Category Archives: Orange County home values

CAP Rates Help Real Estate Investors Determine Value

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Investors look at Capitalization rate (or “CAP rate”) of a property to help determine value. CAP rate is ratio between the net operating income (NOI) produced by an asset and its capital cost (the original price paid to buy the asset) or alternatively … Continue reading →

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Irvine City Approved No-Fee Solar Permit Program

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  The Irvine CA City Council recently approved some business-friendly initiatives, including the No-Fee Solar Permit Program, which waives permit and plan check fees for solar systems in Irvine. The Irvine City initiated this program in support of Measure S, the … Continue reading →

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Corona del Mar CA Short Sale Property Listings Update

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Corona del Mar at Orange County has some real opportunity short sale homes now listed.       Corona del Mar classic village home ~ $2,100,000 ~ 4 bedrooms and 4 baths ~  MLS #S659909 ~ IDX link               … Continue reading →

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Orange County Great Park Free Summer 2011 Concerts and Events at Irvine, CA

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK at Irvine CA free summer concerts fun starts with Grammy Award winning jazz artist Branford Marsalis on Saturday evening, August 6, 2011.     New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Grammy Award nominated Lucinda Williams will headline at … Continue reading →

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Irvine CA Foreclosures ~ Filings and Outcomes for June 2011

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Even though Irvine CA is the economy driver at Orange County CA and has lots of jobs at private and public sector employers, foreclosures continue to be an important part of the real estate landscape. Irvine was like other cities in California during June 2011 and had … Continue reading →

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Top Reasons to Invest in Orange County CA Rental Properties

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Top reasons that now could be a good time to buy Orange County residential rental properties: 1.  Good prices for buyers  2.  Fewer home buyers and more renters are in the market these days.  3.  Rents have gone up and are expected to … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Public Property Auction by Treasurer/Tax Collector – June 29, 2011

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Orange County, CA, Treasurer/Tax collector Shari Freidenrich has scheduled the county public property auction for Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 10 AM at the Orange County offices. See list of properties scheduled for Orange County auction at http://www.ttc.ocgov.com/auction/auctionlist.htm. One such property scheduled for public auction … Continue reading →

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Irvine CA Home Values Solid and Economy Strength at OC

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

IRVINE is the economy powerhouse at Orange County CA with industry, jobs and employment. Irvine’s home buyers continue to buy and spend more total dollars on homes than at any other city in Orange County. Irvine’s solid home resale values are bucking against property data … Continue reading →

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Newport Beach CA Short Sale Home Listings

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Newport Beach at South Orange County is one of the cities everyone wants to visit, and lots of folks also would like to buy a home at this special place. Buyers search to get the best deal possible in this Newport Beach … Continue reading →

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Back Bay West Side – Newport Beach Real Estate

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

The west side of Newport Beach’s famous Back Bay area – at South Orange County - is beautiful and popular with folks who like outdoor activities, boating, canoeing, outrigger racing, sailing, kayaking, walking, running and hiking. Newport Beach homes in this area are … Continue reading →

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