Downsize Your Home, Rightsize Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home

March 11, 2024

          When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable space. […]

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OC Housing Report: The Time is Now

March 6, 2024

Exciting news! As your trusted real estate agent, I’m offering a free copy of the latest housing market report on Our Blog! Stay informed about the latest trends and insights. Give us a call or send me  your email address, and I’ll send it right over!    Julie Wright Owner/Realtor 949.770.9888 PlatinumEdgeRealEstate.com  DRE#00767891/01258209     […]

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4 Ways to Get a Lower Mortgage Rate

March 4, 2024

Mortgage rates crept up last year, but here are 4 ways that you can land a lower rate.   Reach out for a referral to one of our trusted mortgage professionals, so you can explore your options.   The Wright Team 949.770.9888 [email protected] DRE#00767891/01258209     #TheWrightTeam #TheWrightHome #realestate #realestateagent #homebuyers #homebuyertips #realestatetips #OrangeCountyRealEstate #FullServiceRealEstate

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Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024

February 12, 2024

          A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in 2022, the combination of higher borrowing costs and record-high home prices has […]

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OC Housing Report: A Powerful Beginning

January 15, 2024

Unlike the sluggish start to 2023, this year’s housing market has kicked off with a scarcity of homes available and a much faster pace. The 2024 Start With the second-fewest homes to start a year since tracking began in 2004, the Orange County housing market is already hotter than pre-COVID years. ATTENTION BUYERS: Waiting for […]

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OC Housing Report: Scraping The Bottom

November 28, 2023

Orange County Housing Report: Scraping the Bottom The active inventory, buyer demand, and the number of homeowners willing to sell have been bouncing around a bottom all year, so it is only up from here. Low Readings for a Year Now Housing is finally at a point where year-over-year statistics will isolate the slightest signs […]

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OC Housing Report: Is The Price Right?

November 7, 2023

Orange County Housing Report: Is the Price Right? For sellers who initially do not price their homes carefully and must reduce down the road, they likely will net less upon closing.  Pricing Too High Can Be Costly To walk away from closing with the most money, it is crucial to carefully price a home at […]

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WOW! Time to Celebrate!

November 2, 2023

IN ESCROW! 169 Encantado Cyn Rancho Santa Margarita 92688 Offered at $879,900 ONLY 8 DAYS ON THE MARKET! This home has been completely remodeled and features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, meticulously upgraded with the finest finishes and attention to detail. High end Porcelain tile flooring, energy star windows with stained wood frames throughout. Comfortable […]

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OC Housing Report: Rates Rise, Values Slip

October 18, 2023

Orange County Housing Report: Rates Rise, Values Slip As rates surge higher and affordability diminishes even more, smaller changes in market times shift the market in the buyer’s favor. Higher Rates Squeeze the Market An Expected Market Time of 60 days is considered a Balanced Market today, yet that level used to be a Hot […]

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RE Term: Multiple Listing Service

October 16, 2023

Only real estate agents can add properties to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) — and there are major benefits to having your home listed.        ◊ Visibility to buyer’s agents. Since the MLS includes more detailed and up-to-date information than online aggregators like Zillow, real estate agents use it to find potential homes […]

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