Irvine Move-Up Sellers: How Your Home Equity Can Make the Next Purchase Easier
Irvine move-up sellers often have more flexibility than they realize—thanks to home equity. This post breaks down how equity impacts net proceeds, loan size, and…
Category: Buying
Crash or “Great Housing Reset”? What 2026 Could Really Look Like for Orange County and Irvine
The Orange County and Irvine housing market 2026 is more likely to see a slow “Great Housing Reset” than a crash. Explore what a cooler,…
How To Find A Great Deal On A Home In Orange County Right Now
Want to find the best deal on a home right now? The secret is targeting listings that have been sitting on the market, where sellers…
The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026
The housing market is turning a corner for 2026. Rates are easing, more sellers are listing, and buyer demand is rebounding, laying groundwork for 2026…
Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market in Orange County?
Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot of talk about it…
Buying a Home This Winter in Irvine: Motivated Sellers, Less Competition, and Smarter Inspections (Lake Forest & Mission Viejo Too)
Winter home buying in Irvine can be a practical move for renters and relocation buyers who want a calmer search and cleaner timelines. This post…
Feeling Stuck in Your Low Mortgage Rate?
Orange County home sellers with ultra-low mortgage rates often feel stuck, even when their homes no longer fit their lives. This post walks through local…
Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run
Homeownership builds equity and compounds appreciation over time. Renting may look cheaper month-to-month, but it creates no wealth. Historically, long-term owners grow net worth faster…
Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
Wondering why headlines about home price drops are misleading? Discover the truth behind recent real estate trends. While more homes are reducing their asking prices,…
Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at…
