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Who says California is a buyers market? The media has made it very clear that California is in the midst of a huge buyers market in real estate. Foreclosures soar, short sales everywhere, prices plummet, houses sit. Although this is true, I still don't see a buyers market. I have been a real esta...

Good Realtors have GREAT relationships with lenders. Two years ago, I opened the doors of my own real estate estate brokerage, Oxford Realty. Since that time I have been bombarded with calls from lenders trying to solicit business. They all want to "partner" with us. For a long time I was very sk...

What amI? I have my California real estate broker license - but I am not a real estate agent. I help people buy and sell homes - but I am not a sales person. I own my real estate brokerage - but I am not a business owner. I have agents work for me - but I am not a boss... I am a teacher. My prima...

What is the MLS? As a real estate broker, I sometimes forget that Realtors have their own language. Escrow, DTI ratio, pre qual, MLS, ECT... I was meeting with a potential client the other day trying to earn his business and list his home. I was explaining to him that my website offers free MLS s...

Here are the top three reasons to purchase a house in Orange County this summer: 1. Prices are very low. Due to the high rate of foreclosures and short sales, prices are at historic lows in the Orange County area. 2. Interest rates are very low. Interest rates are the lowest they have been in man...

How to find a realtor in Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo is a unique city with a unique population. If you are in search of a Realtor in ALiso Viejo, you will be best served to select some one who lives in Aliso Viejo. Each pocket of homes has a distinct personality. The small details in each neighborhoo...

No Blog post today. We are spending today with family and friends. I hope you all have a great Mother's Day!   Happy Mother's Day from Oxford.   Oxford Realty

Can anyone answer this question? Why does Google not recognize any of my inbound links to my website? I have a website that ranks #1 on yahoo under certain keyword phrases like "Orange County Real Estate Agents", but does not show up anywhere I can find on Google. I have done website checks and f...

Many First time home buyers in California were disappointed last week when they failed to enter into a purchase contract to qualify for the First Time Home Buyers Federal Tax Credit. Fear not! California has extended the credit and sweetened the pot. First time home buyers in CCalifornia still qu...

Orange County Housing Market   For the last 31 months, people across Orange County have wondered "What is happening with the Orange County housing market? when is the time to enter the real estate market". Buyers like many of my friends have been waiting on the sidelines trying to decide if now i...