Source: realestate.usnews.com “Escrow” is a term that comes up frequently in real estate transactions, but oftentimes, neither buyer nor seller fully understands how it works. Escrow is mandatory in most home sales, and mortgage lenders typically require borrowers to have escrow accounts to cover property … [Read more...] about What Is Escrow?
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Orange County Hotel Named Best In Nation, Per Tripadvisor
Source: patch.com One Orange County hotel was named the 7th best in the entire country, after Tripadvisor released its annual 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Top Hotels. Perched on a coastal bluff high above the Pacific ocean, Montage Laguna Beach resort clinched the 7th spot on the list — joining other … [Read more...] about Orange County Hotel Named Best In Nation, Per Tripadvisor
What You Need To Know About Home Price News
Source: simplifyingthemarket.com The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales … [Read more...] about What You Need To Know About Home Price News
Rare Blue Whale Spotted Off Dana Point Coast Sunday
Source: patch.com Travelers aboard a Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching vessel this weekend were treated to a mesmerizing sight in the water: the first blue whale of the season. "Blue whale season runs from May until November as they migrate in the summer and gather in small groups," Dana Wharf COO Donna … [Read more...] about Rare Blue Whale Spotted Off Dana Point Coast Sunday
How to Shop for a Lower Mortgage Rate
Source: realestate.usnews.com Borrowing a mortgage to buy or refinance a home can seem like a daunting process, especially when mortgage rates are much higher than they were just over a year ago. But with a little comparison shopping, it's possible to get a much lower mortgage rate than what you're offered … [Read more...] about How to Shop for a Lower Mortgage Rate
The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Source: simplifyingthemarket.com There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s … [Read more...] about The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Classic Vibes Car Show
Source: patch.com Are you interested in seeing some unique classic cars in Laguna Niguel for free? The Laguna Niguel Youth Committee is hosting a "Classic Vibes Car Show," and residents are urged to be a part of this family-friendly event on Sunday, April 30. At the event, cars from the Just Having Fun Car Club … [Read more...] about Classic Vibes Car Show
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
Source: simplifyingthemarket.com Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses. SmartAsset estimates the … [Read more...] about Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
Where to Celebrate Easter in Orange County 2023
Source: orangecoast.com Billy’s at the Beach From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., get into the aloha spirit and enjoy a three-course prix fixe brunch menu at Billy’s at the Beach. Choose between Hawaiian-inspired entrees, including Filet Mignon and Eggs or Hawaiian French Toast, and desserts such as Key Lime Pie or Hawaiian Malasadas. … [Read more...] about Where to Celebrate Easter in Orange County 2023
Dana Point Area Spring Events This April: OC Parks
Source: patch.com Now that the rain has slowed down, it's time to think about more time in the sun in and around Dana Point. Here's a rundown on the schedule of OC Parks events for April near Dana Point and across Orange County: April 7, 14, 21, 28 – Wild Tales 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | Upper … [Read more...] about Dana Point Area Spring Events This April: OC Parks
