Is another Southern California housing crash needed to create ‘affordable’ housing?
By JONATHAN LANSNER | jlansner@scng.com | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: May 27, 2019 at 7:49 am | UPDATED: May 27, 2019 at 9:38 pm
Are Southern California homes more unaffordable these days? Well, it depends ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on May 30, 2019 in Interesting Articles
Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa home sales tumble 27% to start 2019
By JONATHAN LANSNER | jlansner@scng.com | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: May 7, 2019 at 6:35 am | UPDATED: May 7, 2019 at 6:35 am
Homebuying in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Costa Mesa fell 27.2% percent in ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on May 7, 2019 in Interesting Articles
1 in 4 Homes In America Are “Equity Rich”
When the housing bubble burst, many Americans found themselves underwater or, in other words, with a home worth significantly less than what they owed on their mortgages.
But according to recent data, more and more Americans are finding themselves ...
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Posted by Chet Spreen on December 17, 2018 in Interesting Articles
Interesting Article
The sluggishness of 2017 is about to end as consumers see residential real estate as a solid investment once again.
by Neil Dutta
Housing was the epicenter of the last recession. From the peak in 2005 to the end of the contraction in ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on December 6, 2017 in Interesting Articles
Home Prices
Article in Money Magazine- click here
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Posted by Carter Weir on June 23, 2017 in Interesting Articles
Name Change!!
Berkshire Hathaway to shake up real estate franchise landscape
By Lew Sichelman
September 20, 2013, 8:15 p.m.
A new real estate franchise under the fabled Berkshire Hathaway brand marks its official launch this month.
The name Berkshire ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on September 23, 2013 in Interesting Articles
Neighbors Vow to protect 60 year agreement
From Corona Del Mar Today
Editor’s note: The lot merger agenda item will not be heard until after 6:30 p.m.
Robin and Joan Campbell have lived in their Ocean Lane home for more than 30 years, with its wall of windows that overlooks Lookout ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on October 24, 2011 in Interesting Articles
Is your home making you sick
Is your home making you ill?
Easy steps to clean up indoor air pollution.
By Melinda Wenner Moyer, Redbook
Most of us assume that when we walk into our homes, we slam the door on exhaust, secondhand smoke, and other air-pollution ugliness. ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on July 22, 2011 in Interesting Articles
Sancerre Newport Coast
Sancerre Newport Coast
By Carter Weir
Introduction to the Enclave: Surrounded by some of the most prestigious communities of Southern California, and within the stunning residential resort of Newport Coast, Newport Ridge creates an unprecedented ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on July 19, 2011 in Interesting Articles
Rents going up
Analyst: Rents to rise 4.5% for years
June 20, 2011|By Property of The OC Register
The folks at John Burns Real Estate Consulting in Irvine have some bad news for renters: The landlord has pricing power!
'We believe the apartment business is set ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on June 21, 2011 in Interesting Articles
There's a New Bayfront on the Market
Gross to sell his empty land
Pimco founder Bill Gross bought a $23 million house on Newport Beach's Harbor Island in 2009, and tore it down (via CNBC).
Now, Gross is selling the empty lot for $26.5 million. The lot has 112 feet of Newport ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on June 15, 2011 in Interesting Articles
Time to Buy
Why It's Time To Buy
The Clouds Haven't Quite Parted, But the Long-Term Case for Home Ownership Is Looking Stronger
By RUTH SIMON and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG
Back in June 2006, when the housing market peaked, the prospect of a five-year ...
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Posted by Carter Weir on June 4, 2011 in Interesting Articles
Irvine Terrace 'What's in a Name'
A boat's in a name, at Irvine Terrace
Courtesy of John Blaich Daily Pilot
When the subdivision Irvine Terrace was created at Corona Del Mar, the developers decided to name the new streets after famous yachts based at Newport Harbor.
We have prepared ...
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Posted by Ben Peskoe on June 1, 2011 in Interesting Articles