How’s The Market

Orange County Housing Demands Returning to Normal …

by erikaalvarez June 18, 2010 How's The Market

The drop in demand ever since the end of the Federal first-time buyer tax credit on April 30th is slowing and leveling off. The 4% drop in demand in the last two weeks is much better than the 12% posted two weeks ago. At this point looking in the rear-view mirror, the end of the …

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Orange County Housing Report …

by erikaalvarez June 22, 2009 How's The Market

The active listing inventory continues to drop along with distressed properties, both foreclosures and short sales. The active listing inventory dropped by1,005 homes in the past six weeks and now totals 9,313, the lowest level since February of 2006. Today there are 5,567 fewer active listings on the market compared …

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Huntington Beach Housing is Now Affordable for First-time Home Buyers ….

by erikaalvarez June 3, 2009 How's The Market

Stop throwing your money away on rent. Now is a great time to buy. Home prices continue to remain steady in Huntington Beach and other coastal cities, and interest rates are still at historic lows. In addition, as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, first-time home buyers may receive a tax credit up to …

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Orange County Housing Report …

by erikaalvarez May 5, 2009 How's The Market

The Distressed Inventory is Dropping

The total number of distressed properties, foreclosures and short sales, dropped to its lowest level since December 27, 2007. There are currently 3,724 distressed homes on the active market, 37% off of the peak of 5,950 established in August 2008. The …

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Market Conditions in Huntington Beach

by erikaalvarez May 1, 2009 How's The Market

There has never been a better time to buy a home in Huntington Beach than right NOW! For the first time in several years, buyers have a wide variety of homes to choose from; and sellers have the advantage of working with ”REAL” qualified buyers. Currently, there is a 5 to 6 month supply of homes in Huntington Beach and …

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Surf City

by erikaalvarez February 17, 2009 How's The Market

City on the Coast

Are you an avid outdoor pursuits and water …

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Welcome!

by erikaalvarez June 7, 2008 Contact

Professional Achievements

Licensed Realtor since 1999
Earned Broker License 2002
Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI)
Successful Real Estate Business Owner for nearly a decade
Honors

Undergraduate course work, University of Southern California (USC)
Bachelor of Arts – Business Communications Degree, Chapman University
Honor Society and Who’s Who, Chapman University

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