Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Average US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 3.45 Percent

ortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average for the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.45 percent from 3.42 percent last week. The average rate is down sharply from 4.04 percent a year ago.
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Homebuyers have largest O.C. selection to shop in 21 months

You might want to look for a home now, as Orange County house hunters are finally getting extra choices – just as the key selling season ends. ReportsOnHousing reports 7,329 existing homes were listed for sale in Orange County broker networks as of Thursday, up 225 in two weeks and the highest level since October 2014. A year ago, 6 percent fewer homes were for sale with 2015’s peak supply at 7,167 homes. Summertime means many households start thinking about the upcoming school year and less about homebuying.
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Friday, July 22, 2016

A Minimalist Manifesto: How To Simplify Your Style at Home

Sometimes, our homes can overwhelm us. What should be a place of retreat and comfort becomes bloated with items not needed, styles experimented with and abandoned, and projects started but never completed. While a good Spring Clean (whenever it happens) is always welcome, sometimes you want to go even further than that and streamline your style, too. Read on for our Minimalist Manifesto, and for ideas on how to simplify your home.
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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Best Places to Live

U.S. News analyzed the 100 most populous metro areas to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Easy, Affordable DIY Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

Consider tackling these jobs before crunch time.
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Orange County Real Estate Market Hits New Listings Bottom | Published: 7/15/2016 | Homesnap Real...

New listings have fallen in the Orange County market, reaching a low that hasn't been seen since April. They also had a 30-day tally of 2,761 sales. During the same time frame, Los Angeles County had the most of any other neighboring county with 8,759 new listings. Potential buyers should note that there are now four months of inventory available in Orange County and prices have come down. The median sales price dropped to $634,000.
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Friday, July 15, 2016

130 Designer Kitchens for Every Style

Allow these culinary hot spots to stir up major inspiration for your own home.
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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Brexit unlikely to roil U.S. real estate sector, experts say

The turmoil roiling the United Kingdom real estate market since the surprise Brexit outcome is unlikely to trigger similar impact for the U.S. real estate sector, industry experts predict. In fact, some predict U.K pain ultimately could mean U.S. gain.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Foreign buyers flood US real estate, but buy cheaper homes

The appetite for U.S. real estate continues to flourish, but international buyers are shifting their sights from luxury to less-pricey properties. This may be due to overall higher home prices, along with a stronger U.S. dollar, which both cost foreign buyers more at the negotiating table. There are also fewer nonresident foreigners investing in the market.
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Take a look at some of these amazing deals on homes!

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Orange County Real Estate Market Sees Home Sales Numbers Rise | Published: 7/8/2016 | Homesnap...

The Orange County market made strides in this week's report, as the number of home sales climbed 2.8%, pushing the total to 2,842 homes sold over the last 30 days. To put it in perspective, close-by Los Angeles County registered 6,398 home sales in the same period, the most of all surrounding counties. Months of inventory is on a four-week upswing, this week hitting three months. With such a small volume of inventory available and sales going up, Orange County is a seller's market.
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Friday, July 8, 2016

How To Make Your Outdoor Space Feel Like Another Room In Your Home (for Less than $100)

As soon as summer hits, you may feel the urge to move everything you own outside so you can live under the sun and stars. Utilizing whatever outdoor area you have is especially important when you call a small space home, because it can give you the dining room, living room, or reading nook your place typically lacks.
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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Will a Sparkling-Clean Home Appraise for More Money?

Selling your home is a long journey, but it doesn’t end with accepting an offer.
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Find out What These 7 Questions Are Right Now FREE of Charge With NO Obligation!

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT PUTTING YOUR HOME ON THE MARKET? BEFORE YOU DO READ THIS:
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Thanks, Brexit! Why UK vote is likely to boost US home sales

The net effect will depend on location and price point, but overall, the Brexit will likely result in continuing growth in home sales with somewhat slower growth in home prices. The impact will benefit well-qualified buyers the most, and it will be a boon for sellers in affordable markets and price points.
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Orange County Real Estate Market Sees Price Cuts High | Published: 7/1/2016 | Homesnap Real...

