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Home Staging
Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 11:06am. 136 Views, 0 Comments.
Let’s talk about an aspect of the real estate transaction that takes on a heightened importance during times like these, when it’s just as much a buyer’s market as it is a seller’s market: home staging.
One of the many benefits of hiring an experienced real estate agent (like me!) to help sell your home is having access to professionals who are seasoned in the all-important art of home staging. This is what we do for a living—naturally, over the years, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. With so many homes for sale in the Newport Beach area, and throughout other prized locations like Corona del Mar, Dana Point and Laguna Beach, it’s important that hopeful sellers take the time and the right steps to make their properties…
2012 Real Estate Forecast: The Road to Recovery
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 11:03am. 53 Views, 0 Comments.
2012 Real Estate Forecast: The Road to Recovery
Several years back—around 2008, when “the economy” was virtually inescapable and the climate in the luxury real estate market had hit a serious lull—everyone was on the edge of their seats, eager to hear the experts weigh in on when a recovery would take place. Do you remember that? The country’s economic woes (though the luxury real estate market was largely immune to the worst of them) were in full swing, and we weren’t supposed to see so much as the beginning of a return to normalcy (whatever that even means!) until 2012. For so many, 2012 seemed light years away. Well, here we are! It’s the beginning of the New Year, and, if the experts are correct in their analyses, it’s the…
Mortgage Rates End Near Historic Lows
Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 12:02pm. 76 Views, 0 Comments.
Mortgage Time
Mortgage Market News for the week ending December 29, 2011
Many investors wanted to avoid risk during the final week of the year, which helped relatively safer assets such as US mortgage-backed securities (MBS). As a result, mortgage rates fell a little to end near the lowest levels of the year.
While economic growth was well below average for the first three quarters of 2011, a pickup during the fourth quarter bodes well for stronger housing market activity next year. Nearly all of the economic data released during the fourth quarter pointed to improvement. The labor market picked up, consumer confidence rose, and home sales activity increased. This week, in the final piece of housing data for 2011, Pending Home Sales…
January 2012 Events for Orange County!
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 12:02pm. 80 Views, 0 Comments.
Surf City Splash -
Huntington Beach Jan. 1
Celebrate the new year with a dip into the Pacific. Bring your bathing suit.
(No wetsuits, that's cheating!) Meet in front of Zack's. Donation of $5 for
pancake breakfast; $10 for certificates of Lion-Heartedness. 9am-3pm. HB
Pier. 714-349-7706 / www.hbsurfcitysplash.com
Dana Point
Walk Jan. 1
Walk takes you through Dana Point Village, Hide Walk with a cliff view of
Dana Harbor, along Harbor Drive to Orange County Marine Institute, across
bridge to Dana Island and back, through the harbor and "baby beach"
area before heading back. 12pm. Ralphs Supermarket.
Excursion to the
Tournament of Roses Parade - Buena Park
Jan. 2
This year's theme is "Just…
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 3:22pm. 212 Views, 0 Comments.
Happy Holidays from Hugh and Dianne
Enjoy this calendar of events for the Season
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec.
1-31
Homes, yachts, docks, whole landscapes are transformed into a magical holiday
experience. Newport Harbor is richly illuminated with thousands of
lights and hundreds of themed estates. Newport Landing - 309 Palm St #A.
(949) 675-0551 / www.christmasparadeboats.com
Lighting of the Bay - Newport Beach
Dec. 2
Entertainment-Carollers-Concessions. Visit from Santa who will light the Back
Bay with floating trees. 6pm. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina:
1131 Back Bay Drive. 949-729-3863 / www.newportdunes.com
Holiday Magic Christmas Tree
- Anaheim Dec. 2
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Surterre's Weekly Half Full Perspective for Orange County
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 1:35pm. 191 Views, 0 Comments.
This week's perspective is great news for buyers who aren't sure if now is the time to buy. This perspective is here to help you decide whether or not the time is right for you! If you are considering a purchase please contact Hugh or Dianne to help you find the perfect property for you in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel or any part of Orange County!
Surterre’s Weekly Financial and Market Update - Week Ending 10/17/2011
“Glass Half Full” Perspective
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER REAL ESTATE SECTION 10/16/2011
Jonathan Lansner
“6% OF O.C. MORTGAGES MORE THAN 3 MONTHS LATE”
The number is 19% lower than a year ago. The 90-day delinquent number is seen as a key indicator of future mortgages…
Uh Oh, Mortgage Rates Move Higher!
Sunday, October 16th, 2011 at 2:18pm. 81 Views, 0 Comments.
This information was compiled and reported by Al Rodriguez at AmeriFirst Financial
Mortgage Rates Move Higher
Investors grew more optimistic about US economic growth and less concerned about Europe this week. This helped the stock market rally during the week. For mortgage rates, though, this news was not favorable. After reaching new lows early last week, mortgage rates continued to move higher this week.
Following last week's stronger than expected Employment data, the biggest economic report this week also exceeded expectations. September Retail Sales increased 1.1% from August, which was above the consensus forecast of 0.6%. In addition, the FOMC Minutes from the September 21 Fed meeting revealed that Fed officials expect the…
Eastbluff Market Statistics 10/2011
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 4:37pm. 155 Views, 0 Comments.
Eastbluff is one of the original premier view communities in Newport Beach. Dianne lives in and focuses her real estate marketing efforts in the Eastbluff neighborhood. There has been a flurry of activity since July 2011, including new listings and sales. This uptick shows promise that the local Orange County marketplace is definitely simmering, let's bring it to a boil folks!!
Active Listings Bed/Bath Sq. Ft. Price Days on Market
2627 Bunya 5/4 2,899 $1,399,000 …
What's Happening at Dianne's Open House
Friday, September 30th, 2011 at 6:30pm. 84 Views, 0 Comments.
Tomorrow, Saturday, I am holding 2022 Vista Cajon, Newport Beach open from 1-4 p.m. I am having a drawing for a $100 Restaurant.com gift card and a bottle of fine red wine. Come out and see me and enter to win!
