Category: Real Estate

  • Turn Drive Time Into Deal Time: Why Every Real Estate Agent Should Be Listening to Books

    If you’re a real estate agent, your schedule is already packed: client calls, showings, inspections, negotiations, networking events and follow-up. Finding time to sit down and read can feel impossible. But what if you could learn from top producers, negotiators and business leaders while driving between appointments, walking a property or getting ready for the…

  • Chapman Economic Forecast | 40th Anniversary

    The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research presented its Economic Forecast for 2018 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Jim Doti, president emeritus of Chapman University, presented information on the US, California, and Orange County. Chapman ranks #1 in forecast accuracy for real GDP in the ‘04-‘16 period compared to…

  • Chapman Economic Forecast Update 2017

    The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research released an updated economic forecast for 2017 at the Musco Center for the Arts in Orange, CA. Dr. Jim Doti, president emeritus of Chapman University, presented information on the Nation, California, and Orange County. U.S. Forecast: This is one of the longest recoveries on record at 8 years!…

  • Hey Monarch Bay!

    One of my favorite beach communities in Orange County is guard gated Monarch Bay on the oceanside of PCH in Monarch Beach. It is comprised of 214 home sites with tranquil ocean views throughout the community. Monarch Beach is an area in Dana Point, CA with a few prestigious neighborhoods and ideally located near two AAA 5…

  • Chapman Economic Forecast for 2016

    Happy New Year! May peace, health, and happiness find their way to your door in 2016. The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research released the 2016 forecast on the nation, California, and Orange County. Business leaders, media, and Chapman University alumni gathered at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts to hear the details on December 9, 2015.…

  • Chapman Economic Forecast Update – Orange County, CA

    The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research released an updated economic forecast for 2015 and 2016 forecast at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Jim Doti and Dr. Esmael Adibi from Chapman University presented information on the nation, California, and Orange County. Highlights include: Orange County median home prices to increase by 4.8 percent…

  • Chapman Economic Forecast for 2015

    The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research released an updated economic forecast for 2014 and 2015 forecast at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Jim Doti and Dr. Esmael Adibi from Chapman University presented information on the nation, California, and Orange County. “The forecast calls for real GDP growth to surpass three percent in…

  • Chapman Economic Forecast – Orange County, CA

    The 36th annual Chapman University Economic Forecast presented by Dr. Jim Doti and Dr. Esmael Adibi was held this week at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA.  Around 1,500 business executives and leaders attended.  Through research and analyses the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research projected reporting on the nation, California, and Orange County.…

  • OC Cities

    Many parts of Orange County including areas inland are amazing places to buy real estate.  Excellent neighborhoods are scattered across OC from turnkey condos ideal for business travelers to homes perfect for raising a family.  I was surprised to hear recently from Curt Pringle, former Mayor of Anaheim, that Orange County has 34 incorporated cities.  I…

  • Economic Forecast – Orange County, CA

    It’s that time of year again… the entertaining and informative Chapman University Economic Forecast presented by Dr. Jim Doti and Dr. Esmael Adibi. The annual forecast is held in December and the update takes place in June. More than 1,000 business executives gathered at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Through…