I seldom refer to articles written to us Realtors and even to our buyers, but this time I have to recommend one.  Especially well written, this article should be a must read in today's real estate market.  I am even going to send it to some of my buyers to alert them to the advice. experience, and opinions of others on the low ball process and risks.  Please pass this article on to your friends, associates, and concerned buyers.  it really is good reading. http://pro.truliablog.com/buyers/5-a-ha-moments-that-get-buyers-to-boost-lowball-offers/?ecampaign=anews&eurl=pro.truliablog.com%2Fbuyers%2F5-a-ha-moments-that-get-buyers-to-boost-lowball-offers  Sorry but I forgot to mention the main reason that I got engaged in this article.  In Fullerton real estate we have been seeing many many of... 10/03/2012

Investors' Dream Home in Fullerton   This 1800+ sq. ft. home in Fullerton is located just blocks from Cal State Fullerton and is perfect for an investor looking for a property that needs to be completely redone. It is priced at $350,000. With a pool in the large backyard and ample space throughout, this home is looking for the right buyer to come and do a complete overhaul. Please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751 for additional details.   09/30/2012

table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%">SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSCristal DrakePhoto GalleryFullerton View Home For SaleDescriptionRaymond Hills VIEW home located on one of the most prestigious streets in Raymond Hills in Fullerton! This Spanish inspired home is move in ready and features a wall of windows to let in tons of natural light and enjoy your amazing view! The large and open living area includes an updated kitchen with granite counters and newer kitchen cabinets where you can enjoy that view while you cook or entertain. Some of the many additional features include: Newer windows throughout, recessed lighting, Spanish tile floors, updated bathrooms,views from almost every room, new garage door and an epoxy coated floor. That is all in just the main house! There... 09/27/2012

LinksTina's WebsiteSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSTina Maraj & Randy Tovar Photo GalleryDescriptionandwithGreat opportunity to purchase a rare end unit location. This model have extra windows that bring in warm natural light. It's a loft style bedroom that has lots of room. Condo has everything you need. Direct access to garage with full size laundry hook ups. Private patio woth running stream. Resortlike Pool area. 2 Spas ans 2 Tennis Courts . Call Tina Maraj The Hidden Lakes Specialist Since 1990 for more information! 714-403-7901FeaturesBedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1Parking Spaces: 1Year Built: 1979Subdivision: 5734Located on Floor #: 1School District: FulletonSquare Footage: 779Broker: RE/MAX NOCMLS #: P836051Location1614 Shady Brook Drive Fullerton CA 92831Created with vFlyer MarketingvFlyer Id: 18502... 09/25/2012

Come check out it out for yourself on a Haunted Walking Tour. You will be guided through Downtown Fullerton’s haunted locations. You will learn the real life stories of the Hauntings and see locations of where ghosts have been sited!                                                                                    This is a great way to enjoy the Fall evenings and get in the Halloween Spirit! Tours are only on Wednesday and Thrusdays evenings now through November 1st. 6:00-8:30pm$18 general/$15 museum members Tours are given by The Fullerton Museum Center. http://www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum/events/haunted_walking_tours.asp   09/13/2012

LinksOur WebsiteSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSTina Maraj & Randy Tovar Photo GalleryGreat Curb AppealHas CharacterLovely PorchImpressive EntryStairway curves in.Formal Living RoomButler's PantryFormal Dining RoomContemporary StyleFilled with natural lightLots of counter spaceGourmet KitchenFamily Room with FireplaceOffice/DenEntrance to Master BathSpacious Master BedroomWalking PathsCommunity PoolDescriptionThis lovely home is in The Aspens neighborhood of the picturesque Turnleaf Community.Located on a desirable cul –de –sac, this 4 bedroom home has been well caredfor by its original owners. Naturallight fills the home with warmth. The floor plan flows with ease. There aremany exclusive areas including a butler’s pantry, and loft style office withbuilt in book shelves. Enjoy everyday living needs ... 09/07/2012

ANOTHER SMALL DROP IN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS IN FULLERTON CA Fullerton, California experienced a small drop in available real estate listings month over month, with a decrease of 4.4% from the end of July to August 2012. As compared to the end of January, the number of houses and condos for sale in Fullerton have fallen by a shocking 44.4%, and primarily in the foreclosure and short sale listing categories. Even though these 2 distressed listing categories increased on a month to month basis, they've come down by 78.2% and 73.1% respectively, since the beginning of the year. Active Real Estate Listings in Fullerton CA = 151 Highest and Lowest Priced Property in Fullerton CA Lowest priced property for sale in Fullerton, CA - $64,000.00 Highest priced property for sale in Fullerton, CA - $2... 09/04/2012

