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Introducing: The Canopy at Great Park in Irvine CA

July 18, 2024

CA First-Time Home Buyer Program: A Brief Overview

Dreaming of your first home in Garden Grove? Excellent News! The City of Garden Grove offers a fantastic First-Time Home Buyer Program designed to make homeownership more accessible.

July 18, 2024

May & June 2024 | Orange County Market Fast Stats

The OC real estate market is heating up! From rising inventory to changing demand, the Orange County real estate market is evolving. Take a look at the latest market insights.

July 18, 2024

3 Essential Home Safety Items You Must Have When Selling Your California Home

May 16, 2024

Hey LANDLORDS, listen up! 🗣️🔊

California's rental market is undergoing a significant transformation with the implementation of 10 new rental laws changes in 2024.

May 16, 2024

Your Guide to Smooth Home Sale Contingency

May 16, 2024

Maximize Your Homes Potential with Staging

Staging offers more than just aesthetic appeal. It is believed to provide various advantages. A recent study reveals that staging can actually help homeowners earn a higher profit by incr...

March 19, 2024

The All American Asphalt Plant in Irvine finally closed!

The All American Asphalt in Irvine has officially closed and the City of Irvine will take over the plant and property, with the sale closing in early 2024!

February 16, 2024

Are You Buying And Selling a House At The Same Time?

The process of buying and selling a house at the same time can be complicated. The good news is that you’re not the first person to do this! Here we take a look at the steps involved and...

February 10, 2024

If you are a first time home buyer, this is for YOU!

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has revamped its Dream For All program in 2024.

February 10, 2024

Why Now Is The Best Time To Sell?

Deciding whether it’s the right time to sell your home is a very personal decision and here are number of factors to consider..

November 19, 2023

What Ahead for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years?

If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home prices crashing, this rebound is good news. Looking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows ...

November 19, 2023

Why Open Houses Are Necessary To Sell Your Home

When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles.  If...

October 27, 2023

Why You Need a REALTOR® When Buying a Newly Built Home?

One of the first decisions to make is whether to buy an existing home or build a new home. If you decide that you would like to explore the new construction route. Here’s a few reasons w...

October 18, 2023

Are Home Warranties Worth It When Buying/Selling a House?

When you purchase a home, even a home that isn’t new, there is a very good chance that you will be offered a home warranty as a safety net against expensive, unforeseen repairs.

October 18, 2023

5 Factors That Affect Your Home Value

Your approach can be made much easier if you boil down the factors to the critical ones that demonstrate having the most powerful effect on a home’s value. These are the most important fa...

October 18, 2023

How Much Above Asking Price Should You Offer?

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are?

October 18, 2023

Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash?

With all the talk lately about shifts in today’s housing market this is one of the most asked questions we get, "Is the market gonna crash?" If you are curious to find out, learn more.

September 13, 2023

August 2023 - Orange County Market Fast Stats

As we approach the holiday season, there has been questions about home prices and low housing inventory so let’s go ahead and take a closer look at the Orange County Market Fast Stats for...

September 10, 2023

July 2023 Orange County Local Market Fast Stats

The Orange County real estate market continues to exhibit resilience, maintaining a consistent upward trend. Check out the July 2023 OC Fast Stats Market Report for all the latest data.

August 15, 2023

June 2023 Orange County Local Market Fast Stats

The Orange County housing market witnessed positive sales figures in June 2023. In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners and buyers are wondering if it is the b...

July 25, 2023

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

Many homebuyers are unclear about the differences between a home inspection versus an appraisal. While they both involve examining the home, appraisals and home inspections have different...

July 22, 2023

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refun...

July 21, 2023

What Are Supplemental Property Taxes in Orange County?

You don’t have to become a property tax expert to buy a house. The best way to handle all supplemental tax bills is to be educated. So, If you’re planning to purchase a new home in Orange...

June 29, 2023

What Are The Property Taxes In Orange County, California?

If you have questions about the process of buying a home, selling a home or how understanding property taxes affect your overall journey. Here are some useful insights.

June 22, 2023

What Is Title Insurance And Do You Need It?

When buying a home, one of the many essential steps in the process is obtaining a title. You might wonder what title insurance is, how it works and if you really need it?

