Archive of posts tagged January

Sales of Distressed Properties Down in California, Equity Sales Up

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Sales of Distressed Properties Down in California, Equity Sales Up In California, the sale of distressed properties slowed down as equity sales picked up in February after two months of decline, the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) reported this week. “A lack of inventory in the bank-owned (REO) and short sale market was a contributing …

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Number of ‘Improving’ Housing Markets Nearly Doubles

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The number of housing markets showing measurable improvement nearly doubled in January, with the addition of 40 new metros to the Improving Markets Index put out by First American and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The index tracks housing markets that are showing signs of improving economic health based on three independent datasets …

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Irvine International Film Festival

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Irvine International Film Festival   |  Jan. 12-16 They’ll be screening fresh independent films featuring both up-and-coming and veteran film stars including Rita Wilson, Ed Asner, Anna Paquin and others. Sounds like fun! Irvine Westpark 8: 3755 Alton Pkwy. 949-800-6163 / www.irvinefilmfest.com

New entryway for Corona del Mar?

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Corona del Mar may soon have a new entrance into the city, at MacArthur Boulevard and East Coast Highway.  The plans could include an extra-wide sidewalk, planted palm trees, and low walls for seating.    According to Corona del Mar Today’s article on the topic, “Members of the Corona del Mar Citizens Advisory Panel voted …

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