Orange County's EcoBroker

Building Permit Fees Waived for Energy Efficiency

2008-12-08T03:14:00Z

Save with Energy Efficient Equipment

Anaheim Public Utilities are now waiving building permit fees for Anaheim residential who retrofit their inefficient equipment with approved energy-efficient equipment up to $1,000 per customer. There are four general building categories:

1. Building

2. Mechanical

3. Electric

4. Plumbing

How the Program Works

1. Contact Anaheim Public Utilities for the Permit Fee Waiver.

2. Only energy related equipment that comply with the Advantage Services incentive program will be eligible for the Program.

3. You will be issued the Permit Fee Waiver through mail or Fax on approved energy-efficient equipment which states the applicable permit fees to be waived.

4. You will present the Waiver coupon to the Building Division, when applying for the building permit.

5. Customer completes installation of energy-efficient equipment.

6. A Building Division representative will inspection and sign off on the energy-efficient equipment specified on the permit.

Savings.

While participating in the program, you can typically save from $100 to $500 per approved energy-efficient measure.

For more information, contact 714-765-4267 or by e-mail phayes@anaheim.net

or City of Anaheim

Sign Up For a Free Account - Search like a Realtor

2008-12-08T03:08:00Z

Home Buyer Service from Patrick Canavan

Below are two links to information about a service I provide my home buyers. Please review it and register for a free account. If you have any questions, I can assist you in setting up the account and refining your criteria.

If you decide to work with me as your agent, I can upgrade the account so you’ll receive additional information like area sales, price histories, tax values, and other information not available to the general public.

Search on your own personal web site just like I do!
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Sincerely,

Patrick Canavan

FHA Loan Limits, 2008

2008-03-11T06:05:00Z

FHA Loan Limits, 2008

County Name	Median Home Price	FHA Limit

Alameda County	$995,000	$729,750
Alpine County	$438,000	$547,500
Amador County	$355,000	$443,750
Butte County	$995,000	$729,750
Calaveras County	$370,000	$462,500
Colusa County	$318,000	$397,500
Contra Costa County	$995,000	$729,750
Del Norte County	$249,000	$311,250
El Dorado County	$464,000	$580,000
Fresno County	$305,000	$381,250
Glen County	$230,000	$287,500
Humboldt County	$315,000	$393,750
Imperial County	$260,000	$325,000
Inyo County	$350,000	$437,500
Kern County	$295,000	$368,750
Kings County	$260,000	$325,000
Lake County	$321,000	$401,250
Lassen County	$200,000	$271,050
Los Angeles County	$710,000	$729,750
Madera County	$340,000	$425,000
Marin County	$995,000	$729,750
Mariposa County	$330,000	$412,500
Mendocino County	$410,000	$512,500
Merced County	$378,000	$472,500
Modoc County	$125,000	$271,050
Mono County	$370,000	$462,500
Monterey County	$599,000	$729,750
Napa County	$615,000	$729,750
Nevada County	$450,000	$562,500
Orange County	$710,000	$729,750
Placer County	$464,000	$580,000
Plumas County	$328,000	$410,000
Riverside County	$400,000	$500,000
Sacramento County	$464,000	$580,000
San Benito County	$790,000	$729,750
San Bernardino County	$400,000	$500,000
San Diego County	$558,000	$697,500
San Francisco County	$995,000	$729,750
San Joaquin County	$391,000	$488,750
San Luis Obispo County	$550,000	$729,750
San Mateo County	$995,000	$729,750
Santa Barbara County	$615,000	$729,750
Santa Clara County	$790,000	$729,750
Santa Cruz County	$719,000	$729,750
Shasta County	$339,000	$423,750
Sierra County	$228,000	$285,000
Siskiyou County	$235,000	$293,750
Solano County	$446,000	$557,500
Sonoma County	$530,000	$662,500
Stanislaus County	$339,000	$423,750
Sutter County	$340,000	$425,000
Tehama County	$250,000	$312,500
Trinity County	$200,000	$271,050
Tulare County	$260,000	$325,000
Tuolumne County	$350,000	$437,500
Ventura County	$599,000	$729,750
Yolo County	$464,000	$580,000
Yuba County	$340,000	$425,000

