O.C. Real Estate Consultant

Buying Opportunity? Who says this is a good time to buy?

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:08:52 +0000

Real Estate agents are often questioned on their integrity or merit when they answer the question, is now a good time to buy. The reason is somewhat obvious, when we sell a home, we are compensated via a commission check and therefore we are in it for ourselves. I accept this thought; however I would [...]

Who says there is no principle reductions?

Jeffrey Simons — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:07:02 +0000

This is a great post from a friend in San Jose ~ California is offering free money for mortgages while making a push to get homeowners into a 2 billion dollar foreclosure prevention program, and as a result, you could see a principal reduction on your mortgage if you qualify. The program is called Keep [...]

The 3.8% Tax that will go into effect in 2013

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:57:11 +0000

You have probably already heard all the buzz about this “3.8% tax” that was buried in the “Obama Care” health care bill that was approved earlier in Obama’s term, yet you may not know too much about it… and there are a lot of misconceptions in our market right now… Attached is a brochure published [...]

21 Francheshi, Back on the Market

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:32:00 +0000

Featured Properties | Property Search | Your Home’s Value | Resources | Meet Jeff | Contact Us 21 Francheshi is Back on the Market! Francheshi Place is an extraordinary 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom detached condo nestled in the heart of Aliso Viejo in the highly sought after gated community of “Talavera”. This free flowing floor-plan offers approximately 1642 comfortable sq. ft. with a great living [...]

What does a Notice of Default mean to your neighborhood?

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:05:07 +0000

This is a question that we frequently get here in North Orange County… Many people say, it doesn’t matter, or that doesn’t affect me, and you may be right. It may not affect you, in fact, if you are going to stay in your home for more than 3 years, I have to believe that [...]

Watch your NOD!

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:07:56 +0000

That is… watch your Notice of Default and your Notice of Trustee’s Sale dates! Here in California, a Notice of Default is the first Formal Action the lender is taking in the Foreclosure process. The Notice is typically delivered via Certified Mail or posted on the property, and in simple terms, it states that the [...]

The tale of two markets…

Jeffrey Simons — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:21:55 +0000

We are often asked the question, what is the best city to buy in, or what city will have the highest rate of return on investment? Experience shows that this is almost impossible to answer. I would like to explain by illustrating the tale of two markets, right here in Anaheim Hills. If you look [...]

Is now a good time to buy a home?

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:08:22 +0000

Last week we touched on whether or not this is a good time to rent… now we address the question is now a good time to buy a home? Again, there are a lot of variables that go into addressing the specifics of this question. Placing those specifics aside, let’s look at a few of [...]

Is now a good time to Rent a home?

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:14:21 +0000

Typically we are asked is now a good time to Rent or Buy a Home? It’s never an easy yes or no answer, and the reason is that it depends on your long term and short term goals. With that said, there is however an understanding that renting right now is no longer the value [...]

Looking for new construction? Consider Irvine!

Jeffrey Simons — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:55:09 +0000

It’s not uncommon in today’s real estate market to get a little burnt out as a buyer… Let’s face it, there are multiple offers, properties that are listed as active when in reality there not active, and what about repairs, and the overall condition of that home you are considering. A great alternative right now [...]