Paul Dolkas of Prudential Real Estate in Newport Beach says the number one thing is to be prepared. When a great deal surfaces it is going to go quick.
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At Beach Street News our lives are a little different. Living near the beach usually means a smaller place that needs every square inch just right. No wasted space allowed. Living at the beach is different and real estate at the beach is different, so in this section you’ll find our take on what is happening now.
Have Orange County Home Prices Bottomed?
So where are the deals? Well that depends on your position. I don’t mind a fixer upper, and there are a couple of those around but you have to dig. Agents aren’t pushing them as hard because there are better deals that are move in ready.
Read moreUS Debt and New Mortgages
The issue is not just the federal deficit and debt. The repercussions of a U.S. government default will ripple through every nook and cranny of the U.S. economy affecting everything including mortgage interest rates.
Read more17032 Bolero, A new listing?
The patio is a great place to read and enjoy the fresh breezes off the beach. My favorite aspect of this house is that it doesn’t have Air Conditioning because it doesn’t need it.
Read moreThe New Rules Of Buying an REO Property
Since when did banks or investors let a home sit for over 225 days and not take all offers? It is happening now.
Read moreThe Effects of Insulating With Swiss Cheese
Basically my ceiling is like Swiss Cheese, holes every where. Why they even bother to insulate is what I can’t figure. 26 holes to freely exchange air with the attic. This also explains our wasp problem.
Read moreInstall your LED TV like a Pro.
Since the LED TV’s are so thin and light a single person can easily hang up to a 40″ LED TV, and larger guys can usually hang up to a 46″ LED TV on thier own if they are very careful. Any bigger, buy a friend a drink. These new LED TV’s aren’t heavy, they are just awkward to hold when you get the big bad 55″ or bigger TV.
Read moreGet a new house and don’t move.
This wasn’t like a new kitchen where the rest of the house is the same. This was a different house. Every room felt different. The windows were replaced mid June and the first thing we noticed is we didn’t notice the A/C running.
Read moreLED Lights, not just for traffic signals any more.
One thing to keep in perspective, all of the original can lights used less electricity than the Air Conditioner. We have replaced our washer, dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator with more energy efficient models as well. Cutting out 6090W of Maximum use only equates to about $1.00 per hour at todays rates.
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