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Home of the Future is Here
 
  People have been talking about "the home of the future" for ages. But it's finally here. AT&T is rolling out a product that lets you control your home's lights, cameras, thermostats...      Read More >>

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Home Prices Show Strongest Gain in 7 Years!!
 
The median home price nationwide saw its biggest jump in seven years last quarter as for-sale inventory hit its lowest level in 12 years, according to a quarterly report from the National Association ...      Read More >>

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Housing Affordibility Index to Set Annual Record!!
 
  With 11 months of data reported, 2012 will clearly go down as a record year for favorable housing affordability conditions and a great year for buyers who could get a mortgage, according to the...      Read More >>

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Freddie Mac Economist makes Housing Prediction for 2013!!
 
  On housing activity: It began to turn around in 2012 and will continue to pick up in 2013. Housing starts nationwide were up 25 percent in 2012 from 2011. Home sales were up about 9 percent dur...      Read More >>

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CJ's Pick of the Week 10/19/12
 
Lancelot Ln. Huntington Beach 4 bedroom 2 bath $639,9000 Located just miles from the beach, this house offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Freshly painted interior and exterior make this a turn-...      Read More >>

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C.A.R. Releases it's 2013 Housing Forecast for California
 
  LOS ANGELES (Oct. 2) – California’s housing market will continue to recover in 2013, as home sales are forecast to increase for the third consecutive year and the median price to ri...      Read More >>

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Mortgage Rates Drop to New Low! 3.4% for 30 year!
 
  Get the record book out again: The typical rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage sank to an all-time low of 3.4% this week, according to Freddie Mac's survey of lender offering rates. That was well...      Read More >>

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Let The Fall Buying, Selling Season Begin!!!
 
  The fall housing market isn’t known for being as robust as the spring market, but there are different motivations that tend to attract consumers during this season, experts say. "We've ob...      Read More >>

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CJ's Pick of the Week 9/28/12
 
Thomas Cr. Huntington Beach $518,000-$548,000 4 bed 2 bathrooms 1530 sq ft Beautiful HB home located just a couple miles from Main st. Featuring upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, permitted enclosed ...      Read More >>

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Oktoberfest at Old World in Huntington Beach!!
 
Old World Celebrating their 35th Oktoberfest! Voted Best Bratwurst in So Cal!! September 9th to October 28th Featuring the BEST German beers, traditional German food, live German Bands, and don't...      Read More >>

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Surf City Surf Dog Festival 9/28-9/30
 
Surf City Surf Dog - Festival Sept. 28-30. Fashion show, costume contest, surfing contest for dogs and more. Friday event is Surf City Surf Dog Opening Ceremonies & Yappy Hour Hosted by The Shoreb...      Read More >>

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Huntington Beach Pier
 
  Huntington Beach Pier is the 5th longest municipal pier in California. It is constructed of reinforced concrete and offers free fishing, a Ruby's diner with ocean views, Surf City Store with souveni...      Read More >>

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14 Consecutive Months of Year Over Year Gain in the Real Estate Market
 
WASHINGTON (July 26, 2012) – Pending home sales declined in June but marked 14 consecutive months of year-over-year gains, according to the National Association of Realtors® The Pending Home Sales Ind...      Read More >>

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CJ's Pick of the Week 8/8/12
 
19962 Lexington Ln. HB $549,9000 Standard Sale!!  Move in Ready corner lot Pool Home !! Completely Remolded, single story Home with breath taking curb appeal with large front yard with white picket...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach's Lobsterfest Saturday!
 
Saturday, Aug 11 5:00p to 9:00p at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, Newport Beach,CA The Lobsterfest at Newport Beach is a celebration of the summertime designed for fun, entertainmen...      Read More >>

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Summer Concert Series at Pacific Ampitheatre in OC
 
  The 2012 Summer Concert Series at Pacific Ampitheatre starts 7/13! Here are some of the acts to look forward to: Willie Nelson & Family- Friday July 13th Happy Together Tour- Saturday July 1...      Read More >>

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Orange County Fair 2012!!!
 
