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Darlene Young, Broker
First Choice Real Estate
17332 Irvine Blvd. Ste. 100
Tustin, CA 92780

Office: 714-667-1026
Fax: 714-667-8068

Lic # 01345643

Mortgage Rates

National

Average Rate*
30-Year Fixed 5.03%
15-Year Fixed 4.37%
5/1 ARM 3.90%
* Conforming FNMA Loan Amount. Rates may include points.

Information updated: 3/09/2010
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We are proud to introduce you to our company and team of professional Sales and Lending Associates.

First Choice Nationwide Real Estate Services in California has been helping home owners since 2002.  First Choice Real Estate and First Choice Lending is based in Santa Ana and has been in business for over seven years.

The brokerage is staffed with sales associates that are trained in multiple areas of expertise including; Residential Sales, Financing, 1031 Exchanges, Investments, Senior Services and more. The firm is also net branched to provide lending services to our clients outside the state of California.

Because we have served most communities in Southern California, our real estate professionals usually have intimate knowledge of a community's character, mood, and growth potential.  Due to the fact that the majority of our associates live in the communities we serve, they can readily meet the unique challenges and problems families encounter in selecting or selling their homes.  Drawing on their extensive knowledge of schools, recreational facilities, shopping requirements and transportation our associates are able to better satisfy the special family housing needs of their clients.

For the investor, our commercial department is able to provide our valued clients with income and commercial property opportunities. We have expertise in the area of 1031 exchanges and understand the importance of meeting the IRS guidelines. We can also assist you with making purchases for your self directed IRA.

We are a company of people...and it is because of these dedicated people you can feel confident that all of your real estate needs will be handled in a most trustworthy, professional and efficient manner.

One indication of our professionalism is our computer generated Competitive Market Analyses which compiles complete and accurate information to assist you in the decision process regarding the pricing and marketing of your most valuable asset - your home of course.

Before you place your home on the market, make sure you give one of our experienced professionals an opportunity to evaluate your home's value using the most up to date technoligical programs available today!

 


Our Referral Program

We are 100% committed to providing our clients with a world-class level of real estate service that is above and beyond expectation.

In turn, we offer the same commitment to your family, friends and co-workers who you refer to First Choice Real Estate whenever possible. We'll make sure that those whom you entrust to us will benefit from an established relationship of professionalism and trust that you have come to expect. 

When you select our referral program we will place your name in our quarterly drawing where someone will win dinner and a movie. In addition when your referral sales or purchases a home using our representation we will present you with a finder's fee at close of escrow.

Why do we do this? Because instead of spending time and money looking for business from the general public, we can focus on giving our loyal clients the level of care and consideration that you deserve and have come to expect. It's a win win for all of our and a great way to do business! We think you'll appreciate the difference.



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