Find Walnut Homes for sale in Irvine California.  Let's keep this IRVINE REAL ESTATE Blog simple today. If you want to find a particluar neighborhood in Irvine, you can access the most popular areas here for finding Irvine Homes & MLS here. Or, if you just want to see whats currently for sale in Walnut, follow these Walnut Irvine Real Estate Links. Walnut Homes in Irvine Walnut Condos in Irvine 02/23/2009

Buyers often have a difficult time determining how to arrive at a price to make an offer. Often, avoiding an offer at full asking price, can save the buyer money. Other times, full asking price is the only price at which a seller would be willing to let go of a property. Read further to learn about some of the things that affect the price at which a buyer is willing to make an offer. Condition. A property's condition certainly plays a factor in determining the price a buyer wants to offer. A smart buyer will have a good idea of how the condition of the desired property compares to the general neighborhood; namely whether it fits in or stands out. Condition takes many things into account. For example, structural condition is probably the most important to consider. Walls, ceilings, floor... 02/18/2009

The total number of Woodbridge "closed sales" so far this month is.... zero.There are 16 Woodbridge homes in "backup offer" status, and there are 9 "pending". Now as 15 of these 25 homes have special conditions like "short sale", "in foreclosure", (and others), it's unlikely that they will close in 30 - 45 days, like we see in normal markets. Last month, 10 homes sold and hopefully we'll at least match that number in the next 10 days before month-end.How many Woodbridge condos and SFR homes are currently for sale, you ask? Well, there are 49, (37 condos & 12 SFR). At the beginning of the month, there were 57 Woodbridge properties for sale on the MLS.So if 10 homes sell again this month, and we assume 10 will sell each month for a while, there is a 5 month inventory of Woodbridge homes f... 02/18/2009

We have finished our Irvine Real Estate page for searching the best Irvine Neighborhoods with NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! This page enables you to access all the current..... Woodbury Homes for sale in Irvine Woodbury Condos for sale in Irvine 02/18/2009

Looking in Irvine for Real Estate listings? There are curretnly aver 800 Irvine Homes for sale, so we made it easy to just search in the Irvine Neighborhoods you may be interested in. Check out all the current listings in Woodbridge in Irvine here. Click these Irvine Real Estate links below for all WOODBRIDGE HOMES FOR SALE IN IRVINE. Woodbridge Homes in Irvine Woodbridge Condos in Irvine 02/18/2009

It really is not that difficult to close an FHA loanas quickly as any other type of loan. But here are the steps that need to be followed in order to meet the time lines required on a purchase transaction.Day 1- Take the loan application, run credit, get the Automated Credit Approval, request pay stubs, W2's, bank statements, drivers license and social security card copies. Actually, this entire step is normally already taken care of if the borrower has been properly PreApproved for an FHA Loan. On Day 1, the appraisal is ordered, and the escrow company is contacted to request escrow instructions and title.The goal is to have a complete loan package ready for final underwritten approval within 7 days. The lender needs to be proactive in notifying all parties involved in the transaction ... 02/16/2009

I love easy. Buy a log at the store, wrapped in yellow paper with black and red letters. Take it home and set it on the fire grate. Bend the paper edge up just a little and light the edge where the arrow indicates. Wait a couple of minutes and you'be got a great glow in the fireplace, a little bit of warmth and tada...so easy. Or, go out in the back yard, look for the gloves you left, somewhere, and reach under the potting table for a heavy, dirty, spidery log. Haul it off the pile and drop it on the cement, end up, to shake out any "beings" that you don't want to bring into the house. After repeating this process with at least 3 to 5 of those misshapen hunks of wood, pick them up with your right hand and balance them in the crook of your left arm. Leave the 2 that are too heavy to carr... 02/14/2009

