Tag: 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!…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pelican Point – Newport Coast, CA

    Pelican Point is a prestigious guard gated community on the ocean side of PCH in Newport Coast, CA.  This is my favorite community in Orange County.  Many residents have golf course AND ocean views!  Living on the golf course is quite impressive because Pelican Hill’s 36-hole golf course was designed by Tom Fazio and was ranked…

  • Corona Del Mar, CA – Living in the Flower Streets

    Corona Del Mar, CA is located on the south end of Newport Beach. While navigating your way through CDM, you’ll notice the streets off PCH are named after flowers.  The best part is they are also in alphabetical order!  The Flower Streets start at Acacia and go to Poppy. CDM is very charming and the homes are beautiful!  Take a walk…

  • Laguna Beach, CA – Summer Agenda

    9.1 sq. miles of incredible living boasting 7 miles of breathtaking coastline. Home to around 23,000 residents, Laguna Beach is one of the top places to live and visit. One of my favorite things to do in Laguna Beach is First Thursdays Art Walk held monthly in dowtown from 6pm-9pm. The Summer months are truly…

  • Eastside Costa Mesa, CA – Prime time to buy

    Newport Beach is one of the top cities within Orange County and even the entire United States to buy real estate.  Do you remember the famous TV show “The OC” with hot sports cars, mansions, and beautiful people?  Yes, parts of the show were an accurate representation of coastal Orange County, however, how do you…