Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute August 23, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Market reports for other local areas: Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Central Costa Mesa Real Estate... 08/23/2009

Huntington Beach California Real Estate info and Real Facts Ever wonder where can you go to get the bottom line facts and numbers about our Surf City? Well look no further! I have found http://www.city-data.com/city/Huntington-Beach-California.html check out our map of Huntington Beach and check out the Huntington Beach market update  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCll-y-uSnc As you may or may not know, Huntington Beach boasts 8 miles of coastline and has from the sandy white beaches, to the Huntington Harbour Homes http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Huntington-Harbor-Huntington-Beach-CA.html  complete with Boat Docks and marvelous views of the water to Spectacular Equestrian Estate Homes  in Edwards Hill and The Seacliff Penninsula to traditional homes in the suburb. We really do h... 08/18/2009

Quote of the Week:"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein PhysicistWill Homeowners and Buyers Lose $45,000?Ann Arbor, MI August 13, 2009 – Federal Reserve officials met yesterday and issued a statement saying that their program to purchase $1.25 trillion of mortgage-backed securities will be winding down by the end of year.  “The Fed is the single largest buyer of mortgage bonds in the market today,” said Gibran Nicholas, Chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that certifies mortgage bankers and brokers.  “The way mortgage companies set their interest rates is by figuring out the price that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are willing to pay them for the mortgage.  Fannie and Freddie set their price by figuring out what investors on the bon... 08/18/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute August 16, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Market reports for other local areas: Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report South Coast Metro Real Estate Report Costa Mesa Real Estate ... 08/16/2009

Never underestimate a small group of dedicated individuals to change the world. ~Margaret Mead As you may or may not know, there have been some MAJOR changes made in lending industry. One in particular that we would like to bring to light is the new HERA/TILA (Truth in Lending) regulations pertaining to loan disclosures. Please keep reading, as this is important to all of us! Here is a summary of what we are referring to: These new disclosure requirements--which are the result of the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) passed by Congress in 2008--are intended to protect consumers from deceptive lending. While lenders are still formalizing their compliance policies, it appears that the slightest change in a loan could trigger ... 08/13/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute August 9, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Market reports for other local areas: South Coast Metro Real Estate Report Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Central Costa Mesa Real ... 08/09/2009

Market Broiler - Great Seafood - Better Deals Market Broiler is located just up the street from my house at 20111 Brookhurst Street in Huntington Beach at the corner of Brookhurst and Adams. Their phone number is 714-963-7796. This has to be one of my favorite seafood restaurants, and there are a lot of them around, given the fact we're next to the Pacific Ocean. Market Broiler has great seafood, and unlike some restaurants, it also has great side dishes, My favorites are the red potatoes and the veggies.  My husband likes the mashed potatoes. The fish is fresh; the bread is hot out of the oven, and there's enough for the four of us to share two entrees (of course my kids are still little). They've just recently finished a remodel, and the place looks great, and you now get to watch the... 08/07/2009

Chicago Ribs is located at the corner of Brookhurst and Yorktown at 9901 Yorktown in Huntington Beach.  Their number is 714-963-7427.   If you're looking for a good rib dinner at a more reasonable price than many other rib companies, Chicago Ribs is a great place to try.  My favorite is the baby back rib and shrimp combination.  I really enjoy pouring on the barbeque sauce.   The serving sizes at the Chicago Ribs are generous and easily split with the kids, at least when their young, maybe not so much with the teenagers.  Also, if you have an Entertainment Book, there's a two for one coupon which makes it an even better deal. The other things I really enjoy Chicago Ribs are their cornbread and baked beans. We usually stop in a couple of times a year and enjoy ourselves when we go.  The ... 08/05/2009

Star Broker/Associate Proves One Person Can Make A Difference Broker/associate John Saunders of Star/Harbour Homes, made a connection. With that one simple connection, he made a difference to the lives of many people in Orange County. Noticing the collection barrel for Orange County Food Bank at his office, for Star Real Estate's new partnership to fight hunger in the local community, John contacted the manager of the new Trader Joe's, Ron Crespo, at the Harbour Mall off Algonquin in Huntington Harbour and asked if he would contribute the excess stock which goes to waste each week. The result is an approximately $15,000/week commitment from the store, open June 12th, to provide food each weekday to the O.C. Food Bank and to Restoring Every Soul in Christ on the weekend. With nearly 456,... 08/04/2009

