OC Housing Report

Pricing MattersLonger market times and price reductions are very strong indicators that sellers will net less upon closing.  Scrutinizing comparable pending and closed sales is critical for…

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More ChoicesWhile the inventory may still be limited and not even close to returning to pre-pandemic levels, there are finally more homes coming on the market.  There are…

Foothill Ranch Market Update ~ April 2024

The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to March 2024. You will see data comparisons between March and the previous month, the…

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Starter Home SqueezeFirst-time home buyers are not only getting squeezed by higher mortgage rates, there are also fewer homes coming on the market in the entry-level price…

Foothill Ranch Market Update ~ March 2024

The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to February 2024. You will see data comparisons between February and the previous month, the…

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Busting MythsPotential buyers have been listening to plenty of negative social media channels that have been steering unsuspecting consumers in the wrong direction.  Ignore all the consistently negative…

Foothill Ranch Market Update ~ May 2024

The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to April 2024. You will see data comparisons between April and the previous month, the…

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Top 5 TrendsIt is best to step back from all the narratives, opinions, and noise whirling around the housing market and focus on the trends.  With a third…

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The Temperature of the MarketComparing today’s inventory and demand levels to prior years reveals the accurate temperature and trends of the current market.  Even with low demand, the…

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A Climbing InventoryThe Orange County inventory has been on the rise and is starting to pick up steam, unlike last year when it continuously dropped through mid-April.  From…