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2015 OC FAIR PROMOTIONS

By Tarah Stovall | Published: July 17, 2015

Active Military & VeteransFree admission for active-duty military and veterans with appropriate military ID (DD214, etc.)
Not valid for spouses or dependents

Read & Ride
Bookworms ages 5-11 can read 2 books to earn 3 free carnival rides.
Click here to download the book report form.

Completed book report forms can be redeemed for ride tickets at the Centennial Farm Information Booth during Fair hours. Tickets are valid July 17-August 16, 2015 only.
Official OC Fair Read & Ride Form must be used in order to participate in program.

Stovall Team OC Fair 2015

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Fountain Valley Market in the Park

By Micah Stovall | Published: May 12, 2015

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Top 10 Home Projects To Recoup Costs at Resale

By Tarah Stovall | Published: May 5, 2015

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Get more for your home: Study Shows Buyers Offer More for a Staged Home Stovall Team Real Estate

By Micah Stovall | Published: April 13, 2015

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Senior Safety Tips: Simple Tips for Home Safety

By Micah Stovall | Published: February 17, 2015

Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference for today’s active seniors. Here are ten senior safety tips to help improve your quality of life, safety, and security.

Know how much is too much to lift. Lifting too much weight could result in injury. Ask for help when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Always leave the light on when giving or taking medicines to prevent a mix up.
Help lower your heart disease risk with an active lifestyle and by monitoring your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
To help prevent falls, put no-slip lining under rugs to keep them from bunching and moving around.
Regular exercise can help improve balance and coordination, which can in turn help prevent falls.
If you or someone you care for has diabetes, make sure never to store insulin in the extreme cold, direct sunlight, or the glove compartment of a car.
Put a security whistle on your key ring and don’t be afraid to use it if you are accosted or threatened.
Properly placed grab bars in your tub and shower, and next to the toilet, can help you avoid falls. Have grab bars installed, and use them every time you get in and out of the tub or shower. Be sure the grab bars are securely attached to the wall.
Leave curtains parted when you are on vacation, so your house doesn’t have an empty look.
If you rely on regular medications and plan to travel on an airplane, keep all necessary medication and prescriptions in your carry-on.

Source: National Institutes of Health, Senior Health, adp.com,

Let the Stovall Team help with your Real Estate needs. Your best interest is always our highest priority. Call us today at 714.343.9294 or 714.393.5377 and visit our website stovallteam.com

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Ask The Experts: The Stovall Team

By Micah Stovall | Published: February 17, 2015

Q. We had to do a short sell on our home in Huntington Beach in 2011, but now we have landed on our feet again and want to buy a home in the neighborhood where we currently rent. We have saved up roughly 20 % down payment for a house we can afford. Is it possible for us to qualify for a mortgage?

A. It’s great that you landed on your feet and have saved so much toward a down-payment. A short sale or foreclosure is not the end of the line. Many homebuyers are re-entering the market now after waiting longer than they needed to before buying again because of emotional reasons. Many have had to recover psychologically from the experience as much as they’ve had to recover financially. Keep in mind that the local housing market is recovering. We see many who did a short sale for a low price are getting back in the market and have sticker shock. The Stovall Team understands the value of finding the perfect property to create a home as well as a sound investment.

There are many factors that will affect your ability to qualify for a loan in order to buy a house again after a short sale. If you have taken good care of your credit since, paid all your bills on time in the last 12 months, have money saved for down payment (as little as 3.50% to 20% down payment), and of course, you have income to qualify after a short sale, then yes, it is possible to buy a house again in as little as 12 months to 36 months after a short sale subject to certain conditions.

For more information on buying a home after a short sale, please contact us directly and we will discuss your specific situation. We work hard and will help make your dream of home ownership come true again. We are happy to put you in contact with lenders who will consult to see if you can qualify for different FHA programs and conventional loan after a short sale.

Working with The Stovall Team gives you the edge you need in this highly competitive real estate market place. Let the Stovall Team help with your Real Estate needs. Your best interest is always our highest priority. Call us today at 714.343.9294 or 714.393.5377 and visit our website stovallteam.com

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