Tag Archives: Orange County short sales

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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Short Sales are Reality at Irvine CA Real Estate

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Short Sales – not always the best or satisfying situation for sellers – and lots of challenges for prospective buyers – are nevertheless a reality and important part of Irvine CA real estate.131 Irvine CA short sales have sold with closed escrows so far this year … Continue reading →

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Strategy for Your Orange County CA Real Estate Short Sale Success

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Issues are sometimes overlooked and trip up short sale sellers at Orange County CA real estate. These and lender requirements for properties should be reviewed carefully at the start of the process, so short sellers don’t get surprised with negative lender response … Continue reading →

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Irvine CA Short Sale Properties Update

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Irvine CA has some excellent short sale homes and properties now listed for sale, and they are popular with buyers.         Shady Canyon at Irvine home ~ $3,775,000 ~ 5 bedrooms and 7 baths ~ MLS #U10003777 ~ IDX … Continue reading →

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Deed-in-Lieu as Foreclosure Avoidance ~ Property Owners Should be Very Careful

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Owner foreclosure alternatives such as SHORT SALE with incentives are out there ~ HAFA,  California TAP, and Bank of America Cooperative.  A DEED-IN-LIEU of foreclosure is not such a good opportunity (in this writer’s opinion) for a borrower/mortgagor/homeowner to transfer all interest in … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Short Sellers With Incentive Programs in California

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  U.S. government and other seller incentive and assistance programs are available involving SHORT SALES in California. The U.S. government HAFA short sale incentive program would allow payment up to $3,000 to sellers at closing for relocation assistance. The California Housing and Community development … Continue reading →

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Quail Hill at Irvine Homes for Sale & Buyer Opportunities

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Quail Hill at Irvine offers excellent property and home buying opportunities.  Quail Hill village at Irvine CA was developed by The Irvine company with new homes built between 2003 and 2008. 32 detached homes are now listed for sale at … Continue reading →

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Short Sale Offers Should be Made Uncomplicated for Lenders

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

TOP REASON that Short Sale offers should be uncomplicated for lender/lienholders: Lender/lienholders are decision makers on short sales and like to see uncomplicated and easy to approve contracts.   California has rules and forms for REALTORs® and real estate professionals to use for SHORT SALE transactions, … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Home Renters Should Consider Buying

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Home ownership remains a big part of the American dream for most people and families in the U.S. and here in California. However, during this challenging economy time the past decade, number of those renting vs. owning a home has grown here at Orange County, … Continue reading →

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Avoid Foreclosure at Newport Beach and Orange County

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Property owners at Orange County and Newport Beach who are in financial distress should avoid the negative and catastrophic financial consequences of a FORECLOSURE.  If you own distressed Newport Beach or Orange County property,  some alternatives to foreclosure might include lender repayment plan, forbearance agreement, loan modification, SHORT … Continue reading →

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