$500,000 Best Buy in Anaheim, Orange County CA

2008-02-04T01:15:00Z

$500,000 Best Deal in Anaheim, Orange County, CA

Location: Anaheim, CA

Desirable Location, Very Quiet Neighborhood, next to golf course, Fantastic Home newly Painted in and out, Back yard ideal for Kids, Central Air/ Heat, Remodeled Kitchen/Tile Flooring, Granite Counter tops and more, Bonus room is an actual bedroom also could be converted in to an Office, Sliding Doors, Double Pane Windows thru out. FABULOUS CUSTOM FIREPLACE. HUGE RV Parking, Convenient Access to Shopping & Freeways. DEFINITE MUST SEE FOR ALL BUYERS!!

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Patrick Canavan

714-943-0444

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Pricing

Asking Price: $500,000

Flexibility: Negotiable

Additional Pricing Information: All offers will be looked at seriously

Property Location

229 N Siesta St
Anaheim, CA 92801
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Features

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Parking: 2

Year Built: 1957

Lot Size: 7214 sq.ft

School District: Anaheim Unified

Square Footage: 1437

Agent Name: Patrick Canavan

Broker: Prudential California Realty

MLS #: P620469

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

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Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 1469875

Single Story For Sale in Orange County

2008-02-01T16:52:00Z

• 1,437 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story - MLS® $500,000

Orange County, California - $500,000 Best Deal in Anaheim

Desirable Location, Very Quiet Neighborhood, next to golf course, Fantastic Home newly Painted in and out, Back yard ideal for Kids, Central Air/ Heat, Remodeled Kitchen/Tile Flooring, Granite Counter tops and more, Bonus room is an actual bedroom also could be converted in to an Office, Sliding Doors, Double Pane Windows thru out. FABULOUS CUSTOM FIREPLACE. HUGE RV Parking, Convenient Access to Shopping & Freeways. DEFINITE MUST SEE FOR ALL BUYERS!!

Property information

Rates of the day

2008-01-25T17:59:00Z

Rate of the day January 25, 2008

Selected Programs

Conforming Jumbo

FHA / VA 5.375 %

15 Yr Fixed 5.125 % 6.250 %

30 Yr Fixed 5.500 % 6.875 %

40 Yr Fixed 6.000 %

5/1 ARM 5.125 % 5.750 %

7/1 ARM 5.250 % 5.875 %

10/1 ARM 5.625 % 6.250 %

FREE Foreclosure Magazine

2008-01-25T05:30:00Z

Free Foreclosure Magazine is now available

This magazine offers the latest foreclosure properties in Orange County and the Inland Empire. This is a valuable resource for anyone searching for a new home.

I am happy to assist you in your home search. For a copy of this magazine, you can email or call me and I will mail you your free copy.

This is a great time to buy a property.

Be a step ahead of the rest and contact me now!!

Prudential Real Estate to Participate in Yahoo! Real Estate’s New Listings Program

2008-01-25T01:42:00Z

Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) company, announced today that it will participate in Yahoo! Real Estate’s new, online property listings program. The agreement will enable Prudential Real Estate’s affiliate companies to market their full catalog of property listings on Yahoo! Real Estate, and to capitalize on leading interactive marketing services.

“Technology differentiates Prudential Real Estate and we’re constantly looking for ways to enhance our online position and drive more business to our affiliates,” said Laurie Keenan, president, Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. “Our objective is to diversify our Web partnerships, maximize our search exposure and multiply functionality and services for our brokers, sales professionals and customers.”

“We’ve had a wonderful partnership with Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. since 2001 and we are excited to have the company participate in our new listings program,” said Michael Yang, vice president and general manager of Yahoo! Real Estate. “Each year, a growing number of users turn to the Internet and Yahoo! Real Estate as their first stop for real estate information and listings. In working with Prudential Real Estate, we can offer a national footprint of listings offered through interactive, content-rich services.”

