OC Housing Report: Coming Up…Spring

March 23, 2022

COMING UP…SPRING MANY MISTAKEN THE SUMMER MARKET AS THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR FOR HOUSING, YET IT IS THE SPRING MARKET THAT IS HOME TO THE MOST REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT. Spring officially begins on Saturday, March 20th, and it is also the start to housing’s Spring Market, the busiest […]

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Inflation and Real Estate

March 14, 2022

Why are Real Estate agents talking about inflation? Because we want to help you make money—not lose it. Real Estate prices across the board tend to rise along with, and even faster than, inflation. This is one of the reasons demand for Real Estate is soaring right now. So instead of placing your money in […]

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Hedge Against Inflation with These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

March 1, 2022

      The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, […]

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OC Housing Report: Will it Slow in 2022?

February 24, 2022

WILL IT SLOW IN 2022? Housing has only grown hotter despite mortgage rates rising considerably since ringing in a new year, indicating it will take further changes for the market to slow. If mortgage rates rise above 4% and remain elevated with staying power, then housing will finally slow a bit, shifting from an Insane […]

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27 Wellington Pl–SOLD!!

February 23, 2022

Celebration Time 🥳🥳 Another Successful Close of Escrow!! Platinum Edge Properties represented both the Sellers and Buyers. Because of our Flexible Commission Structure, our sellers SAVED $36,935 in commissions **! 💰💰 Sellers received multiple offers, closed in 21 days and SOLD for $53,000 ABOVE list price! If a move in your future, NOW is the […]

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OC Housing Report: Going, Going, Gone

February 16, 2022

Going, Going, Gone!!! In today’s market, typically the buyer that is most qualified with a great job, large bank account, strong credit score, willing to remove contingencies, and bend to a seller’s every whim is the victor. That includes offering more than the asking price. In January, 60% of all closed sales in Orange County […]

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OC Housing Report: Rising Rates vs No Inventory

February 8, 2022

There are two opposing economic forces impacting the housing market right now, rising mortgage rates and a record low supply of homes available to purchase. There simply are not enough homes available for buyers and rising rates have not yet had an impact on the insanely hot housing market.   If you own a home, […]

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Tax Season 2022-What You Need to Know

February 2, 2022

It’s always wise to get a jumpstart during tax season! The earlier you prepare and get organized, the less you’ll have to stress about when you file. This year, there are important changes to the tax policy that you’ll want to be aware of when it’s time to file your return. In this month’s materials, you’ll find a brief overview of the most important updates and changes to the tax policy, as well as some information on COVID-19 […]

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Balance in the 2022 Housing Market

February 1, 2022

📣 IMPORTANT PSA 📣 If you struggled to buy a home last year, there may be some relief in 2022! Softening demand could make it easier to finally secure the home of your dreams. And if you’re a homeowner thinking of selling, it’s still a great time to cash out your big equity gains! And […]

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OC Housing Report: Unprecedented Start

January 25, 2022

Happy New Year! We’re pleased to provide you with a snap shot of the recent Orange County Housing Market Report… UNPRECEDENTED START (Due to Posting Restrictions, To View the Full Report Email Us at [email protected]  or Call 949.770.9888 for a FREE Copy of the Report)   ATTENTION BUYERS: Waiting for the market to get easier […]

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