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Reid Leads Passage of Bill to Extend Closing Deadline for First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit June 30, 2010 Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today led the U.S. Senate in passing the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act. This legislation extends from June 30, 2010, to September 30, 2010, the closing deadline for people who have already qualified for the first-time homebuyer tax credit. There was concern that the backlog created by the popularity of the program and the time it takes for banks to deal with transactions such as short sales would have left many homeowners unable to claim the credit. “I thank my colleagues for joining me to pass this important extension and giving homebuyers in Nevada and around the country the opportunity to purchase their first home,” Reid said. “In addition to helping thousands of families experience the American dream, this successful and popular program provides a much needed boost to Nevada’s housing market and economy.” Call the Brown and Stowell Team to start your search for a new home or investment. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to buy with low interest rates, tax credit, lots of inventory and record low pricing! www.BrownandStowell.com 949-903-0026

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Home sales, prices up in 40 O.C. ZIP’s

by Jon Lansner, OC Register

For the calendar month of May, 53 of O.C.’s 83 ZIP codes had gains in their respective median selling price. Overall, prices were +9.8% vs. a year ago.

60 of 83 O.C. ZIP’s had year-over-year sales gains in the period.

40 local ZIP’s had both sales gains and price gains in the period. (Highlighted in green)

Below is a look at a selection of the top ZIP’s and how they fared in terms of median selling price and total sales for this period. Please email us for a report on your specific neighborhood and how it performed. We are always here to give you the FACTS!

Enjoy this week’s Best Buy’s!

Michelle, Eliisa and Bianca

Michelle Brown, Eliisa Stowell and Bianca Avila

Surterre Properties, Inc.

1400 Newport Center Drive Suite 100

Newport Beach  CA  92660

949.212.2576 Cell Michelle

949.903.0026 Cell Eliisa

949.413.1402 Cell Bianca

949.717.7386 Fax

Lic# 01397481

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Condos for Sale in Corona del Mar Village of Newport Beach, CA

Looking for a home in a cute beach-side community? Look no further! Corona del Mar, CA is a charming beach community within Newport Beach with an eclectic mix of spacious new condos and charming beach cottages for sale.  Below are two of the best deals in Corona del Mar.

Looking for a spacious three bedroom home?

Here is a beautiful 2,000 square foot condo for sale on one of the most desirable streets, Begonia Ave.

This home is located on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway and walking distance to all Corona del Mar shops and restaurants. This condo for sale is three bedrooms, two and one half baths and an office loft adjacent to the rooftop deck with ocean views.

In the market for a unique income opportunity?

Purchase a full lot with two units, each with two bedrooms and one bath.

However, this isn’t your typical duplex!

The front unit is completely remodeled with Travertine flooring, fossil stone kitchen counter-tops, completely remodeled bath and a warm fireplace. You can live in one unit and rent the other or lease both units for ultimate Corona del Mar income opportunity.

Still haven’t found what you are looking for? We have plenty of other Single Family homes, duplexes and condos for buyers in Corona del Mar in every price ranging from $800,000 to over $20 Million!

To search all available listings, visit www.LoveCdM.com and search like an agent. You can also call the Brown and Stowell Team of Surterre Properties, your Corona del Mar experts, directly to discuss your personal needs. Our direct line is 949-903-0026 or 949-413-1402. We look forward to assisting you in finding a Corona del Mar beach home!

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We are looking for volunteers to help with registration, parking, restaurant row, water stations, split timers, start and finish line etc. Please call Eliisa if you would like to join us for a fun day in Corona del Mar! June 5, 2010 starting at 6am!

eliisastowell@gmail.com

Ph: 949-903-0026

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The Kiplinger Report for May 2010 is coming out with great information. “Prices are near bottom, rates are cheap and there are plenty of houses to choose from” states Pat Mertz Esswein.

Of course we have been preaching this for a while. For some of our buyers, the opportunity is already gone. They are or will very soon be priced out of the market with multiple offers, rising median prices and inventory low in several of our coastal OC areas. Especially the under $1.5M market is becoming a seller’s market again.

Read the whole story here: http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/nows-the-time-to-buy-a-home.html

Now is the time to buy a home! Please call us for a recent market update for your area or log on to search for all homes for sale on our web site www.Lovecdm.com

Don’t miss out buying at the bottom!

The Brown and Stowell Team

949-903-0026

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Corona del Mar Restaurants – Brown and Stowell favorites

Since the Brown and Stowell Team love, live and work in our beautiful seaside village of Corona del Mar, we wanted to give you our picks for the best restaurants in town.

Corona del Mar Restaurants – Brown and Stowell favorites :

Avila’s El Ranchito- recently re-opened in a classic CdM location, the old Oyster’s spot. Beautifully renovated, this will surely become the “in” bar and hang-out place for all locals. Family style Mexican food in a relaxed and fun setting! Make sure to try the chicken soup with a cold cerveza! www.AvilasElRanchito.com

Quiet Woman- Delicious food and one of the best wine lists in town. You will find live music on select nights and a mixed crowd at this CdM institution. The lamb chops are to die for and the martinis are cold and healthy size… Their long-time staff is one of the best you will find!                    www.QuietWoman.com

Bandera- Tasty rotisserie chicken and lamb, but be prepared for a long wait. Every day this favorite of ours is jam packed. It is worth the wait though….Relax at the large bar and watch some sports or hang out with your fiends by the outdoor waiting area. Reasonably priced, there is a little bit of everything on the menu. The grilled artichokes are great and you can bring your own wine with no corkage fee! We like that! http://www.hillstone.com/pdf_menus/bandera/Bandera_Corona_Del_Mar.pdf

Gulfstream- Fresh Oysters and Seafood is the specialty here. A sister restaurant of Gulfstream’s, this pleasantly noisy and happening place serves great appetizers and entrees. The large patio area with fire pits serves as a nice conversation spot and the service is fast and friendly. BYO here too! http://www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/gulfstream/

You can’t go wrong with any of the other restaurants either. From classy Five Crowns and Bungalow to trendy Landmark and Crow Bar, there is something for everybody.

We hope to see you around town! Oh, and we do sell Corona del Mar Real Estate so don’t hesitate to contact us for the latest comps, listings or mortgage information. www.LoveCdM.com

Cheers!

The Brown and Stowell Team

Michelle, Eliisa and Bianca

949-903-0026

www.LoveCdM.com

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