Looking for pre-foreclosure homes or foreclosed ones, (REO's), in Irvine?You may be disappointed.HERE are the available Irvine listings.Very few are listed for sale right now, but many more are expected to be listed in the months ahead due to HELOCS taken out during the boom years turning 10.Usually banks give HELOCs, (Home Equity Line Of Credit), up to a certain amount (often in the ten$ of thou$and$), and they allow homeowners to use the money ffor any purpose, (pay of high interest credit cards, take a vacation, do some remodeling, whatever). Typically only the interest has to be paid for the first 10 years of the 30-year loan. But after that, (uh, now!), homeowners usually have to start paying both the interest AND the principal.So many homeowners who took out HELOCs 10 years ago ar... 05/03/2015

Are you looking for real estate in one of Irvine's Gated & Guard Gated Turtle Ridge neighborhoods? Turtle Ridge is one of the more popular communties in Irvine that offers a resort like lifestyle, without the mega price tag that some areas have close by.  Turtle Ridge Homes in Irvine are located on the west side of Irvine next to Newport Coast,  The University of Irvine, and right along the 73 Toll Road. Real Estate Prices in Turtle Ridge start in the high 700's for a condo or townhome and the average single family home runs anwyhere from 1.7 million up to around 5 million.          There are a lot of attractive features about Turtle Ridge Real Estate. The family oriented atmosphere, modest price for larger/ newer/ gated homes in Irvine, including the great amenities like community club... 04/30/2015

Hidden Canyon - Capri CollectionPriced From: Low $2,000,000sCommunity DescriptionSurrounded by soft rolling hills and open space of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Hidden Canyon is a luxury new home community with two fabulous collections of homes to choose from. Both the Capri and Marbella Collections offer 4,000 + sq. ft. estate homes, each with 5 unique single-family home designs, incorporating grand entries, 2-3 car garages, California rooms, and luxury living throughout. Located just minutes from Laguna Beach in prestigious Irvine, California, Hidden Canyon offers a superb school district, an abundance of parks and open space, and easy access to major freeways, recreation, and entertainment centers.Located in prestigious Central Orange County, only minutes from the beach, yet clo... 04/28/2015

 Call Ann 714-588-7676 for a showing Appt Not on MLS! EXCLUSIVE LISTING! PLAN 2 THE JASMINE OF THE ESPLANADE TRACT BUILT BY TAYLOR MORRISON. This spacious, two bedroom flat includes large balcony off the kitchen, and attached 2-car garage. With high ceilings, the home has a modern loft feel and an open floor plan with living room/dining room and kitchen all open. Fixtures include kitchen with island, granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, large master retreat with walk in closet, dual sinks & more! This end unit town home has views of the park and gets tons of sun light. Home has private walkway and over 40k in upgrades through out. Located in the desirable Village of Woodbury, just outside your door is shopping, parks, pools, tennis and more!!!  Address 34 Nature Irvine CA  ... 04/28/2015

Looking for a luxurious lifestyle in Irvine, in a guard gated community? Shady Canyon is the premier guard gated community in Irvine offering some of the nicest Irvine Luxury Homes For Sale.  I'm breaking into the Irvine Luxury Homes market and Shady Canyon definintely seems to be at the top of my list and is at the highest price point for Irvine ( if only I had 3-10 million bucks to spend on a luxury home in Shady Canyon).                     The coolest thing about Shady Canyon Real Estate is it's architecture and the very unique geographical location set in between the Shady Canyon Golf Club.  Shady Canyon Real Estate is made up of custom homes with a Californian and  Spanish/ Mediterranean influence. Forturnately if you've made it this far, you can easily search all SHADY CANYON LUX... 04/27/2015

Only 24 Woodbridge homes sold in March 2015, at prices from $270,000, (for a 2 bedroom attached condo at 83 Smokestone), to $1,400,000 for 5 Coldbrook, a 6 bedroom SFR in the Gables tract.The seller's market has become stronger, as many more homes went into escrow last month, but few were listed. One of the ones in escrow is my 75 Limewood listing in Woodbridge's Landing II. Check out its double entry doors with leaded and beveled glass. Gorgeous.I shouldn't tell you the agreed-upon price until close of escrow, but it was between $1.4 million and $1.7 million :)I negotiated a pretty long escrow period for my seller clients.There are 37 Woodbridge homes currently listed for sale and there are 433 properties for sale elsewhere in Irvine. Due to new MLS regulations, I can't publish details... 04/11/2015

