Author Archives: Harrison K. Long

About Harrison K. Long

Businessman, Professional Realtor agent, GRI, Broker associate, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Orange County, California - CA DRE 01410855 - Helping property owners, estate trustees, executors and administrators, fiduciaries, bankers, investor group managers, with listing and sale of properties - helping people with their best decisions about homes and real estate - Member at the Orange County Association of REALTORs (serving on its board of directors for 2012); California Association of Realtors (serving on its board of directors for 2011-2102); National Association of Realtors - Also an attorney member of the California State Bar Association #69137 - Contact by telephone or text at 949-701-2515

Homes for Sale Listing Inventory Down at Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Listing inventory of homes for sale at ORANGE COUNTY CA REAL ESTATE has dropped to lowest number since June 2005. Orange County CA now have current active listing inventory of 5,883 – according to CRMLS. Highest point was June 2011 – when Orange County had 11,388 homes for … Continue reading →

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Turtle Ridge and Luxury Real Estate at Irvine CA

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Turtle Ridge at Irvine CA – where residents and property owners are happy about communities with best of public schools, good jobs with career opportunities at private companies, some of the best weather anywhere, the University of California at Irvine, … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Home Selling Market is on Hot Fire Pace at Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Foreclosure properties are selling so fast at Orange County CA that average selling time for REOs – after lenders buy the properties at trustee auctions and list for sale again – is 18 days. ‎There are only 304 foreclosure REO … Continue reading →

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Crystal Cove at Newport Coast CA Real Estate – Condo Residential Properties

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

  Crystal Cove at Newport Coast CA real estate offers glamour, lots of privacy and Pacific ocean blue water views and ambiance. Newport Coast is a special place – with spectacular and panoramic ocean views from many of the homes and residential communities.   … Continue reading →

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Turtle Rock at Irvine CA Real Estate with Solid Values and Choice

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Residents of Irvine CA have lots to be happy about – communities with best of public schools, jobs with good companies in private industry, some of the greatest weather anywhere, the University of California at Irvine, public libraries, places of worship, … Continue reading →

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Shady Canyon at Irvine CA Real Estate Sales and Listings Update

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Shady Canyon at Irvine has been a prized area for exclusive estate homes and private golf course since its development about 8 years ago. Shady has about 400 homes or home sites – some of the most expensive in Orange … Continue reading →

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Irvine CA Real Estate – Market Needs More Listings & Favors Sellers – April 2012

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Irvine CA real estate has sustained a huge drop in number of homes for sale listing inventory. Buyers at Irvine now have more competition - it’s harder for buyers in this market. Irvine now has 482 homes listed for sale – as of … Continue reading →

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California Property Tax & Mello-Roos Assessments – State Income Tax Filings Starting January 1, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

California government has money and budget challenges – and is expected to crack down next year – for tax year 2012 – on property tax payers who have been taking the entire amount they pay (including Mello-Roos and special assessments) as … Continue reading →

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Short Sales are Reality at Irvine CA Real Estate

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Short Sales – not always the best or satisfying situation for sellers – and lots of challenges for prospective buyers – are nevertheless a reality and important part of Irvine CA real estate.131 Irvine CA short sales have sold with closed escrows so far this year … Continue reading →

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OC Home Buyer Demand Gets More Solid – Orange County CA Real Estate

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

  Buyer demand is solid at Orange County CA real estate – and it should inspire seller confidence.  Realtors and brokers resold 2,576 Orange County CA homes last month during March 2012 – with average sold price of $511,908. That's … Continue reading →

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