Antique Valentines, Tea and Chocolates

January 31, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Want something sweet, sentimental, and a little out-of-the-ordinary for your Valentine date this year?  Check out the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society’s Valentine celebration THIS Saturday (yes THIS Saturday, Feb 4th).  It’s a great way to kick off a season of love and appreciation for your significant other.

When:  Saturday, Feb 4th, from Noon to 4:00pm

Where: Dr Willella Howe-Waffle House, 210 Civic Center Drive W, Santa Ana, CA

What: A Tour of the Historic Property, including a display of antique Valentines, a cup of Tea and a selection of Chocolates

Cost: Adults $5, Seniors and Members $4, Students $3

Find out more at www.SantaAnaHistory.com.

Gigantic Antique and Collectible Sale – Santa Ana

January 30, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Attention all antique lovers! The Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society is having a “GIGANTIC” Antique and Collectible Sale on Saturday March 3rd — a great opportunity to pick up some pieces for your historic home (or any home that needs a little infusion of character).  Personally, I’m excited to check out some of the salvaged architectural elements and furniture.  Best of all, the pieces are priced to sell!  We hope to see some of you there!

Click “more” to see the invitation below. Read more

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent

January 26, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Whether you’re a buyer or seller, your real estate agent’s skills can make or break a sale. That’s why it’s so important to find a trustworthy, professional Realtor who has your best interests at heart. Especially in this market, easy transactions are few and far in-between. Lenders are tightening up their policies, new laws that create potential complications have recently taken effect, and there are far more difficult transactions such as short sales, which require Realtors with expertise to navigate.

Markus was recently interviewed for an article on Wisebread.com entitled “How to Choose a Real Estate Agent”. How can you tell the bad apples from the true professionals? Read more

Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act Expiring – 2012 is the Year for Short Sales

January 19, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

It’s big news for homeowners everywhere who are struggling to meet their mortgage payments: the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act is set to expire on December 31st, 2012, making this year the year to do a short sale.

If you’re considering a short sale (which is a far better alternative to foreclosure), now is the time to take action. Once the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act expires, and you decide to do a short sale, you may end up paying thousands more in taxes. Read more

Orange County – Why You Should Consider Buying Instead of Renting

January 16, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

If you live in Orange County, this year may be the best time to considering buying a home instead of renting. With rents steadily increasing (and expected to continue to rise as more distressed homeowners sell their homes and move into rentals), you may be able to own your own home for about the same monthly cost as renting, or less.

A recent OC Register article ran the numbers on renting vs. buying in Orange County, and found that the average monthly cost of owning a home in Orange County was $2,177 whereas the average cost of renting was $1,440 (making the difference between the two the lowest since 1989). Read more

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