Through the 3rd quarter of 2009, the Hartanov Team of Prudential California Realty in San Clemente, has been recognized by Prudential as both the Top Transaction and Top Production agents in the San Clemente office. The Hartanov Team ranks #15 overall for number of transactions closed through September 2009, and #25 overall for production compared to the 2,500 Prudential California Realty agents in Orange County.

The Hartanov Team uses the latest technology to dramatically improve the speed, efficiency and innovative capabilities of every part of the professional service they offer. They have one of the top ranked web sites not only in San Clemente, but in Orange County, Ca. They attribute much of their success as a result of offering personal service…

We had the opportunity to attend a meeting at Prudential Ca Realty, Orange County where Mr. Rick Sharga, Sr. V.P. at RealtyTrac, gave a Foreclosure Market recap and spoke about the 2010 and beyond Foreclosure Market Outlook.  RealtyTrac collects data from over 2200 counties across the country, covering 92% of all US households. RealtyTrak has more coverage and more detailed information than any other national provider and consults with the US Government, FDIC and the US Senate, just to name a few. Rick is a sought after source and is interviewed by all the major news networks on a regular basis.
 

Foreclosure Market Recap: 2005-2008 (The Foreclosure Tsunami)

Orange Coast Harley Owners Group Toy Drive will ensure kids at CHOC Children's have a Magical Holiday Season.

The Orange Coast Harley Owners Group and Orange County Harley-Davidson are again organizing a community toy drive to benefit CHOC Children’s. For the past 15 years OC HOG has traditionally delivered, courtesy of thousands of Harley-Davidson bikers, truck loads of toys to the hospital on Christmas Eve. It is an amazing event visit that brings joy to the children to brighten their holiday, as well as to those who participate.  However, due to construction on CHOC’s Orange campus, the Harley Rider's won’t be able to make its annual stop at the hospital in 2009. Organizers did not want patients to be without toys and decided to transform their ride…

As of October 27, 2009, San Clemente has 117 luxury homes and 22 condos over $1,000,000 listed on the SoCal MLS. There is a total of 347 residential properties listed for sale with 230 properties offered at $1,000,000 and under.

The most expensive single family homes currently listed for sale are in Cotton Point, Cyprus Shore and Cyprus Cove. The most expensive home in each of these gated, ocean front communities are:

• Cotton Point: Listed at $9,900,000, this David York Spanish Revival home has 13,000 sf of living space on approximately a 39,000 sf lot with 7-bedrooms and 10-baths, as well as numerous other amenities such as an resort like backyard and negative edge pool, sports court and a 36-seat theatre.
  This prestigious home is located…

Drive by and take a first-hand look at this cute, Single Level Capistrano Beach (Dana Point) home located on the Ocean (west) side of 5 Freeway.  Perfect for a first time buyer or anyone who is looking for a single level home.

Desireable location just off Camino Capistrano and only a short block from multi-million dollar bluff front homes with ocean views at 34626 Via Catalina, Dana Point. MLS# S591056

This home has 2- bedrooms, 1-bath and a 2-car attached garage with driveway. Huge lot, zoned R-2 with room for expansion. No home owners association and No Mello-Roos.

View detailed information and pictures at 34626 Via Catalina, Dana Point and location on map.

Nearby amenities, nearby…

Talega, a master planned community in northeastern San Clemente, consists of 19 neighborhoods which are mostly Spanish/Tuscan inspired single family homes and 5 condo developments. Talega is home to about 9,000 residents and 3,500 homes. Among the 3,510 acre development are hiking trails, 5 Talega maintained parks, 3 city maintained public parks, 3 community pools, an 18-hole golf course with clubhouse and dining, Vista Del Mar School (K-8) and an upscale Talega Village Shopping Center.

If you are searching for homes or condos in the Talega area of San Clemente, The Hartanov Team offers the most comprehensive Talega home search web site for the area. You are able to search by your specific needs, whether it is:

• Talega Homes by Price,
• Talega…

As a general rule, a lender would rather receive payments for a home, rather than have it go to foreclosure.  Lenders are not in the business of selling real estate and many times will try to accomodate property owners who are having payment problems. The best plan is to contact the lender before payment problems arise to see if something mutually agreeable can be worked out.

However, if you have missed your property payments and you have not made alternate arrangements with the lender, the lender may decide to start the foreclosure process.  You may want to consider Short Selling your property as soon as you can after missing a payment. By selling your home as a Short Sale, you may avoid a foreclosure and be able to settle with the lender for the…

According to the National Association of Realtors, over 90% of potential home buyers will search for their new home on the internet before contacting a real estate agent. If you are selling your Orange County home, ask yourself, "Will my home be easily found on a local web site?"  It is essential that you understand the different ways that listing agents can promote your property to find potential home buyers. Knowing the different ways will benefit you.

With today’s educated internet buyers, it takes more than print media, open houses…