  It's that time of year again, the Orange County Fair is here! This year's theme is "Home Sweet Home". The fair is located at 100 Fair Dr. in Costa Mesa and is open Wednesday-Saturday till midnight...      Read More >>

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CJ's Pick of the Week 6/29/12
 
17th St Huntington Beach $609,900 TURNKEY. Beautiful with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, with high vaulted celings, open floor plan, lots of natural light. This is a must see. Travertine floors downstairs...      Read More >>

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Aloha Grill Downtown Huntington Beach
 
  The Aloha Grill serves the best in South Pacific Rim Cuisine and is also home of the world famous "Rainbow Frozen Cocktail". The Aloha Grill has a terrific Happy Hour M-F 4:00-7:00, serving Calama...      Read More >>

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Huntington Beach Firework Show July 4th
 
  Grab your blankets and beach chairs and come to the beach – all 8 ½ miles of coastline along PCH – where you’ll have front row seats for the fireworks show over the ocean.    Shot from the Hunting...      Read More >>

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Huntington Beach's 108th Annual July 4th Parade 10:00am-12:00pm
 
   Parade History     The tradition began on July 4, 1904, when Huntington Beach commemorated the arrival of the first electric passenger train linking the area with Long Beach and Los Angeles.  ...      Read More >>

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Lake Arrowhead Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show Coming in June!!
 
  The Annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat ShowHosted by the Rim of the World Historical SocietySaturday, June 9 from 9am to 4pm &Sunday, June 10 from 9am to noon. This event will be in Lake A...      Read More >>

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17th Annual Home Improvement Expo June 22-24 in Lake Arrowhead
 
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Art and Wine Festival in Lake Arrowhead June 23&24!!
 
Annual Art & Wine Festival! Hosted by the Lake Arrowhed Rotary Club Saturday June 23 & Sunday June 24 Located at the ALA's Tavern Bay Beach Club in Lake Arrowhead (off Willow Creek Road) For m...      Read More >>

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Laguna Beach 8 Unit Reduced to $2.1m!!!
 
  Ocean Close with Ocean Views 8 units with 6 garages. Same owner since 1981 and always full. Apt mix is 1 Two bedroom One bath, 6 One bedroom One bath and one Studio. Some have up graded kitchens, al...      Read More >>

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Beautiful 4 Plex in Corona del Mar 2.2m!
 
  Steps to the ocean from this Corona Del Mar 4 plex Charmer or you could build a large home or condos! Close to down town Corona Del Mar and always full this 4 plex is so sweet and always full. Beaut...      Read More >>

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Market Update and Weekly Rate Sheet
 
  The market rose on Wednesday with comments from the Fed and strong corporate results from companies such as Apple and Boeing. The Fed boosted its economic growth projection for 2012. The U.S. Treasu...      Read More >>

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Just Listed Huntington Beach 4 Plex $1.095m!
 
4881 Kona Dr. Huntington Harbor close 4 plex in great neigborhood! This four plex has excellent low maintance curb appeal and large units. Unit A is a 1600 sq.ft. two story 3 bedroom 2 bath with ...      Read More >>

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CJ's Pick of the Week 4/23/12
 
Portland Ave. Huntington Beach $599,000   Lowest priced detached home in downtown HB!! Many upgrades thru out home include newer roof, Hardee Board siding, dbl-paned windows/doors, Granite and tumb...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach Boast show April 19-22
 
  Newport Beach is starting their 39th year as the premier yacht show in the West. This year's show will feature the newest vessels to reach the Western United States! Plus, there will be a whole host...      Read More >>

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Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
 
    Pier Plaza is a public gathering spot with stone steps, cement seats and a beautiful tiled mural wall depicting scenes from Huntington Beach history. Concerts are held at this open air amphith...      Read More >>

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Farmers Market in HB
 
  Farmer's Market and Art Fair happens every Friday afternoon from Noon to dusk. It can be found near the Huntington Beach Pier at Pier Plaza. The weekly event (except during special events such a...      Read More >>

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Duke's at Huntington Beach Pier
 
  Hawaii's most famous citizen and the "Father of INTERNATIONAL Surfing,"Duke Paoa Kahanamoku was born August 24, 1890 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the first of six sons and three daughters of Duke and Juli...      Read More >>

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CJ's Pick of the Week 4/13/12
 
14221 Spa Dr. Huntington Beach 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms $515,000 Standard Sale!!!Beautiful Move-in Ready! Remodeled/Upgraded! Open floorplan. Huge backyard-! All Newer-electrical,plumbing,doors,wi...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach 10th Annual Film Festival 4/26-5/3
 
   Set in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away from spectacular coastline and less than an hour from Hollywood, the Festival annually hosts several premieres and galas for a singular festiva...      Read More >>

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Orange County's Whale Watching Season is Here!!!
 
