Author Archives: zovall

A New Year

Happy New Year! I know many are wondering what's next for the blog. Over the past few years, Larry has been phenomenally creative in finding topics to write about. Now that he has expanded to Orange County, I think it's a great opportunity for the site to bring the focus back to Irvine real estate. Although it will be a challenge, I'd like to continue having a daily post. Some of the topics I have in mind are:

  • Overviews of various villages and tracts

  • Reviews of open houses

  • Reviews of model homes

  • Recent sales/trends

  • Comparing what the same amount of money buys you in one part of Irvine versus another

What other topics would you like to see on the site? You'll see some new writing styles as I try out a few authors. If you are interested in writing a guest post, please drop me a line: omkar@irvinehousingblog.com

Thank you Larry

Larry,

I've learned a great deal over the years from your posts and know that many others have as well. Your insights and analyses on the bubble and housing prices have been unique and a fantastic resource. I've also gotten quite the laugh from them (turnkey kangaroo courts and all). It is truly amazing that you're able to put out such detailed posts daily. Your efforts took IHB to a new level and for that, I am very grateful. From Inventory Cholesterol to Castle In the Sky, it has been quite the ride over the past few years – the thrill and attention when you published The Great Housing Bubble, the creation of the brokerage, the launch of your fund, standing up to bullies, etc. Thank you for partnering with me and helping to make IHB a trusted resource for our readers. I sincerely appreciate your dedication to this blog and I have no doubt you'll continue to put out great work.

All the best,

Omkar (zovall)

Giving Thanks in November

12/1: Thank you all – $445 was collected. We will be matching that amount and sending a copy of the receipt to those that donated. Total raised is $990!

It’s that time of year when you just can’t help but give thanks for all that you have and to give to those who need a helping hand. We at IHB would like to say thank you to our loyal readers by matching your charitable contributions to Laura’s House (up to a total of $1000).

Since 1994, Laura’s House has offered unduplicated domestic violence-related services to the residents of Orange County and beyond. It continues to be the only state-approved comprehensive domestic violence agency in South Orange County. Annually, Laura's House provides residential shelter services, counseling and legal services to hundreds of women and children. Thousands of crisis calls come in each year on their Crisis Hotline. Laura’s House’s target population is families experiencing the effects of domestic violence in need of emergency shelter, support, education and counseling. Their goal is to provide supportive service programs that will prepare clients and their children to live independent and violence free lives.

To participate, all you have to do is:

1. Make a contribution by visiting http://www.laurashouse.org/donate.html by November 30, 2011.

2. Forward your emailed receipt to sales@idealhomebrokers.com

That’s it! We’ll track how much has been raised in the sidebar to the right and at the end of the month, we’ll match that total (up to $1000).

Thank you for your generosity and for making the IHB community what it is today.