Pre-Flight Checklist

June 5, 2011
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It’s almost that time of year when many homeowners lock up the house and take off for summer vacation. But locking up isn’t all you should do to prepare your house for your absence.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Foreclosure

June 4, 2011
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While some foreclosures are a great purchase, buyers need to be cautious before jumping in to make sure they really are getting a bargain.

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Orange County Housing Report: Double Dip Hype

June 2, 2011
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I don’t know about you, but I love a double dip… in chocolate! Pundits and the media are transforming something I love into a buzzword based on conjecture and sensationalism.

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Where Did All the First-time Buyers Go?

June 1, 2011
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Lenders also are requiring higher credit scores and some want higher down payments that are shutting out more first-timers.

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A Primer On Molding

May 25, 2011
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Relatively inexpensive and easily installed, molding encompasses all those decorative elements that adorn walls and ceilings, from baseboard to panel molding.

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The Perfect Fit

May 22, 2011
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Buy too big a home and you could struggle financially; buy too small a one and you might have to move sooner than you’d like. So how much home do you need? Here’s some advice on how to figure that out.

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Orange County Housing Report: Equity Sellers Rule

May 16, 2011
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We hear so much about foreclosures and short sales, but, surprisingly, a clear majority of closed homes are NOT distressed. Equity Sellers: 59% of all closed sales in April were sellers with equity in their homes. With an abundance of short sales and foreclosures, reports of a “shadow inventory” and “upside down” homeowners, and a [...]

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Buying A Home Beats Renting

May 15, 2011
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For the first time in years, buying a home may beat renting. Home prices have finally dropped enough to create a buying opportunity. Nationally, prices are down 32% from their peak, set in 2006.

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Spring Home Sales

May 9, 2011
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Planning to buy or sell? Wondering what your property is worth, or even what the house across the street sold for? The Robert Prophet Group has the answers.

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5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score

May 6, 2011
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Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score…

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