May 30, 2023

MARCH 2023 ORANGE COUNTY MARKET UPDATE

The real estate market in Orange County has been a hot topic! Home prices in the area have been rising steadily, and buyers are often left wondering whether it’s a good time to make a pur...

May 19, 2023

What Are The Pros And Cons of HOA?

If you're in the market for a home, you'll likely look in neighborhoods with HOAs. Here are factors you should consider before purchasing a home in a governed neighborhood.

April 30, 2023

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

If you have been on the market, you need to understand what closing costs are, who pays for it and how much you should budget for. If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan...

April 17, 2023

Are you thinking of relocating this year?

Are you looking to relocate to Orange County or Las Vegas? We are here to guide you in the process!

April 5, 2023

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH INFLATION?

Inflation turned higher to start 2023 and everybody has been talking about it. The Fed has even aggressively raised its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in 15 years in its dri...

April 5, 2023

THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN THE HOUSING MARKET RIGHT NOW

Fewer homes for sale means buyers have fewer choices than they did prior to the pandemic—and that frustration is leading some to give up on the homebuying process altogether.⁠

March 16, 2023

WHAT DOES BUYING A HOME "AS IS" MEAN?

If you think an “𝙖𝙨-𝙞𝙨” home might be right for you, knowledge is power. The key to success in any market is to stay educated.

March 16, 2023

COULD THERE BE AN OPPORTUNITY BREWING IN REAL ESTATE?

Despite the extremely competitive housing market of the past several years, today’s data suggests negotiations are starting to come back to the table. To find out how the market is shifti...

January 2, 2023

THE 2/1 BUYDOWN

One way to navigate through this time is to use a program called a 2/1 buydown, which offers lower interest rates for the first couple of years. If you have questions about the 2/1 buydow...

December 30, 2022

TOP 4 QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED IN TODAY'S HOUSING MARKET

If you’ve been thinking about selling or purchasing a home this year, you’re probably wondering if you should continue down that path or if it makes more sense to wait. As the real estate...

December 14, 2022

ARE YOU THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING?

If you’re looking to buy or sell, Here is a list of what we put together on what not to do as a buyer or seller in a Low Inventory Market.

November 4, 2022

SELLERS, ARE YOU READY?

In a new era of life where things are shifting quickly, If you feel that you are ready to start your home selling process, you shouldn’t wait. This could be a great time for you to list y...

October 20, 2022

ORANGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 2022

The California housing market stabilized briefly due to a temporary reprieve on mortgage rates in July and August.

September 30, 2022

SHOULD YOU BUY OR SHOULD YOU RENT?

There is no definitive answer as to whether renting or owning a home is better. It’s true that home values have gone up quite a bit, but so have rents. In fact, the largest landlord in t...

September 14, 2022

WHY IS A PRE-APPROVAL KEY TO YOUR HOME BUYING SUCCESS

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and the process can be intimidating for anyone. If you are interested, my goal is to help you understand the home buying pr...

September 5, 2022

THE IMPACT OF THE RECENT FED HIKES ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

The Federal funds rate hiked in March, and again in early May and June 2022 — which was, at the time, the largest Fed rate hike since 1994. And recently, funds rate hiked another 0.75%. M...

August 31, 2022

5 FACTORS THAT AFFECT YOUR CREDIT SCORE THE MOST

As your financial profile changes, so does your score, so knowing what factors and types of accounts affect your credit score gives you the opportunity to improve it over time.

August 31, 2022

HOME SELLING TIPS THAT CAN SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

Selling your home will take some work, but just because it will take effort does not mean it needs to be any harder than necessary. If you’re a homeowner looking to sell your house, you’r...

August 31, 2022

THE REAL ESTATE MARKET SHIFT HAS BEGUN

This shift will impact prices, supply, and demand and It’s a big deal. The crazy market of the past two years that was fueled by low interest rate is fading away, and we are beginning to ...

August 31, 2022

IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON DURING YOUR HOME INSPECTION

A home inspection is one of the most crucial step in the Home Buying Process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road.

August 30, 2022

BEING A REALTOR AND A MOM

On this blog, I would love to share a little bit about me and how for the last 15 years I have been a Mom and a Realtor. There is definitely a juggling act that comes with running my own ...

August 30, 2022