Creating Indoor and Outdoor Transitions  Even if your outdoor space is limited to a tiny patch of concrete outside your back door, when planned as part of a cohesive design with the rest of your home, an outdoor space of any size can have a big impact.  Most people wouldn't dream of neglecting the transition between two interior spaces of their house, from their kitchen to their family room for example. The two areas should flow together and complement one another, right? Then why do we treat the transition to our outdoor spaces any differently? By thinking about the indoor/outdoor transitions of your home in the same way you do that walk from the kitchen to the living room, you can make your home both more functional and beautiful.                                                       ... 03/06/2013

Have you ever wondered how every single real estate brokerage can claim they are #1? Simple answer: misleading statistics. If you want to be #1 at anything, call a statistician and you shall be #1. However, what is most surprising to me as a managing broker are the offices that use this as a main recruiting method. In my opinion those brokerages need to focus more on making every agent in their office #1, and less on the aggregate production of the other 500 agents in the office. Because let's face facts, the overall production of the other agents in the office is putting $0 more in the agent's pockets, but sure is putting a lot in the brokerage's pocket. Yes, I agree it does feel good to be part of a reputable and recognized organization and I believe in name brand recognition, that is... 03/05/2013

Is your pager number still on your business card? Perhaps you retrieve contact information through the yellow pages? Still dialing up to Prodigy to retrieve your e-mail? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, you are probably the culprit requesting the irrelevant information mentioned in the above subject line.  Should I use a Polaroid or have the check sent via Horse and Buggy? Help me understand how a copy of a check to accompany an offer is needed over a current bank statement; or even useful at all for that matter. In this day and age, I have yet to meet an Agent who does not require the deposit to be sent directly to escrow after acceptance (and usually wired for that matter). So what happens with the copy of the copy of the fake EMD we sent you? Oh, it gets used for noth... 03/04/2013

PRICES RISING AT A STEADY PACE IN ANAHEIM HILLS CA Month over month, Anaheim Hills real estate listings increased by 10%. However, when compared to the number of listings available one year ago, there were 55.2% fewer homes for sale in Anaheim Hills, California in February, 2013. Due to the ultra low inventory level of active property listings, buyers have been left with little to choose from, especially in the entry level price range of $500,000 and below. Bidding wars have become quite common and, as a result, prices have been rising at a steady pace. It is definitely a seller's market in Anaheim Hills, California. Active Real Estate Listings in Anaheim Hills CA = 77 Highest and Lowest Priced Real Estate Listings in Anaheim Hills CA Lowest priced property for sale in Anaheim Hills, CA... 03/03/2013

Home Prices are going up. How we can tell... By now most of the buyers and sellers know that homes are going up. They went up about 5% nationwide in 2012 and they are expected to rise again by about 5% in 2013. Of course, the numbers will vary by regions, but this is an approximate national average. I can tell that prices are going up by the fact that interest rates are still at historic lows, there is a shortage of inventory, the buyers have become impatient after waiting for long time to see the prices finally leveling off and many buyers have been saving up for the down payments! All this indicate the pent up demand for homes and thus adding to the price increase. I would say that prices will keep rising for the next few years and we may even catch up to the 2006 levels sooner that w... 02/13/2013

Anaheim Hills HUD Home This spacious Anaheim Hills home is priced at $539,000 and comes in at around 2,600 sqft. Upgraded bathrooms, a built in office, and beautiful kitchen are just some of the unique perks that come with the home. The home is also move-in ready, meaning it's currently vacant. This Anaheim Hills home is a HUD home. Benefits of a HUD Home: 1. Relatively easy to obtain 2. Only takes 2-3% Down 3. 3% closing cost 4. Priced at Appraised Value If you have anymore questions regarding this home or HUD homes please give Herb Vinegar a call at (714) 501-0126. 02/06/2013

SHORT SALE LISTINGS PLUMMET 92 PERCENT IN ANAHEIM HILLS CA Although the month over month decrease in real estate listings in Anaheim Hills, California was insignificant, the year over year drop is unbelievable. The number of homes for sale in Anaheim Hills, at the end of January 2013, reflected a spiral of almost 62% when compared to year ago levels. All listing categories contributed to the decline, but short sales have experienced the biggest reduction, plummeting over 92% since January of 2012. The Anaheim Hills real estate market remains strong due to healthy demand and an ultra low inventory level, particularly in the local entry level market of $500,000 and below. Additionally, there are very few distressed properties for sale in Anaheim Hills. Based on all these factors, prices c... 02/05/2013