#1 GOAL OF TOP 10% STAR PRODUCER NANCY ANDREASON IS SATISFIED CLIENTS Star Real Estate agent, Nancy Andreason, was recently honored as Top 10% producer. She also has just achieved her Broker's license on her first attempt. This double achievement is no surprise to those who know this thoroughly upbeat and professional Star. Nancy says, "I like to be prepared and knowledgeable about any endeavor. I am a committed, full-time Realtor, and constantly aspire to give my clients the service they deserve. This means service that encompasses knowledge, experience, and devoted attention to their wants and needs. I focus on results, because at the end of the day, my clients want the most possible for their home in the least amount of time." Andreason is very much a people person. She cares passion... 08/04/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute August 2, 2009 - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Market reports for other local areas: Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report South Coast Metro Real Estate Report Costa Mesa Real Estate R... 08/02/2009

"We should never allow ourselves to be bullied by an either-or. There is often the possibility of something better than either of those two alternatives." ~ Mary Parker Follett Something to think about. 45% of retirees aged 55-75 surveyed in April 2009 have either not calculated how long their assets are anticipated to last during their retirement years or they have never given the issue any thought. ~source: Society of Actuaries Are you prepared? Are you saving $$ on autopilot each month? Is your debt under control or managed correctly? Especially your Biggest Debt...your mortgage? Do you have a financial plan in place? Do you know what tax laws can benefit or hurt you? Consider this... People are living longer and working longer than planned. "Bad" debt is eating away at your retireme... 07/30/2009

RE/MAX Homes & Estates Pre-Foreclosure Division 9241 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 (714) 588 -7676 ∙  www.orangecountyshortsalerealtor.com   If you are in a situation where: • You lost your job •Your Medical Expenses are too high •Just went through/going through a divorce •You are behind on your payments •You have no equity •You can't afford the cost of selling your home •Your income has been reduced • You are in foreclosure   WE CAN HELP YOU! It's easy and doesn't cost you any MONEY! Our services are Free!!! WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help is with a SHORT SALE.   Benefits of a Short Sale: • Avoid Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduced damage to your credit • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will stay on your credit appr... 07/30/2009

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Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute July 26, 2009 - Huntington Beach Homes Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Market reports for other local areas: Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report South Coast Metro Real Estate Report Costa Mesa Real Estate Rep... 07/26/2009

Hurley US OpenJuly 18-26, 2009Huntington Beach, CAIf you want to see world class surfing, then come to the Hurley US Open in Huntington Beach. This competition began on July 18th, and is still going on until July 26th. The schedule for the Hurley US Open is varied and offers not only an opportunity to view incredible surfing, but also other events including BMX, concerts, and the Festival Village is open. The Festival Village gives you an opportunity to peruse the products from over 120 sponsors that allow the spectators to purchase products from the sporting industry. There is also going to be an event for the nose riders called the Corona Noseriding Invitational. This is a long board event, and has riders from different locations including Huntington Beach. This event is about how lon... 07/22/2009

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute July 19, 2009 - Huntington Beach Homes Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates. Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Market reports for other local areas: South Coast Metro Real Estate Report p>Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Costa Mesa Real Estate R... 07/19/2009

Team Sackin Named Top One Percent July 10th, 2009, 3:57 pm · Post a Comment · posted by gclark For 15 consecutive years Team Sackin, consisting of Realtors Scott Sackin, Philip Talbert,  Sergio Flores, and client care coordinator Cheryl Cook, has been either the Number One Team or in the Top 1% of all associates at Star Real Estate. For their outstanding 2008 sales record, they have yet again reached the top 1%. To consistently reach this pinnacle of achievement, the team cites one reason: Repeat and referral generated business. Says Scott, "We are fortunate to have over 90% of our business come from these two sources. We know that in today's turbulent and uncertain times, buyers and sellers of Real Estate need advice, counsel, and knowledge, just as much as expert research, negotiating... 07/13/2009

Star Real Estate Launches Job Loss Protection Program May 29th, 2009, 6:00 am · Post a Comment · posted by gclark Job Loss Protection Program Now at Star Fountain Valley, CA (May, 2009) - Star Real Estate is launching a new program to help build confidence in new homeowners; a Mortgage Protection service that helps them if they lose their job. The Homeowner Education and Loan Protection service (HELP), provided through The Rainy Day Foundation includes a Mortgage Protection Program that protects homeowners if they experience a loss of their employment. The program has been offered since 2003 only through the New Construction and Mortgage channel, but is fairly new to residential real estate. Star is proud to be the first to offer job loss protection on the West Coast, to help Buyers and... 07/13/2009

South Huntington Beach is bordered by Costa Mesa on the east, Garfield on the north, Beach Boulevard on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the South. This area encompasses Huntington State Beach which is bordered by the Santa Ana River Jetty. Below is the current Huntington Beach market report: Market reports for other local areas: Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Westside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Central Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Newport Beach Real Estate Report South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Real Estate Report Huntington Beach Real Estate Report For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Huntington Beach home values or Costa Mesa home valuesClick for a free l... 07/11/2009