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Kelly Kilpatrick, Broker-Associate

Find Rancho Santa Margarita Foreclosures with Free MLS Search

Search for Rancho Santa Margarita Foreclosures and Orange County Foreclosures for free! That's right...free!

There are many Foreclosure Information Companies out there that charge interested parties a free to see information that can be accessed by the general public at no cost. Don't throw your money away! Local Orange County, CA foreclosures, bank owned homes and short sales are available.

A large number of real estate agents now have the ability to allow visitors to search their website specifically for foreclosures or short sales. Some sites require registration and others do not. Most sites with registrations allow a visitor to search multiple times and easily track properties of interest. Don't be scared away by the registration requirement. These sites usually have the most up to date information provided by the local MLS.

When you register for a free mls search, you will be granted the ability to save multiple searches. For instance you will be able to save separate searches for 4 bedroom foreclosures in Rancho Santa Margarita or 4 bedroom foreclosures in Orange County. You will also be able to set up alerts so that you will be notified when new foreclosures come on the market.

Click here to learn more about FREE MLS or Set up a Free Search for Rancho Santa Margarita Foreclosures or Orange County Foreclosures.

New Sunday Brunch Bargain at Rancho Santa Margarita's Tijeras Creek Golf Club

Most Rancho Santa Margarita residents, especially those who golf, know Tijeras Creek Golf Club is dubbed The Best Golf Value in the OC. But did you know that Tijeras Creek Golf Club has an amazing bargain Sunday Brunch for only $15.95? Better still, kids 6-12 eat for $9.95 and kids under 6 eat for free.

The brunch menu inclues:

  • Omelet Station
  • Roast Ham Carving Station
  • Smoked Applewood Bacon
  • Breakfast Sausages
  • Tijeras Creek Breakfast Potatoes
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Fresh Breakfast Pastries
  • Assorted Desserts

Sunday Brunch hours: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tijeras Creek Golf Club is located at 29092 Tijeras Creek in Rancho Santa Margarita.


Gorgeous Light Blanket of Snow Falls on Saddleback Mountain

Yesterday's winter storm dropped a gorgeous light blank of snow on Saddleback Mountain.

Rancho Santa Margarita and Trabuco Canyon sit on the western base of the Santa Ana Mountain Foothills. In my 40+ years I've never seen it snow in either RSM or Trabuco Canyon, but I always look forward to seeing snow on Saddleback and I'm always out there trying to get the perfect picture to capture the moment.

It doesn't snow very often on Saddleback Mountain and the snow certainly doesn't stick around for any great length of time. To get a decent photo of snow on Saddleback Mountain you need to be ready to move fast and hope that several factors come together.

  • It needs to be cold...very cold (not a frequent thing in Orange County)
  • The storm needs to be packed with a lot of precipitation
  • There is a greater percentage of success if there is a heavy snow at night
  • The storm needs to blow through quickly so skies are clear enough to see the peaks in the morning
  • Morning shots require shooting into the sun. An occassional cloud or two off to the side can help with lighting

So, the perfect photo didn't quite happen today. The gorgeous light blanket of snow on Saddleback was just a little too...well...light. So...it's back to the drawing board. Cold rain is in the forecast. Could we be lucky enough to have snow two days in a row?

Are Home Inspections Really Needed for Rancho Santa Margarita Foreclosures and Short Sales?

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When buying a Rancho Santa Margarita Foreclosure or bank owned home, does a buyer really need to spend extra money for a home inspection? What if the home is sold "as is, where-is"? The answer is YES!

In all cases you should have a licensed professional evaluate the home you will be purchasing. Whether or not repairs will be requested or made, a local professional, licensed home inspector should be hired for a home inspection.

It doesn't matter whether the transaction is a standard sale, a short sale or an REO / bank-owned sale. A buyer should know up front if there are any existing conditions in the home they are looking to purchase. A home inspection provides a home buyer with a list of repairs that should be made immediately, and notes any findings that might cause additional future problems if not cured.

A home inspection basically provides a buyer with a home maintenance game plan. With the results of a home inspection in hand, a buyer can negotiate with a seller for repairs or a reduction in price, or choose to walk away from the property if he feels there are too many issues with the house.

A local inspector is familiar with homes in the area. He will know which builders cut corners and which building materials were typically used at the time a home was built. He will know what to look for and where.

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Final Score: Tesoro Titans High School Football Dominate @ Orange Lutheran 42-14 in CIF-SS Semi-Finals Dec 6 2008

Final Score - CIF-SS Pac-6 SemiFinals Football December 6, 2008: Tesoro Titans Own Orange Lutheran 42-14 Once again the Tesoro Titans Football team proves that they are a force with which to be reckoned.

The Titans started off strong, taking an early lead which by half time was 28-0. Orange Lutheran never stood a chance.

Tesoro faces the #1 Rated Team in the state, Long Beach Poly at the PAC-5 Division Finals at Angel Stadium on Saturday, December 13th, 2008.

Congratulations to this outstanding local team on their win tonight!