Real Estate Weekly Newsletter Video Jan 22nd 2013  Real Estate market changes weekly! With the new Years in full swing, here is a snap shot of the general real estate market the week of Jan 22nd 2013. What you are hearing from the mainstream national media about Real Estate is only one small part of the story. For more, please visit my Video Newsletter. Here is the link to my Real Estate Weekly Newsletter Video Januray 22nd 2013     http://realtytimes.com/REUv/MaheshMikePatel My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Real Estate News Interest Rates Mortgage Advice Question & Answers Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes weekly.  Whether you are thinking about selling or buying, or you just want to keep abreas... 01/22/2013

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS PLUMMET BY 58.7% IN ANAHEIM HILLS CA For the seventh consecutive month, the number of active real estate listings in Anaheim Hills declined. The nearly 12% month over month drop was the result of the continued demand for available homes and condos in Anaheim Hills, as well as the typical seasonal decrease from sellers that pull their homes off the market during the holidays. While some of these sellers choose to relist their homes after the new year, many others, who were testing the waters of the real estate market and were in no hurry to sell, prefer to wait until the Spring buying season heats up. While some skeptics claim that the decrease in listings is nothing to get excited about and a common occurrence at this time of year, one cannot argue with the fact tha... 01/22/2013

Real Estate Weekly Newsletter Video Jan 16th 2013 Real Estate market changes weekly! How is market going to do this year... What you are hearing from the mainstream national media about Real Estate is only one small part of the story. For more, please visit my Video Newsletter. Here is the link to my Real Estate Weekly Newsletter Video January 8th 2013     Weekly Real Estate Newsletter Vdieo[/caption] http://realtytimes.com/REUv/MaheshMikePatel My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Real Estate News Interest Rates Mortgage Advice Question & Answers Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes weekly. Whether you are thinking about selling or buying, or you just want to keep abreast of the market, I hope you find ... 01/16/2013

Everyone Needs a Teddy Bear I was visiting friends in Denver Colorado this fall.  When they showed me their guest room, I thanked them…then playfully asked, “What is that?”, pointing to a stuffed animal on the pillow on the bed.  Connie replied, “It’s a Teddy Bear Vic.  Everyone needs a teddy bear.” My buddy Mike is married to a beautiful loving social worker with a heart of gold.  I wasn’t going to say or do anything to hurt Connie’s feelings so I smiled and thanked her.  At the end of my wonderful visit, I had accumulated some Denver Broncos paraphernalia that I really didn’t need to take in my luggage.  Mike offered to mail the items to my home. A week later, the package arrived – perfectly timed to my return.  It had been a long drive home with no sleep involved.  I worked all day a... 01/11/2013

5 Most Recent Listings in Anaheim Hills by Re/Max NOC 6539 Camino Vis 6 $345,000 - 2 Bed/ 2 Bath 1224 Thurston Pl $469,500 - 3 Bed/ 2 Bath 651 Pathfinder Trl $899,000 - 4 Bed/ 3 Bath 6654 Paseo Del Norte $545,500 3 Bed/ 2 Bath 4140 Alderdale $389,900 4 Bed/ 2 Bath For more information regarding these homes or if you'd like to schedule an appointment to see ones of these homes please call us at (714) 469-8198. We're happy to help you find your new home in Anaheim Hills! 01/07/2013

Anaheim Hills Townhouse For Sale Your Local Anaheim, Anaheim Hills and North Orange County Real Estate Resource.  Mike Patel gives you a Positive, Helpful and Time Saving experience your buying or selling process.  Use Mike's Trusted Resources for answers about the selling and buying process. Use Mike's Innovative Marketing Strategies for buying and selling. Use Mike's Expertise about neighborhood features. He has lived in this community for over 17 years. Use Mike's Ability to target home searches with this cutting edge and  upto date website. Use Mike's Strong negotiation skills. If there is one thing he is good at it is Negotiating. Use Mike's Support through the closing process and beyond. His service does not end at the closing!       12/04/2012

