The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home
The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined, the desire to relocate remains strong.
Unlocking the Freedom to Move: Prop 19 and Your Next Chapter in California Real Estate
Attention to homeowners aged 55 and better: If you're feeling stuck in a home that no longer suits your lifestyle, there's good news with Prop 19.
Top 5 Orange County Housing Market Trends
It is best to step back from all the narratives, opinions, and noise whirling around the housing market and focus on the trends.
OC Housing Report | A Climbing Inventory
The Orange County inventory has been on the rise and is starting to pick up steam, unlike last year when it continuously dropped through mid-April.
OC Housing Market | Green Shoots | February, 2024
🌱🏡 Spotting 'green shoots'🌱of economic recovery in Orange County's real estate market!
OC Housing Report | The First Green Shoots
After bouncing along a record-low number of homeowners willing to sell in the high mortgage rate ienvironment for over a year, there were more new sellers in January compared to 2023, the first “Green Shoot” sins rate soared higher in 2022.
Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home
Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes…
Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?
If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale.
What’s In Store for 2024?
Are you curious about the 2024 real estate market? Dive into my January Orange County Housing Market Update!
OC Housing Report | 2024 Forecast
When will housing heat up in 2024? It depends on when the economy cools. When that occurs, rates will drop, and the housing market will heat up. No matter what, there will be more homeowners opting to sell their homes, pending sales will increase and surpass 2023 levels, and there will be more closed sales. How hot the housing market gets in 2024 depends upon when the overall economy downshifts.
OC Housing Report | Is the Price Right?
For sellers who do not price their home carefully and must reduce their price down the road, they will likely net less upon closing.
OC Housing Report | Rates Rise, Values Slip
As rates surge higher and affordability diminishes even more, smaller changes in the market times shift the market in favor of the buyer.
Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision.
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment.
Top 7 Tips to Attract the Best Offers to Your Home
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.
OC Housing Report | Modest Deceleration
As rates have edged higher and higher this year, the housing market has been slowing down from it insane pace, and now homes are taking a little longer to sell.
The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]
Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when the retire or when needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs.
Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell
If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home.
Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today
While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low.
How to Prepare for a Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Hilary is on the way. Are you prepared? In my opinion, better to be over prepared than under prepared.