Real estate investing is exciting because we get the opportunity to use wealth pillars like leverage which allows ordinary people the ability to considerable wealth in a short time; I know because I’ve seen it happen. Another exciting aspect is there are always opportunities to make strong returns, regardless of how the market is doing and right now that is especially true as we bear witness to hundreds of thousands of foreclosure nationally per month. But like other forms of investments, real estate investing takes discipline, education and smart decision making to become successful. I’ve met with clients who made impulse purchases and the result is usually disaster.There are fundamentally at least eleven reasons why real estate deals are always available no matter what the real estate... 01/11/2009

There is a lot of confusion out there about loan modification and who is going to do the best job…it isn’t a shop but a law firm where you enter into a specific attorney client relationship not a shop that claims to have attorneys they work with. Some prosecutors are now pursuing borrowers as you can read in this article. For one, a broker shop can do no distressed borrower any good with the current situation. As you’ll read in the attached article, some prosecutors will be going after borrowers for participating in fraud by overstating their true income. What this does is make your submission to the lender vulnerable unless you have the attorney/client privilege over your submission…hence the modification process should be a legal maneuver not Joe the Modifier who may be a Pirate that ... 12/06/2008

IS ALISO VIEJO WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE? If you are in the market for properties that are available for rent/lease in Aliso Viejo choose from the following homes with in the link below. These properties are subject to, but not limited to the following: *Availability *Credit check for any applicant over the age of 18($15.00 per applicant) *Prior rental history (If needed) *Income verification (If needed) There is no cost to you as the potential tenant, 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 p... 10/14/2008

                                                 Looking for Aliso Viejo Homes? You might be surfing through lots of websites for Aliso Viejo Homes, but tomorrow when you are at work and the best listing in the world comes available, you will be missing out. FORTUNATELY, you made it thus far in your Aliso Viejo Home Search and you are now going to sign up for NEW LISTINGS IN ALISO VIEJO that will be emailed to you instantly when they hit the market. Good Homes in Aliso Viejo go fast, so BECOME A VIP HOME BUYER AND  SIGN UP for ALISO VIEJO HOMES here to find YOU! This is truly the smartest and stress-free way to look for homes, knowing that you will be getting homes that meet your criteria delivered to your inbox. Take a break so you don't have to keep searching for Aliso Viejo Homes eve... 09/21/2008

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? The Aliso Viejo Boys and Girls Club was selected by Mervyns to participate in its Care Program. The program will be going on July 19th at the Laguna Niguel Mervyns from 7 to 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed and welcomed! $100 gift cards and discounts will be rewared to twenty five of the clubs members.  Interested in helping out? Contact Gracie Duran at (949)-425-2519. Keeping you informed about the Orange County real estate market, economy and life in the OC is what I'm committed to doing.     For more great Orange County market insight and industry news visit Laguna Niguel Real Estate or view the Orange County Market Trends at Orange County Real Estate.   Listen to Zen's Laguna Niguel Real Estate Podcast available 24/7. SEARCH ORAN... 07/17/2008

For sale New Listing as of 7/7/2008 Never Sold before first time on the market in a small Aliso Viejo gated community called "Victoria",  3 bedrooms , 2.50 baths approximately 1450 square feet per the builder when brand new in 1997, Well located on a corner lot with a driveway plus a 2 car attached garage with a roll up garage door! The 2 car Garage is attached with direct access to the Home! The  home has a large open space above the living room which can be made into a 4th bedroom plus a loft to make this home complete with 4 bedrooms plus o loft! If you would like to see this Home please give me a call!  Doug Ward 949-362-4400 07/07/2008

Based on the activity I am getting on my listings and the number of multiple offers I am starting to see in the South Orange County area it appears to be the bottom of the market for now! What do you think? Have you noticed the shift in the market? it seems like the investors and bottom fishers have started buying again and that they all of a sudden feel like we have hit the bottom and therefore they are starting to buy again! 07/04/2008

