When it comes to listing their home, most home Sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple.

Lack of FOR-SALE Signs in the past few years, there has been a severe inventory crisis initially instigated by the pandemic and now due to the high mortgage rate environment. Since the pandemic, there have not been enough homes available, and 2023 is no different.

If you’re thinking of selling your house, be sure to explore all the options you have for your next home.

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It’s all about the rates in the housing market, from the number of homeowners willing to sell to the volume of buyers able to afford to purchase.

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.

After an extremely slow end to 2022, Buyers are returning to the housing market. Demand is already up sharply, and market times are plunging fast. It is important to keep in mind, demand is pretty shallow for this time of year, 23% less than last year and 38% below the 3-year average before Covid (2017-2019).

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever.

After an extremely slow end to 2022, buyers are returning to the housing market. Demand is already up sharply, and market times are plunging fast. It is important to keep in mind, demand is pretty shallow for this time of year, 23% less than last year and 38% below the 3-year average before Covid (2017-2019).

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly.

Regardless of the economic situation, without fail housing revs its enormous economic engine and the market heats up during the Winter Market, from mid-January to midMarch. Last year the inventory of available homes hit a record low and by mid-January, there were only 1,080 homes on the market.

We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity!

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out.

In OC inventory is extremely low and because of mortgage rates demand is sluggish. We expect demand to pick up in the coming months and it will absorb new homes on the market until we get to spring. There will be more competition for sellers then.

This video shows month-over-month changes for several OC cities and communities.

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out.

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out.

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out.

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this year, severely limiting homebuying power for consumers.

You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings.

Here are the latest housing happenings in OC. This video shows month-over-month changes for several OC cities and communities. Don't see your area or have questions about the market activity data? 📈 📉 ? Reach out and we'll share the info with you.

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