Turtle Rock Irvine home selling is on the March once again. Turtle Rock village at Irvine CA has about 3,500 homes and is one of the most sought after areas for residential living and investment at Orange County. Turtle Rock homeowners and sellers have high expectations and significant confidence in values. 20 Turtle Rock Irvine homes are now listed for sale with the multiple listing service – with average asking price at $1,279,000. With only 20 homes now listed for sale, Turtle Rock Irvine is trending to favor sellers at this time. 13 Turtle Rock homes are now under purchase contracts with buyers – in backup and pending status on the multiple listing service (which is twice as many since start of the year) – and average asking price for these homes at $1,256,000. 11 Turtle Rock homes ... 03/06/2015

 Toll Brothers at Hidden Canyon - Capri CollectionPriced From:  Low $2,000,000sCommunity DescriptionSurrounded by soft rolling hills and open space of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Hidden Canyon is a luxury new home community with two fabulous collections of homes to choose from. Both the Capri and Marbella Collections offer 4,000 + sq. ft. estate homes, each with 5 unique single-family home designs, incorporating grand entries, 2-3 car garages, California rooms, and luxury living throughout. Located just minutes from Laguna Beach in prestigious Irvine, California, Hidden Canyon offers a superb school district, an abundance of parks and open space, and easy access to major freeways, recreation, and entertainment centers. Located in prestigious Central Orange County, only minutes fro... 03/04/2015

  This is a reblog to a press release released on PR.Com on Monday.  BanCorp plans on reintroducing its popular buyer’s rebate program as it intensifies its marketing efforts in the Irvine real estate market. The company believes that product launch should allow it to gain market share as well as increase brand awareness in this strategic market. The community of Irvine is the largest in South Orange County and BanCorp believes that an intensified marketing effort in this market will allow it to secure additional market share. With interest rates remaining at near historical lows, it allows buyers to purchase properties that have higher market values that they would normally be able to secure if the interest rates were higher. The company believes that by stepping up efforts in its int... 02/16/2015

Selling your Irvine home is a big step and it takes a big commitment to do it right. Sure you could opt for the DIY Irvine home sale and do For Sale by Owner (FSBO), but is it really worth your time and money? While you’re weighing the benefits of working with a real estate agent, don’t forget to consider all of details of a home sale that they assist with, including stacks of paperwork and contracts, marketing, negotiating and more.If you’re ready to start looking for an Irvine real estate agent to work with, then be sure to check out their online reviews. Also you’ll want to speak to agents who have a good online presence. And if you’re still on the fence about whether or not you’re going to go it alone, just consider these 5 really good reasons you will benefit from working with an a... 02/12/2015

  This is a reblog to a press release released on Friday to PR.Com  BanCorp Properties, as it continues its advertising efforts in the greater Irvine housing market will also zero-in on the local Turtle Rock community in an effort to secure additional market share and heighten brand awareness. As part of BanCorp’s new market initiative which began in 2014 which began to strategically target all major South Orange County cities and communities with large bases of single-family-residences, the company began its intensified campaign in the Irvine housing market. With interest rates remaining at near historical lows, and the inventory in Irvine remaining relatively stable, the company stepped up efforts in its internet marketing efforts to increase market share in Irvine which is one of th... 02/08/2015

 OPEN HOUSE  SAT 2/7 FROM 1 TO 430PM SUNDAY 2/8 FROM 1 TO 4PM 67 FIGTREE IRVINE COME VISIT US! $829,500Solstice Community of Quail HillDetached 4 Bed rooms3 Bath rooms2 car garagePatioBalcony1840 sq ft Please contact Ann for a showing appt 714.588.7676 02/05/2015

Part 1 What’s next for the Great Park? This question has been on the minds of many people lately as phase 1 of the Great Park has been officially completed and anyone can come to check out the Great Park Balloon and Carousel but what else can you do here? Stay Active   At the 30-acre south lawn sports and fitness complex (completed Sept 2013) you can come to play basketball and soccer or enjoy a mile long “thrive path” which is perfect for walking and jogging. On the North Lawn you will find a recreation area that’s multi-use and perfect for sports activities, sports clinics or family programs which will be held during the year. Visitors Center Located close to the Great Park Balloon you can get more history of the Great Park before taking a ride on the Carousel. Healthy Living Besides ... 01/28/2015

