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By Robin Fenchel, Satisfying Irvine Area Clients One Home at a Time
(Century 21 Professionals)
Is there a place for Open Houses in a real estate agent's marketing strategy these days? Elaine Carlson, of PalosVerdesSource.com, exploses this issue in her article entitled "Is the Jig Up on Open Houses? There is no short answer. Open Houses can be a viable, valuable marketing tool under certain circumstances and in particular niche markets.  Real estate is after all local, and buyers often like to check out neighborhoods and houses up close and in person without having to commit to using the services of a real estate agents in the beginning stages of their search. Just as many buyers prefer to view homes first online, anonymously, and educate themselves before actually making contact with a real estate professional, buyers also utilize Open Houses as a way to familiarize themselves ...
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By Harrison K. Long, REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney
(HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty)
Wild Rivers Recreation Park, Irvine, CA We have enjoyed "Wild Rivers" at Irvine during past years and see this news about another year of fun for kids and families as positive. The Irvine Company management has offered WILD RIVERS a one-year lease extension to give the water park another summer. Details are still to be worked out.  Under the current lease, Wild Rivers would close after this summer 2008 season.  That includes nearby Camp James, which serves about 2,000 children each summer, which would have to move.  This land near I-405 and Irvine Center Drive includes the water park and the camp would be used for new homes.  It was reported that economic conditions have made developing the water park land difficult, which is an advantage for the fun and Wild Rivers' advantage.  The par...
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By Robin Fenchel, Satisfying Irvine Area Clients One Home at a Time
(Century 21 Professionals)
I decided to play the interviewer at my Open House last Sunday. Yes, I am one of those real estate agents who believe in holding Open Houses as one way to market and expose a home to potential buyers, and to answer questions swirling around in the minds of buyers and sellers in the Irvine neighborhoods in which we market and sell homes. Yes, It's real life, real-time interacting with your potential home buying/selling community; "pressing the flesh," so to speak. And to be quite honest we have actually sold quite a few of our listings and/or our collegues listings through the contacts we have made holding Open Houses.  However, on this particular day, I decided to ask John and Jane Doe, and Mary Q. Public the following questions: 1. On which sites do you search for properties, and  2. ...
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By Lynda Kamaka
(Alpine Mortgage Planning 866-222-5230)
Walking in Irvine is very enjoyable especially when you consider Woodbridge. Because the main drag is a circle, you never have to retrace your steps to get home. If you're up for a challenge and "wanna" walk the whole 7 miles, yikes! Does anyone really have that much time in the day? For me, it's all about getting on the loop and heading for the lake. But here, we have choices...North Lake and South Lake. Personally, I choose South Lake, as it is just a little bit closer. Both Lakes have distinct personalities and my guess is that there is just a little more sidewalk access at South Lake. So basically, you head out the door with your "action" shoes on and hit the concrete. You'll pass the dog walkers, the headset wearers, the moms/dads with kids and occaisionally the destination walker ...
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By Ron Holborn, Commercial & SFR, Anaheim CA, Real Estate & Short
(Short Sales, Foreclosures, Rentals, Income Real Estate)
    Great Cottage Style Home has 3 bdrms, 2 bths. Priced at $499,900 !! Lender owned delightful single level 3 Br Cottage home in Woodbridge. Newer kitchen with beautiful granite counters, newer appliances, sink, etc. Extra parking for guests as well as a 2 car garage. Great place to live and raise a family. Near Parks, Pools, Tennis Courts and all the Woodbridge Amenities. Located in Irvine. Bank REO. Tags,Irvine school distict, Irvine Spectrum,Irvine Homes for sale,Irvine Bank deals,Near UCI,Turtle Rock, Woodbridge,Northwoods,Freeways,Catholic church,Best high school CA. Safest city in America,Low crime rate,Best cities to live in the US  