The California Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the west coast of North America from the...      Read More >>

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California home sales rise in December, posting 11-month sales high!!
 
  California home sales rose for the third consecutive month in December, marking the highest level since January 2011, according to data from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.).    Sa...      Read More >>

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CJ's Pick of the Week 214 Colton St. Short Sale!
 
  214 Colton St. $785,000 This lovely beach home is just blocks from the beach and has been thoroughly remodeled with granite countertops in the kitchen, stone showers and granite topped vaniti...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach- 6th Annual Restaurant Week starts 1/20/12
 
  It's Back...Foodies unite and make reservations early to "Savor The Flavor of the Real OC". The Sixth Annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week will kick off Friday, January 20th - Sunday, January 29th...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach Fashion Island Tree Lighting Ceremony
 
  Celebrate the holiday season at Fashion Island at their Annual Tree Lighting Celebration! The complimentary event will include musical performances by the students from Orange County’s own Musical T...      Read More >>

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12th Annual Cosmic Creek Surf Contest Set for October 29 and 30
 
  Retro Surf Contest Featuring Free Concert with Donavon Frankenreiter and Guests Returns to Salt CreekIRVINE, CA – (October 11, 2011) — California’s classic counterculture surf contest returns to Sal...      Read More >>

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San Clemente to Allow Dogs in Parks Council Approval Still Needed
 
  City parks and pooches could have a better relationship soon after a recent vote of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.Last week, the commission voted 5-1 to allow dogs on leash at all cit...      Read More >>

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Brewfest coming to Dana Point
 
  Taste of Brews is heading to Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern, Saturday, October 15 for an Oktoberfest-themed festival featuring seasonal, craft and micro-brews paired with cuisine from area eat...      Read More >>

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Huntington Beach's Dog Beach
 
  Huntington Dog Beach is situated on Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint Ave and 21st St in the beautiful city of Huntington Beach, CA.       One mile of golden sands and the exciting Pacific O...      Read More >>

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Foreclosures Slowdown, Stabalizing Real Estate Values
 
  Home values were down on a yearly basis in August, but showed relative stability in the near term, according to indices that track home values nationwide. Home values fell 4.5 percent year over year...      Read More >>

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The Taste of San Clemente, November 4, 2011
 
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'The Secret'
 
The Secret      A number of exceptional men and women discovered The Secret, and went on to become known as the greatest people who ever lived. Among them: Plato, Leonardo, Galileo, Napoleon, Hugo,...      Read More >>

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August Home Sales on The Rise, Up Strong From a Year Ago!
 
  Existing-home sales increased in August, even with ongoing tight credit and appraisal problems, along with regional disruptions created by Hurricane Irene, according to the National Association of R...      Read More >>

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Selmas Chicago Pizzeria San Clemente
 
  Upon my recent visit to San Clemente I discovered Selmas Chicago Pizzeria. It is located in downtown San Clemente on the main street at 218 Avenida del mar. We were walking around the downtown area ...      Read More >>

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Mortgage Rates Dip, Reaching Another Record Low
 
  For the second time in a month, fixed and adjustable-rate mortgage rates set new record lows this week, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. The previous record lows were set Au...      Read More >>

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Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina Newport Beach
 
  During my last afternoon trip to Downtown Newport I visited Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina. Although it was a beautiful and sunny Sunday afternoon, and very busy, the hostess found a table for the 6 in...      Read More >>

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Orange County International Street Fair Starts Today!!!!!
 
  Every Labor Day weekend for the past three decades, the Orange International Street Fair (OISF) in downtown Orange has been the place where friends, families and neighbors get together to experience...      Read More >>

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Residential Interest Rates August 11, 2001
 
Dancor Mortgage Rate Sheet Conforming $417,000 and less 15 year fixed           3.250% 30 year fixed           3.990% Homepath               4.250% 40 year fixed           4.990% J...      Read More >>

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Home Inspections Are Imoprtant
 
An email from one of my clients:   We appreciate all of your help.  BTW, this is the first time we purchased a home that the realtor represented both parties. It was my thought to alleviate any pr...      Read More >>

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Client Testimonial
 
“When my wife, Dee, and I were considering buying a second home in Lake Arrowhead we didn’t understand the myriad nuances of this unique market and underestimated the challenges of the escrow process ...      Read More >>

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Piedmont Capital: New 3.75% Rate, Fixed For 5 Yrs, Due in 30 Yrs
 
  Treasury Market Update:     The anticipated debt downgrade of U.S. debt by S and P occurred after market close last Friday. The result, opposite to what some expected, was no forced selling of U....      Read More >>

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OC Fair Starts July 15. Let's Eat!
 
  It's that time of year! The OC fair starts tomorrow July 15, 2011. Lot's of fun for the entire family. Shopping, carnival, rides, food, bands, and the action sports arena are just some of the activi...      Read More >>

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Southland Home Sales Quicken, Median Price Highest This Year
 
  Southland Home Sales Quicken, Median Price Highest This Year July 12, 2011 La Jolla, CA---Southern California home sales last month shot up more than usual from May to the highest level for any mont...      Read More >>

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3rd Annual Woodstock Tribute in OC July 9th and 10th
 
  Just like the legendary 1969 concert, music and art will be the focus during the 3rd Annual Woodstock Tribute, a two day fest at the Orange County Market Place, the swap meet at the Costa Mesa Fairg...      Read More >>

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Home Prices Begin to INCH up!
 
One month after reporting that its home price gauge had officially double dipped, Standard & Poor’s says prices have inched up, in line with the expected seasonal boost that accompanies the spring...      Read More >>

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4th of July for Families on Balboa Peninsula Newport Beach
 
By Lauren Williams, lauren.williams@latimes.com June 27, 2011 | 8:14 p.m.  The Balboa Peninsula reputedly draws rowdy party crowds on Independence Day, but Newport Beach officials are trying to make ...      Read More >>

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Balboa Island Newport Beach
 
  According to the 2000 US Census, Balboa Island is one of the densest communities in Orange County. Approximately 3,000 residents live on just 0.2 square miles giving it a population density of 17,62...      Read More >>

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Frog House Newport Beach Hopes For a Zoning Change
 
  The legendary surf shop, the Frog House, is one step closer to salvation. The Newport Beach shop's owner and other nearby property owners have applied to change the city's Coastal Land Use Plan s...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach 4 new programs to stop foreclosures!
 
  The California Housing Finance Agency announced last week that it has fully implemented four programs to fight the ongoing foreclosure crisis in California, with the primary goal to help families ...      Read More >>

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Mortgage News From Cyrus Shargh With Wells Fargo
 
Mortgage News It's That (Taxing) Time of Year Put Your Mortgage to Work for You It's that time of year again. Not college basketball season, but income tax filing season. If you own a home,...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach Jazz Party!!!
 
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Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina in Newport Beach, CA
 
  During my last afternoon trip to Downtown Newport I visited Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina. Although it was a beautiful and sunny Sunday afternoon, and very busy, the hostess found a table for the 6 in...      Read More >>

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Fashion Island Newport Beach, CA
 
  Fashion Island  located at 401 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach, is Orange County's premier coastal shopping destination, offering a unique blend of luxury, designer and fashion specialty bouti...      Read More >>

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The Wedge Newport Beach, CA
 
  The Wedge is a world-famous surfing and bodysurfing spot located at the extreme south end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. During a south swell of a particular size and directio...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach. 10 Reasons to be BULLISH about Real Estate!
 
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Almost five full years into the housing downturn, it’s still cool to be bearish on real estate. But cool isn’t always right. Despite headwinds such as looming shadow in...      Read More >>

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Low Interest Federal Loans Available to Homeowners, Renters and Business Owners Affected by Severe W
 
 California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) Acting Secretary Mike Dayton welcomed today's announcement by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that it has declared a disaster for Orange,...      Read More >>

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Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach,CA
 
     Crystal Cove State Park / Beach, located in Newport Beach, California, is best   known for its rustic setting that stands in contrast to pristine, new homes and immaculate greens of the Pelican ...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach CA, Plans submitted to revive Rodman restaurant!
 
A local restaurateur is planning a late-night watering hole with a vast menu of comfort food on the site of a Newport Beach club once helmed by NBA star Dennis Rodman. Jeff Reuter, owner of 3-Thirt...      Read More >>

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Balboa Fun Zone Newport Beach,CA
 
  The Balboa Fun Zone is one of Southern California's oldest and last great coastal amusement areas.      Located on the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach, the Fun Zone continues to compete with Oran...      Read More >>

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Rent Vs Buy, is now the time to be a homeowner?
 
SAN FRANCISCO, January 24, 2011 – Trulia.com (www.trulia.com), a top site for homebuyers, sellers and renters, today released its latest Rent vs. Buy Index which found that it is more affordable to bu...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach Seeking Community Development Director
 
Newport Beach Seeking a Community Development Director Written by  Dan Oney    February 1, 2011 This featured job has been added to the PublicCEO Job Board. See it and all opportunities her...      Read More >>

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Susan G. Komem affilate awarded grant!
 
The Orange County affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Pacific Life Foundation, along with a service award named for Walter B. Gerken, the foundation'...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach to erect a statue of Ronald Reagan
 
  The City of Newport Beach, CA will soon be erecting a life sized statue sculpted by renowned artist Stan Watts to honor our 40th Presient, Ronald Reagan. From 1967 to 1975 he also served as Californ...      Read More >>

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Lake Arrowhead Monday morning Update
 
One Outstanding Event February 5, 2011 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Don't miss the "One Outstanding Event: Black Tie & Blue Jeans" honoring our 2010 Citizen of the Year Butch Baumann. This yea...      Read More >>

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OC Home Prices Back at 2003 levels
 
  Highlights of DataQuick’s latest Orange County homebuying report. For the 22 business days ending Jan. 10, our real estate market saw …   Median selling price for all residences of $407,000 – tha...      Read More >>

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What are you waiting for? Drive it down!
 
With the Internet at our finger tips buyers have access to an amazing amount of information. Many sites can tell you the square footage, age, most recent sales and give you an idea of the value of the...      Read More >>

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Pending Home Sales Improved fifth gain in 6 months!
 
RISMEDIA, January 29, 2011—Pending home sales improved further in December 2010, marking the fifth gain in the past six months, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Pending Home Sa...      Read More >>

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Newport Beach, California Established 1906
 
  Newport Beach, incorporated in 1906, is a city in Orange County, California, 10 miles  south of downtown Santa Ana. As of January 1, 2009, the population was 86,252.       The city's median family...      Read More >>

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California's Foeclosure Activity on the Decline
 
  The number of California homes going into foreclosure dropped again during the fourth quarter of 2010 to its lowest level in more than three years, the result of shifting market conditions as well a...      Read More >>

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The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is backing controversial Measure A
 
by Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times  The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is backing controversial Measure A, issuing a statement this morning of its support of the proposed Playa Del Norte proj...      Read More >>

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The Homebuyers Credit: Is It Better to Laugh or Cry?
 
The Homebuyers Credit: Is It Better to Laugh or Cry? Howard Gleckman | Posted on June 24, 2010, 7:30 pm For two years, the homebuyer credit has been in the running for Washington’s worst tax poli...      Read More >>

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Doheny State Beach
 
  Doheny State Beach, protected as part of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, is a beach on the Pacific coast of Orange County, in Dana Point, Southern California. The beach is a popul...      Read More >>

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Trestles a Premire Surf Spot in Southern California
 
  Trestles is a collection of premiere surfing spots at San Onofre State Beach in, California just minutes from San Clemente. Trestles consists of, from north to south, Upper Trestles, Lower Trestles,...      Read More >>

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Monday Morning Update from Lake Arrowhead
 
January Mixer January 27, 2011 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm     January Mixer & Grand Opening of Buck Energy Fireplaces & Sweep's Luck Chimney Service. Join the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of...      Read More >>

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San Clemente's Bernice Ayer Named a Model School
 
  Bernice Ayer Middle School in San Clemente has been re-designated as a state and national “School to Watch” by the "California Schools to Watch—Taking Center Stage" program, which identifies h...      Read More >>

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Riviera Beach San Clemente
 
 Riviera Beach in San Clemente, CA is one of the most beautiful beaches in San Clemente. Riviera Beach is located in the southern part of San Clemente and on a clear day you can see all the way to Cat...      Read More >>

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Selmas Chicago Pizzeria San Clemente
 
 Upon my recent visit to San Clemente I discovered Selmas Chicago Pizzeria. It is located in downtown San Clemente on the main street at 218 Avenida del mar. We were walking around the downtown area a...      Read More >>

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South Orange County Home Buying Up 11% in 2010
 
  For 2010, the region-by-region analysis of DataQuick’s local real estate trends finds Orange County homebuying slicing up by geography this way …   South inland ZIPs — median selling price $510,5...      Read More >>