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Southern California saw Home Sales Rise in August as the Prices of Homes Fell. Jonathon Lansner, writer for the popular Orange County Register column Lansner on Real Estate, has a reputation for being a bit pessimistic when it comes to the Real Estate Market in Orange County. But that facts are the facts, and an increase in home sales is a positive report. Lansner reports Home sales up in 52 O.C. ZIPs! Yours? and his exclamation point does not go unnoticed.

When the recent DataQuick figures were released for August they showed an increase in home sales from the previous year - an average of a 6% increase in Southern California Home Sales. Orange County saw the highest increase, with a 9.5% and 2,780 homes sold in August. Los Angeles County increased 6.7% and Ventura County increased 6.4%. Is this the sign of a change in the market? Maybe not, but it's a good sign nonetheless. Southern California has long been a good place to own Real Estate and that fact isn't changing.

But, while Southern California Home Sales have risen, the prices fell. The median selling price in Orange County is $420,000, down 4% from the previous year. This may sound bad, but we are willing to bet that the lowering prices have plenty to do with the increase in sales. We don't know when we will truly 'hit the bottom' but perhaps it's simply about hitting a number that people agree with, and maybe we are finally doing that now.

If you are looking for a home that you plan to own for a long time, whether it be your personal family home or an investment property, it's certainly a great time to buy in Southern California. Shoppers in August thought so too, and we're looking forward to seeing what September brings.

Like many Orange County residents, you may be looking for Child Friendly Neighborhoods in South Orange County. As your family grows it's important to find a home that suits your families needs now as well as anticipate the needs in the future. The type of home, the location, and distance to schools and amenities are very important things to look for.

Finding Child Friendly Neighborhoods in South Orange County can seem difficult because there are so many important elements to look for. But it may be easier than you think. Because much of South Orange County was designed to be child friendly. Do a little research yourself. Take a drive around areas you think you may be interested in and note the things that you are looking for. Go once in the morning and another time in the afternoon (when school, camp, etc. is out and people will be outside).

Search for properties here to get a feel for what is available in the area you want to live. Then contact an agent. I specialize in helping new homebuyers and young families find their perfect home in a neighborhood they will love for years to come. I know this area extremely well and know all the child friendly neighborhoods in South Orange County.

If you have recently had your home foreclosed, you may be wondering how long can you stay after foreclosure?

That depends on where you live, but in the state of California you will receive a 3 Day Notice to Vacate. This will be issued from the bank or private party who have purchased the home. But that's not always accurate. So How long can you stay after foreclosure?

Depending on who's organizing the sale, it may take several weeks to process and generate a notice to vacate. In addition, a popular technique is to offer Cash for Keys. This is a cash offer to leave within a certain time frame, usually a couple of weeks, with the prmosie that you'll leave the home in good condition.

Also, if a tenant is in sufference, by law they have 60 days to vacate once a property have been foreclosed.

If you're wondering how long can you stay after foreclosure, the answer is not long, but there are ways to make the transition easier. Visit our STOP Foreclosure page to helpful ways to prevent foreclosure or make this time go smoothly.

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Finding an Owner Financed Property in Orange County is desirable but not always easy to find. Today I'm making it simple because I've compiled a list of Owner Financed Properties in Orange County.

There are many benefits of Owner Financed Properties for both the buyer and seller. Sellers are more likely to get the price they are looking for, and buyers have the benefit of not having to go through the process of bank financing which can be costly and delay the sale. It's typically a win-win.

Here are a couple of Owner Financed Properties in Orange County.

This property is in Aliso Viejo

Here's one in Laguna Hills

Lovely home in Laguna Niguel

Click to search all Owner Financed Properties in Orange County