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Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Clients and Friends:

Thanksgiving is a time to stop and reflect on what we are grateful for in life: Health, family, love, and friendship.  As we gather with our families and friends for Thanksgiving, it is a time to reflect on all that we are grateful for including the events of history and for those we care about and those who came before us.

"As we express our gratitiude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John F. Kennedy

I personally wish everyone and their families a Happy Thanksgiving.

Nicole McFadden

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San Juan Capistrano, CA REO Opportunity

I can across this great property that has the potential to be a fabulous family residence. This home however will require full completion on the interior and some landscape renovation.  The parcel of land and the location with in the Orange County area lend themselves to privacy and great access to the freeways and toll roads. With an asking price of $537,900 and the close date for offers to be submitted as November 4, are there any interested parties who have been waiting for the right home, at the right price to make all their own?

San Juan REO Opportunity 11.2.10

You can call or email me directly to learn more information and or visit the property together, 949.922.8148.

NAR: Orange County Median Home Price

NAR just published the typical mortgage payment for the median priced home in 2005 versus 2010.

One example: buying a median priced home in the Orange County Metro Area in 2010 would have a monthly mortgage payment that is $1,248.00 less than a person buying a median priced home in 2005. The 38% lower payment is due to lower mortgage rates and lower prices.

Just Closed-Irvine Airport Area- Commercial Office

Just Leased

3,900 sqft.

23 Work Stations

Large Corner Location with Views

7 private Offices 

1 Large Conference Room with a View

Please call or email Nicole directly to learn more about the commercial market in Orange County!

949.922.8148

nicole@nicolemcfadden.com

In Escrow

Now accepting Back-Up offers!

Call or email Nicole for more property details, 949.922.8148.

Great Home In Laguna Hills, CA

$475,000

4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Detached Single Family Residence

Private, Large, Corner, Flag Shaped Lot

Seller is highly motivated and it is NOT a Short Sale.

Call Nicole to schedule a showing, 949.922.8148.

Who am I?

As I begin to blog more regularly I want to try and keep it as much business as unique!!!

We always want to know who our friends are or what makes a person so busy, happy, driven and dedicated to their lives. I think knowing about me and what my life consists of will help you know why I am known for being so dedicated and driven to make sure not only my clients but close friends and family are happy and have all the help they need.

I am:

-A Daughter

-A Sister

-A Bride to Be

-A Friend

-A Realtor

-A Traveler

-An Organized Person

-An Honest Person

-Educated

-Passionate

-Professional 

-Fun 

-A Good Driver

-A Good Listener

-A Former Teacher

To make it brief I chose to list the qualities I feel are important. I can very easily write a book or a few paragraphs but I prefer to keep the posts brief so that you can read and respond! I hope everyone has a wonderful remainder of the week and a safe holiday weekend!

Would you Text Messaging or SMS your Realtor?

I have been meaning to write a post regarding the effectiveness and popularity of Text Messaging within the real estate industry and society at large.

What is Text Messaging or SMS?

• Text messaging is also referred to as Short Message Service or SMS. This feature is common on most mobile cellular devices and allows for mobile devices to send and receive brief messages containing communicative information. 

Who is using this?

• Most generations have begun to utilize this easy exchange of written messages between mobile devices. However in business Realtors are now utilizing this feature in order to schedule and coordinate appointments with clients, Realtors and service providers. 

When did this begin?

• I have noticed and increase in communication with my clients and business associates in the past year. I felt prior to this it was almost not expected and therefor reserved for personal social use. 

Why?

• This form of communication allows for short messages to be relayed often times quicker than a common voicemail or email will be. There is no retrieval system as it comes directly to your mobile device for viewing. (My favorite feature!)  I also like how well this allows me to track my messages, contact information and simple direct communication from my clients at often times off hours.

This new phenomena had occurred to me about a year ago when my clients began contacting me in the evenings via text messages. I was a shocked at first being that this form of communication was reserved for my family and friends. However, I very quickly became pleased with the amount of respect I felt I had gained by them not choosing to call me after the 8:00 p.m. hour in the evening. Now that I have experienced other agents utilizing this to communicate for showings, I truly see the importance for allowing and accepting this form of communication on my listings. I received my first agent having scheduled their showing with my via text this weekend.  I am very pleased with the importance and ease this adds to scheduling and communicating more efficiently and effectively in my career.

Pocket Listing in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, CA

4 Bedrooms

2 Baths

Private Corner Lot 

Over $80,000 in recent upgrades

Call Nicole for more information 949.922.8148

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Mission Viejo, CA

First-Time Homebuyer Deadline 8/15/2010

Just a reminder that the first-time home buyers have until this Sunday to submit their application for the state credit.

Just Closed: Orange Portofira Estate

Guard Gated Community of Portofira Estates

5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths

4,450 sqft.

Entertainers Back Yard with panoramic views of O.C.!

