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Lido Isle - Home on the Bay   Lido Isle is often mistakenly referred to as Lido Island. This a lovely community, located in Newport Beach is a man-made island, which has nearly 800 homes and nearly 1800 residents.  Located in the middle of Newport Bay, approximately 25% of Lido Isle's homes are located…

Newport Terrace - A Little Oasis   Newport Terrace is a condominium association located in an area that many might consider to be Costa Mesa.  However, it is a small oasis of Newport Beach and has much to offer for a very reasonable price. Located at the end of 19th…

California Short Sale Sellers May Face Big Tax Bills if the Legislature Can't Get on the Ball   When selling a home as a short sale, there can be both legal and tax consequences to the seller. If the bank forgives debt, the seller will get a 1099 from the…

California Refuses all Bids on the Orange County Fairgrounds   A decision has been made by the State not to accept any of the seven bids made for the Orange County Fairgrounds.  The highest bid was approximately one-third of the estimated value of the Fairgrounds, and the State feels this…

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City…