Did you see the news?
Here read it for yourself:
"Mortgage rates expected to slide with Fed's new moves" was the headline of the L.A. Times late in the afternoon on March 18th. Then, this morning on Good Morning America, the possibility of interest rates as low as 4% were discussed . Finally, Bloomberg reported today that U.S. mortgage rates may fall to the lowest since World War II..." Indeed, rates are already moving lower. The L.A. Times reported that "some mortgage brokers were already quoting rates in the 4.5% to 4.75% range today, not including upfront fees..."
If you have been sitting on the fence waiting for a sign that it is a time to buy....this is that sign! Remember if you are a first time home buyer there are still those 8,000 reasons we talked about a few weeks ago!
Contact me and let's start looking for your Southern California dream home!
Time to Spring Ahead!
Before you go to bed on Saturday, move your clocks ahead one hour!
Spring is in the air! The sunny days of Southern California are sunnier and the flowers are blooming!
As you move your clocks forward don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors as well as your carbon monoxide detectors, AND check their age. Did you know that over time the sensors degrade and can lose their effectiveness? Yes they can. So if your smoke detectors are 10 years old or your carbon monoxide detectors are over 5 years old it is time to replace them.
With Spring arriving we are thinking renewal and new beginnings! Are you thinking "new home"? A larger home; or time to downsize; or maybe it’s time for your first home! This really is a GREAT time to buy a home in Orange County! If you are a first time homebuyer the government has just presented you with 8,000 reasons to move forward with your plans. The supply of Orange County Area Homes For Sale is plentiful so there are lots of choices for every price range and area.
Contact me and let's see what is blooming in your real estate garden.
The
City of Irvine kicks off its annual "Sounds of Spring" concert series on Sunday,
February 22, with an afternoon of solo and ensemble chamber music performed by
the UCI Chamber Fest. Under the direction of renowned cellist Dr. Margaret
Parkins, the Chamber is comprised of musicians from UCI's chamber music program
who will perform musical selections highlighting the sounds of string, wind and
piano.
Stars of Tomorrow showcase Irvine’s “best of the best,” on Sunday, March 22,
with a non-stop performance of music, dance and theatre performed by students
from Irvine schools.
Rounding out the series on Sunday, April 26, the Young Musicians Ensemble, a
highly regarded organization of talented virtuosos, pair their musical talents
with Fluid Dynamics, an a capella group from Caltech, for an afternoon of
beautiful harmony.
Admission is free, however seating is limited. Concerts begin at 4 p.m. at the
Irvine Civic Center, followed by a reception with the performers. For more
information, call 949-724-6606.
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February 26, 2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FARMERS MARKET
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
For more information:
Orange County Farm Bureau
(714) 573-0374
www.orange.cfbf.com
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February 27, 2009 - March 01, 2009
Gem Faire
Friday, Noon-7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Weekend pass $5. Children under 12 Free.
Parking: General $5, Preferred $8.
For more information & printable coupons:
www.gemfaire.com
With the hours dwindling until we
open our gifts I thought I would share some "green" ideas about disposing of
your old electronics. We all know that there is the right way and the
wrong way to "trash" your computers, monitors, printers, and other electronic
equipment. The wrong way is to toss it in a trash can!
The right way is to dispose of it properly - that sounds easy but I realize some days nothing is easy, and to find a place to properly dispose of your electronic equipment WHEN you are ready can be challenging!
So here are a few places for you to check out so you can be ready to "get rid of the old":
These companies offer some kind of compensation in exchange for your electronics
If you are looking for a local place to drop off your old equipment visit www.MyGreenElectronics.com
Happy Unwrapping!
Susan
Celebrate the season with uplifting music! The City of Irvine invites the community to ring in the season with the joyful sounds of concert handbells and a concert of seasonal and holiday music.
Enjoy performances by:
Saturday, December 13th, a pre-show featuring concert handbells will begin at 9:15 a.m. The choral concert will begin at 10:00 a.m., and will conclude with a reception for the public to meet the performers.
This year, the Joyful Jingles family holiday concert will be presented for the first time at Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center. The theater is located on the Irvine Valley College campus at 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine.
Event parking is FREE. The event is FREE and no registration is required.
Entry tickets will be available at the door starting at 9:00 am.
For more information, call 949-724-6606 or visit www.CityOfIrvine.org
Happy Holidays!
Susan
Exceeding clients expectations while assisting with purchasing & selling dream homes in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, as well as other Orange County communities.
What a privilege it is to work as a REALTOR in Irvine, California! Being a REALTOR in Southern California allows me the opportunity to meet interesting people every day and to serve my clients with integrity. It's been quite a few years now, but I clearly remember moving here from the East Coast. It felt like a foreign land! Now I have the opportunity to share what I love about our part of the country with people who are moving here for the first time. Orange County is so diverse--each city offering its own advantages--and every community with its own distinct flavor. I am grateful to be living here and to have my kids grow up in such a fascinating place. We get to enjoy the fantastic year-round climate and all the outdoor activities available, as well as experience so many different cultures. Come for a visit, or stay a while. You'll never be bored.
For information on the the process of purchasing a home in Orange County, contact me for a copy of my book, "How to Make Your REALTOR Get You the Best Deal - Southern California Edition." I think you'll find this a great place to live!
I've been a REALTOR here in Orange County for over ten years, and my background is in property management and marketing. In addition, I taught business classes on the college level for six years. My degree is in business administration, and I graduated from the Interior Designers Institute. I'm part of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, an Accredited Buyers Representative, and Internet Certified Professional (e-Pro).
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Education & Personal Information:
My emphasis is in selling residential and investment properties in Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, and the South County cities including Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Niguel.
I enjoy helping buyers find their first or next home! It is a thrill to be with a family when they walk in and just know they have found their dream home.
"You know we did a lot of research and searched for a long time to find the right buyer's agent. We just want to say we love our new home. Thank you for finding it for us the minute it came on the market. Your perseverance, watchful eye, and contacts in the business enabled us to purchase our dream home at a great price in an extremely tight market. Thank you again for going the extra mile".
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"What a great experience it was to have you represent us as a buyers' agent when we moved down from the Pasadena area. You suggested a great neighborhood and then found a home that was not even on the market. Your help and networking has made the transition to our new community a very smooth one for our entire family."
Michael and Sarah
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"Thanks so much for all your help in finding and buying my beautiful new home! You were great through the whole process--the people you recommended all worked out wonderfully. It was reassuring to know that you were right there with me and for me every step of the way."
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"We want to extend our warmest thoughts of appreciation to you for all the hard work you did for us. You wrapped your arms around us and took care of all our needs and fears finding not just a house for us, but a "HOME" for our family. You never gave up. It is a great comfort to see somebody out there representing and protecting the buyer."
David and Jaynette
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"Thank you so much for all you did to help us find and purchase our new home! You were there when I needed you, spending hours going through listings and discussing alternatives to make our dream of owning a home in Irvine come true. You had great vision and foresight--just what I needed to see the potential that our new home has for future growth and expansion. Thank you once again for all of the support and guidance."
Gail Shendelman
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"We are so thankful for you and how you helped us find the perfect house. It is more than we could have ever hoped for or dreamed of. You are amazing, and we appreciate all the thoughtful things you have done to make our search and our move go smoothly."
Mike and Debbie
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"We are very grateful to you for all your work in finding our perfect first home. All the time and effort you put into working for us--and all the fun we had--is so appreciated. We are so excited about our new home, and we feel so happy to have you in our lives."
Paul and Missy
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