MAJOR CHANGE IN THE NUMBER OF FORECLOSURE AND SHORT SALE LISTINGS IN ANAHEIM HILLS CA As we've seen throughout 2012, real estate listings decreased again in Anaheim Hills from the end of October to November 2012. Not only was there was a respectable month over month drop of 10.5%, but the number of homes for sale in Anaheim Hills have plummeted by a shocking 53.2% since the beginning of 2012. The most exciting aspect of the year to date decline is the major change in the number of foreclosure and short sale listings in Anaheim Hills, California, which have fallen by an astounding 78.5% and 76.9%, respectively. Active Real Estate Listings in Anaheim Hills CA = 85 Highest and Lowest Priced Real Estate Listings in Anaheim Hills CA Lowest priced property for sale in Anaheim Hills, CA - $242... 12/03/2012

Orange County:   Comparing October year over year, pended sales were up 42.4% over a year ago, homes available for buyers were down 59.8% Closings were up 31.3% over a year ago The effect of fewer listings and more pended sales is clearly illustrated in the Months of Inventory/Closed Sales (1.4 months) and Months of Inventory/Pended Sales (1.1 months) Compared to a year ago, the average price per square foot was up over 9% The sold/list differential percentage is exactly the same as one year ago. The 3% figure represents how buyers and seller are negotiating with each other as well it tells us how buyers and sellers should strategize to list their property and how to strategize writing an offer to obtain the best results. Overall, supply has decreased dramatically and pended sales have ... 11/16/2012

  It's time for our annual Anaheim Hills Holiday Food Drive; time for cleaning out the pantry, letting me drop by and maybe even letting me take a hug away from the food pick-up.  The only thing better than giving a hug is getting one! As always, I’ll be calling you to see if you are participating this year.  Of course, you are always welcome to call me.  My cell phone is 714-240-3693.  This is the biggest feel-good event of the year for us.  It means the world to hungry families when you take the time to donate to the food bank. For my newest clients, let me tell you what is different about our Relationship-Based Food Drive; I come to you and pick up the food and I deliver it to the food bank on your behalf!  I’m an authorized volunteer with the food bank and I’ll be giving you an offi... 11/08/2012

Are you wondering where to vote in Anaheim Hills - or anywhere?  I don't know who to credit more for this link; the Internet or the incredible gang at Google!  You can click here to find out where to vote or you can open a new page to www.Google.com and enter "where to vote".  You'll get a wonderful application that allows you to enter your registered address and will tell you exactly where they are expecting you to lodge your vote on this incredibly important Tuesday! Once you've voted; tell your friends.  Tell your friends here, tell your friends on Facebook and tell your friends on Twitter.  Wouldn't it be great if your "share" that you voted got someone else to vote?  I thinks so! Now that you know where to vote in Anaheim Hills; tell a friend! 11/05/2012

MASSIVE DECLINE IN DISTRESSED PROPERTY SALES IN ANAHEIM HILLS, CA How low can the active real estate listings go in Anaheim Hills, California? That is the question that's on everyone's mind right now.  Although homes and condos for sale in Anaheim Hills dropped only 5.9% from the end of September to October, they have decreased by almost 50% since the beginning of 2012. The incredibly low inventory level continues to instigate multiple offers, and bidding wars have pushed sales prices higher throughout the year. Another factor contributing to the increase in prices, is the massive decline in distressed property sales in Anaheim Hills, from January to October, 2012; foreclosures and short sales have plummeted by 78.5% and 78.4%, respectively. Active Real Estate Listings in Anaheim Hills ... 11/02/2012

Happy Halloween to you all. This is such a fun occassion! I just love Halloween.   Boo!     If you are in the area and looking for homes, you can find them here!   Area Homes!     PS: I came across this website that gives you info on Orange county 2012 Halloween events:      http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/halloween-374850-costume-oct.html   BOO!   10/23/2012

Weekly Real Estate Video Update Oct 23rd  2012 (2 weeks to election!) How is the Housing Market... What you are hearing from the mainstream national media about Real Estate is only one small part of the story. For more information, please visit my Video Newsletter, the link just follows: http://realtytimes.com/REUv/MaheshMikePatel This Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Real Estate News, Interest Rates, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers and much more. It is Real Time and this report changes weekly. If you considering selling or buying, or just want to find out the prices in your area, you can visit:www.MyAreaHomesForSale.com  to get updates or get property information. 10/23/2012