Insights & Market Updates
Expert takes on the Orange County real estate market — buying, selling, investing, and property management.
Dec 1, 2015
When Should I Put My Home on the Market?
Moving? Knowing when to put your home on the market is crucial to make sure you receive the maximum offer. Here’s when you should aim to put your home on the market: Specific time of a year If you want to sell your house, you need to prepare for seasons. Summer and fall are generally…
Nov 15, 2015
What to Look for in a Home Inspection
Home inspection is necessary for selling or buying the house in a market with appropriate price. There are some technical matters which are generally taken in account for home inspection. Generally, inspection includes some basic requirements: Location and measurement First thing you need to see where the house is located. Being located near the market…
Nov 1, 2015
Down Payment Saving Tips for Millennials
In the world of recession, it is not unusual to feel the many hurdles that millennials face on a regular basis. One of the most difficult problems millennials face is figuring out how to pay for a home, and in particular, saving for a down payment. Here’s how you can save for a down payment,…
Oct 15, 2015
Ways to Live in Your Home While It’s on the Market
Often times, home sellers have to place their homes on the market while they are still living in them. This can lead to stress, confusion, and disorganization. You want to keep your home showings as smooth as possible, though, to increase your chances that the home will sell. Here are our tips on how to…
Oct 1, 2015
How to Take Great Listing Photos
We live in a world that has gone completely digital. So, it should be no surprise that listing photos are currently all digital and represent the main way that homes sell today in Orange County. Here are some ways you can take great listing photos to help your house sell faster: Open Doors. In general,…
Sep 15, 2015
How to Have the Best Open House Possible
First impressions are everything – especially in the world of real estate. When you have potential homebuyers come to an open house, it’s very important that you are presenting your home in the best light so as to increase the chance of competition, and therefore, a higher buying price. Here’s how to have the best…
Sep 1, 2015
Should You Buy a Foreclosed Home?
Chances are that you’ve heard the word “foreclosure” uttered a few times in the last few years. Maybe you’ve had to foreclose on your home, or you’ve had friends or family members who have had to foreclose on their homes. If you’re looking to buy a foreclosed home, there are a few factors you need…
Aug 15, 2015
Maintenance Costs You Should Expect as a Homeowner
When you own a home for the first time, you may be surprised at how much maintenance you will have to do as compared to renting. If you expect the costs, however, you can plan for them and not have them be such a financial burden. Here are the 5 maintenance costs you should expect…
Aug 1, 2015
How to Be More Aggressive as a Home Buyer
You’ve done it! You’ve found the house of your dreams. But what happens when someone else makes an offer on it and you lose the house? Don’t let that happen. Here are the ways you can make yourself competitive as a buyer: Beware of Pocket Listings. Pocket listings are homes that sell before they hit…