Yahoo! Real Estate’s online property listings program includes interactive marketing services such as featured home listings and display advertising. Under the new agreement, all of Prudential Real Estate’s affiliate listings will appear as featured listings on Yahoo! Real Estate later in 2008. These services will support Prudential Real Estate’s popular Online Advantage program, which delivers online homebuyer and seller leads to affiliates.

Prudential Real Estate also will run strategically placed advertisements throughout Yahoo! Real Estate to attract even more home shoppers to its Online Advantage platform. Ads will be embedded within the Yahoo! Real Estate site, customized to shoppers’ respective target markets.
Prudential Real Estate will continue its Web ID program – the sign-rider code numbers buyers can key in to Yahoo! Real Estate for quick listing access.
“We are pleased to participate in Yahoo! Real Estate’s new online listings program,” Keenan said. “Through such efforts, we will continue to reach the millions of consumers who are increasingly using the Web to search for and buy or sell real estate.”

SAFETY REMINDER: SCAM ARTISTS ARE ACTIVE!

2008-01-14T02:54:00Z

SAFETY REMINDER: SCAM ARTISTS ARE ACTIVE!

A member has reported to the Association that two women driving a new small black BMW SUV with paper plates "McKenna" came to her open house in the Seal Beach area and while one woman occupied the agent?s attention, the other woman went to another room and attempted to take a handful of jewelry out of a jewelry box. Here is a description of the two women:
Age late 50´s, 5´ tall, 150 lbs, ear length wavy red colored hair, olive skin, wide nose, full lips, slight accent, shabbily dressed in mostly black, flat fabric shoes by SODA; knowledgeable about fine art.
Age mid 30´s, 5.5´ tall, 150 lbs, very long straight dark hair, olive skin, no accent shabbily dressed, in mostly black, sweater with large V neck, small black knitted gloves, used the name Michelle.
Other schemes involved a couple who pretended to be wealthy potential buyers from out of town who would purchase for all cash without financing (to avoid background check). They drove an expensive new vehicle (actually rented for the scam). Once inside the house the "wife" occupied the agent and the "husband" went to another room and copied down personal financial information on the homeowners to steal their identities. A lawsuit against the agent followed.

Agents should always be on guard for their personal safety and mindful of the importance of monitoring the visitors to their clients´ homes. Some tips in the California REALTOR® magazine article on REALTOR® safety are:

* Meet a new client at your office first, not at the property.
* Be sure your office staff has up–to–date information on the make, model, year, and license number of your vehicle, and that they know where you are and who you are with.
* Let the client know that your office knows your whereabouts.
* Take separate vehicles and put your briefcase and purse in the trunk, rather than riding in the client´s vehicle.
* If you are suspicious about a client or feel uncomfortable, listen to your instincts.
* Take another agent with you to show the property.
* Have another person with you during an open house.
* Tell the homeowner to put valuables away.
* Plan ahead for an exit from the home and park where you will not be blocked in by another vehicle.
*Always keep your cell phone and car keys on your person, not in a purse or briefcase in another room.
Books, videos, brochures, research reports and articles on protecting your own personal safety and protecting your clients´ property and personal information can be found on both the California Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® websites.

Emailed from PWR.

Best possible news to begin a great 2008

2008-01-10T06:27:00Z

I write with the best possible news to begin a great 2008. When the stock market is troubled, it is always good news for our industry and this week is no exception.

Interest rates are back to to historically low numbers.

Conforming loans (to about $417,000) are now down to only 5.5% interest for a full 30 year loan!!!!!!

What does this do to payments:
This means a $200,000 loan is only $1,135.58 per month for 30 years!!!!
This means a $300,000 loan is only $1,703.37 per month for 30 years This means a $417,000 loan is only $2,367.68 per month for 30 years

For those Jumbo loans (over $417,000 rates are the lowest they have been in 6 months or more. There are in the range of 6.5% for a full 30 year loan.

What does this do to payments:
This means a $500,000 loan is only $3,160.34 per month for 30 years This means a $750,000 loan is only $4,740.51 per month for 30 years

Homes in Orange County that were a million dollars just six months ago are now priced in the mid $800,000s. The opportunity today to buy an incredible property is the best in years. You have a very low price and a very low interest rate.

