http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog Find out more about Laguna Woods Village - 949-293-7814 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:59:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For this blog, I thought I would include a couple of client testimonials that I have received recently.  I think they give you a good idea of how I work and what you can expect when you hire me to be your realtor.   “I am writing to thank you for your ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=92 This converted Seville style home has a pleasant, private outlook fabulously upgraded for your comfort. Dual pane windows and new 3 outlet Mitsubishi heat/ air system. Kitchen has been transformed into a modern chef s retreat: New cabinets with granite counter tops, travertine flooring, upgraded large capacity GE profile refrigerator ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=88 Besides being only 8 miles from fabulous Laguna Beach, California, Laguna Woods Village is also close to many other vital locations you will find important.  Indeed, the Village has close shopping, doctors and medical centers, restaurants, a major airport, and other points of interest known the world over – How ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=83 Everyone always asks me this question.  This is because before a home is listed for sale, it typically needs some “freshening up,” perhaps some new paint or carpet.  On the flip side, once a home is sold, the new owners are typically looking to do some remodeling on their new ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=77 http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=75 The governmental structure of Laguna Woods, which incorporated as a city in March of 1999, consists of a City Council and Mayor chosen from within the elected Council.  The council functions as most city governments do, contracting for police, fire and other public services administering city funds, etc.  In addition, the ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=73 I just received the condo sales report for Orange County for the month of September and the average Condo in Orange County is listed for $315,528 while the median list price is $299,000.  Just for comparison sake, the average condo in Laguna Woods Village is listed for under $200,000 – ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=70 Search activity for homes in Orange County increased by 58.9% over this time last year, according to a report by Realtor.com. Sure, more people on the Web are hunting for homes in O.C. more than before, but how does it stack up to the nation’s other real estate markets? Though 58.9% seems ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=67 Yes, prices have fallen wherever you go in Southern California.  And Condos have taken an even more significant hit.  This includes the Senior Community of Laguna Woods Village, formerly Leisure World, where Condo prices are down 36% since the start of this real estate crisis! This is because the death of ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=65 According to research data released by Data Quick (March 28, 2009) “Single-family homes sell for 40% less than their peak price (June 2007) while condos sell 45% below their peak in March 2006   Have you put in offers on bank owned foreclosures or short sales with other agents and NEVER GET ... http://www.leisureworldre.com/blog/?p=61