Irvine Home and Schools is an informational website which provides its readers important information regarding buying and selling real estate in Irvine and its surrounding communities in Orange County. This site is also focused on providing information and API school scores on the public schools in the Orange County including the Irvine Unified School District.

 On this site you will be able to do:

• MLS Map Search : A map based search of the MLS for all homes for sale in Irvine and Orange County - NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
• Automated E-Mail Listings: Once you have  found an area you would like to search, you can save your search and have out automated e-mail listing service send you new listings as the come onto the MLS.
• Local School Information: Links to local public schools, school demographics, school Academic Performance Index Scores and where available school attendance boundary maps.
• Community Information: If you are not familiar with the individual cities and communites within the Irvine and Orange County, you will find on this site descriptions of these areas, links to important city resources and an easy to use map of homes in these areas.
• Articles for Home Buyers: Get home buying tips on how to get the best property for the least amount of money. Informative articles to help first time home buyers, move-up buyers and buyers relocating to the Irvine and Orange County
• Articles for Home Sellers: Find out how you can get a free online home valuation as well as informative articles on the home selling process including how to get the most money for your home, the benefits of home staging,  short sales, closing costs and more
• Financing Information: Infomation about the financing process, first time home buyer programs and a mortgage calculator to determine how much home you can afford

  
  Real estate is one of the biggest investments most people make in their lifetime. The Irvine and Orange County real estate market demands high levels of skill, proficiency and knowledge. Whether you are eager to buy your first home, sell, looking to invest or even relocate to the area it is important to become informed about the Irvine and Orange County real estate market.
  
  Buying a Irvine home is a very personal venture but it doesn't have to be intense. Looking for a home can be a fun and exciting occasion. It is a time of discovery and a time when people begin building their dream home in the wilds of their imagination. Selling a Irvine home can be just as advantageous. In a seller's market, sellers sometimes have the benefit of multiple offers above list price! Exceptional guidance is the key to providing people with a gratifying experience.
  
  This complete online kit offers extensive information, tools, and expert advice to help you make knowledgeable decisions in all your Irvine real estate dealings. Learn about first time home buying, investment properties, how to make an offer, types of loans, mortgage rates, relocation assistance, preparing your home for sale, pricing your home properly, area schools, and additional buyer/seller tips.