For more information on this community or to discuss this closing please contact Nicole directly, 949.922.8148, or comment on this post below.

Five Tips for a Green Home

By Nicole McFadden

Pfeif Residential Group

Prudential CA Realty

Living Eco-friendly & Energy-efficient. 

These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we’ve become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it. As a homeowner, there are some simple, inexpensive steps you can take to make your home energy-efficient. Get started on the road to being “green” with these five tips:

Change Your Light Bulbs

By replacing just five incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, you can save $100 per year on electric bills while using up to 75 percent less energy and removing greenhouse gases from the environment.

Buy ENERGY STAR® Appliances

ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, such as refrigerators, washers and air conditioners, meet a higher level of energy efficiency set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy than standard models. According to ENERGY STAR, if just one in 10 homes used ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, the impact could be compared to planting 1.7 million new acres of trees. And, switching to these appliances is not only good for the environment, but easy on your pocketbook. Although these appliances may costs more, you can reduce your energy bill by $80 per year.

Seal Up

Cracks and air leaks represent cash seeping from your doors and windows. Get rid of air leaks in doors, windows and other areas by caulking gaps and cracks. This will help decrease your heating and air conditioning bill. But make sure you use silicone sealants. Acrylic caulk tends to shrink, while silicone sealants are waterproof and won’t shrink or crack, creating less waste.

Use Less Water

Did you know that roughly 60 percent of a home's water consumption takes place in the bathroom, according to the California Urban Water Conservation Council? The largest culprit is the toilet, which accounts for 27 percent of your household supply every year. By installing low-flow toilets, showerheads and faucets, you can save thousands of gallons of water each year. In addition, replace leaky fixtures. That slow-dripping faucet can waste as much as 2,400 gallons of water per year.

Adjust the Thermostat

When adjusting your home’s thermostat, the rule of thumb should be: turn up the dial in the summer and down in the winter. Lowering the temperature by just one degree will reduce your electrical costs. And if you use a programmable thermostat, you can program your air-conditioning and heating systems to reduce output while no one is at home or at night while you sleep. Ceiling fans are also helpful in circulating the air to keep the room cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Going green doesn’t have to be overwhelming or costly. By making just a few small changes within your home, you can help decrease energy consumption and help make the world a “greener” place.

Nicole McFadden
949.922.8148
nicole@nicolemcfadden.com


Prudential (dba) is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Equal Housing Opportunity. 

Real Estate Forecasting

We are all aware of the tax incentives and breaks that were allotted for this year. Is everyone paying attention to the proposed higher taxes we will face across the board with capital gains come 2011 or possibly 2012? All the while leading up to this change we witness strategic defaulting by home and business owners throughout the county. I personally witness a common attitude of some residents; I might as well take advantage and get out while I can. All I have to do is stop paying my mortgage... These items will undoubtedly be directly effecting our future economy and short term status of recovery.

Some quick points to note:

• The 33% tax bracket will become 36%.
• The 35% tax bracket will become 39.6%.
• Long-Term capital gains tax rate would increase from 15% up to 20%.
• Raise taxes on investment profits.

What do California residents in particular think about this?

Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level in Six Weeks

May 6, 2010

McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.00 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 6, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 5.06 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.84 percent.

Click for full article: http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/release.html?week=18&year=2010&display=release

© 2010 Freddie Mac

Resources that are Efficient and Thorough

In real estate, using an agent to find the home market or office information you need is free. The landlord or seller pays the agents for helping you purchase their listings. It’s a true win-win for buyers in maximizing your resources and network of information. 

Most professionals and buyers do not have much time to spend looking for homes and office space these days. Business owners, employees and entrepreneurs already have a full-time job trying to run a successful business, right? They do not need to be wasting energy that could in turn be spent generating revenue for their companies and themselves. 


If you need to find a home or an office, consider using a professional as your "Free Human Search Engine." My expertise and access to private systems not only saves you time, but money. This is what I do for my clients, so if you have any real estate questions or need help, please call me at (949) 922.8148.


Nicole McFadden
PFEIF RESIDENTIAL GROUP
nicole@nicolemcfadden.com
DIRECT: 949.922.8148

Featured Pfeif Group Listing

1820 Port Charles

6 Bedroom, 7 Bathroom

$3,349,000

Don't Miss Your Opportunity First Time Buyers!

If you have found yourself as a first time homebuyer trying to decide on whether to buy your first home, this could be the time for you. I want to share with you a few facts to consider:

1.Federal Tax credit of up to $8,000 will no longer be available after November 29, 2009.

http://www.car.org/tools/smart/clients/taxcredit/?version=2

2.We are still seeing the lowest rates in history on mortgage loans.

3. Most economists that study the market have seen we are near the bottom.

4. By renting you are paying someone elses mortgage.

The prevailing thoughts in the news are that the first time home buyers tax credit will bot be renewed. Take advantage of that paired with low interest rates and find a perfect property to call HOME!