First time on the Market for sale by the original owner! Inside tract prime location, Corner lot with a driveway! Listed by Doug Ward 949-362-4400 Offered at $485,000.00, located at 122 Cape Victoria, Aliso Viejo! 3 bedrooms. 2.50 baths, Vaulted Ceilings,Upstairs laundry area,Gas Fireplace,Granite Kitchen Counter Tops,Central Air Conditioning,2 Car attached Garage,Within walking distance to award winning schools and Acorn park, approx 1450 square feet! If you would like to see this Home please give me a call Doug Ward 949-362-4400 07/04/2008

if your thinking about buying a Home in Aliso Viejo you might want to consider a small gated community called "Victoria" it is centrally located within Aliso Viejo and within walking distance to Schools, Shopping and the Entertainment of Aliso Viejo! Prices seem to have hit bottom and the market prices will rebound in due time! if you would like to see any homes for sale please contact me and I will e-mail you the listings for the area and or show them to you in person! I am a former Victoria Resident/Homeowner and have SOLD many of them over a 10 year period! Doug Ward 06/11/2008

23436 Via Jacinto, Aliso Viejo CA 92656.3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1246 sqft. View all the pictures for this Aliso Viejo Real Estate. OVER $50,000 IN RECENT UPGRADES WHICH INCLUDE: GORGEOUS DARK HARDWOOD FLOORING! BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT! CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, & CENTER ISLAND! CUSTOM BUILT BATHROOMS WITH BUILT-IN VANITIES & CUSTOM STONE SHOWERS! PRIVATE ENCLOSED PATIO WITH UPGRADED WOODEN ARBOR! LIGHT, BRIGHT & OPEN FLOOR PLAN! 2 CAR GARAGE! COMMUNITY POOL & SPA! CLOSE TO ALL THE SHOPS, PARKS, & SCHOOLS! THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY! MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! Contact The Pahua Group for a showing at 949-309-2400. Price and Availability are only guaranteed as of the date and time of this posting. 06/03/2008

Buyers in Aliso Viejo, this is your opportunity to take advantage of the high rate of foreclosures in Orange County! In the coming months, foreclosures are going to dominate every market in Orange County, and affect housing values in every neighborhood. Throughout the county, there are currently 5954 bank-owned properties, with another 3801 up for auction and 8723 in a state of pre-foreclosure. In Aliso Viejo alone, there are 210 pre-foreclosures, 86 auctions, and 142 REOs, meaning the number of foreclosed properties is only going to increase over the course of this year. What does this mean for you? The high number of foreclosures means a large inventory of properties that banks are eager to sell. In Aliso Viejo, the amount of time it will take to sell this abundance of inventory is 8... 05/05/2008

IS ALISO VIEJO WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE? If you are in the market for properties that are available for rent/lease in Aliso Viejo choose from the following homes with in the link below. These properties are subject to, but not limited to the following: *Availability *Credit check for any applicant over the age of 18($15.00 per applicant) *Prior rental history (If needed) *Income verification (If needed) There is no cost to you as the potential tenant, 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 p... 04/29/2008

IS ALISO VIEJO WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE? If you are in the market for properties that are available for rent/lease in Aliso Viejo choose from the following homes with in the link below. These properties are subject to, but not limited to the following: *Availability *Credit check for any applicant over the age of 18($15.00 per applicant) *Prior rental history (If needed) *Income verification (If needed) There is no cost to you as the potential tenant, 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 p... 04/14/2008

IS ALISO VIEJO WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE? If you are in the market for properties that are available for rent/lease in Aliso Viejo choose from the following homes with in the link below. These properties are subject to, but not limited to the following: *Availability *Credit check for any applicant over the age of 18($15.00 per applicant) *Prior rental history (If needed) *Income verification (If needed) There is no cost to you as the potential tenant, 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 p... 04/11/2008

As of April 2nd, 2008 according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) the total number of active listings in Aliso Viejo totaled 312 homes (condos, townhomes and single family homes).  This is up 20 homes from February 2008 with a total of 292 homes on the market.  We have seen a nice pick up in Orange County home sales in February and March of 2008.The inventory numbers are holding steady which is a good sign for the market.  The FED cut interest rates by .75 basis points in March.  This will help keep interest rates fairly low as the bond market decides what to do next.  The new conforming loan limits were announced in March.  The new conforming loan limit is now $729,750.  This will definitely help buyers and sellers in the Orange County housing market.  The former conforming rate wa... 04/02/2008

