Turkey Trot your way into November and enjoy this curated list of festive, fall activities across Orange County!

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.

Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one.

Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long it would last.

There are many consequences to sky-high rates📈. Orange County buyer demand has dropped to ultra-low levels. Let’s take a look at what specifically happening in these areas of OC…

The pumpkin spice has arrived and Orange County fall festivals and parades are in full swing. Enjoy this curated list of fun, fall activities across OC!

UPDATE: This home was leased in less than a week with multiple offers, over asking!

Coming Soon, for Lease in the gated community of SeaCountry in Las Flores. Where’s Las Flores? Oso and Antonio in South OC.

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.

So, how can you improve your chances of securing a low mortgage rate? Try these eight strategies…

Nationally, while buyer demand has moderated because of higher mortgage rates and kids back in school, it’s still a seller’s market.

Locally, in 🍊Orange County…

Let’s go to some fantastic events across the county as we ease into fall!

One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture.

With all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers believe the market is in a housing bubble. As the housing market shifts, you may be wondering what’ll happen next. It’s only natural for concerns to creep in that it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. The good news is, there’s concrete data to show why this is nothing like the last time.

If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer.

But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your greatest opportunity…

Even though list prices are cooling, sold prices remain relatively flat. Although inventory is increasing, there are still more buyers than homes available. Let’s take a look at what’s happening locally here in 🍊Orange County.

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 do everything in a day. You don’t have to do it all alone, either.

Let’s go to some fantastic events across the county before summer is gone! Enjoy the amazing list of bashes, fiestas, and festivals!

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…