OC Housing Report: A Slight Seller’s Market

September 12, 2022

A SLIGHT Seller’s Market Even with muted demand due to the higher mortgage rate environment, the muted supply of available homes has allowed the Orange County housing market to continue to line up slightly in favor of sellers. A “Normal” Market The insane pace of the housing market has come to an end and the […]

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8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

September 7, 2022

  Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1   This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work […]

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OC Housing Report: Low Supply vs Low Demand

August 25, 2022

Low Supply vs. Low Demand Match severely weakened demand due to the sharp rise in mortgage rates with a relentlessly low supply of homes, and the result is a substantial slowdown in housing that still favors sellers.   A Showdown Between Supply and Demand Even with ultra-low demand, the Orange County housing market lines up […]

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OC Housing Report: No Bargains

August 23, 2022

As your trusted Real Estate professionals, we like to keep you up to date with the CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET IN ORANGE COUNTY. With decades of experience, 78+ combined years in the Real Estate industry, we have been serving Orange County buyers and sellers since 1982. No Bargains Many buyers are looking for a deal or waiting […]

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OC Housing Report: What A Difference A Year Makes

August 2, 2022

In comparing this year to last year, the housing market is profoundly different with higher mortgage rates, more available homes, much lower demand, and significantly longer market times. Year-Over-Year Comparison: The Orange County housing market has downshifted considerably compared to 2021.   ATTENTION SELLERS: Carefully arriving at the Fair Market Value by scrutinizing the most […]

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10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

August 1, 2022

    The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.   Fortunately, you don’t have to […]

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The #1 Mistake Home Sellers Make

July 28, 2022

Nine out of 10 people partner with a Real Estate agent to sell their home 🤝   Those who try to do-it-themselves find out that selling a home can be hard, time-consuming, and often less lucrative than if they would have listed with an agent.   In fact, according to a recent study by the […]

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Pricing a Home for Sale

July 26, 2022

One of the biggest missteps sellers make is pricing their home too high.   Starting too high can cause a downward spiral that looks a little like this:   ⬇️ Buyers avoid setting up tours of your property ⬇️ Your home sits on the market for weeks with little to no activity ⬇️ Eventually, you’re […]

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OC Housing Report: Opportunity Knocks

July 25, 2022

Orange County Housing Report:  Opportunity Knocks NOW!   For homeowners looking to sell in 2022, the window of opportunity is closing as the inventory climbs, demand falls, and market times grow longer.   The longer homeowners wait, the harder it will be to sell. The Orange County housing market already cooled substantially, and it will […]

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7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

July 6, 2022

            No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all […]

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