September was the last time there were so many price reductions in the Orange County market, with 3,065 reported over the last 30 days. The market also had 2,752 homes change hands. When comparing other close-by counties within the same period, the most came from Los Angeles County with 4,624 price reductions. Pricing in Orange County remains consistent from last week to this week, with the median sales price at $645,000 again. There are only three months of inventory available in Orange County, so it's a seller's market, even with the decrease in sales.
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Thursday, June 30, 2016

A storm is brewing in the real-estate market

In a report released Monday, Pimco's John Murray and Anthony Clarke wrote that the capital flows that propped up the market since the housing crash were decreasing. And that spells trouble ahead.
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Friday, June 17, 2016

Thursday, June 16, 2016

First-time buyers are skipping the starter home and saving for the big house in the suburbs

Forget the starter home. Today’s first-time buyers want a place they’ll live in for a long time — possibly even into retirement. And this ideal home is most likely in the suburbs.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

House flipping heats up, creating 'home price pressure cooker'

It looks so easy on TV. Buy a bargain-basement house, pull up some nasty carpet, re-tile the bathroom, paint away the wall stains and sell it for a hefty profit.
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New Streak in Home Prices for Orange County Real Estate Market | Published: 6/10/2016 | Homesnap...

The Orange County market pulled back this week but was still better than normal as sales fell to 2,816 homes sold over the last 30 days. Meanwhile, Los Angeles County reported 5,958 home sales, the highest number from all the surrounding counties. The median sales price of homes sold came in at $632,750, which extended a price upswing to nearly three months. Despite the slip in sales, a relatively low two months of inventory indicates that Orange County is a definite seller's market.
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Friday, June 10, 2016

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Mortgage applications drop 4.1% over Fed rate uncertainty

Despite strong buyer demand in the housing market, mortgage applications decreased 4.1 percent last week from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Orange County Real Estate Market Sees Home Sales Fall | Published: 6/3/2016 | Homesnap Real...

Despite remaining above the 2,354.0 monthly sales average, the Orange County market slowed with 2,784 homes sold in the last 30 days. Within the same time period, Los Angeles County had 5,759 sales, the most of all counties in the area. Prices are rising in Orange County, and the median sales price this period increased from $625,000 to $630,000. Despite the slip in sales, a relatively low two months of inventory indicates that Orange County is a definite seller's market.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

U.S. new homes sales hit eight-year high, point to firming economy

New U.S. single-family home sales recorded their biggest gain in 24 years in April, touching a more than eight-year high as purchases increased broadly, a sign of growing confidence in the economy's prospects.
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Friday, June 3, 2016

12 Simply Stylish Outdoor Room Updates

Turn your outdoor space into a lavish retreat with these stylish updates, from elegant water features to cozy porch swings.
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You have to see some of these GORGEOUS 1 acre homes!

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Orange County Real Estate Market Sees Sales On the Rise | Published: 5/27/2016 | Homesnap Real...

The Orange County market made strides this week as sales reached 2,802 homes sold over the last 30 days. In comparison, nearby Los Angeles County had 5,889 sales in the same time frame, the most of all neighboring counties. The median sales price dropped to $625,000, down from last week's $630,000. The rising sales and a low two months of inventory point to Orange County being a definite seller's market.
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Wells Fargo launches 3% down payment mortgage

The common cry is too-tight credit. Lenders have kept the credit box restrictive because they are gun-shy from the billions of dollars in buy backs and judicial settlements stemming from the mortgage crisis that they still face today. Now, the nation's largest lender, Wells Fargo, says it is opening that box with a new low down payment loan — a loan it claims is low-risk to the bank.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Homebuying, not refinancing, drives mortgage applications up 2.3%

Slightly higher mortgage rates did not deter homebuyers looking for a loan last week.
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Friday, May 20, 2016

THE MOST VALUABLE PIECE OF FURNITURE YOU CAN FIND IN A THRIFT STORE IS...

Anyone who's a regular thrifter or antique shopper knows that thrift stores are usually packed floor-to-ceiling with treasures that are just waiting to find a new home. But how do you know what's worth purchasing and what isn't?
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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Why Are Housing Starts Still Highly Depressed?

In March, housing starts fell to an annualized rate of 1.1 million from 1.2 million the month before. Building permits fell from 1.2 million to 1.1 million as well.
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New Streak in Home Prices for Orange County Real Estate Market | Published: 5/13/2016 | Homesnap...

Over the last 30 days, the Orange County market was healthy with 2,701 homes sold, a 2.3% increase from last week's report. In comparison, nearby Los Angeles County had 5,655 sales in the same time frame, the most of all neighboring counties. The median sales price of homes sold came in at $626,500, which extended a price upswing to eight weeks. The increasing prices a low two months of inventory point to Orange County being a strong seller's market.
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Friday, May 6, 2016

Warren Buffett: There Is No Bubble in Real Estate

Warren Buffett says now is a good time to buy a house, though not as good as it was four years ago. Still, Buffett says he thinks the chances of housing prices collapsing are very low.
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Orange County housing market appears to be topping out

Orange County's robust housing market appears to be topping out. And much of Southern California may not be far behind. New figures out Wednesday show that both median home prices and sales volume climbed across the region in December. But the numbers were weakest in the priciest part of the six-county Southland: Orange County. The number of sales fell 6.8% compared with the previous year in Orange County, while rising 4.3% for Southern California as a whole, according to CoreLogic DataQuick. And while median prices rose 5.1% from December 2013 for the six-county region, to $415,000, they picked up just 3.7% in Orange County, to $591,000. The market there is softening thanks largely to its own success, said Esmael Adibi, an economics professor at Chapman University in Orange. Orange County powered out of the housing crash faster than the rest of the region, with prices there up 36% from their bottom. But those gains have priced many buyers out of the market once again, he notes. And that's putting a lid on sales.
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America’s 20 Hottest Real Estate Markets

Once a month, Realtor.com publishes a list of the “20 Hottest Real Estate Market” . The only thing many have in common is that there are in California–50% of the list
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Friday, April 29, 2016

How to Decorate With Complementary Colors

A Nantucket beach house goes bold with an orange and blue color scheme.
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Why More Millennials Are Buying Homes in the Suburbs

Young homebuyers are ditching city centers for the additional space and lower prices farther out.
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How real estate fuels Orange County's recovery from the Great Recession

Overall, California and Los Angeles have been recovering faster than the nation as a whole. But Orange County has been a true standout performer. Housing is driving Orange County's robust pace of improvement. Typically, economists expect housing to lead the national, state and regional economy out of recessions. That hasn't happened with the Great Recession because the housing bubble got so large. When it popped, the market collapsed. POPULAR NOW ON THE BREAKDOWN Finding affordable apartments is especially tough in Los Angeles, where 52 percent of people are renters, according to a new study. LA residents need to make $33 an hour to afford the average apartment But the OC is now posting housing growth data that more closely resembles a bounce-back from a typical recession. After bottoming out in 2008, Orange County housing prices stabilized in mid-2012, according to the Fullerton economists. Since then, prices have risen steadily, and are now up 30 percent from their lows. The outlook is for annual price appreciation of 7-10 percent.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

3 Real Estate Trends to Watch This Spring

Spring is often the most active season for the real estate industry. The days last longer, offering buyers more favorable opportunities to view homes. The homes themselves look more aesthetically pleasing. There also tend to be more properties for buyers to sample and compare. Home owners frequently wait until spring to sell their homes.
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Saturday, April 23, 2016

Orange County housing market appears to be topping out

Sellers will be key to a stable market this spring, in Orange County and across the Southland, said Andrew LePage, an analyst with CoreLogic. If people start listing their homes, tight supply will open up, prices will remain in check and buyers will have more opportunity, he said. If not, rising job and wage growth could heat up the market again.
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Friday, April 22, 2016

Mortgage rates dip to annual low: Will they stick?

When the Federal Reserve raised its interest rates late last year, most mortgage rate prognosticators saw it as a sure sign that home-loan rates would finally rise meaningfully. In fact, just the opposite has happened. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed loan is now at its lowest level of the year and could potentially head lower into new record territory.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Homebuyers finally fuel mortgage volume applications up 10%

It took a few weeks, but near record low mortgage rates may be pushing more homebuyers into this spring's housing market.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Setting the stage to sell your home

Ask most real estate agents and they'll tell you that the toughest conversations they have with their sellers are about price and presentation.
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Friday, April 15, 2016

55 White Kitchens That Are Anything But Vanilla

Bright, cheery and timeless, white remains the kitchen color of choice. And, it's easy to see why with these 55 traditional, modern, cottage and contemporary white kitchens that are anything but boring.
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Home Values in Orange are up 11.5%

Home Values in Orange are up 11.5% This is incredible news for anyone looking to sell their home.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016

10 of the Most Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.

You’re ready to move to a new city. But, before you pack up and select a new place to live, make sure you do your research. While it’s great to have an idea of some of the different entertainment options and attractions that an area offers, you also want it to be somewhere that fits into your budget.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

6 Smartest Moves for First-Time Home Buyers

Ready to buy a home? Be prepared: With inventory tight and prices rising, this is a tricky time to be entering the market. Your biggest challenge is that you’re probably bringing less cash to the table, which makes it harder to compete with more seasoned, flush buyers.
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Sunday, April 10, 2016

Thursday, April 7, 2016

4 Bedrooms Homes in Anaheim California

EXCLUSIVE LIST of 4 Bedroom Homes in Anaheim California
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How Your Home Stacks Up as an Investment

Is buying your home the best way to increase your portfolio? It depends.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

West pushes up sales of new homes in February

U.S. homebuyers in the West accounted for all of February’s increase in sales of new houses, possibly signaling uncertain growth prospects for the broader real estate market heading into the spring buying season.
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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Friday, April 1, 2016

Thursday, March 31, 2016

America isn't building enough homes for first-time buyers

Unlike the pre-recession housing crisis that contended with too much supply and bad financing, the current "crisis" is centered around financing conditions that are extremely tight with inventories that are dwindling.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Starter home dearth: Why existing home sales are plunging

A dearth of starter and mid-priced homes may be to blame for the housing market's current impasse, according to a Trulia study released Monday. Existing home sales dipped 7.1 percent in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Friday, March 25, 2016

10 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Buying A Home

Ready to buy a home? Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. From figuring out pricing to why you should consider a realtor, here are 10 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Buying A Home:
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What is your favorite element of this master bedroom? Do you like the all white look, or do you prefer more pops of color in your decor?


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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Your new neighbor in the 'burbs? A millennial. Yes, really

It was only a matter of time. Literally. As millennials grow older, get married, have children, they are seeking out bigger houses and better schools. That means the suburbs. They are also getting tired of paying higher urban rents and watching those rents rise.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Single Family Housing Starts at Highest Levels Since 2007 in U.S.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department, nationwide housing starts rose 5.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.178 million units in February 2016. Single-family production increased 7.2 percent to 822,000 units--its highest level since November 2007--while multifamily starts remained virtually unchanged, inching up 0.8 percent to 356,000 units.
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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Friday, March 18, 2016

Stagers combine design sense with diplomacy to help sell houses

Professional stagers, many of whom are certified and accredited, are trained to make furnishing and decorating decisions that will show houses off to their best advantage for prospective buyers.
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Would you love to live cliffside in this beautiful home?


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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Millennials in the Burbs? You Won’t Believe the Latest Home-Buying Trends

What’s a millennial pushing 30 to do? Apparently, leave the fun, the fantasy, the pace, and the possibilities of big-city living far behind and buy a home … out in the burbs.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Which Region Is Poised to See the Most Home Sales?

Home buyer dreams deferred: Aspiring owners put the brakes (mildly, at least) on the torrid pace of buying in January, according to the latest report on pending home sales. But one area in the U.S. still seems to be going stronger than ever: the South.
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Sunday, March 13, 2016

Friday, March 11, 2016

Here’s How Much Salary You Need to Buy an Average US House

While home prices are rising around the country, potential home buyers can take some solace in interest rates, which continue to defy expectations that they’re going to increase.
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Do you like this elegant dining room? Or would you prefer a different decor?


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Custom list of Fixer Upper homes in Anaheim California

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Investors Are Flipping Houses Again

It was one of the most notorious practices of the financial crisis: Speculators snapping up homes, waiting a few months, and selling them at a quick profit.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Pending Home Sales Dropped in January

Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January, as the recent hot streak appears to have been curbed by a shortage of properties for sale and colder weather.
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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Surprise! Your Credit Score Matters More Than Ever In 2016

If you entered into adulthood after 2008, you probably became accustomed to thinking your cash savings are more likely to grow when safely tucked under your mattress than in most bank accounts, and that interest rates on auto loans and other loans are set in the single digits. But in December 2015, after seven years of fostering a low-interest environment intended to encourage consumer spending and investing, the Federal Reserve moved to increase rates by 0.25%. While the interest rate hike was certainly on the low end, it signals a shift for consumers — one that makes maintaining a high credit score even more of a priority going forward.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Confidence Among U.S. Homebuilders Declines to Nine-Month Low

Confidence among U.S. homebuilders dropped in February to a nine-month low as potential buyers stayed away, interrupting the steady progress residential real estate had built over the course of 2015.
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ATTENTION ORANGE CALIFORNIA Home Owners!

ATTENTION ORANGE CALIFORNIA Home Owners! You may just be SHOCKED at what your home value is!
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Friday, February 26, 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016

The 5 Real Estate Trends That Will Shape 2016

It’s almost the new year. Get ready to break out the Cristal: We had a great 2015—the best year for housing since 2007. And our forecast here at realtor.com® projects an even better year in 2016.
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