for retirement, and yes, for a downpayment on a home, or for that first investment property. Saving is good!

Now that we’re past the normally slow holiday real estate season, there are great after-Christmas sales to be found in Orange County real estate! If you have good credit, and have saved a downpayment, now is a great time to to fulfill that dream of homeownership, or to move up to your dream home!

Inventory is reasonable, even low in many areas. We’re contributing to that – we’re selling homes! We are working with a number of prospective buyers at the moment; the home selection is, as with the famous children’s story, just about right. We have just received multiple offers on our listing in Sea Canyon (near Dana Hills H.S.), and expect that it will close escrow in February. Also in escrow is one of our custom home listings out in Covenant Hills (Ladera Ranch). Thinking of making a move? Call us today – we’ll make it happen!

“Love where you live…live where you love!
It all begins at home!”

Reflection on Our First Twenty Years as Realtors

Christe Roknich — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:56:28 +0000

For the past 20 years, we have worked in an office that averages 120 full time agents. Our culture of teamwork and mutual respect is not common among agents in the real estate industry. As a result, our Dana Point/Laguna Niguel office at First Team continues to be the top selling office in the company of 30-plus offices as well as the top selling office in all of South Orange County!

First Team has always been at the head of the class when it comes to advertising and marketing designed to get our sellers the highest possible price. Because of this commitment and investment…more sellers and buyers end up working with a First Team agent. More buyers see our print and internet ads…more buyers see our signs..which means more opportunities and more SALES! Other agents jump from one company to another seeking “better deals” and better tools, or due offices or companies shutting its doors. We are still, after 20 years of service, right where we began!

Let’s start the next twenty years by looking forward! If you think that now might be the time to begin accumulating real estate for your future, call us at (949) 240-5892, or send us email. Let’s start working on our resolutions for 2009!