Monthly Archives: August 2011

The San Francisco Chronicle: Home solar system prices have just modest drop

Posted on August 31, 2011 by David Mayes

From the San Francisco Chronicle – David R. Baker: The price of solar panels has plunged in the last four years. But the price of a complete home solar system hasn’t kept pace. Click here for full article.

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inmanNEWS: CoreLogic: Real estate prices up, but not for long

Posted on August 31, 2011 by David Mayes

From inmanNEWS: Home prices rose for the fourth straight month in July, but the seasonal uptick will likely subside toward the end of the summer, according to the latest report from loan data aggregator and analytics firm CoreLogic. Click here … Continue reading →

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CNNMoney: Home prices bounce back, but market still struggles

Posted on August 30, 2011 by David Mayes

From CNN Money – Lee Christie:  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Home prices made a comeback during the second quarter, but the struggling housing market isn’t out of the woods yet. Click here for full report.

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San Francisco Chronicle: Consumer confidence lowest in 2 years

Posted on August 30, 2011 by David Mayes

From the San Francisco Chronicle – Anne D’innocenzio: Consumers’ confidence in August dropped almost 15 points to the lowest level since April 2009 as worries about the economy fueled the wildest stock market swings since the financial meltdown in 2008. … Continue reading →

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Mission Viejo Market Snapshot: August 28, 2011

Posted on August 30, 2011 by David Mayes

Mission Viejo Single Family Residences Sold in Last 7 Days 14 sold (-1 From August 21st Market Snapshot) Standard Sales: 9 (-2 from August 21st Market Snapshot) Bank Owned: 2 (+1 from August 21st Market Snapshot) Short Sale: 3 (no change August 21st Market Snapshot) Other: 0 (no change from August 21st Market Snapshot) Mission … Continue reading →

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: Mortgage Refinancing Wave Strains Banks

Posted on August 28, 2011 by David Mayes

From the WALL STREET JOURNAL – Al Yoon: Banks are sluggishly dropping residential mortgage rates as they reach the limits of their ability to handle a rush in refinancings. Click here for full article.

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Posted on August 28, 2011 by David Mayes
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27212 Nogal, Mission Viejo (Featured Listing)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by David Mayes

IDEAL LOCATION! Spacious home with 3 bedroom plus retreat and 2 baths Vaulted ceilings and thermal glass windows Completely remodeled kitchen with all new cabinets, appliances, granite countertops and tile flooring Fenced, easy to maintain backyard Corner lot on quiet cul-de-sac … Continue reading →

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Mission Viejo Market Snapshot: August 21, 2011

Posted on August 23, 2011 by David Mayes

Mission Viejo Single Family Residences Sold in Last 7 Days 15 sold (+3 From August 14th Market Snapshot) Standard Sales: 11 (+4 from August 14th Market Snapshot) Bank Owned: 1 (no change from August 14th Market Snapshot) Short Sale: 3 (no change August 14th Market Snapshot) Other: 0 (-1 from August 14th Market Snapshot) Mission … Continue reading →

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CNN Money: Shadow inventory improves but still threatens housing recovery

Posted on August 23, 2011 by David Mayes

From CNN Money – Lee Christie: NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — An ominous cloud is hanging over the housing market: Millions of distressed properties could be put up for sale at any moment, potentially adding to the glut of unsold homes … Continue reading →

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