IRVINE LEASES / IRVINE RENTALS / IRVINE PROPERTIES & HOMES FOR RENTCONTACT FRED SED AT 949-274-3733 Properties In Irvine From $1,500-$2,000 Per Month Properties In Irvine From $2,001-$2,500 Per Month  Properties In Irvine From $2,501-$3,000 Per Month   Properties In Irvine From $3,001-$3,500 Per Month Properties In Irvine From $3,501-$4,000 Per Month Properties In Irvine From $4,001 Per Month & Up Fred SedSales ManagerThe Pahua Group(949) 274 - FRED (3733)FredSed@BrokerOC.com    03/05/2008

Hello everyone, I know this might be a long shot out there, but I have a client that is looking for a Thai restaurant to buy in the Los Angeles county area. Even if you don't have this listing, if you know of brokers that might have a great location for a thai restaurant that would work as well too.Thanks for your help everyone!Max 03/04/2008

  Tonight I decided to take my wife on a weekend getaway to Seattle. I got inspired by watching a show on the food network"Giada's weekend getaway". She visited Seattle and I thought since I've never visited this place I should go. So, it's about 1am in the morning and I'm not sleeping but blogging. Go figure...So being a Realtor in California, I naturally will look at the real estate here in Seattle. I always wanted to invest in real estate out here, but never had the inside scoop. Does anybody out there know the Seattle market well enough to let me know where to look(neighborhood) while i'm here for the weekend?Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If not real estate, then just some really good restaurants to visit!!!Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!Maxwww.SoCalAvalar.com  02/29/2008

 I was up tonight checking my emails as usual on my IPhone. I realize how much technology is part of our lives now. I can't not live without my Iphone by my side. Case and point. I was showing a home the other day to my client, while drivng down the street they asked about a home that had a sign on it. Now usually, I would have had to go back to my office and pull all the information on the home from our local MLS. But now, all i do is pull out my handy IPhone and connect to the MobileMLS and instantly I have the info for my clients! My clients are so impressed with my level of service. Do you feel the same about your mobil device? And those who use Palm, are you happy with the level of technology that it gives? I do know that Palm devices have the capability to use as a EKey (one of th... 02/28/2008

Hello everyone. I thought that I would start off my first blog talking about my grand opening of my new office here in Irvine California. I am a franchise owner of the Avalar network. My brokerage is called SoCal Avalar Real Estate. Here is a picture of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held by the City of Irvine on February 22nd.   That's me in the middle with the big smile!!!We had the Councilmember from the city to welcome us in and it was so much fun. Afterwards, we went inside where we had a Jazz Band that was playing some really good music for us. The Jazz Band is actually part of the Academy Awards Band!!!. We had beautiful decor and food to go along with the perfect night. We had about 150 realtors come and join the festivities. The agents that came were from local real estate office ... 02/28/2008

IRVINE FORECLOSURES AND IRVINE SHORT SALES Irvine currently has approximately 150 homes in some stage of foreclosure.  The state of foreclosure ranges from an NOD (notice of default) when the owner is behind on the loan payments all the way to the final stage know as the "notice of trustee's sale" when the lender is calling for the sale of the home. A portion of these homes in the foreclosure stage are offered for sale.  These are know as short sales.  A short sale happens when the home is offered for sale for an asking price less than the total liens on the home.  If you are interested in the possibility of purchasing one of the Irvine Short Sales that's currently on the market you should contact The Pahua Group at (949) 309-2400.  We specialize in buyer representation of Irvine Forecl... 02/27/2008

NOT ONE OF THESE IRVINE SHORT SALES OR IRVINE FORECLOSURES YOU NORMALLY SEE!CONTACT MIKE WITH THE PAHUA GROUP AT 949-309-2400 EXT 708  Builder Tract Patio Homes (OT) (PH)Bed 3Model Plan 4 (D)Baths 2Style MediterraneanStories Two LevelsFloor View Park or Green Belt ViewHOA Dues $ 169 +  $ 11 ASqFt 1,524 Assessor  YrBlt 1977   AssessorLand FeeALotSize 3,135 Assessor Dim 42x60Acres 0.07Prkng Direct Garage Access, Garage AttachedLOWEST PRICED 3 Bedroom detached house in Irvine. NOT a short sale. Just a motivated seller moving out of the area. Gated entry and private yard. High vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplace, main floor bedroom and a private, master suite upstairs with a newly remodeled bath including a steam shower. Nice kitchen with breakfast bar opens to a formal dining room or family r... 02/26/2008

What is the market doing in Irvine, California?   What has been going on over the the past six months?  Is the credit crunch affecting individuals buying homes? Here is the average SOLD price per square foot in Irvine for the past 6 months... 08/2007     $424 09/2007     $439 10/2007     $401 11/2007     $420 12.2007     $392 01/2008     $424 So far, for February, the average price per square foot is $391.  Between 2007 and 2008 the average price per square foot in Irvine decreased approximately 3%. There is still plenty of money available for purchasing a home.  Before you decide to start shopping in Irvine there are several things going on in the mortgage market that you should be aware of.  To find out how these changes  affect you, you should speak to a qualified lender.  The lender... 02/18/2008

