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As for April? Even more so! Example: we listed a home for sale in Irvine, a referral from one of our wonderful neighbors. The owner did everything right….followed our recommendation to stage his home, make modest improvements to carpet and paint, and to price it right.

The result? Fifteen (15) written offers, only one of which was below asking price. The property is now in escrow at $60,000 OVER asking price. Now that’s how to sell a home in Orange County, don’t you think? Almost every offer was from a buyer intending to occupy, and most of the offers included huge downpayments. Two were all-cash offers above full price.

Real estate investors are out in force. All this extra demand is making the market more competitive for buyers, much improved for sellers.

We have helped over 1000 families close escrows…and another dozen last month!
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• Your loans must have been purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac prior to May 31, 2009, with an LTV ratio in excess of 80%.
• No late payments during the previous 6 months, no more than one late during the last 12 months.
• You must be current on your loan.

Here’s an excerpt from an article in the LA Times online:

Though it was announced by the Obama administration late last year, “HARP 2.0″ — the second version of the Home Affordable Refinance Program — will finally hit full stride around the middle of this month, when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac finish tweaking their automated underwriting systems to accept applications, and lenders and mortgage insurance companies start handling large volumes of requests.

The revisions are crucial for owners who have outstanding mortgage balances in excess of 125% of the current resale values of their homes. Under the second version of HARP, there is no upper limit on permissible loan-to-value ratios (LTVs). You can owe twice or even three times the value of your home and still qualify for a refinancing at today’s low interest rates. The earlier version imposed a limit of 125%, which cut out millions of the hardest-hit victims of the real estate bust.

Could this the best floorplan imaginable? Formal living or dining option, plus a great-room kitchen and family room. The main floor bedroom with full bath is currently set up as a functional home office. Don’t be deceived by the front elevation – with a tandem garage, there is room for three cars!

Talega is renowned for its community amenities! Sparkling resort quality pool/spa and sports park are all right down the street….with shopping, dining, and beaches all just a short drive away.

Property Highlights

• Address: 11 Via Cristobal, San Clemente, California 92673
• Community: Talega
• Neighborhood: Sabella
• 4 Bedrooms Plus Loft, 3 Baths
• 2629 sqft (per assessor)
• Two Fireplaces
• Master Bedroom with Retreat and Romantic Sunset Deck
• Great-Room Style Kitchen & Family Room
• Formal Living or Dining Room with Fireplace
• Upper Level Inside Laundry with Sink & Storage
• Main Floor Bedroom & Bath
• Three-Car Garage
• Views of Hills, Sunset, and City Lights, Offered at $714,900

Upgrades & Appointments

• Formal Model! Custom Wall Coverings, Flooring, and Much More!
• Phenomenal Backyard, Cook Center, Spa, Built-In Seating!
• Kitchen Features Granite Counters and Gorgeous Cabinets
• Lush Landscaping and Impressive Hardscaping Throughout
• Beautiful Wood Floors

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Resort living only 3 miles to the surf! Welcome home to Danawoods!

This great neighborhood home offers home buyers a compelling value! As you can see from the photos, this property offers the luxury of gorgeous views of sunsets, ocean, coastline, park, trees and city lights! Included among the highly desirable upgrades are a beautifully remodeled kitchen, gorgeous wood floors and builit-in entertainment center! The Master Suite is appointed with a new bathroom, and walls of glass leading to a generous outdoor deck – perfect for a romantic getaway.

Danabirch is a small cul-de-sac street with friendly neighbors – this home features its own extra-long driveway for extra parking or roller hockey! Looking for a gorgeous, lush tropical back yard? This is it….plus a covered patio, built-in entertainers’ cook center, spa and glass fire pit. This backyard offers all that and more, plus enough room for a play house or private vegetable gardens and privacy not easily found nowadays!

Nearby Danawoods Park is easily accessible via a walkway to the park and pool right next door! No preview needed! Professionally staged and ready for new owners!

Danawoods is arguably the perfect South Orange County location. Within walking distance to the Ocean Ranch Shopping Center, and a short drive to Dana Point Harbor and the beaches! Dana Point is situated between all the wonderful amenities of Laguna Beach and San Clemente, with easy access to the freeway and tollroad! Truly the best of all worlds! Hurry! This one will not last! NOT a short sale!

Property Highlights

• Address: 25084 Danabirch, Dana Point, California 92629
• Neighborhood: Danawoods
• Builder Tract: Harbor Heights (HH)
• Newport Plan
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Baths
• Spacious Living and Dining
• Great Room Design Includes Kitchen, Nook, and Family Room
• Kitchen Features include Island and Garden Window
• Beautiful Kitchen Remodel with Premium Appliances and Granite Countertops
• Inside Laundry with Full-Sized Hookups
• 2-Car garage
• Roll-Up, Sectional Garage Door
• Private Lot on a Cul-de-Sac Street!
• MLS #S671069; TGNO: 971J3
• Great Property! Priced Below Our Most Recent Sale at $799,900!
• Also Available for Lease at $3400/month!

Ocean view potential if you build another level. Walk to dining and DP Harbor. Spacious living room with rock floor-to-ceiling fireplace and vaulted ceilings, sunny breakfast nook and efficient kitchen.

Property Highlights

• Address: 33812 Mariana Drive, Dana Point, California 92629
• Neighborhood: Lantern Village
• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
• Single Level Floorplan, w/Walls of Glass & Warm, Inviting Fireplace
• One-Car Garage
• MLS S688364
• Subject to Lender Short Sale, Offered at $459,900

Upgrades & Appointments

• Light, Neutral Decor – Move-In Condition!
• Hardwood Flooring, Premium Carpeting
• Ceramic Tile Counters and Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appliances
• Upgraded Baths
• Dramatic Rock Fireplace

Property Highlights

• Address: 27992 Via de Costa, San Juan Capistrano
• Neighborhood: The Greens
• 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
• Terrific Floorplan, w/Walls of Glass & Warm, Inviting Fireplace
• Two-Car Attached Garage
• TGNO 972E2
• Big Price Reduction, Now Offered at $399,900

Upgrades & Appointments

• Light, Neutral Decor – Move-In Condition!
• Hardwood Flooring, Premium Carpeting
• Ceramic Tile Counters, Kitchen Perfect for Serious Cooks!
• Built-In Microwave and Gas Cooktop

Add to this relaxing image the luxury of 3 bedrooms, each with its own private bath, 3000 sqft of living space, and a 3-car garage, all in a gated enclave.

The master bedroom suite is located on the main floor in this completely remodeled and extensively upgraded home.

But this home is not in Spain! It’s right here in our own Dana Point, California! Be the first to view this gorgeous home.
Available to purchase for only $1,600,000, or for lease at $6200/mo.
Call me at (949) 240-5892!