Tag Archives: Harrison K. Long

California Property Tax & Mello-Roos Assessments – State Income Tax Filings Starting January 1, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

California government has money and budget challenges – and is expected to crack down next year – for tax year 2012 – on property tax payers who have been taking the entire amount they pay (including Mello-Roos and special assessments) as … Continue reading →

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Top of the World Homes at Laguna Beach CA Real Estate

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

People like the panoramic ocean and Catalina island views from “TOP OF THE WORLD” area homes at Laguna Beach CA.    Top of the World home at Laguna Beach – $1,999,999 – 4 bedrooms and 3 baths - MLS# S660204 – IDX … Continue reading →

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Right to Rent by Individual Owners at California Common Interest Developments

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  New California “RIGHT TO RENT” law at common interest developments (CIDs) is expected to protect private property rights of individual owners. Thanks to the California Association of Realtors for sponsoring SB 150 on “RIGHT TO RENT” at a common interest developments.  This Senate Bill 150 was … Continue reading →

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Costa Mesa Top Short Sale Picks at Costa Mesa CA Real Estate

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

   Costa Mesa CA real estate is being tested with more distressed properties on the market.  Costa Mesa has 64 short sales listed as of today, September 4, 2011 ~ which is 29.4 percent of the market of all 216 for sale Costa … Continue reading →

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Quail Hill Village Homes at Irvine CA Real Estate

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  QUAIL HILL at Irvine CA real estate offers nice opportunities and beautiful properties for home buyers.  Quail Hill village at Irvine CA was developed by The Irvine company with new homes built between 2003 and 2008.  _____________________________________________________________________       Tapestry home Quail … Continue reading →

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East Costa Mesa Ranch Style Homes at Costa Mesa Real Estate

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  EAST COSTA MESA is adjacent to Newport Beach at Orange County CA and has mild Southern California ocean climate and easy access to beaches.   East Costa Mesa SINGLE LEVEL RANCH STYLE HOMES are popular for buyers at Costa Mesa real estate.    … Continue reading →

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Orange County Home Buyers Alert ~ Now is Your Best Time to Get Going

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  The average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage loan has fallen to its lowest level in decades. Freddie Mac said the rate for the refinancing option dropped to 3.54 percent from 3.66 percent, which is the lowest average rate since it … Continue reading →

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Turtle Ridge Homes at Irvine CA Real Estate Update

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Turtle Ridge village at Irvine Real Estate ~ located near Bommer Canyon open space reserve in the hills ~ with elegant homes developed by The Irvine Company ~ views and Pacific ocean breezes during the afternoons.  Turtle Ridge owners have more than 20 … Continue reading →

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Big Canyon at Newport Beach Real Estate

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Big Canyon at Newport Beach is a private gated residential community surrounding Big Canyon Country Club.  Big Canyon is located on the east side of Newport Beach back bay and has some of the most wanted golf-oriented and private real estate … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Property Owners Should Avoid Foreclosure Through Short Sales

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Lenders/Banks are in the business of lending money and usually don’t want to own and manage residential real estate.  When a lender/bank takes a property back through foreclosure, it’s a lengthy and expensive process (banks lose money) and results in lender/bankers … Continue reading →

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