Long-Term Appreciation

Nov 11th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

Most people vastly overestimate the actual long-term appreciation of real estate. Today, we will look at a condo purchased originally in 1990 that has appreciated at 4% per year to reach today's still-inflated pricing.

90 LAKEPINES Unit 5b Irvine, CA 92620 http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/images/uploads/20093late/76%20Lakepines.jpg

Irvine Home Address ... 90 LAKEPINES Unit 5b Irvine, CA 92620
Resale Home Price ...... $195,000

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Ownership Cost: Interest Rates and Downpayment Requirements

Oct 27th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

Federal Reserve interest rate support is a major reason not to buy a home. When these supports are removed and interest rates rise to market levels, loans will get smaller and prices will go lower -- when the shadow inventory finally arrives.

4 EARLYMORN Irvine, CA 92614 front 4 EARLYMORN Irvine, CA 92614 kitchen

Irvine Home Address ... 4 EARLYMORN Irvine, CA 92614
Resale Home Price ...... $1,150,000

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The 2011 Inflation Spike

Sep 28th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

The Federal Reserve will not be raising interest rates for quite some time. When inflation takes off, I believe they will let it go for a while.

1 Blackswan   Irvine, CA 92604  front 1 Blackswan   Irvine, CA 92604  kitchen

Asking Price: $649,000
Address: 1 Blackswan Irvine, CA 92604

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Real Estate, Cashflow Investment and Retirement

Sep 14th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

Real estate can and should be a part of your retirement plan, but don't bank on appreciation. Cashflow is the key.

34 Ardmore Irvine, CA 92602 front 34 Ardmore Irvine, CA 92602 kitchen

Asking Price: $429,000
Address: 34 Ardmore Irvine, CA 92602
The Great Housing Bubble

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Flippers Are Back!

Sep 1st, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

Our bear rally is bringing out the flippers. Will they turn a quick buck? or will they get stuck with overpriced properties due for another fall?

11 LAURELGLEN   Irvine, CA 92614  front 11 LAURELGLEN   Irvine, CA 92614  kitchen

Asking Price: $875,000

Address: 11 LAURELGLEN Irvine, CA 92614

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Ice Queen

Aug 28th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

The housing bubble enriched some and wiped out others. In our ongoing deflation, some are taking advantage of our bear rally to start flipping again. Will they hit the jackpot?

14811 Groveview Ln   Irvine, CA 92604  front 1 14811 Groveview Ln   Irvine, CA 92604  front 2

Asking Price: $550,000

Address: 14811 Groveview Ln Irvine, CA 92604

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Irvine or Laguna Beach?

Aug 25th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

Irvine and Laguna Beach are very close, and although the lifestyles are very different, the housing markets draw from the same buyer pool. Pricing in one community impacts the other.

20 Wildland   Irvine, CA 92603  front 20 Wildland   Irvine, CA 92603  kitchen

Asking Price: $1,998,000

Address: 20 Wildland Irvine, CA 92603

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