The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the year holds for residential real estate.

Nationally there’s a lot of talk about a shift in the housing market. Let’s take a look at what’s happening locally here in Orange County.

Here’s the market activity for the end of the second quarter…

There's the old way of marketing a home for sale and there's the right way. This video gives tips and tricks to promote a home, in this housing market.

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 sellers want to make the most money possible.

Whatever your circumstances, the road to the closing table can be riddled with obstacles…

Thinking about selling your home? Thinking about buying a home or investment property? To do it right, you'll need an ally. This video gives tips and tricks to find your best Realtor partner.

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Are you thinking about selling? If yes, you should be thinking about how to get your home ready. This video gives tips and tricks on what to do now.

Wow the year is almost half done, summer is in full swing. Welcome, July! Take a peek at the Orange County Events Calendar I’ve curated for you.

CURB APPEAL...is critical in getting a home ready for sale. Did you know buyers will pay on average 7% more for a home with great curb appeal? Don't let their first and last showing be just one driveby. Here are a few tips to get your home ready.

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.¹

But while some had hoped 2022 would bring a return to normalcy, the U.S. real estate market continues to boom, despite rising interest rates and decreasing affordability.

You may be someone who looks forward to summer each year because it gives you an opportunity to rest, unwind, and enjoy more quality time with your loved ones. Now that summer is just around the corner, it’s worthwhile to start thinking about your plans and where you want to spend your vacations this year. Here are a few reasons a vacation home could be right for you.

A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesn’t mean homes will lose value.

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how this will impact your homeownership plans.

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals.

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 a buyer struggling to find a home, we have some good news. While it’s true that higher mortgage rates can decrease your purchasing budget, there are additional ways to compete in a hot market.

The major reason for the housing crash 15 years ago was a tsunami of foreclosures. That’s not the case today.

If you’re ready to move, you have an incredible opportunity in front of you today.

Serious buyers should approach rising rates as a motivating factor to buy sooner, not a reason to wait.

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.

The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises.