In the land of master-planned, it’s nice to have some fun, eclectic, artistic, and independently-owned shops in the area. If you haven’t heard about Union Market at The District in Tustin, well…that’s not a huge surprise. Located in the main promenade of The District where Borders book store used to […] Read more »
A Simple Tip For Homeowners Today To Save Their Families In The Future
With tax season ramping up now, it’s a good time to step back and take a look at your real estate situation and portfolio. One thing for homeowners to take a close look at is their property title report. Are you aware of how you hold title on your property? […] Read more »
7 Ways To Sabotage Your Listing
It’s now January. The holidays are over. Your home has been on the market for a few weeks now, but activity has been very slow. You chalk up the lack of interest to the holiday season. Everyone was out shopping and spending time with family. No one was focused on […] Read more »
3 Things Every Newly Engaged Couple Must Discuss Before Buying A Home
’Tis the season of giving. For some couples, ’tis also the season of getting engaged to marry! Whether you plan to elope, have a small intimate wedding, or go all out with a big lavish wedding extravaganza, eventually you will need to figure out your living situation with your new […] Read more »
3 Simple Ways to Save Money On Your Property Taxes
Every October, I cringe a little when I receive the bill for my property taxes. The bill is for the current fiscal year for my county, which runs from July 1 through June 30. Keep in mind that I bought my house within the past 10 years. In Orange County, […] Read more »
How To Lookup Property Tax Detail for Orange County Homes
Property taxes can make or break a deal when it comes to buying or selling a home in Orange County. It especially is a hot topic when dealing with homes in Irvine, Tustin, Orange, and some other parts of Orange County where newer development has occurred and “Mello-Roos” is included […] Read more »
Poqet Donuts Now Open in Irvine
It’s been one of those mornings. You know what I’m talking about. The baby was up at 1:30 AM. I woke up to my preschooler staring me in the face at 7:00 AM. My oldest woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Lunches had to be made and […] Read more »
For Sale: Riverbend Beauty | 237 W. Linden Drive, Orange
**OPEN HOUSE** **Saturday, 10/17/2015 from 10am-2pm, and Sunday, 10/18/2015 from 10am-2pm** Want newer and upgraded? Need 4 bedrooms? Looking for an attached 2-car garage? This floor plan is rarely on the market. And once you check this awesome place out, you’ll see why. If you haven’t heard of Riverbend […] Read more »
Columbus Grove Housing Update – End of Summer Edition 2015
School is back in session. Summer is winding down (even though you wouldn’t know it with today’s record heat). This is that traditional time of year when everyone thinks that the real estate market starts to slow down. Not so in Columbus Grove. There has been sales activity for 13 […] Read more »
Does Going Solar Add Value To Your Home?
My neighborhood has totally gone solar. Well, at least several of my neighbors have. Just in the past 30 days alone, I’ve watched three of them on my street (and it isn’t a large street) install solar panels at their homes. Driving around my neighborhood, it seems like almost every […] Read more »