When you think of great urban parks across the country what is the first park that comes to your mind? If you thought Central Park in New York, you would be correct since Central Park has been one of the most well-known parks in the United States since 1857. Rise of the Great Park   Although Central Park is spacious at 843 acres, the Orange County Great Park is set to dwarf Central Park in size since the park will be 1,300 acres upon its completion. What’s going to make the Great Park really unique is that the land the Great Park is being developed on will also be used for housing and urban development since the Irvine City Council approved FivePoint Communities in November 2013 to begin developing homes on land just next to the actual park. What to Expect Besides homes we can also expe... 01/26/2015

 New Listing Alert in Irvine CA Beautiful community of Quail Hill$829,500Solstice Community of Quail HillDetached 4 Bed rooms3 Bath rooms2 car garagePatioBalcony1840 sq ft Please contact Ann for a showing appt 714.588.7676   List for 1% now http://onepercentlisting.pagedemo.co/ 01/22/2015

  This is a reblog from a press release released on Press Release Point on Wednesday.  BanCorp Properties is increasing its on-line social media marketing presence through a hyper-sensitive marketing campaign directly intentional on the Irvine Realtors in an on-going effort to attract more repeat clients to its website through social media linking versus older-school print media and radio advertising techniques. BanCorp believes that the Irvine real estate market is a strategic one as it rolls into the beginning of the new year. BanCorp Properties announced on Monday that it is zeroing-in on the Irvine real estate market in a multi-pronged marketing effort where they are moving the emphasis away from print media and the more traditional means of reaching clients – and channeling resour... 01/21/2015

   Marigold at Cypress Village by Irvine PacificApprox. 1,840 - 2,113 Sq. Ft.3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 2 Car Garage Priced from the High $700,000sDiscover new single-family homes that perfectly balance comfort and convenience at Marigold in Cypress Village. This collection boasts an assortment of benefits buyers will appreciate, including ample storage space and chef-inspired kitchens featuring over-sized islands and an optional appliance center.Call 714-588-7676Ann Offers Cash Incentives on New Construction Homes!Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the CASH Incentive. Call ... 01/09/2015

NEW PHASE RELEASE JANUARY 17THFloor Plan Bed Bath Garage Sq.Ft. FromResidence 1 4 4 2 2,909 $1,191,900Residence 1Y 5 5 2 3,371 Call For AvailabilityResidence 2 4 4 2 3,143 Call For AvailabilityResidence 2Y 5 5 2 3,622 Call For AvailabilityResidence 3 4 4 2 3,202 $1,252,900Residence 3Y 5 5 2 3,593 Call For AvailabilityArcadia at Stonegate receive a 10k rebate when you allow the ASTON Group to represent you!NEW HOME INCENTIVESPurchase any new construction home with an Aston Group Realtor at any of the Participating communities and receive up to 60% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Aston Group Realtor must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the Broker Rebate!CALL 714-588-7676 or click For more info!買新建築家與阿斯頓集團房地... 01/08/2015

President Barack Obama announced on January 7, 2015 that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) would lower its annual mortgage insurance premiums from 1.35% to .85% (for loan to values above 95%). Although a date has not yet been announced for when this will go into effect, the lower mortgage insurance drop is fairly significant. FHA Mortgage Insurance Has Increased 4 Times Since 2010Since 2010, when the annual mortgage insurance premiums (which are paid on a monthly basis) were only .55% for loans over 95% loan to value, the MI has increased four times. In October 2010 the rate increased from .55% to .9%; in April 2011 it increased to 1.15%; in June 2012 it increased to 1.25%; and in April 2013 it increased to where we are now at 1.35%. If someone were to buy a condo in Irvine, CA w... 01/08/2015

The VA loan limits for 2015 in Orange County, CA will be $625,500, which is a little lower than last year but still a high limit considering there is no down payment required. The $0 down VA loan limit in 2014 for Orange County was $687,500, and over the last few years the limit had gotten as high as $737,000. In 2015 the Veterans Administration adjusted the limit to match the Conforming loan limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.VA Financing for SFR's and Condo's$625,500 still buys a nice home in Orange County. VA financing is available for Single Family Detached homes, 2-4 unit properties, and condominiums. Similar to FHA financing. a condo project must be on the VA approved list for a VA loan to fund. However, while the FHA condo ... 01/05/2015