Here are two upcoming events you might find fun!Annual Irvine "Sounds of Spring" concert series (Free)The City of Irvine kicks off its annual "Sounds of Spring" concert series on Sunday, February 22, with an afternoon of solo and ensemble chamber music performed by the UCI Chamber Fest. Under the direction of renowned cellist Dr. Margaret Parkins, the Chamber is comprised of musicians from UCI's chamber music program who will perform musical selections highlighting the sounds of string, wind and piano.Stars of Tomorrow showcase Irvine's "best of the best," on Sunday, March 22, with a non-stop performance of music, dance and theatre performed by students from Irvine schools. Rounding out the series on Sunday, April 26, the Young Musicians Ensemble, a highly regarded organization of talen... 02/12/2009

As I rounded the corner on my usual morning walk to South Lake, I had to stop and stare. The mountains looked amazing - all covered with snow. I'd figured there'd be snow on the mountains after yesterday's hail and rain-storm in Woodbridge, but I wasn't expecting anything so beautiful. Of course I rushed back home to grab my camera, and when I returned, two other walkers, (or joggers - I can't be sure), had also stopped to admire the breathtaking view. One asked me why on earth anyone would choose to live anywhere else in Irvine, but here in Woodbridge?I answered that I honestly did not know, and told her that I'd post the photos onto my website www.WoodbridgeIrvine.com/ and she was welcome to download them from there. That invitation is extended to you too! Enjoy!  02/10/2009

Irvine Properties For Lease And Rent Are you looking for a home to rent or lease in Irvine? If so this is where you will find all the properties that are available. The best part is, our services are FREE. All fees are paid for by the landlord/owner of the properties. You only pay for a $15.00 fee per applicant over 18 years of age for the credit report. If you have any questions or if you would like to set up a time to see any properties for lease or rent in Irvine or Orange County, please contact Fred Sed at (949) 274-3733. PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR LEASE & RENT Fred Sed (949) 274-3733 FredSed@PGCoastal.com The Pahua Group (To reference a property, use the MLS # that is located next to the pictures. It is in bold and it starts with a letter then a series of numbers) 02/06/2009

Drop Dead Gorgeous Irvine Home! Priced To Sell! $1,250,000 Location:7 WhitfordIrvine, CA 92602 Map and Directions Single Family Home 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Interior: 3650 sqft Lot: 8,057 sqft Description Welcome to this exquisite home located in the gated community in Northpark Square. These original owners did not hold back when it came to upgrading this home. Some of the fantastic features include: neutral travertine flooring throughout, custom crown molding & baseboards, rod iron stairway, all custom bathrooms, 25 foot cathedral ceilings, custom built-in wine cellar, granite counter tops, all stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinetry & built-ins throughout, main floor master bedroom, huge bonus room, built-in BBQ & fire pit, & much more. Also with this home you receive the res... 02/06/2009

4 Bedroom in Irvine for this price! What a deal! $291,100 Location:1 RaleighIrvine, CA 92604 Map and Directions Condominium 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Interior: 1230 sqft Description Spacious Heritage Park home which boasts 4 bedrooms, over 1,200 sqft of living space, inside laundry, light, bright, & open floor plan, and a large back patio perfect for entertaining. You are within walking distance to all shops, schools, and parks. This would be great for a first time buyer, family, or even and investor. A must see! Photos Features Condominium *4 bedrooms 2 baths *Large back patio *Open floorplan *Close to parks & pool *Much, Much More! Listed by Fred SedPhone: (949) 272-0125 BestOCproperties.com   02/06/2009

GORGEOUS MID RISE 2 BEDROOM WITH 24HR CONCIERGE$2,100Location:2227 Watermarke PLIrvine, CA 92612Map and DirectionsCondominium2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1120 sqftDescriptionBeautiful & Private Watermarke end unit boasts a flury of features which includes: 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths, gorgeous designer tile, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, reccessed lighting, custom window coverings, inside laundry. Not to mention the some of the best amenities in town, which includes: 24hr concierge service, gym, tennis, resort like pool & spa, basketball courts, and much more. This is an all around resort style living environment waiting to be taken by you! It s a must see! PhotosFeaturesCondominium*Granite Countertops*24hr Concierge Service*State of the art gym*Resort like pool & sp... 02/06/2009

