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39,600 sq. ft. lot w/12 units in prime Costa Mesa location

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:29:08 --300

Costa Mesa income property in great location. Perfect for both the income investor and developer.

Lowball Offers: Anything Good Come From Them?

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:28:29 --300

Hearing and seeing lots of lowball offers: question is, does anything positive result from a lowball offer? When should someone look at making a lowball offer?

Some Good News Regarding Home Sales Comes in NAR Report: March 2008

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:50:51 --300

In what may be the first fluttering of a recovery in the housing market, sales of existing homes last month actually increased from January levels according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR.)

Aggregate Mortgage Debt Bigger than Total Value Of Equity - Merrill Lynch: First Time Ever

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:05:07 --300

Nearly 9 million homeowners are now upside-down in their mortgages and, according to Merrilly Lynch, for the first time ever, aggregate mortgage debt is greater by $836 billion than the total value of homeowner equity.

Are There Any 'Super Deals' In Orange County Real Estate?

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:11:17 --300

In speaking with lots of buyers and sellers, I'm wondering if there is a disconnect between those of us in the real estate industry and the media. My question is: are there any 'super deals' out there? Is what we read from time to time truly 'one-off' wonders? Is the best deal a short sale, REO (bank owned property), or are most of the sellers on the market asking a reasonable amount for their home?

SOLD! Northwood II Home Sold By The Bruce Clark Group - 43 Blossom

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:31:57 --300

The Bruce Clark Team is pleased to announce that it has sold 43 Blossom in gated Northwood II for sale. A gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath detached single family condominium.

Proposition 8: Decline in Real Estate Market Value

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:21:42 --300

Prop. 8 is a godsend for those whose home is worth less than it's assessed value. Keep in mind, however, that any reductions are temporary and will be reviewed each year.

Open House Traffic Very Robust

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:09:49 --300

I held 2 open houses this weekend, plus 2 of my associates held our listings open: traffic robust at all of them. Portending good things for sellers?

SOLD! Westpark Beauty Sold By The Bruce Clark Group - 16 Santa Victoria Aisle

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:46:12 --300

The Bruce Clark Team is pleased to announce we have been selected to market 16 Santa Victoria. Features include 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroooms and an oversize lot.

In Escrow! Rare Northpark Pool Home Listed For Sale By The Bruce Clark Group - 10 Fair Oaks

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:02:23 --300

The Bruce Clark Group continues offering for sale the best of homes in Irvine. We are proud to announce that 10 Fair Oaks - a rare Northpark pool home - is now available for purchase. Click for more information.