Bank Trustee Sales Report for Orange County, CA February 24st- 28th 2014   The properties listed below were foreclosed upon and are now designated as Real Estate Owned (REO) and referred to more commonly as Bank Owned Foreclosures. Each property will eventually be listed for sale with a local broker. California’s Non Judicial Foreclosure Process allows banks to sell these properties at Trustee Sales which are held at various venues throughout the county. To see a flowchart on the process click on this link California Foreclosure Process. If you are interested in discovering which properties within your neighborhood or community may be in Notice of Default just click on this link to find out: Distress Property Search .   Address City Prop Type Beds Baths SqFt 1673 W CUTTER RD ANAHEIM C... 03/03/2014

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Anaheim Hills Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth?   Mahesh Mike Patel First Team Real Estate 714-470-8600 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Licensed In:Ca 92808 License #:01146880 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 1297 North Lighthouse Lane Anaheim, CA Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure       Unique Home That Everyone is Looking For $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS ( 2 full ) 1200 Square Feet Pride of ownership Anaheim Shores home with private lake, swimming pools and walking trails. This wonderful s... 02/22/2014

Smoketree Anaheim Townhome    Just Sold  2310 S Cutty Way  Anaheim Ca 92802  Listing Price $349000.00  2 bedrooms  2.50 Bath I sold this wonderful cozy town home to a nice couple, who were referred to me. I represented the buyers side of the transaction. This unit is located in the well maintained  Smoketree Anaheim community.   This community includes a pool, tennis courts, walkways, plenty of extra parking for residents and guests. It is always well maintained and there are a lot of long time residents. It is also a nice quiet neighborhood. It features a large front patio, 2 car attached garage, a dining area, washer dryer hook ups,  and 1/2 bath downstairs. The master bedroom has a walk in closet and also an area for a retreat or an office or exercise area!  The 2nd room has its own ... 02/20/2014

Fast Fixes For Household Sounds Did you know that when a home goes on the market, pricing it right is the most effective way to get it sold fast? Most people don’t realize how much it costs them to have their home sit unsold for even one extra month. Below is some helpful information on pricing a home correctly. Please feel free to forward this message to your friends or family who might benefit from it.         Compliments of MyAreaHomesForSale.com  714-470-8600   Mike@MikePatel.com  What is my home worth?   02/19/2014

 Mistakes Sellers Make While Selling A Home There was a recent survey done by Activerain.com with over 1000 of their members. The survey was done to find out "The Biggest Home Seller Mistakes". Here are the results of that survey: Mistakes Sellers Make While Selling A Home.          Mistakes sellers Make While Selling A Home The home is over priced. According to the MLS(Multiple listing service stats, more than 40% of all homes for sale do not sell. It is difficult to set up a showing appointment. Sellers are unwilling to despersonlize or declutter the house. There are unpleasant odors in the house,. Sellers are unwilling to negotiate with buyers. Sellers are unwilling to make repairs prior to listing a home. There are Bad photos presented in the MLS(Multiple Listing Service) Seller who... 02/11/2014

Shell Owners Club - West 2875 Annual Points For Exchange! Priority Access To Soc - West Resorts & Access To All! Make An Offer & Enjoy Your Travels! Week: Points Unit Size Varies Ownership: Right To Use Usage Type: Annual - Every Year Season: Not Specified View: Not Specified Points: 2,875 Unit: Varies Maintenance Fees: Varies Affiliation: Interval International, SVC BONUS:  Year 2014 to 2015 you get 4,025 points SALE PRICE $3,400.00 O.B.O.   *Shell Owners Club  is a fantastic, multi-destination ownership. This points-based membership includes many perks including access to all Shell resorts and priority access to the West resorts, which currently include: Peacock Suites in Anaheim, California, 3 resorts in San Francisco (The Donatello, Inn at the Opera, and The Suites at Fisherman's W... 02/05/2014

