When the market shifts in favor of buyers, opportunity opens up. But knowing how to take advantage of that shift can make the difference between an exceptional real estate deal and a costly missed opportunity. Real estate markets are constantly evolving, and Orange County is no exception. When buyers have more homes to choose from,…
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After more than 18 years in Orange County real estate, I believe we’re in a market buyers can consider a playground. The balance of power is shifting, and for buyers who have been waiting for the right opportunity, this could be one of the most favorable windows we’ve seen in nearly two decades. The Numbers…
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Luxury at Any Price isn’t a promise that every home will sell for a luxury price. It’s a commitment to delivering thoughtful marketing, attentive service, and professional representation regardless of the number on the listing.
Discover how professional real estate photography, 3D floor plans, virtual staging, and strategic home marketing can influence buyer interest and help protect your net proceeds when selling a home in Orange County.
Today it’s a sellers’ market (slightly) In today’s market, finding a home is only half the battle. Winning it is the art. When inventory is tight and competition is loud, buyers who succeed are rarely just lucky. They are prepared, strategic, and represented with intention. Here’s how I help buyers not only uncover the right…
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The National Association of Realtors’ Existing Home Sales report is the broadest measure of housing market activity. It just hit a 14-year record for the 3rd month in a row. It’s not just existing homes. The new home market is crushing it as well. This week’s data on Housing Starts (the ground-breaking phase of new construction) showed another…
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Coronavirus hit markets with unprecedented force in March. Stock prices and bond yields sank. When the outlook grew less dire, markets began moving back in the other direction. As quarantine measures ease, fear surrounding a second wave of COVID-19 is pushing back on the recovery in markets. Let’s quantify the fear using daily COVID-19 case counts in…
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This week’s economic data included the biggest-ever gain in Pending Home Sales, a leading indicator for the housing market. Meanwhile, mortgage rates pushed down to new all-time lows yet again. But at what cost? The most pessimistic way to explain the surge in home sales is to say it was only made possible by the record-setting declines in the past few months. …
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While some aspects of the housing/mortgage market have stabilized over the past few weeks, we’re still waiting for some important guidance about the path ahead.
Last week was the wildest in the history of the mortgage market. This week was wilder. It ended with a one-of-a-kind show of force from the Federal Reserve. This wasn’t necessarily destined to be the case, but things changed dramatically on Wednesday. By then, rates were surging higher for reasons that were hard to comprehend. True, the…
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