3 Reasons to Work With a Buyer’s Agent

May 18, 2022

In today’s market, the value of a good buyer’s agent cannot be overlooked. Here are three reasons to work with one when buying your home.   1️⃣ Save money. A buyer’s agent negotiates on your behalf to help you to get the most bang for your buck. 2️⃣ Get expert guidance. A buyer’s agent provides […]

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OC Housing Report: Unexpected Slump in Demand

May 9, 2022

UNEXPECTED SLUMP IN DEMAND HIGHER 30-YEAR MORTGAGE RATES ARE HAVING A MAJOR IMPACT ON ORANGE COUNTY DEMAND, NOW AT LEVELS FAR BELOW TYPICAL SPRING AVERAGES. Demand Slumping over the past month, Demand dropped by 6% when it normally rises by 4%.According to Mortgage News Daily, 30-year mortgage rates have risen from 3.27% on December 31st […]

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5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

May 2, 2022

  Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1 Fortunately, if you’re […]

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Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale!

April 18, 2022

    We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes […]

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3 Types of Real Estate Investment to Hedge Against Inflation

March 29, 2022

Real Estate investing can help you beat inflation.   But where should you invest your money? What kind of Real Estate is most valuable? Here are three investment types to consider:   🏡 PRIMARY RESIDENCE: As inflation raises prices throughout the economy, the value of your home is likely to go up concurrently. If you […]

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OC Housing Report: Out of Control

March 28, 2022

OUT OF CONTROL   WITH THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE HOMES TO PURCHASE AT EXTREMELY LOW LEVELS, THERE SIMPLY ARE TOO MANY BUYERS COMPETING AGAINST EACH OTHER.      When the expected market time drops below 40-days, the seller’s market shifts from “HOT” to “INSANE” and today it is at 20 days.    The housing market […]

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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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