Top 10 Things to do before you put your home for sale! Now that you are ready to sell your home, it is time to prepare the property for sale. One of the most important things to remember is that you only get one chance to make a first impression. The time you take initially to prepare your home for sale will prove invaluable once it hits the market. These are important points to keep in mind when preparing your home for the market: 1. Disassociate Yourself from the Home Once you have decided to place your home on the market, it’s time for you to remove your personal attachment to the property and think of the sale as a business transaction. Your mindset must change from selling your “home” to selling a house you happen to own and doing what it takes to make it stand out amongst the comp... 02/03/2014

Anaheim Homes for Sale  1297 Lighthouse Ln, Anaheim CA   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Anaheim Hills Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth?   Mahesh Mike Patel First Team Real Estate 714-470-8600 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Licensed In:Ca 92808 License #:01146880 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 1297 North Lighthouse Lane Anaheim, CA Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure JUST LISTED       $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS 1200 Square Feet Pride of ownership Anaheim Shores home with private lake, swimming pools and walking trails. This wonderful... 01/23/2014

Anaheim Shores Anaheim CA home for sale Anaheim Shores is a beautiful community in the city of Anaheim CA. These homes were built in the early 1980's. It is located off of La Palma Ave between Brookhurst St and Euclid St.   Anaheim Shores Anaheim Ca Offers an 8 acre lake, 3 swimming pools and spas, a 24 hour patrol of the community. It also features guest parking throughout the homes. There are walking trails and greenbelt areas throughout. The homes are single family homes. Some of the homes also feature atrium, that adds to the light and brightness to the homes. One of the home that just came on the market is on 1297 N Lighthouse Ln, Anaheim Ca 92801. This house has brand new carpet and brand new paint. It also features a side yard and a rear yard with a patio. The family room offers ... 01/16/2014

The list below represents recently listed foreclosures that consist of homes and condos within Orange County, California. These homes are now on the market and for sale. If you are interested in discovering which homes within your neighborhood or community may be in Notice of Default or heading to Foreclosure you can click on this link to find out: Search for Homes heading to Foreclosures. * City Address Prop. Type Beds Baths Sqft List Price *1 Anaheim 101 S Barbara St Home 3 2 1,785 $514,500 *2 Anaheim 1217 E La Palma Ave Home 3 1 1,729 $382,043 *3 Fullerton 1904 Vista Del Oro Home 3 4 1,946 $474,900 *4 Irvine 81 Melville Home 4 4 2,580 $999,463 *5 Irvine 108 Churchill Condo 3 3 1,690 $655,115 *6 Newport Beach 1607 Cornwall Ln Home 4 4 3,025 $1,470,000 *7 Orange 481 N Seranado St Home... 01/04/2014

Our real estate websites are such a big part of our business now that we sometimes forget to give them the credit they deserve. Once making a blog post on your personal website or on AR they are permanent fixtures for clients to find while browsing the internet for a good agent. Even while we are celebrating the holidays and not at the office our websites are doing their job. Three months ago we received a listing referral via Kaushik Sirkar on Active Rain. Listings are scarce in Orange County so the referral was met with great excitement and surprise. The sellers were moving to Arizona where Kaushik is located and when looking for a suitable listing agent for their Anaheim home he chose our agent Nicole Pompey through none other than Active Rain. Thank you Active Rain and thank you Kau... 12/27/2013

The list below represents recently listed foreclosures that consist of homes and condos within Orange County, California. These homes are now on the market and for sale. If you are interested in discovering which homes within your neighborhood or community may be in Notice of Default or heading to Foreclosure you can click on this link to find out: Search for Homes heading to Foreclosures.   * City Address Property Type Beds Baths Sqft List Price *1 Anaheim 530 S West St Single Family 2 1 928 $394,900 *2 Anaheim 2330 E North Redwood Dr Single Family 3 3 1,807 $484,900 *3 Anaheim 2345 S Cutty Way Condominium 2 2 990 $369,900 *4 Fullerton 620 W Hermosa Dr Single Family 3 2 4,528 $1,350,000 *5 Huntington Beach 15931 Oriole Ln Single Family 3 2 1,746 $595,000 *6 Huntington Beach 4802 Tiara... 12/13/2013

