Category Archives: OC home value guide

California Property Tax & Mello-Roos Assessments – State Income Tax Filings Starting January 1, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

California government has money and budget challenges – and is expected to crack down next year – for tax year 2012 – on property tax payers who have been taking the entire amount they pay (including Mello-Roos and special assessments) as … Continue reading →

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Buyer Demand for Housing is Up at Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

REALTORs® and real estate professionals and their customers are looking for local market trends. How is the real estate market?  We have something new to talk about when people at Orange County CA ask.  Buyer demand for Orange County CA homes and properties during … Continue reading →

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Irvine CA City Council Approves Developer Agreement for New Homes Near the OC Great Park

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  The Irvine CA City Council on September 13, 2011, approved an agreement requiring a developer of homes at adjoining property near the Orange County Great Park to provide $40.5 million in funding over the next six years to the city. This agreement also requires Heritage … Continue reading →

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Portola Springs Homes at Irvine CA Real Estate

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Portola Springs village at Irvine CA was developed by the Irvine Company and has new homes still being built and sold.  Portola Springs at Irvine is located on 1,222 acres in North Irvine and has neighborhoods in the special master planned … Continue reading →

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Rental Restrictions for Owners at CIDs Limited by New California HOA Law

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Homeowner associations (HOAs) at Common Interest Developments (CIDs) in California have experienced challenges with a high number of rental homes as compared with those occupied by homeowners. High number of rentals in CIDs sometimes drives up HOA expenses and impacts property values (which is recognized … Continue reading →

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Top Newport Coast at South Orange County CA Homes for Lease

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Newport Coast at South Orange County has some amazing and spectacular homes for lease.       Crystal Cove at Newport Coast home with ocean and Catalina views ~ $26,000 per month ~ Newport Coast ~ 6 bedrooms and 7 baths ~ MLS #C10101109 ~ IDX link   … Continue reading →

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Top Reasons to Invest in Orange County CA Rental Properties

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

    Top reasons that now could be a good time to buy Orange County residential rental properties: 1.  Good prices for buyers  2.  Fewer home buyers and more renters are in the market these days.  3.  Rents have gone up and are expected … Continue reading →

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Newport Coast at South Orange County ~ 3 Bank Owned Properties Now Listed for Sale

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Spectacular Newport Coast at South Orange County CA now has 3 REO lender owned properties listed for sale after foreclosure.             __________________________________________________________ See NEWPORT COAST lender owned properties listed for sale after FORECLOSURE - click here for … Continue reading →

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Newport Beach Real Estate ~ Homes for Sale and Resale Update

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Newport Beach at South Orange County is where almost everyone wants to visit.  It’s always beautiful at Newport Beach, with clear sunshine, fantastic weather, surf and sand, and many activities to enjoy. Lots of people would want to buy a home at Newport Beach, which has some of … Continue reading →

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Irvine CA Real Estate for Sale and Home Resales Update

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Irvine CA has 843 homes listed for resale (as of July 6, 2011, according to SoCal MLS).  Average list price for Irvine homes is $839,930.   Average interior size for listed Irvine homes is 2,027 SF.      See Irvine single family homes now listed for sale … Continue reading →

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