The days leading up to Christmas usually involve a huge increase in gift-buying activity, which should and usually does make retail businesses happy.  However, during the December days of Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year, it's normal for home selling/buying markets to slow down.   Irvine Ca home selling markets had been busy this year and slowed as expected this month during December 2013. 151 Irvine homes sold with closed escrows for the 30 days during this time - from December 1 to 30, 2013 - with average sold price of $797,009.  December will be the slowest month for Irvine home selling this year.  171 Irvine homes during the same time last year - 30 days from December 1 to 30, 2012 - with average sold price of $712,635. So Irvine home sales are off 12 percent this year in... 12/30/2013

The moment you tour Mulberry's newResidence Two, you will be delighted by the beauty of the exterior architectural details and street presence. Inside, you will appreciate the innovative features, smart room options and opportunities to customize. Dramatic 10' ceilings, desirable California Room, tech space, optional conservatory and optional downstairs bedroom with en-suite bath** make this a must-see residence inCypress Village. Visit today!     Approx. 2,422 Sq. Ft.4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths2-Car Garage   Priced from the Low $1,000,000's Ann Offers Cash Incentives On new constructiion purchase! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany ... 12/19/2013

HAWTHORN IN PAVILION PARKAVAILABLE HOME!Lot 12 – Residence 1A – Spanish Single Story, 2488 sqft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath FRONT DOOR FACING SOUTH             Only one neighbor (No house behind you and only one neighbor on one side) Lot size: 8,579 sqft (50 feet deep back yard) Sales Price $1,115,880 -Completion: May / June 2014Interested contact Ann Urias 714 588 7676 Ann Offers Cash Incentives!   Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities new home developments and receive 50% of the broker commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the CASH incentive.For more information on this program call Ann at 714-588-7676Search California homes for sale at http://www.a... 12/12/2013

                                                          Single Family Homes                                                             $1,078,000 and up                                                        Approx. 2,924- 3,404 sq. ft.                                                                 4-5 Bedrooms                                                                 4-5.5 Bathrooms                                                                  3-Bay Garages             Our luxury Rosemist collection has been a big hit among homebuyers and we are now gearing up to release a brand new phase of homes on Saturday, December 14th! The positive feedback has been incredible and people are excited to live at Pavilion Park, the first Great Park neighborhood. These beautiful two-sto... 12/11/2013

As announced on December 6, 2014 in the FHA Mortgagee Letter 2013-43, FHA loan limits in Orange County will be lower in 2014 versus 2013. Other California counties will be effected by the loan limit drop as well, including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. According to FHA, "due to the expiration of the authority granted in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012, the calculation of FHA's single family loan limits is altered, resulting in a decrease in the calculation of high cost limits and the loan limit ceiling for case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. "How this Effects Orange County, CAThe 2013 FHA loan limit for Orange County is/was $729,750. The new limit for 2014 will be $625,500, matching up w... 12/09/2013

Commission REBATES on new construction homes! Purchase any new construction home with Ann Urias at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!!  Ann must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the Commission REBATE.Call Ann for more info at 714.588.7676Jasmine in Cypress Village  Single-Family HomesApprox. 1,627 to 1,804 Sq. Ft.3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths   Anticipated Pricing from the High $600,000's     Irvine Pacific's® newest neighborhood, Jasmine will debut stylish and innovative single-family homes this Spring in Cypress Village. Each of three charming floorplan designs feature well-appointed kitchens with oversized islands and expansive Great Rooms and dining areas perf... 12/04/2013

Irvine short sale specialist cash at Close! Do you have a mortgage that is under water?If so you may qualify for relocation assistance when you agree to short sale your Irvine CA home.Assistance may range from $2500 to $30,000See if You Qualify for a Orange County Short SaleIs your Irvine home upside down? (Your home is worth less than what you may owe on it.)Have you been denied for a loan modification?Do you have a hardship? (Things have happened where you find yourself struggling to make your mortgage payment or can't make it at all.)Do you want to save your credit from a bankruptcy and/or foreclosure? Do you need to relocate over 75 miles?A Short sale will help you:Ãvoid ForeclosureAvoid BankruptcyReduce the damage to your creditPostpone your foreclosure sale datePurchase another ho... 12/03/2013