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By Bill Exeter, 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Expert
(Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC)
Intermediate Level 1031 Exchange Seminar This is an intermediate level workshop on forward, reverse and improvement (build-to-suit or construction) tax-deferred, like-kind exchange transactions pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 1.1031 of the Treasury Regulations. Educational Workshop Content The educational workshop will begin with an introduction to various tax-deferral and tax-exclusion strategies, including combining Section 1031 with Section 121.  The discussions will focus on the requirements, structures, processes, strategies, and compliance issues necessary to successfully complete a tax-deferred, like-kind exchange transaction.  We will finish with an explanation of the new fractional ownership opportunities of tenant-in-common property interests ...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
FRED SED 949-274-3733 WASHER, DRYER & REFRIGERATOR INCLUDED WITH THIS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM CARRIAGE UNIT IN THE LOVELY MONTICELLO COMMUNITY AT NORTHPARK SQUARE!!TURNKEY AND HIGHLY UPGRADED, THIS FABULOUS CONDO BOASTS THE FOLLOWING EXCELLENT FEATURES: NO ONE ABOVE OR BELOW!! BEAUTIFUL GRANITE KITCHEN WITH HIGHLY RATED APPLIANCES!! LIGHT & OPEN LIVING ROOM WITH BUILT-IN MEDIA AREA & COZY FIREPLACE!! SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH MIRRORED WALL!! FANTASTIC MASTER BEDROOM WITH BUILT-IN CALIFORNIA KING BED AND WALL UNIT, WALK IN CLOSET & ATTACHED MASTER BATH!! SPACIOUS SECONDARY BEDROOM & FULL HALLWAY BATH COMPLETE WITH ENCLOSED FULL SIZED WASHER AND DRYER AREA!! LOVELY PRIVATE BALCONY GREAT FOR RELAXING!! 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE!! WALKING DISTANCE TO BECKMAN HIGH SCHOOL, PARKS, SHO...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
Irvine Properties For Lease And Rent Are you looking for a home to rent or lease in Irvine? If so this is where you will find all the properties that are available. The best part is, our services are FREE. All fees are paid for by the landlord/owner of the properties. You only pay for a $15.00 fee per applicant over 18 years of age for the credit report. If you have any questions or if you would like to set up a time to see any properties for lease or rent in Irvine or Orange County, please contact Fred Sed at (949) 274-3733. PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR LEASE & RENT Fred Sed (949) 274-3733 Fred@BestOCProperties.com Best OC Properties (To reference a property, use the MLS # that is located next to the pictures. It is in bold and it starts with a letter then a series of numbers)
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
  Irvine Properties For Lease And Rent   Are you looking for a home to rent or lease in Irvine? If so this is where you will find all the properties that are available. The best part is, our services are FREE. All fees are paid for by the landlord/owner of the properties. You only pay for a $15.00 fee per applicant over 18 years of age for the credit report. If you have any questions or if you would like to set up a time to see any properties for lease or rent in Irvine or Orange County, please contact Fred Sed at (949) 274-3733.   PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR LEASE & RENT   Fred Sed (949) 274-3733 FredSed@PGCoastal.com The Pahua Group   (To reference a property, use the MLS # that is located next to the pictures. It is in bold and it starts with a letter then a series of numbers)
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
  IN ONE OF THE TOP SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE. THIS BEAUTIFUL QUAIL HILL HOME MOST NUMEROUS HIGHLIGHTS WHICH INCLUDE: GREAT CORNER LOCATION!! CUSTOM NEUTRAL PAINT & CARPET!!GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN THE KITCHEN!!WALK-IN-PANTRY!!LIGHT, BRIGHT AND OPEN FLOORPLAN!! ONE BEDROOM AND BATH DOWNSTAIRS!!TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE!! LRG LOFT WITH PATIO UPSTAIRS!!INSIDE LAUNDRY!!TO MANY FEATURES TO LIST!! CLOSE TO PARK & SHOPS, TOP RATED SCHOOLS!! A DEFINATE MUST SEE!! THE PRICE JUST REDUCED FOR QUICK LEASE!!!                Contact Fred Sed With Any Questions Or For A Showing (949) 272-0125 info@BestOCproperties.com BestOCproperties.com
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
  FOUR BEDROOM DELIGHT IN THE EXQUISITE QUAIL HILL OF IRVINE   Condominium Detached RLS 214 Tuberose Irvine (IR) Active Price $ 3,500 Quail Hill (QH) Zip 92603-0644 TGNO 890G2 Orange County (OR) XSTS PASSAGE/SEASONS/FIGTREE P633261 Builder Tract Soltice (SOLT) Builder's Name UNKNOWN Bed 4 Model BEAUTIFULL !!! (3) Stories Two Levels Baths 4 Style Floor 1 of 2 View Hills View, Mountain View ASqFt 2,100 Estimated YrBlt 2003 Estimated ALotSize 0 Prkng Garage Attached Garage, # cars 2 Remotes 2 Spaces Carport RV Access / IN ONE OF THE TOP SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE. THIS BEAUTIFUL QUAIL HILL HOME MOST NUMEROUS HIGHLIGHTS WHICH INCLUDE: GREAT CORNER LOCATION!! CUSTOM NEUTRAL PAINT & CARPET!!GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN THE KITCHEN!!WALK-IN-PANTRY!!LIGHT, BRIGHT AND OPEN FLOORPLAN!! ONE BEDROOM A...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
  FRED SED 949-274-3733 Are you looking for a property to rent in Irvine? If so, this is where you want to be and we offer our services for free! Our job is to find qualified tenants to occupy these properties! * There is no cost to you as the potential tenant/renter, which means our services to you would be free. Our fees are paid for by the owner/landlord of the properties. For additional information, questions, or if you would like to set up a time to preview any property please contact Fred Sed with Fairview Realty at 949-274-3733. (To reference a property, use the MLS # that is located next to the pictures. It is in bold and it starts with a letter then a series of numbers)   IRVINE PROPERTIES FOR RENT, HOMES FOR RENT IN IRVINE   CONTACT FRED SED 949-274-3733 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
  BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY IN IRVINE WANTS 2 YEAR LEASE!   Condominium Attached RLS 11 Cabazon Irvine (IR) Active Price $ 2,350 Northpark (NK) Zip 92602-2431 TGNO 4386B4 Orange County (OR) XSTS Culver/Bryan S530355 Media: 8 Builder Tract Monticello (MONT) Builder's Name Bed 2 Model GORGEOUS!! (A) Stories Two Levels Baths 2 Style Floor of 2 View No View ASqFt 1,211 Builder YrBlt 2002 Estimated ALotSize 0 Prkng Garage, # cars 2 Remotes Spaces Carport RV Access / ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM CARRIAGE UNIT IN THE LOVELY MONTICELLO COMMUNITY AT NORTHPARK SQUARE!!TURNKEY AND HIGHLY UPGRADED, THIS FABULOUS CONDO BOASTS THE FOLLOWING EXCELLENT FEATURES: NO ONE ABOVE OR BELOW!! BEAUTIFUL GRANITE KITCHEN WITH HIGHLY RATED APPLIANCES!! LIGHT & OPEN LIVING ROOM WITH BUILT-IN MEDIA AREA & COZY FIREPLACE!...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY IN IRVINE WANTS 2 YEAR LEASE! Condominium Attached RLS 11 Cabazon Irvine (IR) Active Price $ 2,350 Northpark (NK)Zip 92602-2431TGNO 4386B4Orange County (OR)XSTS Culver/BryanS530355Media: 8Builder Tract Monticello (MONT)Builder's Name Bed 2Model GORGEOUS!! (A)Stories Two LevelsBaths 2Style Floor of 2 View No ViewASqFt 1,211BuilderYrBlt 2002Estimated ALotSize 0Prkng Garage, # cars 2 Remotes Spaces Carport RV Access / ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM CARRIAGE UNIT IN THE LOVELY MONTICELLO COMMUNITY AT NORTHPARK SQUARE!!TURNKEY AND HIGHLY UPGRADED, THIS FABULOUS CONDO BOASTS THE FOLLOWING EXCELLENT FEATURES: NO ONE ABOVE OR BELOW!! BEAUTIFUL GRANITE KITCHEN WITH HIGHLY RATED APPLIANCES!! LIGHT & OPEN LIVING ROOM WITH BUILT-IN MEDIA AREA & COZY FIREPLACE!! SEPARATE FORMAL DI...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
FOUR BEDROOM DELIGHT IN THE EXQUISITE QUAIL HILL OF IRVINE Condominium Detached RLS 214 Tuberose Irvine (IR) Active Price $ 3,600 Quail Hill (QH)Zip 92603-0644TGNO 890G2Orange County (OR)XSTS PASSAGE/SEASONS/FIGTREEP633261Builder Tract Soltice (SOLT)Builder's Name UNKNOWN Bed 4Model BEAUTIFULL !!! (3)Stories Two LevelsBaths 4Style Floor 1 of 2 View Hills View, Mountain ViewASqFt 2,100EstimatedYrBlt 2003Estimated ALotSize 0Prkng Garage AttachedGarage, # cars 2 Remotes 2Spaces Carport RV Access / IN ONE OF THE TOP SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE. THIS BEAUTIFUL QUAIL HILL HOME MOST NUMEROUS HIGHLIGHTS WHICH INCLUDE: GREAT CORNER LOCATION!! CUSTOM NEUTRAL PAINT & CARPET!!GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN THE KITCHEN!!WALK-IN-PANTRY!!LIGHT, BRIGHT AND OPEN FLOORPLAN!! ONE BEDROOM AND BATH DOWNSTAIRS!!T...
