La Mirada, CA

La Mirada real estate, not unlike others, can be aided by buyer using a unique offering strategy. Recent buyers have started offering very large deposits with their offers to purchase homes in La Mirada. Homes for sale in La Mirada are being lured by a relly big deposit (like $20-30,000) in place of the normal 1 or 2% deposit. It is really just a lure to be selected by the Seller, seeing large numbers. The risk to Buyer is fixed at 3% or the earnest money deposit , whichever is less -- in these cases it is still just the 3%, no matter how high the deposits is. La Mirada real estate is just where we have used this strategy most recently - it works in many other areas.

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La Mirada real estate is gaining popularity, especially now that "value" has become a diving force for buyers. La Mirada offer a wide range of homes and condos that can appeal to every levelof buyer. Proximity to the college has developed into an outstanding perk for many of the staff as well as students and citizens. Property price have been driven down to where La Mirada is seen to offer more square feet of home for the dollar. This, coupled with clean and safe neighborhoods, makes La Mirada homes for sale a destination city - one that people want to live in.

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La Mirada, CA is one of those cities in So Cal I love working in for many reasons. The location is just one, La Mirada is very well located in the suburbs of in Eastern Los Angeles County. Orange County is nearby just to the east.

If you lived in La Mirada you would be one of approximately 50,000 residents living here. If you commuted to work you would have easy access to the 5 and 91 freeways to the south. The 605 freeway is to the west and 57 to the east. La Mirada is also home to the well known Biola College, a private Christian University.

Little known fact, (something I love to share, you know something not easily Googled, one of those things you know if you're a local) a very small portion of La Mirada is actually located in the County of Orange!

Single Family Home Activity for September:

• 58 up slightly from 53 re-sale homes currently for sale compared to 53 last month and 42 previously.
• 23 pending sales, slightly more than 21 last month and down from 37 July.
• 38 homes closed escrow, up from 29 last month and down slighly from the peak last month at 40, compared 35,39,35,35,19,19 in 2009.
• $396,000 was the median sales price for a single family home with an average of 1600 square feet.

I sold and closed the home pictured upper right, closing in Sept. for $440,000, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, beautifully updated. This home was near Biola College and is very typical for the construction of homes in La Mirada.

Condominium activity for September:

24 condos are currently for sale, about the same as the past few months.

3 pending sales, (in escrow) slightly more than the past few months.

• 8 properties closed escrow, compared to 6,9,3,1,2,0,5,8 since the first of the year.
• $220,000 was the median condo sales price with an average of 945 square feet, with an average days on the market of 49.

Photo upper left is an example of a condo I sold and closed in September at just under $200,000. It's located in the La Mirada Landmarks, a beautiful 55+ community.

Like the theater? La Mirada is home to the La Mirada Performing Arts Center showcasing talented performers in exciting productions.

If you're like me and love the outdoors you will definitely appreciate the beauty of the city in the La Mirada Regional Park.

There are so many things to love about this place,definitely something for everyone, from frisbee golf, local fishing, tennis, swimming, to one of the most inovative child playgrounds I've enjoyed in a very long time. You can tell I took the photo above left on a beautiful fall day.

If you love this park, it gets even better, parking and admisssion is FREE.

Need more reasons to consider La Mirada, check it out, why to live in La Mirada here.

If you lived in beautiful La Mirada, California you would be approximately:

• 27 miles east of LAX ~ Los Angeles International Airport ~ Los Angeles, CA
• 23 miles north/west of John Wayne Airport ~ Santa Ana, CA
• 36 miles west of Ontario International Airport ~ Ontario, CA
• 10.5 miles north/west of the "Happiest Place on Earth" Disneyland ~ Anaheim, CA

If you're considering buying a La Mirada home contact me, Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers.com . See more at my Living In La Mirada and see why La Mirada was also named 'One of the best places to live" by Money Magazine.

Text or direct: (714) 595-1494 Preferred Home Brokers, successfully serving home buyers and sellers for over thirty years. ~ CA DRE License #00402040.

• -Data source, SoCal Multiple Listing Service 2009

It may not actually be in North Orange County, but La Mirada is a compelling choice for those searching for the Orange County experience. La Mirada real estate and neighborhoods are every bit as nice as the mainstream North Orange County real estate. La Mirada also provides good schools, clean public parks, and upscale cultural activities. For example -- the La Mirada Theatre is famous for top notch entertainers and many Broadway musicals. Also the homes near BIOLA College are well designed, well cared for, and very desirable. Take a look at La Mirada - you will like what you find.

Looking for these homes can be easily done at North Orange County real estate or at La Mirada real estate.

La Mirada, CA is located in the "burbs" of Eastern Los Angeles County, with nearby Orange County bordering on the east side of the city. If you lived in La Mirada you would be one of approximately 50,000 residents who lives in this beautiful Southern CA community.

Single Family Home Activity for August:

• 53 re-sale homes currently for sale compared to 42 last month.
• 21 pending sales, down from 37 last month.
• 29 homes closed escrow, down from the peak last month at 40, compared 35,39,35,35,19,19 in 2009.
• Average selling price was $423,800 (up from 418,800 last month).
• Average price per square foot was $232.50, for 3.6 bedrooms, at 1,692 square feet.
• Average days on market 27.

Condominium activity for August:

• 24 condos are currently for sale, about the same as the past few months.
• 6 pending sales, (in escrow) slightly more than the past few months.
• 6 properties closed escrow, compared to 9,3,1,2,0,5,8 since the first of the year.
• $228,100 average sales price for August, @$240.50 a square foot.
• Average days on market 196.

If you lived in beautiful La Mirada, California you would be approximately:

• 27 miles east of LAX ~ Los Angeles International Airport ~ Los Angeles, CA
• 23 miles north/west of John Wayne Airport ~ Santa Ana, CA
• 36 miles west of Ontario International Airport ~ Ontario, CA
• 10.5 miles north/west of the "Happiest Place on Earth" Disneyland ~ Anaheim, CA

La Mirada has been a favorite since very early in my early days in real estate. The city is also home to Biola College and the famous La Mirada Theater, home to outstanding theatrical productions.

To learn more about buying or selling a La Mirada homes, contact me, text or direct 714 595-1494 or Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers.com . See more at my Living In La Mirada and see why La Mirada was also named 'One of the best places to live" by Money Magazine.

Preferred Home Brokers, successfully serving home buyers and sellers for more than thirty years. ~ CA DRE License #00402040.

• -Data source, SoCal Multiple 2009