Irvine home buyers

Why Would The Seller Pick YOUR Offer?

by Robert Mack October 19, 2010 Buyers

If you don’t know me by now, I’ll fill you in on a little secret! I LOVE facts, statistics, studies, reports, etc etc etc…..The reason why I like to follow this type of information because it shows me trends and additional information which ultimately helps me help you get the right home, at the right [...]

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Sometimes the MLS is just not enough to find the right home in Irvine!

by Robert Mack October 15, 2010 Buyers

I heard a few months back from an investor client of mine that only 2% of all homes are listed for sale on the MLS. What this means is that 98% of homes are not listed, however for one reason or another may be for sale! You see, if the price is right, everything is for [...]

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Are You Covered After You Buy Your New Irvine Home?

by Robert Mack October 13, 2010 Buyers

Today’s post is more of a “recommendation” than anything else. First American Home Buyers Protection Company has been my company of choice for a home warranty company the past 4 years and they never seem to let me down when it comes to customer service and ultimately customer satisfaction. There are many companies out there [...]

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Buying your new Irvine home? Are you asking for too many repairs? #irvine #realestate

by Robert Mack October 7, 2010 Buyers

There’s no doubt about it, that right now in Irvine, Orange County it may be one of the best times to buy a home in the last 4 decades. Interest rates and home prices are down and have adjusted and haven’t been this good for 39.5 years according to the housing affordability index. Even though [...]

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Irvine home sales in the second quarter of 2010 are up 40% compared to the first quarter!

by Robert Mack August 11, 2010 Featured

First quarter sales activity for all homes in Irvine, Orange County was great and way up from last year’s activity! From January 1st, 2010 through March 31st, 2010 a total number of 455 homes sold! This number is way up compared to the first quarter of 2009 by over 60%! To give you a better [...]

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Buying a home in Irvine? How to avoid appraisal issues from popping up!

by Robert Mack August 5, 2010 Buyers

With the overwhelming number of short sales available for sale in Irvine, Orange County, the demand for standard re-sale and bank owned homes have become dramatically high! From personal experience, many home buyers become very frustrated with the long drawn out process (not to mention the amount of uncertainty) of waiting for a short sale approval and [...]

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Considering selling your Irvine Orange County home? Sometimes less IS more!

by Robert Mack August 3, 2010 Featured

The competition is stiff and inventory has definitely increased for the summer months. If you are considering selling your home, there are a few things you should consider as a home seller. When listing your home, you should have 2 intentions; one is to list at a price where you will net the most from [...]

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Can you share your commission with me if you represent me as your buyer?

by Robert Mack July 28, 2010 Irvine Real Estate

I get this question all the time, and it is a valid question! Here is my response to it: Are you looking for a realtor who……. - Will answer the phone every time you call or call you back within hours? - Will represent you exclusively and only have your best interest as a top [...]

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Are you waiting for the market to get better before you buy??

by Robert Mack July 1, 2010 Irvine Real Estate

There are 2 kinds of buyers right now in Irvine, Orange County. The one who see the opportunity in buying NOW and those who want to wait in hopes that the market will get better. No one has a crystal ball, therefore the market could get better for buyers or it could get worse. I [...]

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Interest Rates are 4.5% – will you take advantage or miss out on this opportunity?

by Robert Mack June 29, 2010 Irvine Real Estate

Interest rates today came out at a historically low 4.5%! If you don’t take advantage of this amazing rate now, you may kick yourself in the butt….. There are two types of buyers right now….the type of buyer who sees the long term value of a low interest rate or the type of buyer who [...]

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