Is it possible to tour a home right now? – Yes. Even though agents might not be able to do in person showings right now, we are able to do virtual showings by offering 3D tours. Also, in some cases, homes are vacant, and showings can be done as long as a 6 feet distance is kept between the agent …
Will the Coronavirus Affect the Housing Market?
COVID-19 has significantly impacted all of our daily lives. From the constant outpouring of news articles about how to properly wash your hands, to a possible toilet paper shortage, you cannot go without a few hours in a day without hearing or seeing the word Coronavirus. There is no way that the Coronavirus will not change the way we look …
Falling Interest Rates Will Bring Big Savings to Buyers
When it comes to the Orange County housing market, buyers seem to focus solely on the listing price and tend to overlook one of the most important factors of the home buying process…which is interest rates. Luckily for all the current buyers out there, interest rates have now lowered to a 3.5% rate, which will bring huge savings in the …
The Summer Housing Market is Cooling Down
The Orange County housing market has officially cooled down due to fewer overall pending sales. It is not an “ice cold” market just yet but it has cooled significantly in the last two weeks due to active inventory decreasing. Thankfully, this drop in inventory has not effected the overall market. Interest rates are still low which has increased buyer demand. …
5 Reasons to Stage Your Home Before You Sell It
Should we stage our home? How does our home get staged? What is the cost of staging? What is the payoff of having our home staged? These are all questions that our clients ask us when they are in the process of deciding to sell their home. From working with a staging company, to doing “staging” on your own, there …
The Best Agents Know How to Work in a Slowing Market
Are you worried about the current state of the real estate market? What is going to happen now that the market is shifting to a slight buyers market? It is a question that is on the top of everyone’s mind as we move forward into 2019. The current slowdown of the market is the result of normal market forces equalizing …
The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction or Fixer-Upper Home
Southern Orange County has been hit with a plethora of new construction in areas such as Rancho Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, and even Dana Point. Buying in these new communities is extremely appealing to many buyers because they do not have to spend money renovating or remodeling an existing home. Yes, they may be expensive but avoiding the headache …
Quick Fixes To Boost Home Salability in Orange County
Preparing your home for sale should not break your budget or force you to renovate! Quick fixes like fluffing throw pillows and replacing dull light bulbs can instantly enhance the quality of your listing photos. A slight update can instantly boost the appearance of your home and make all the difference to a potential buyer. Check out our recommended quick …
ORANGE COUNTY MARKET UPDATE: April 2018
The Median Sales Price was up 6.5 percent to $830,000 for detached homes and 10.2 percent to $512,250 for attached properties. Months Supply of Inventory remained flat for detached units but was up 21.1 percent for attached units.
Tips For Orange County Homebuyers: Spring 2018
Find Your Dream Home This Spring The Orange County housing market is experiencing a slight spike in inventory as we gear up for the peak of the season. Though the market varies from year to year, the upcoming housing season will prove interesting as prices have increased and interest rates continue to be on the rise. If you are considering …