Posts tagged: Should I buy a home now or wait

One-Third of Homes for Sale in Foreclosure-What Does that mean for Laguna Beach Homes?

If you are like many home buyers looking at homes for sale in Laguna Beach, you may be interested in some of the REO or short sale properties for sale. In recent national reports, about 1/3 of home sales had prices motivated by Lender-sellers. How will this affect the rest of home sale in 2010? Are we at the bottom of the Laguna Beach Homes market or is there room for more decreases in price?

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Tax Credit is not the Only Savings Game in Town for Laguna Beach Homes for Sale

If you missed the $8000 Government Tax Credit to purchase real estate in Laguna Beach, you didn’t miss the boat! Buyers now are finding even lower interest rates to purchase a home. This savings could be substantial as you look at Laguna Beach Homes for Sale. Find out where the bottom of the market is.

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Pirate Booty in Dana Point – Is there Hidden Treasure in Laguna Niguel Short Sales?

Don’t miss these hidden treasures! Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale. If you think that you should buy a short sale to get the best deal you are only partly right. You always need a great short sale negotiator – Heck, when purchasing a home, you always need a great negotiator…period! Find out why Hillary Caston, Laguna Beach real estate agent has clients coming back to her over and over again to help negotiate their home purchases. Go with the best….or you may find yourself being fed to the sharks!

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Will Mortgage Rates Rise when the Feds Scale Back their Assistance Efforts?

If you are looking at Laguna Beach Homes or the Orange County Real Estate Market, many are asking, “Will mortgage interest rates rise once the Federal Reserve ends their debt purchase program on April Fool’s Day?” Discover if the combination of low interest rates, low home prices, government and lender institute incentives combine to make now the best time for a first time homebuyer or existing homeowner to purchase a new home. Is now the best time to buy a home?

Tuesday January 19th, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Actress Halle Berry and Laguna Beach Real Estate Opportunities

A quick note about celebrities and real estate. It was recently reported that actress Halle Berry listed her Beverly Hills home for $5 million. There is no story of woe in this selling…just possibly an example of a smart business decision. Note that Berry purchased the home in 2001 for $2,275,000 and is now selling [...]

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Laguna Beach Homes:Well-Priced, Luxury, Custom Homes in this Economy

The Laguna Beach Real Estate market is unique in that there are a limited amount of homes available, and these are mostly custom. This is not your “cookie cutter” neighborhood. So, if inventory has increased and prices have decreased, buyers are asking, “Should I buy a house now or wait until 2010″. Read on…

Tuesday October 27th, 2009 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Should You Buy a House Now or Wait?

Hey there! It’s the end of another great week here in beautiful Laguna Beach!  It seems that I continue to get the same question from my clients and friends, and that is: Should I Buy a House Now or Wait?  While I don’t claim to hold a crystal ball, and cannot see the future of [...]

Friday October 2nd, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »