Free Pumpkins at our First Team Real Estate Pumpkin Patch!

We will be giving away FREE Pumpkins at our First Team Real Estate office in Anaheim Hills. Saturday October 29. 9:00am to 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome! There will also be food and games and costume contests.

Wall Street Journal & Forbes: It’s Time to Buy A Home

The Wall Street Journal

Last week, in an article entitled It’sTime to Buy That House, the WSJ told their subscribers:

“It’s an excellent time to buy a house, either to live in for the long term or for investment income…Houses aren’t the magic wealth creators they were made out to be during the bubble. But when prices are low, loans are cheap and plump investment
yields are scarce, buyers should jump.”  In an article two weeks ago, MarketWatch.com (the on-line blog for WSJ) told their readers:
“Now could be the best time in history to buy a home.”

Forbes.com

In a report to their subscribers, Capital Economics reported that:
“The previous declines in house prices and the more recent drop in mortgage rates to record lows have created an unusual situation in which the median monthly mortgage payment is more or less the same as the median rental payment.”
Why is this important? Last week, Forbes explained to their readers:
“If rents simply kept up with inflation at a 3.2% annual increase, a $1,500 rent payment would cost that renter nearly $900,000 over the next 30 years. The same $1,500 payment made to their mortgage would be only $540,000 (because the payments
don’t increase with inflation).”
They went on to explain the advantages of homeownership during retirement:
“Even with a dismal 1% growth rate over 30 years, a $300,000 property would appreciate well over $100,000 giving the homeowner an additional nest egg for retirement…
At a time when retirement is becoming much more challenging, an extra $400,000 (or likely more) can make a major difference
not to mention the impact of NOT having to pay a mortgage.  How much less would you have to save for retirement if you didn’t pay the mortgage?” 

First Team Real Estate named Orange County Favorite

It’s official – First Team was named the fan favorite real estate firm by you, our clients and friends, in the Orange County Register’s 2011 Best of OC readers poll!

And what better way to celebrate this honor than to launch our exciting “My Story” campaign? This innovative campaign shows why First Team was chosen number one, with inspiring stories told by our clients of the profound, positive impact in their lives our agents have made.

Anaheim Hills & Yorba Linda Real Estate Market Update

This is a real estate market update for the month of August 2011-
122 homes were reported as closed home sales by all brokers in the SoCal MLS for Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills during the month.
13 of these home sales were bank owned REO. (10.6%)
21 of these home sales were short sales. (17.2%)
18 of these home sales were over $1 million. (14.7%)
These are some of the highest priced real estate sales that occurred in Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills during August as reported by all brokers.

Spacious Anaheim Hills 4 Bedroom Home

8140 E. Kennedy Road, Anaheim Hills 92808

SOLD! Anaheim Hills Spacious 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home.  New Paint & Flooring, Main Floor Bedroom & Bath and 3 Car Garage. Spacious Private Yard with Spa. Huge Master Suite with Hills View. Low Association Dues and Very Low Property Tax with No Mello Roos.

Anaheim Hills & Yorba Linda Bank Owned (REO) Homes

These are the July listings of bank owned REO homes in Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills listed by all brokers as real estate for sale in the SoCal MLS. Contact us for more information or a custom list.

Anaheim Hills & Yorba Linda Estate Home Sales

These are the most recent Luxury Estate Homes Sold in Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills listed by all brokers in the Socal MLS.

East Hills Neighborhood Community Yard Sale July 16

East Hills Community Yard Sale is this Saturday July 16th. 7am to Noon.
Look for signs in Anaheim Hills at Santa Ana Canyon and Weir Canyon. To participate email your address to jim@jimsalem.com. There will be lots of homes selling lots of stuff.

Anaheim Hills 4 Bedroom Single Story Home

8400 E. FOOTHILL ST, ANAHEIM HILLS 92808

SOLD! Spacious Single Story 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Huge Lot.  Call 714.694.0880 for more information.

Ronald Reagan Park Dedication Friday July 1

The Ronald Reagan Park, formally Toyon Park in Anaheim Hills will be dedicated at 10:00 am on Friday July 1st. Michael Reagan, the former President's the eldest son will attend.

Yorba Linda Estate Home - Bank Owned REO

Custom Kerrigan Ranch Home. Over 5,400 sqft.  Generously upgraded kitchen, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, custom paint, travertine floors, with breakfast nook. Office, den, formal and informal dining areas. Home theatre room. Family room, kitchen, and informal dining area all open to great room with view of beautiful backyard. One bedroom, two baths downstairs. All bedrooms are spacious with own private bath. Master bedroom up with private balcony, sitting room and study/office with French doors overlooking custom entry. Spacious open master bath with sunken tub, two door shower, each door exits to his or her separate closets. Large backyard with entertainment area, complete with built in appliances, sink, dishwasher. Built in barbecue area. Pool with slide and water features, in ground spa. Call for more details or to schedule a showing. $1,265,000

Yorba Linda Single Story Condo

23566 CAMBRIDGE RD, YORBA LINDA - SOLD

Single Story 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Lower Level Condo located at the end of street. 2 Car Garage. Clean and Ready to move in. Freshly Painted. New Carpeting. Includes newer Stainless Refrigerator and newer Washer/Dryer. Association Pool, Spa, Park & Play area. only $244,500

Anaheim Hills & Yorba Linda Real Estate Sales Price History

Anaheim Hills Median Sale Price

Anaheim Hills Home Values - Interactive chart

Yorba Linda Median Sale Price

Yorba Linda Home Values - Interactive chart

Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda Real Estate Market Trends

This graph shows the Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda monthly Listings and Sales for 2011 for homes up to $1 million.
Real Estate is very local, contact us for a market trends graph for your neighborhood.

YORBA LINDA AND ANAHEIM HILLS ESTATE MARKET TRENDS
This graph shows the monthly listings and sales in Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills in 2011 for homes over $1 million.

Yorba Linda & Anaheim Hills Affordable Move-up Homes

Looking for a LARGE affordable home? These are some of the largest homes now listed in the SoCalMLS in Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda by all real estate brokers, excluding short sales, Under $550,000 and over 2,400 sqft. Contact us for details.

Commemorate Memorial Day at Nixon Library - FREE

Monday, May 30 • Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace • Free Admission All Day • Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

•1pm – Formal Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorials of President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon with remarks by Col. Wayne Scott and invocation by Phil Hostenpillar of Friends Church of Yorba Linda.

•2pm – The 90 member Placentia Symphonic Band, The East Room

Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills Recent Estate Sales

These are the Highest Priced Recent Pending Estate Sales in Anaheim Hills & Yorba Linda listed by All Brokers in the SoCalMLS. Contact Us for More Information.

Anaheim Hills & Yorba Linda Bank Owned REO Homes

These are the Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills Bank Owed REO Homes Listed the past 3 weeks by all brokers in the SocalMLS. Contact us for More Information on these or your other Real Estate Needs.

Yorba Linda & Anaheim Hills Real Estate Market Trends

These are the Market Trend Reports for Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda for the Months ending in April 2011. The First Graph shows the Listings vs Sales for Homes under $1 Million. In this market we are in a Neutral Market, Not a Buyer or Seller Market.
The Second Graph shows the Listings vs Sales for Homes Over $1 Million. This market has over 10 months supply and heavily favors Buyers

Anaheim Hills - Beautiful 4 Bedroom View Home!

7877 E. RAINVIEW COURT, ANAHEIM HILLS 92808 - SOLD

Call for Details.
Beautiful Anaheim Hills 4 Bedroom Home.
Highly Upgraded with Panoramic Views!
Quiet Cul-de-sac Street. only $539,900