Anaheim Best Buy of the Month 92807

2007-11-08T23:57:00Z

Best Buy of the Month

Great location near Anaheim Hills!! This Highly upgraded property features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, tile and hardwood flooring, granite counters,stainless steel appliance, crown molding, and much more.

This property will not last long!!

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Patrick Canavan

714-943-0444

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Pricing

Asking Price: $430,000

Flexibility: Negotiable

Features

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Parking: 2

Year Built: 1971

Lot Size: 5200

School District: Anaheim Union High School District

Square Footage: 1567

Agent Name: Patrick Canavan

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Kitchen Island

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

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Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 1385859

Homes for Sale in Anaheim, California $549,000

2007-10-07T23:35:00Z

4 bedroom, 2 bath, Lot Size 7215, RV Parking, - MLS® P586889

Anaheim - Value Range $549,000 - $575,000

Desirable Location, Very Quiet Neighborhood, next to golf course, Fantastic Home newly Painted in and out, Back yard ideal for Kids, Central Air/ Heat, Remodeled Kitchen/Tile Flooring, Granite Counter tops and more, Bonus room is an actual bedroom also could be converted in to an Office, Sliding Doors, Double Pane Windows thru out. FABULOUS CUSTOM FIREPLACE. HUGE RV Parking, Convenient Access to Shopping & Freeways. DEFINITE MUST SEE FOR ALL BUYERS!!

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Local Restaurant Review: Johnny Rebs'

2007-08-24T03:56:00Z

Information about our community in North Orange County and our restaurants.

This Week:

Johnny Rebs'

2940 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA (714) 633-3369

I love to eat out and am always looking for new places to go. This week I finally made it over to Johnny Rebs' in Orange. I was a long overdue visit and was worth the wait. If you haven't seen this place it's not much to look at - but that is part of the charm! When you first walk up to the door you hear crickets chirping. The exterior is kind of a "shack." Inside is very "rustic." There are peanut shell all over the floor and the atmosphere is very laid back.

If you like barbeque and southern style food this is the place for you. Portions are very big and prices are reasonable, $10 to $15 per person. The especially liked the sweet potato fries. I also hear the fried green tomatoes are good but I'll have to try them next time! If you haven't been to Johnny Reb's yet, I would recommend a trip on over there.

Regards,

Patrick J. Canavan

PJC Real Estate

pj@pjcrealestate.com

714-943-0444

Open House in West Anaheim on Sunday

2007-08-11T09:53:00Z

West Anaheim, Anaheim - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 229 N Siesta St on August 12 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

• 1,437 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® #P586889

Value Range $550,000 - $599,876

Desirable Location, Very Quiet Neighborhood, next to golf course, Fantastic Home newly Painted in and out, Back yard ideal for Kids, Central Air/ Heat, Remodeled Kitchen/Tile Flooring, Granite Counter tops and more, Bonus room is an actual bedroom also could be converted in to an Office, Sliding Doors, Double Pane Windows thru out. FABULOUS CUSTOM FIREPLACE. HUGE RV Parking, Convenient Access to Shopping & Freeways. DEFINITE MUST SEE FOR ALL BUYERS!!

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Open House in West Anaheim on Sunday

2007-08-11T09:53:00Z

West Anaheim, Anaheim - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 214 N Monterey St on August 12 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

• 1,437 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story - MLS® #P592135

Brookhurst, Anaheim - Price Range $550,000 - $599,876.
A true Oasis in Anaheim! Home is 3 Bed/2 Bath with office that can be used as 4th bedroom. Some special features include Beautiful Hardwood floors just refinished, Remodeled 2nd Bathroom, Fireplace, New Paint, RV Parking, Ceiling Fans and central Air-Conditioning, Security system, large driveway, 2 car attached garage and spacious enclosed backyard. Nice, quiet, well-maintained neighborhood next to Dad Miller Golf Course. Garage is a 'Garage Lovers Dream' Completely Dry Walled and wired for phones and plenty of outlets. Roof only 4 years old. A great opportunity to own your own home!
All offers welcomed.

Priced to Sell

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