IRVINE CA BRAND NEW TOWN-HOME FOR SALE!NEVER LIVED IN!EXCLUSIVE LISTING NOT ON MLS!CAMBRIA IN STONEGATE, PLAN 3 END UNIT, LARGE LOT!$679K Residence 3New Construction3 Bedroom2.5 Bathrooms1690 Sq. Ft.2 Car Garage Home is only attached by garageHOA $290 a monthFeels like a Single Family Home MOVE IN END OF DEC!!pics of Model homePIC IS OF MODEL HOME Thinking of selling? Check out our 1% Listing Plan http://www.rebaterealestatebroker.com/ 12/01/2013

The CalVet loan program is for purchases only. CalVet borrowers wishing to refinance will need to do it into another type of home loan. The most logical type of loan is the standard VA home loan. In high cost areas of California, like Orange County, the CalVet loan program has not been too popular over the past few years for a couple of reasons. First, the 100% loan limit for a standard VA loan tends to be higher than allowed with CalVet. In 2013 a Veteran buying a home with no down payment in Orange County can go as high as $668,750. The 100% financing limit for CalVet is $521,250. The other reason is that over the past few years interest rates for the standard VA loan program have been lower than that offered by CalVet.Still, there are CalVet borrowers throughout California who have n... 11/29/2013

Life Will BeDifferent Here… Featured Homes at Harmony at Pavilion Park! Visit Today to Tour Our 3 Beautiful Model Homes and Discover This Incredible New Community! Sonata/Plan 2C - Homesite 27Approx. 3,466 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, family room, dining room, California room, bonus room, 3 car tandem garage. Includes a fireplace, multi-slide glass doors at California room, and upstairs deck.  View floor plan…Priced at $1,400,406* Sonata/Plan 2A - Homesite 37Approx. 3,466 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, family room, dining room, den, California room, bonus room, 3 car tandem garage. View floor plan…Priced at $1,362,150* Sonata/Plan 2B - Homesite 39 - SOLDApprox. 3,466 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, family room, dining room, d... 11/24/2013

Find Your New Home Steps To Buying Personalize Your Home Why Ryland Sales Center now open.Join us December 7th for our Grand Opening. New townhomes and flats from the mid $400's Introducing Acacia at Cypress Village, a stunning new condominium community by Ryland Homes. Select either Santa Barbara or Monterey exteriors, while inside, enjoy a variety of four versatile floorplans to choose from. Located just steps from Arbor Park, residents will love lounging in the shade or swimming laps in the pool.•  Up to 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths•  Inviting great rooms•  Walk-in closets•  1-2 car garagesAnn Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!... 11/24/2013

Discover brand new single-family homes at Whistler in Pavilion Park. Available for a quick move-in, settle into Whistler’s spacious Residence 2, lot 41 just in time to celebrate the holidays in Irvine. Whistler’s great Pavilion Park location offers the convenience of easy access to employers, retail centers and entertainment destinations. Visit the Sales Gallery today to learn more. Approx. 2,487 Sq. Ft. • 4 Bedrooms3 Baths • Loft on Second FloorAvailable for Quick Move-In Quartz Countertop with Full Backsplash at Kitchen Quartz Countertop at Master Bath, Tub Deck and Liner at Shower Upgraded Cabinetry in Spice Buyer Can Select Flooring Priced at $903,368 175 Compass • Irvine, CA 92618Sales Gallery Open Daily: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Three Spacious Single-Family Home DesignsApprox. 2,336 to 2... 11/24/2013

Turtle Rock Irvine home sales and market update - Turtle Rock is one of the most sought after areas by home buyers at Irvine and had robust home selling with small number of listings and big market demand during the first six months of this year 2013. Turtle Rock now has 24 homes now listed for sale - and average for sale listing price is $1,504,483.  8 of those sold homes are attached or condo homes, and 16 of those for sale are single family detached properties. Turtle Rock Irvine sold 8 homes during the past 30 days since October 20, 2013 - with average sold price of $1,151,500. Average Turtle Rock home sold price during first six months of 2013 was $1,074,402 - so recent average sold price is in 7 percent higher.  Turtle Rock home selling has slowed down during the past thirty days,... 11/21/2013

The VA home loan program has very flexible credit standards when it comes to Veterans with a foreclosure or short sale. A foreclosure or short sale is not the end of the world, and the truth is that within only two years a Veteran can become a home owner again.Buy a Home Two Years after ForeclosureWhile most other loan programs require wait periods ranging from 3 years to as many as 7 years for post foreclosure financing, along with a significant down payment, a Veteran with full VA Loan Entitlement can buy a home with no down payment only two years after a significant derogatory credit "event" like a foreclosure, short sale, or even a bankruptcy. There are a few things the Veteran should be aware of if they intend to buy a home soon losing a home. Is their VA home loan entitlement stil... 11/19/2013

