I was previously a contributing columnist
for "Ask the Realtor" in the
Orange County Register/ Saddleback Valley news.

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Foreclosures
in Calif. Are Non-Judicial
Jim, I understand that several banks
in many states are suspending foreclosures How will that affect our Real Estate market? -
Jerry from Lake Forest
Factors
That Encourage a Home Purchase
Your last column urged qualified
prospective buyers to borrow all they could to purchase the home they need. Our
friends and people we talk to say a lot of changes would have to happen before they would be
convinced to buy a home in Orange county. How would you answer them? - Leonard from
Laguna Hills.
Positive
Recovery Trends For Real Estate in Orange County
We are well into the Summer now Jim
and Laura and I would like to get your view about the Real Estate Recovery in South Orange
County. - George
New
Credit Charges Can Cause Problems During Escrow
Jim, after a long wait, we are in
escrow and should be closing soon with our Fannie Mae Lender My wife wants to take advantage
of good deal on a used car, which we really could use sale now, so we will be more mobile
when we close escrow and move in. I think we should wait. What are your suggestions? - Bob
and Sue, Mission Viejo.
Dryer
Times Ahead for Recovery
Nancy from San Juan Capistrano asked,
Jim I have heard that it may take at least 10 years for So. Calif. Homeowners with negative
equity recover. Do you really think it will take that long ?
New
Healthcare Bill Comes with Real Estate Sales Tax
Pat from Mission Viejo and Bill
and Sally from Lake Forest asked: Jim, under the new health care bill - did you know that
all Real Estate transactions are subject to a 3.8% Sales Tax? If you sell your
$400,000 home, this will be a $15,200 tax.
Will
the homebuyers Tax credit fly again?
Mr. Flynn, Can you let me
know what you think of this article .
"The REAL Housing Crash Has Just Started..” Get set for falling prices again. Round
two is
about to begin. - Jack - Flagstaff, AZ
Real
Estate Market Improving , Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
Emmet from Mission Viejo asks: We
are turning the corner toward spring and just how does the Real Estate Market look now?
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If
you are thinking of buying or selling, please call me today. I have the visions and
commitment to deliver the personalized service you deserve.
I
proudly serve the communities of:
Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach,
Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Las Flores, Mission Viejo,
San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and all of South Orange County.