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Market Time Report:  THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER WAVE IS GROWING! May 1, 2008 Compared to last year, demand is stronger, there are fewer homes on the market and the expected market time is much lower.   The first time home buyer wave continues to grow and plant the seeds to an eventual recovery.   The reports from the streets of Orange County are unanimous:  first time home buyers are fueling a surge in activity that continues to flourish and has been steadily growing since the middle of February.  Multiple offers in the lower ranges, homes priced below $500,000, are now quite common throughout Orange County.  This chart illustrates how demand has not only surged past the 2007 level, but is quickly approaching the 2006 level.  Until just four weeks ago, year over year demand had not been ...
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By Kelly Turbeville, Turning Real Estate Dreams into Reality
(Keller Williams)
Mariners Church in Irvine is holding a great seminar designed just for us girls this Friday May 2nd and May 3rd.  Faith in the Market Place.  Speakers include:  Author Laurie Beth Jones and Pastor Holly Wagner.  Breakout topics include: Team BuildingGender CommunicationMom’s at WorkEntrepreneur 101Value Based InvestingGet OrganizedBalanced LivesI’m too busy to be lonelyMarket YourselfEstablishing Your Mission & Vision What a great way to spend the day.  Come together, be refreshed and encouraged, through a conference designed just for you addressing the issues that face women everyday. Enjoy! Kelly Turbeville is one of South Orange County premier Realtors® focusing in the Saddleback Valley and the communities of Lake Forest, Portola Hills, Foothill Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo ...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
FRED SED 949-274-3733Are you looking for a property to rent in Irvine? If so, this is where you want to be and we offer our services for free! Our job is to find qualified tenants to occupy these properties! *There is no cost to you as the potential tenant/renter, which means our services to you would be free. Our fees are paid for by the owner/landlord of the properties. For additional information, questions, or if you would like to set up a time to preview any property please contact Fred Sed with Fairview Realty at 949-274-3733. (To reference a property, use the MLS # that is located next to the pictures. It is in bold and it starts with a letter then a series of numbers) IRVINE PROPERTIES FOR RENT, HOMES FOR RENT IN IRVINE CONTACT FRED SED 949-274-3733 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
 FOUR BEDROOM DELIGHT IN THE EXQUISITE QUAIL HILL OF IRVINE Condominium Detached RLS 214 Tuberose Irvine (IR) Active Price $ 3,800 Quail Hill (QH)Zip 92603-0644TGNO 890G2Orange County (OR)XSTS PASSAGE/SEASONS/FIGTREEP633261Builder Tract Soltice (SOLT)Builder's Name UNKNOWN Bed 4Model BEAUTIFULL !!!  (3)Stories Two LevelsBaths 4Style Floor 1 of 2 View Hills View, Mountain ViewASqFt 2,100EstimatedYrBlt 2003Estimated ALotSize 0Prkng Garage AttachedGarage, # cars   2  Remotes 2Spaces Carport RV Access / IN ONE OF THE TOP SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE. THIS BEAUTIFUL QUAIL HILL HOME MOST NUMEROUS HIGHLIGHTS WHICH INCLUDE: GREAT CORNER LOCATION!! CUSTOM NEUTRAL PAINT & CARPET!!GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN THE KITCHEN!!WALK-IN-PANTRY!!LIGHT, BRIGHT AND OPEN FLOORPLAN!! ONE BEDROOM AND BATH DOWNSTAIR...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
  BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY IN IRVINE WANTS 2 YEAR LEASE! Condominium Attached RLS 11 Cabazon Irvine (IR) Active Price $ 2,450 Northpark (NK)Zip 92602-2431TGNO 4386B4Orange County (OR)XSTS Culver/BryanS530355Media: 8Builder Tract Monticello (MONT)Builder's Name Bed 2Model GORGEOUS!!  (A)Stories Two LevelsBaths 2Style Floor  of 2 View No ViewASqFt 1,211BuilderYrBlt 2002Estimated ALotSize 0Prkng Garage, # cars   2  Remotes Spaces Carport RV Access / ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM CARRIAGE UNIT IN THE LOVELY MONTICELLO COMMUNITY AT NORTHPARK SQUARE!!TURNKEY AND HIGHLY UPGRADED, THIS FABULOUS CONDO BOASTS THE FOLLOWING EXCELLENT FEATURES: NO ONE ABOVE OR BELOW!! BEAUTIFUL GRANITE KITCHEN WITH HIGHLY RATED APPLIANCES!! LIGHT & OPEN LIVING ROOM WITH BUILT-IN MEDIA AREA & COZY FIREPLACE!! SEPARATE FOR...
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