Linsey Ehle's (linseyplaneta) Blog

If you are thinking of buying a short sale (or if you're an agent looking for an outlet for your short sale frustrations), PLEASE read. Understanding this information is a must. I completely understand the allure of the short sales when you are a buyer. The prices are attractive and there are SO...

Linsey Planeta | Belterra Fine Homes | 949-939-2514 31 Sunny Slope, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Exceptional Opportunity Double Cul-de-Sac Location and a Floorplan that Rarely Comes on the Market! 4BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $675,000 Year Built 1997 Sq Footage 2,500 Bedrooms 4 Bathroo...

Linsey Planeta | Belterra Fine Homes | 949-939-2514 203 Fleurance, Laguna Niguel, CA Exceptional location for this highly upgraded condo. Breathtaking views and steps away from expansive greenbelt and park. 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $475,000 Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 1,108 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2...

As March comes to an end, it's time to do a quick recap of the active inventory on the market in Las Flores, as well as examining what has sold. Because the price point has a big impact on what is currently moving, I've broken it down by price point and distress sales. Take note that while the ba...

So many of the media numbers focus on Orange County performance, but real estate performance can vary dramatically within our large county, and particularly at various price points. Today's Microscope on the Market focuses on the Laguna Niguel real estate market. Homes Under $500,000 In the unde...

I would like to invite you to take this quick (2 minutes or less) survey about your thoughts on the Orange County housing market. It is entirely anonymous and I will post the results in one week. Click Here to take survey I want your thoughts! I also invite you to share any additional things you ...

Today I received a note from a seller, Victoria, asking a tough but great question that I wanted to answer here: How do you overcome a consistent buyer objection that is impossible to change? Our house has been on the market for 13 days and people rave about it, but our kitchen is on the second f...

I came across an article in the Orange County Register this morning that had some good tips regarding the selection process for finding a real estate agent from Stefan Swanepoel, author of Swanepoel Trends Report and RETrends.com. One of the things Stefan noted was finding someone that had "marke...

So many of the media numbers focus on Orange County performance, but real estate performance can vary dramatically within our large county and particularly at various price points. Today's Microscope on the Market focuses on Coto de Caza. If you aren't from Orange County - yes this is the home of...

One thing that I harp on here is the need for professional photographs in a listing. There is no listing that should ever be without them. I am a Realtor - I am not a photographer. Recently I took some shots of a new listing of mine. Notice the dramatic difference between my shots and the pros. I...