New townhomes and flats from the mid $400's Introducing Acacia at Cypress Village, a stunning new condominium community by Ryland Homes. Select either Santa Barbara or Monterey exteriors, while inside, enjoy a variety of four versatile floorplans to choose from. Located just steps from Arbor Park, residents will love lounging in the shade or swimming laps in the pool.•  Up to 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths•  Inviting great rooms•  Walk-in closets•  1-2 car garages SALES CENTERAcacia at Cypress Village byRyland Homes218 Rose ArchIrvine, CA 92620(949) 236-5127Driving Directions SALES COUNSELOR:Kathy Farinola Ann Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close... 11/16/2013

Irvine CA home selling numbers for October 2013 moderated in favor of buyers who now have better choice and opportunities than they had last year and six months ago. Irvine CA home sales and prices for October 2013 263 Irvine homes sold with closings during October 2013, which is down from six months ago and same time last year October 2012. Irvine home selling numbers for October 2013: 92602 zip area - median sold price of $835,000 - 25 homes sold - which is up 19% from last year 92603 zip area - median sold price of $952,000 - 29 homes sold - which is down 12% from last year 92604 zip area - median sold price of $605,000 - 31 homes sold, which is up 47% from last year 92606 zip area - median sold price of $602,500 - 19 homes sold, which is down 5% from last year 92612 zip area - media... 11/16/2013

Montage Laguna Beach 30801 South Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651949-715-6000Dec. 2 at 4:30pmmontagelagunabeach.com The Tree Lighting ceremony at Montage Laguna Beach is a beautiful way to begin the season. The event is open to the public, and the resort always puts on a fabulous, festive evening. So gather your friends and family for a special evening of holiday carolers, hot cocoa, children’s activities, live music and the traditional tree lighting ceremony in the gorgeous oceanfront setting. You can also make a night of it and stay over at this beautiful ocean front hotel.______________________________________________________________________________________ Fashion Island Tree Lighting Ceremony Neiman Marcus – Bloomingdale’s Courtyard401 Newport Center Dr.,Newport Beach, CA 92660... 11/13/2013

The VA home loan is a fairly easy loan to close. It is of course important that several things are taken care of early in the loan process to make sure there are not surprises at the closing table, but that can be said about any loan program. So what is different about a VA home loan?What makes a VA Home Loan Unique in Orange County?There are the obvious benefits for the Veteran, including the ability to purchase a home with no down payment. In 2013 most of the country will allow zero down financing up to a maximum loan of $417,000. However, in areas like Orange County, CA, where the median home price is in the $540,000 range VA will allow 100% financing up to a purchase price of $668,750 (2013 VA home loan limit). There is no other loan program that will come close when it comes to 100... 11/13/2013

Pre-qualification is now underway at Jade Court in Cypress Village, Owning at Jade Court and enjoying all the amazing resort-style amenities Cypress Village has to offer is just a few steps away.   Courtyard Homes from $600sApprox. 1,559 to 1,600 Sq. Ft.3 to 3 Bedrooms with Loft2.5 to 3.5 BathroomsTwo-Car Attached Garages   CASERTA by California Pacific Homes in Cypress Village Caserta in Cypress Village in Irvine   FeaturingTownhomes and Flats • Approx. 1,165 to 1,810 Sq. Ft.2 to 3 Bedrooms Plus Loft • 2 to 3.5 BathsTwo-Car Attached GarageFrom the High 400's Ann Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and reg... 11/09/2013

Mendocino by Irvine Pacific® is pleased to announce the release of its brand new phase, bordering the picturesque Jeffrey Open Space Trail, in the Village of Stonegate. These beautiful single-family detached homes offer home designs for every family, with spacious interiors perfect for family gatherings and holiday parties. In addition, many of the newly released homes will offer larger homesites for those families looking for a little more outdoor space. Don't miss your chance to own one of these desirbable new homes at Mendocino. Visit today! Approx. 2,221 to 2,452 Sq. Ft.3 to 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 to 4 Baths2- Car garage                        Ann Offers Cash Incentives! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% o... 11/08/2013