     INVESTOR ALERT!!!    INVESTOR ALERT!!!    INVESTOR ALERT!!!    INVESTOR ALERT!!!    This property is being sold with a lease in place paid for by Insurance Company. Southern Calif. fire victim is the tenant & their home is currrently being re-built. Purchase is subject to existing lease...but lease can help pay your mortgage until you are ready to move in. And the market could swing favorably in your direction during this time as most Marquee condos list and sell far above this price. Popular floor plan rests high up the Tower on the 13th floor with very large patio balcony. Cherry hardwood floors, and verde granite kitchen with stainless GE appliances and breakfast counter. Den could be a very comfortable office. Generous baths w/marble & stone. Numerous community facilities inclu... 02/14/2008

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When:  Wednesday, December 12, 2007Where: Irvine, CAThis seminar is for anyone that is interested in learning more about the structures and requirements of a 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange.  We will cover 2-hours of strictly education information with no "sales presssure" and we offer CE (Continuing Education) credit to attorneys, realtors, and CPAs, as applicable.  If you are a private investor and want to know more about your options, then this seminar is for you also!Please click on the link below for the complete seminar details:  http://www.exeterco.com/1031_Exchange_Seminar_Irvine_Orange_County_2.aspxWe also have free educational seminars in other cities.  Please see the link below for more information: http://www.exeter1031.com/Seminars.aspxPlease don't hesitate to contact me should ... 12/06/2007

Coldwell Banker View Magazine - August 21, 2007  For years, high-rises have been the "pied a terre" living choice of the affluent around the globe, and the current feeling of real estate investors and developers is that Orange County should reflect that trend. A tremendous surge of high-rise living in Orange County communities has emerged and from the looks of it, there is no slowing down. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Irvine office top agent James Hoppe, who is also a licensed California architect, has worked directly with other architects and engineers who are pioneering this new Orange County high-rise lifestyle. He believes that this trend won't be short lived. John F. Kennedy once said, "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain t... 10/25/2007

Home Inventory Irvine, CA - Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for Irvine. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers. THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in IRVINE this week is $969000.Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently. The Market Action Index has been basically flat, notproviding strong indication for market conditions.PRICEThe market appears to be hovering around this plateau. This week prices eased down a bit. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this shift.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently ... 10/24/2007

In the last year over 100 mortgage lenders have gone out of business due to the "mortgage meltdown" as most of you might now it is getting much more difficult to qualify for mortgages in Irvine. The reason it is difficult to qualify for your Irvine mortgage is because guidelines have changed drastically. Even reverse mortgages in Irvine are getting harder to qualify for, leaving many looking for a honest mortgage company in Irvine.Since many mortgage brokers in Irvine are going out of business, and others are not able to get you qualified, you need to call a reputable company to help you with your home mortgage in Irvine. We here at America One Mortgage Group are a national company headquartered out of Southern California. We have offices in many states and fund millions of dollars wort... 10/22/2007

Here is the Home Inventory for Irvine. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.        THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in IRVINE this week is $979450.Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index is falling also. With days-on-market  climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.PRICEThe market appears to be hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30). ... 10/17/2007

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Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for Irvine. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers. THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in IRVINE this week is $979000.Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index is falling also. With days-on-market climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.PRICEThe market appears to be hovering around these current levels. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30). The... 10/10/2007

I dug a small hole, the earth still soft from the recent rain, and dropped in the small figurine. Upside down, the rear of the house, facing the house, 3' from the wall, 12" deep. Those were the instructions ... now it's up to St. Joseph. It's amazing the lengths we Realtors will go to in an effort to sell a home. I purchased several St. Joseph home selling kits from The King's House in Scottsdale, Az. The owner of this family business, Bob Weflen, said that he has sold nearly 600 of these St. Joseph kits in the last 3 months. He mentioned that a friend of his in Pittsburgh has sold over 150 in less than a week. I'm suggesting that we forget home sales figures, forget inventory levels, forget the charts and look to St Joseph as an indicator of the kind of real estate market we are in. I... 10/08/2007

Please help me welcome one of our newest Active Rainers, Greg Gantman.  Greg's a great guy who served tirelessly as President of the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce for two years.  He's generously supported my efforts as President of the Laguna Hills/Laguna Woods Chamber.  I've come to value his friendship and council so much.Please take a moment to welcome him. I know Greg will be a generous contributor to Active Rain.  Please help me welcome Greg to AR by reading and commenting on his first post.  Click here to read and comment on Greg's first article.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marlene Bridges, REALTOR®  800 777-1775South Orange County Real Estate WebsiteOrange County Seniors Lifestyles BlogSRES - Seniors Real E... 10/07/2007

Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for Irvine. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.  THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in IRVINE this week is $969000.Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index is falling also. With days-on-market climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.PRICEThe market appears to be hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (bel... 10/03/2007