Market News

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Mother’s Day in Orange County There is no shortage of Mother’s Day activities taking place in Orange County this weekend! Whether you’re wanting to spend a day outdoors, enjoy a free meal, or simply relax at your leisure, there are multiple perks mother’s can take advantage of this weekend. Check out Sari & Team’s list of freebies and popular brunch spots …

Millennials And Money Management Despite some negative stereotypes, Millennials are very in tune with their finances and spending habits. According to Bank of America’s Better Money Habits Millennial Report, Millennials are actually good, if not, better than some generations when it comes to maintaining healthy spending habits. The infographic below was provided by the California Association of Realtors and highlights some of the key learnings …