How long does a short sale take, I need to get out now!   First it comes down to how prepared you and your broker are in this situation. If your broker or short sale specialist is experience then you will have the quicker turn around. Also it depends on what banks you have your loans with. Meaning if you have your mortgage with a smaller bank who does not have as many defaulted loans then the approval should take 30-45 days to receive. But if the bank who has your mortgage is a larger bank, meaning they have a large amount of defaulted loans then it could take up to 60-90 days for the approval. This is very important. This complicated process takes time so to have the option of a short sale, you must act soon. If you wait until 1 week before eviction, no one can help you do a short sal... 02/05/2009

What is an REO?  REO means Real Estate Owned.  Everyone is talking about REOs these days.  But before you consider buying one, there are a few things you should know about REOs.  These properties are generally owned by banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and sometimes private companies.  It has become increasingly common for the news to report foreclosure issues and homeowners losing their houses and other effects of the mortgage crisis.   As a result there have been dramatic increases in the marketing of REOs to the general public.  It used to be that you could barely get your hands on lenders' foreclosure lists.  But these days, everyone is trying to sell REOs. The people that are being marketed by these REO sellers are mainly first-time and minority potential homebuyers.  Fannie... 02/05/2009

              JIMMY BUFFETT "LIVE" IN CONCERT !! It's the Summerzcool Tour '09 The 62-year-old singer-songwriter (and tailgate party mainstay), along with his trusty Coral Reefer Band, will bring his Summerzcool Tour ‘09 to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine on May 21. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. No word on prices, but at other stops they tend to range from $36 to $136. I am a true parrotthead, if you call my office and get placed on hold you'll hear Jimmy singing the following:       02/04/2009

With some of the best residential neighborhoods and homes in South OC, Irvine is located next to Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and within a 10 minute drive of the Pacific Ocean at Crystal Cove.  Irvine is especially known for its pleasant weather with lots of sunshine, excellent and award winning public schools, healthy business climate with good job opportunities, University of California Irvine, encouragement for business development, celebration of diversity, places for freedom of worship, and one of the safest cities in the United States. As of today, February 2, 2009   ~  there are 653 homes listed for sale at Irvine with average list price of homes is $751,576  (average time on the market is 105 days).  Of the 653 Irvine homes now listed for sale, 299 are SFR detach... 02/02/2009

Size DOES Matter! You've said it, you've heard, you know it's true!  Size matters! Especially when it comes to your Realtor!  If you've been watching the news, you know that it's a Buyer's Market and it's a GREAT time to buy a home!  But when you're looking for an agent to give you the personalized attention you deserve, remember, SIZE MATTERS! Do you want to be just another file number or do you want your agent to become your partner! Choosing and buying a home is one of, if not the most important decision you will make in your life.  Don't get lost in the crowd with agents that are more concerned with getting listings and closing deals than they are concerned about meeting your needs and EXCEEDING your expectations! At Crestico Realty, we have a specialized Buyer's Team that focuses O... 01/25/2009

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        As of today, January 19, 2009   ...  there are 639 homes listed for sale at Irvine, and the average time on the market for those is 108 days.   Of the 639 Irvine homes now for sale ...  345 are attached or condo homes listed for sale  (54% of market), and the average number of days on the market for those is 107. There are also 294 detached SFR homes listed for sale at Irvine (46% of market), and the average time on the market for those is 114 days. Of the 639 Irvine homes now listed for sale, 159 are said to be short sales not yet bank approved (25% of market).  (Short Sale Listings Are Very Challenging Situations for Buyers). Of the 639 Irvine homes now listed for sale, 35 are REO bank owned (5.5% of market).  During the thirty days from December 19, 2008, to January 19, 2009,... 01/19/2009