5 House Hunting Tips for Any Season   House Hunting is not easy!   Buying a house will be one of  the most important things you may buy or make a decision on. Here are 5 house hunting tips for any season that will make your purchasing a lot smoother and easier. Write down your most  important  requirements and top deal-breakers in a home. When you walk through a home, take notes. Once you have looked at several homes, they may begin to blend together. Jot down a few sentences about what you like and didn't like before you leave to help you differentiate between them. Look for damages or areas of improvement. Open the closets and cupboards, lift the rugs and checkout each room from top to bottom to check for damages and to make sure there's enough storage to fit your needs. Drive by the ... 11/30/2013

In the Glow of the Mouse - Speechless Sundays     We finally had the opportunity to watch the World of Color this week.  The boys loved the color, the music and the lights.  It was another great Disney extravaganza.  I just wish that my little one had been a little taller so he didn't want to be lifted up the whole time. 11/03/2013

Because You Can Never Have Too Much Candy? Speechless Sundays     As if the Halloween parties and trick or treating, were insufficient, the boys still can't seem to resist the lure of a rock candy mountain.  I have to admit it is quite a sight. So, perhaps I can't blame them. 11/03/2013

Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show Friday, Oct 11 10:00a Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim  The perfect “shop till you drop” experience gets underway with more than 24,000 “handmade in America” items at the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show October 11-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center ----------------- ANAHEIM AREA SPECIALIST, LAUREN SELINSKY 949.310.4960 CALL TODAY BUYERS IN ANAHEIM SELLERS IN ANAHEIM CALL LAUREN SELINSKY FOR ALL,YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEEDS 09/30/2013

Speechless Sundays - Enjoying a Lovely So. Cal. Afternoon at Disneyland       I guess I've taught my kids that having a picture taken is a good thing because now they're always looking for places and ways to pose for me.  Today, it was Disneyland that needed lots of pictures.  They even choose backgrounds for me. 09/15/2013

Things to Do in Orange County - Mickey's Halloween Party - 2013     Mickey's Halloween Party takes place at Disneyland on specific dates between September 27 and October 31, 2013. Tickets range from $51 to $74 per person.   Take the opportunity to dress up in your favorite costume, perhaps a Disney character, and join Mickey and his friends for a Halloween Treat. (Be sure to check the costume restrictions).  There is a special parade and trick or treat stations and so much more along with a Disneyland decorated for the season.   For more information, see Mickey's Halloween Party. 09/15/2013

What Does It Take To Sell A House? Not all homes that come on the market, sell. Many homes do not sell, no matter what. Some homes sit on the market for over 5-6 months, some sellers reduce their list prices from their original list price and still can't get seem to sell their house. There are 3 main reasons a home does not sell: 1.  List Price 2. Exposure and Marketing 3. Seller Motivation.       Now that we know why a house does not sell, here are some key points to "What it takes to sell a house". I came across this information from the KCM Crew and thought I would just share their ideas with you.   "The most important need of anyone attempting to sell their house is – TO GET IT SOLD! It is imperative that you, the agent, are very direct in what it takes to get a house sold. Here is ... 07/18/2013

Today, July 15, 2013, starts more nighttime construction on the 91 Freeway.  This is the SR-91 Westbound Lane Widening Project that will add one new four-mile long lane in the westbound directon between the 57 Freeway and the I-5 Freeway.  This is part of Orange County's Measure M Program.  Caltrans and the OCTA are demolishing the wesbound edge of the 91 overpass at Brookhurst Road this week.  Construction will occur from 9pm-5am nightly for at least the next three nights. Brookhurst Road will be closed during the work.  Expect higher traffic patters on both Euclid Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. We get about a week break, then they are doing the same work at Raymond Avenue.  If you life in any of these areas, expect to hear construction work including sawcutting and demolition/loading. If... 07/15/2013