Fullerton Ca: Tina Maraj SOLD My Town Home in Hidden Lakes Quickly and Provided me with execellent service! May 12, 2012 Dear Tina, Thank you so much for all your help in selling my townhome in Hidden Lakes Townhomes in Fullerton, CA, this year.  I had originally listed my home a few years prior using another agent and after three months took my place off the market since there was no activity or interest at that time.  I realize now the difference it makes having someone so dedicated and familiar with Fullerton, and especially the Hidden Lakes property.  When you came to my home the first time for the initial assessment I didn’t need to explain anything about the home or complex; in fact, you knew more than I did and I had lived there for 10 years!  You gave me an honest assessment ba... 08/28/2012

Save the Date: Saturday Sseptember 29th, 2012 Fullerton South Rotary once again brings you Fullerton Uncorked !           Join us for North Orange County's greatest Food & Wine Tasting EXTRAVAGANZA!! That's me on the Right!!        SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2012 5pm to 8:30pm in the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum, CSUF   Don't Miss All the Fun, Food and of Course GREAT WINE!! $55 Donation includes all food & beverages, this event will Sell Out!! Be sure and get your tickets Early! Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fullerton, Friends of the Arboretum and other local needs. For more info visit the website: FullertonUncorked.com   08/27/2012

SHORT SALE FULLERTON CA REAL ESTATE SHORT SALE AGENTS - FULLERTON CA Times are tough, and many distressed homeowners in Fullerton California are having trouble paying their mortgages every month. Are you one of them? Are you behind on your mortgage payments now? Are you in danger of missing a mortgage payment? Don't let foreclosure happen to you- explore the Fullerton CA Short Sale Option instead, but don’t wait; the biggest killer of the short sale negotiation is waiting until it’s too late to process the short sale. You’re also going to want to hire the best Fullerton CA Short Sale team in Southern California to help you with your difficult situation, at NO CHARGE TO YOU! We do not charge you for our real estate short sale services: we collect our commission from the bank’s proceeds. ... 08/20/2012

In the real estate market there are always opportunities, but now may be the best time for the most of us.  Big Investors always seem to find the "deals" - so if you are the big investor then you already know this.  Today low prices coupled with low interest rates now bring the "deals" down to us everyday buyers.  It doesn't take the huge sums of money to buy now - just some cash and good credit and good employment.  I know that is not easy, but it is within reach of a lot of people.  I keep alerting people that real estate is a LONG TERM investment, and several years from now many of us may have to look back a say "what an opportunity" that I missed.  Not over-reaching and staying within a conservative budget may well prove to be the tactics for today.  I am not just talking about home... 08/13/2012

FORECLOSURE AND SHORT SALE LISTINGS DOWN 160% IN FULLERTON CA By the end of July 2012, active real estate listings had dropped again in Fullerton, California, and have fallen a total of 41.9% since January. The lack of available housing inventory has left Fullerton home buyers with little to choose from, and encountering multiple offer scenarios on desirable properties. Traditional home buyers are competing with real estate investors, and are often beat out by the quick closings and cash purchases that investors can offer. The high demand and lack of supply has placed a slight bit of upward pressure on housing prices in Fullerton in 2012. There are very few condos for sale in Fullerton, California, and the number continues to dwindle each month. Additionally, homes and condos for sale i... 08/08/2012

Fullerton Ca: Market Activity for July 1 2012 through Aughust 1, 2012   Single Family Homes   Available for sale—Only 135 about 100 less than last year!   Lowest List Price-270,000   Highest List Price -$3,000,000   In Escrow-191 Wow that's a lot!   Closed Escrow– 72   Lowest  Sales Price-$201,000   Average Sales Price– $491,939, about $50,000 up from last year!   Highest Sales Price-$1,100,000, About $65,000 up from last year!   Condos/Town Homes   Available for sale– Only 25! About 60% less than last year.   Lowest List Price-69,900   Highest List Price-$499,000   In Escrow-70   Closed Escrow– 30   Lowest  Sales Price-$100,000   Average Sales Price– $264,900   Highest  Sales Price-$450,000 up $20,000 from last year!   The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.  Source of  informat... 08/04/2012

LinksOur WebsiteSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSTina Maraj & Randy Tovar Photo GalleryGreat Curb AppealHas CharacterLovely PorchImpressive EntryStairway curves in.Formal Living RoomButler's PantryFormal Dining RoomContemporary StyleFilled with natural lightLots of counter spaceGourmet KitchenFamily Room with FireplaceOffice/DenEntrance to Master BathSpacious Master BedroomWalking PathsCommunity PoolDescriptionThis lovely home is in The Aspens neighborhood of the picturesque Turnleaf Community.Located on a desirable cul –de –sac, this 4 bedroom home has been well caredfor by its original owners. Naturallight fills the home with warmth. The floor plan flows with ease. There aremany exclusive areas including a butler’s pantry, and loft style office withbuilt in book shelves. Enjoy everyday living needs ... 07/21/2012

