Chinese buying up California housing

“Education in America is very good and world class, so the first one is for education, and I think the second one is for the property appreciation,”

At a brand new housing development in Irvine, Calif., some of America’s largest home builders are back at work after a crippling housing crash. Lennar, Pulte, K Hovnanian, Ryland to name a few. It’s a rebirth for U.S. construction, but the customers are largely Chinese.

“They see the market here still has room for appreciation,” said Irvine-area real estate agent Kinney Yong, of RE/MAX Premier Realty. “What’s driving them over here is that they have this cash, and they want to park it somewhere or invest somewhere.”

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Soaring new home sales: Not what they seem

It was the sharpest jump in more than three decades, but housing watchers are already poking holes in the new home sales numbers. After delays due to the government shutdown, data for both September and October were released together, in addition to a large downward revision for August. Follow the numbers, and the gains are not quite what the headline seems.

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The 5 year rule…

Putting money into your home is the most reliable way to build equity. Equity gives you freedom to sell whenever you want. If you don’t have much equity, you’re better off following the five-year rule before you sell. http://bit.ly/IPVP5W via Realty TimesNew American Funding

Sweet, Spicy, Southern Pecans

Sweet, Spicy, Southern Pecans – the perfect Holiday Treat

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A product of the pecan tree, a species of hickory, the pecan nut is farmed in the warmer parts of the United States and is a Southern staple, particularly for the holidays.  This tasty and versatile nut can be found roasted, salted, candied, stuffed, in pies, salads, spread, cakes and cookies.

A simple way to prepare these shelled morsels involves the most basic of ingredients that everyone has stocked in the kitchen, sugar, salt and pepper.  This sweet, spicy and salty recipe is quick to prepare, pairs with cocktails like a champ and is a fail safe surcie for hostess and teacher gifts.  We recommend having them on hand throughout the coming holiday season for a nibble and impromptu gatherings.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Cups Pecans
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Toast pecans in a dry pan over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
• Add sugar…

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