IS ALISO VIEJO WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE? If you are in the market for properties that are available for rent/lease in Aliso Viejo choose from the following homes with in the link below. These properties are subject to, but not limited to the following: *Availability *Credit check for any applicant over the age of 18($15.00 per applicant) *Prior rental history (If needed) *Income verification (If needed) There is no cost to you as the potential tenant, 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 p... 04/02/2008

LAGUNA NIGUEL RENTAL PROPERTIES, LAGUNA NIGUEL HOMES FOR LEASEIf you are in the markert for properties in Laguna Niguel to Lease or Rent then this is where you want to search. The links below list the properties that are currently on the market. These properties are subject to, but not limited to the following: *Availability *Credit check for any applicant over the age of 18 ($15.00 per applicant) *Prior rental history (If needed) *Income verification (If needed) 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.... 04/02/2008

  OVER $50,000 IN RECENT UPGRADES!! GREAT DEAL!!   SFR Attached RES Active 23436 VIA JACINTO   Aliso Viejo (AV) Price $359,000 Aliso Viejo (AV) Zip 92656-1162 TGNO 921E1 Orange County (OR) XSTS MOULTON / CALLE CORTEZ Aerial Map P628917 Builder Tract Other (OTHR) Bed 3 Model GORGEOUS!!! (0) Baths 2 Style Other Stories One Level Floor View No View HOA Dues $ 230 +  $ 0 Land Lse/Yr $ ASqFt 1,246 Assessor  YrBlt 1970   Assessor Land Fee ALotSize 2,219 Assessor Dim 48x45 Acres 0.05 Prkng Garage 2  Rem Spc Cprt RV Acc Range $: No OVER $50,000 IN RECENT UPGRADES WHICH INCLUDE: GORGEOUS DARK HARDWOOD FLOORING! BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT! CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, & CENTER ISLAND! CUSTOM BUILT BATHROOMS WITH BUILT-IN VANITYS & CUSTOM STONE S... 04/02/2008

Contact Mike Pahua with The Pahua Group for a showing 949-309-2400VIEW PROPERTY WEBSITE AT www.ViaJacinto.com View Orange County ForeclosuresSingle Family Residence Attached RES Active 23436 VIA JACINTO Aliso Viejo (AV) Price $359,000 Aliso Viejo (AV)Zip 92656-1162TGNO 921E1Orange County (OR)XSTS MOULTON / CALLE CORTEZAerial Map P628917Media: 8Builder Tract Other (OTHR)Bed 3Model GORGEOUS!!! (0)Baths 2Style OtherStories One LevelFloor View No ViewHOA Dues $ 230 + $ 0 Land Lse/Yr $ ASqFt 1,246 Assessor YrBlt 1970 AssessorLand FeeALotSize 2,219Assessor Dim 48x45Acres 0.05Prkng Garage 2 Rem Spc Cprt RV Acc Range $: NoRange Price Listing: NoOVER $50,000 IN RECENT UPGRADES WHICH INCLUDE: GORGEOUS DARK HARDWOOD FLOORING! BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT! CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL GRANITE COUNT... 04/01/2008

  OVER $50,000 IN RECENT UPGRADES!! GREAT DEAL!!   SFR  Attached  RES Active  23436 VIA JACINTO   Aliso Viejo (AV)  Price $359,000   Aliso Viejo (AV) Zip 92656-1162 TGNO 921E1 Orange County (OR) XSTS MOULTON / CALLE CORTEZ Aerial Map P628917 Builder Tract Other (OTHR) Bed 3 Model GORGEOUS!!! (0) Baths 2 Style Other Stories One Level Floor View No View HOA Dues $ 230 +  $ 0 Land Lse/Yr $ ASqFt 1,246 Assessor  YrBlt 1970   Assessor Land Fee ALotSize 2,219 Assessor  Dim 48x45 Acres 0.05 Prkng Garage 2   Rem Spc Cprt RV Acc Range $: No OVER $50,000 IN RECENT UPGRADES WHICH INCLUDE: GORGEOUS DARK HARDWOOD FLOORING! BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT! CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, & CENTER ISLAND! CUSTOM BUILT BATHROOMS WITH BUILT-IN VANITYS & CUSTOM... 03/28/2008