Up, Up, & Away: Orange County Housing Prices Hit Record-Highs
In June 2016, Orange County median home prices – new and existing – elevated to a new historical high of $655,000, surpassing the bubble peak pricing of 2007. Heading into December 2016, we are now looking at record-high median pricing for new homes sitting just under the million dollar mark. Overall, the median price for all homes sold in October 2016 – new and existing – is up $54,000, or 9 percent, from just one year ago!
The Hottest Trending Cities in OC: Fall 2016
Based on the last six weeks of sales and listings, here are the top 10 places trending in OC real estate sales this fall (and the average price you can … Continue reading
How Big Is The Average House Size Around The World?
Move over America, there’s a new champion in the fight for the biggest houses in the world. That’s right, the good old U.S.A. does not have the largest average house … Continue reading
Now Available: 3% Down Private Mortgages. Bubble Repeat?
When mortgages were at record low interest rates and very easy to obtain by just about anyone who wanted to buy a house in the early 2000s, the market was … Continue reading
FREE Services: What You Can Expect
Did somebody say FREE?!?! I can already hear the inner critics commenting: If it’s too good to be true, it is. You get what you pay for in life. … Continue reading
Undercover Agent: A Walk In HomeBuyers Shoes
They say you never know what it’s like until you walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. I totally agree – compassion and the ability to relate to others is … Continue reading
How Much Does It Cost To Live in Orange County? How Much is Rent in OC?
Sun. Sand. Surf. Perfect weather 75% of the time. High salaries. High employment growth. It’s pretty clear why people want to live in “the OC.” But, how much is it going … Continue reading
Beware: Craigslist/HotPads Rental Listings Scam
Fair warning: This blog post contains elements of virtual time travel. Proceed with caution. To me, being a great agent means looking at the world from my client’s point of view. … Continue reading
Priority List: Finding the “Right” Match
Many times in life, you will be faced with tough choices. This is especially true when it comes to house hunting. Whether you are buying or leasing, the odds are … Continue reading
Buying Fine Print: HOA Fees
It’s a hot topic here in southern California where monthly HOA fees easily top $500/month on many homes within the area. And it’s not just gated communities and condo associations, … Continue reading
