Orange County California Real Estate Blog: July 2010

RiverBend Community town home for sale

Amazing 4 bedroom town home for sale in the RiverBend community. This highly upgraded tri-level unit boasts the largest yard area in the complex. Granit counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

Call mike at (949) 400-0726 or visit www.oxfordrealtyoc.com 

Investment properties in Aliso Viejo, CA

In today's market, there are quite a few lucrative investment properties in Aliso Viejo. Today I would like to Feature the "Coronado" complex off Aliso Creek rd. This is a complex of mostly 2 and 3 bedroom condos that are selling from the high $200,000's to the low $300,000's. These are tremendous deals since many of the units are currently renting for over $2,000 per month. Many of these properties are capable of positive cash flow with a 20% down payment. It has been quite a while since positive cash flow investments were available in Orange County. To get more information about investment properties in Aliso viejo, CA visit our website or contact mike at info@oxfordrealtyoc.com

Orange CA condo for sale in RiverBend Community

Beautiful 4 bedroom/ 4 Bathroom condo for sale in the RiverBend community in Orange, CA. This tri-level condo has a family room, formal living room, formal dining room and an extra large patio. THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE! Don't miss this Orange CA Condo For Sale in the RiverBend community! To schedule a time to view this condo, contact Mike Sciacca at Oxford Realty (949) 400-0726 or email - oxfordrealtyoc@yahoo.com

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Orange CA Condo For Sale

Beautiful 4 bedroom/ 4 Bathroom condo for sale in Orange, CA. The Condo is located in the desirable "RiverBend" community. This tri-level condo has a family room, formal living room, formal dining room and an extra large patio. THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE! Don't miss this Orange CA Condo For Sale! To schedule a time to view this condo, contact Mike Sciacca at Oxford Realty (949) 400-0726 or email - oxfordrealtyoc@yahoo.com

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Why live in Orange County

I recently returned from a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma with my wife and kids. While we were there, we had a wonderful time. We swam in the pool (85 degree water), we stayed in a lake house (lake front home with dock costs under $300,000), we played in the back yard ( 1 acre lots are common and affordable), and we lit a plethora of fireworks in the drive way (pretty much every firework is legal there).

About half way through the trip I began talking with a store clerk while purchasing a toothbrush at the Rite Aide. He could tell I was not from Oklahoma and asked where I was from. "California" I answered proundly, "Orange County, California." "If you don't mind me asking" he said "why do you live there?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well" he continued "The cost of living is triple what it is here, but the pay is only about 60% higher. It's crowded, smoggy, It takes 45 minutes to get anywhere, you have an under-performing education system and your government is going bankrupt."

"So you've been there before" I said with a laugh. I paid for the toothbrush and left.

It was not until later that night, while I lay in bed that I began to really think about what that store clerk had said. Why do I live in Orange County?

Over the last week I have spent a considerable amount of time pondering this question. Is it the weather? ... No, the weather is nice, but it is not the reson I live here. Is it the beach? ... No, I don't frequent the beach as much as I would like. Is it the glamorous Orange County Life style? ... Nope! Then, finally, last night the answer came to me.

It's the character of Orange County that makes me love to live here. It is the only place in the country that defines itself by county. Every other person in the country answers where they live by either a neighborhood, city, state or country. But not us. We live in Orange County, The OC. A county so diverse in each corner yet we share a certain identity. We have one of the most republican Cities in the country and one of the most democratic, yet we define ourselves as the same (from Orange County). Often, the character of Orange County not apparent to the outsider. It sometimes hides behind the new strip malls and the homogenized planned communities. But it is there! Sometimes the deepest character is the hardest to see.

So, to the rest of the country who thinks we are crazy for living hear, I asked to to give it a try and then see if you can leave.

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Laguna Niguel Bank Owned Property

Are you in search of Laguna Niguel bank owned property? Bank owed property or REO offers amazing deals to buyers looking to capitalize on the current market conditions. Laguna Niguel bank owned property is currently availble, but it goes fast. Follow this link to connect with Oxford Realty. Laguna Niguels Bank owned and REO specialist. 

Super Market Brokerage?

I got this idea while reading one of the Realtor Magazines I receive in the mail every few weeks. There was an article about a Realtor who opened a mini office inside a local super market. At first it seemed a bit over-the-top, but the more I thought about the idea, the more it made sense. Less than 200 sq. ft. inside a super market. Just enough room for a front window area and a back office and a third the costs of a normal office. Currently, my brokerage exit in the virtual world. We have very little overhead because all of my agents work from home and have a virtual office. This model limits the quality of agents we are able to attract and gives us no tangible exposure to clients. I am wondering if anyone has any information or experience in this area? I am hoping to begin a discussion on this topic so we can all share ideas.

It seems like a super market mini brokerage would receive a lot of foot traffic and would brand us as the local brokerage that connects with the public (we shop together).

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