First Team Real Estate Home Mortgage Update

Real Estate Update: Orange County Estate Homes Sold 2012

These are the highest priced Estate Homes Sold in Orange County in 2012 listed by all brokers in the CRMLS. Contact us for details or real estate questions.

Real Estate Update: Orange County's Most Affordable Homes Sold 2012

These are the detached Houses sold in Orange County for the lowest prices in 2012 listed by all brokers in the CRMLS. Contact us for details about these homes or other real estate questions.

Best Places for Real Estate Investment

Money Magazine released the top cities to be a landlord, based on home prices, projected rent increase, and job growth. The top four cities to make its list are:
1. Houston
Projected rent increase in the next 3 years: 18%
Median home price: $174,000
Average monthly rent: $818
2. Grand Rapids
Projected rent increase in the next 3 years: 15%
Median home price: $128,000
Average monthly rent: $636
3. Rochester, N.Y.
Projected rent increase in the next 3 years: 25%
Median home price: $148,000
Average monthly rent: $785
4. Dallas
Projected rent increase in the next 3 years: 16%
Median home price: $166,000
Average monthly rent: $877
 Source: “Best Places to be a Landlord,” Money (December 2011)