LinksOur WebsiteSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSTina Maraj & Randy Tovar Photo GalleryGreat Curb AppealHas CharacterLovely PorchImpressive EntryStairway curves in.Formal Living RoomButler's PantryFormal Dining RoomContemporary StyleFilled with natural lightLots of counter spaceGourmet KitchenFamily Room with FireplaceOffice/DenEntrance to Master BathSpacious Master BedroomWalking PathsCommunity PoolDescriptionThis lovely home is in The Aspens neighborhood of the picturesque Turnleaf Community.Located on a desirable cul –de –sac, this 4 bedroom home has been well caredfor by its original owners. Naturallight fills the home with warmth. The floor plan flows with ease. There aremany exclusive areas including a butler’s pantry, and loft style office withbuilt in book shelves. Enjoy everyday living needs ... 07/20/2012

FORECLOSURE LISTINGS HAVE DROPPED NEARLY 82% IN FULLERTON CA The Fullerton real estate market is extremely stable, with buyers continuing to fight for desirable properties, and slight upward pressure on prices due to a lack of inventory in the $400,000 and below price range.  Active real estate listings in Fullerton, California continued their decline in the month of June 2012, and have fallen over 36% since the end of January. The majority of the reduction appears to be in the number of foreclosure listings, which have dropped nearly 82% since January of this year, and decreased by 45.2% month over month. Active Real Estate Listings in Fullerton CA = 173 Lowest priced property for sale in Fullerton, CA - $97,900.00 Highest priced property for sale in Fullerton, CA - $3,100,000.00 Fulle... 07/11/2012

FIND A FULLERTON CA REAL ESTATE AGENT - FIND A FULLERTON CA REALTOR® Whether you're planning on buying or selling a Fullerton CA home, choosing the right Real Estate Agent is one of the most important decisions you'll make.When selling Your Fullerton CA home:When selling your Fullerton CA home, a professional real estate agent can be an indispensable resource. We can give you up-to-date information regarding prices, financing, terms and conditions of competing properties, and information about the Fullerton CA housing market in general. We will market your property to other real estate agents via the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), as well as to the public, including extensive on-line exposure. As professional and successful Fullerton CA real estate agents/REALTORS®, we can also help yo... 07/11/2012

  FIND A SHORT SALE LISTING AGENT IN FULLERTON CA / FULLERTON SHORT SALE REAL ESTATE AGENT / SHORT SALE REALTOR FULLERTON CA   It is easy for Fullerton CA home sellers to find many listing real estate agents to list their Fullerton CA home, but if you need to find a Fullerton short sale listing agent, the task will be more difficult. A short sale real estate agent does much more than take pictures and put your Fullerton home in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and put a sign in the yard.   The Fullerton CA short sale agent also handles negotiations with your bank or banks. If your Fullerton real estate agent has no experience dealing with short sales, loss mitigation and bank negotiators, you, the seller, may suffer. Most of our real estate home listings and sales in Riverside and San... 07/11/2012

Fullerton/ Orange County , CA, Real Estate Market Update May 2012  FULLERTON REALTOR, FULLERTON REAL ESTATE, FULLERTON FORECLOSURES, FULLERTON FORCLOSURES, FULLERTON CONDOMINIUMS, FULLERTON RAYMOND HILLS HOMES, DOWNTOWN FULLERTON HOMES, FULLERTON AMERIGE HEIGHTS HOMES, FULLERTON GOLDEN HILLS HOMES,       Fullerton, CA, Real Estate Market Update June 2012- Fullerton Realtor     Single Family Residence     Active Homes for sale: 144 (DOWN from last month,154)   Homes In Backup Status (in escrow, taking backup offers) : 113 (UP from last month, 109)     Homes Withdrawn from the market: 5 (DOWN from last month, 9)     Closed Escrow: 72 (DOWN from last month, 79)     Average Days on Market (DOM) : 66 (DOWN from last month, 77)     Highest Sales Price: $1,920,00 (UP from last month, $1,087,50... 07/06/2012

Fullerton Real Estate - updates on home inspection. Now more than ever -- home inspections are critical and even profitable.  In the real estate market of today, the initial investment in the home inspection can have a terrific payback.  Investing say $400.00 in a up front inspection can yield avoidance of thousands of dollars of unexpected repair costs in the near future, as well as providing substantial evidence  to help negotiate repair compensation in the initial sales closing costs.  Recently we have seen buyers avoid huge sewer drainage repair costs by asking for repairs right after the formal inspection.  This is especially true in the older homes or the distressed properties.  Even the banks on short sales are starting to accept the results of inspections as grounds for addition... 07/02/2012