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Market Knowledge Why 2026 Could Be the Year for Home Sellers After a challenging and mostly stagnant housing market in 2025, experts predict a major turnaround in 2026. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to sell, this could be your opportunity. The Forecast: A Strong Comeback According to the National Association of REALTORSÂź (NAR), home sales are expected to jump 14% nationwide in 2026, […]
Market Knowledge Mortgage Rates Drop Again: What It Means for Homebuyers and Sellers 📉 Mortgage rates have fallen for the fourth consecutive week, reaching their lowest point in over a year. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.17%, down from 6.19% last week and significantly lower than the 6.72% average during the same period in 2024. This drop follows the […]
Market Knowledge 🎁 Why Buying a Home Before Year-End Could Be Your Smartest Move Yet As 2025 comes to a close, savvy homebuyers are discovering that the final months of the year may offer more than holiday cheer—they could be the key to unlocking a great deal on a new home. 🏡 A Market Shift Worth Watching Earlier this year, buyers and sellers were locked in a pricing standoff. But […]
Market Knowledge What’s Ahead for the Housing Market: A Look Toward 2026 📈 What’s Ahead for the Housing Market: A Look Toward 2026 As we move through the final months of 2025, real estate professionals and homeowners alike are watching the market closely. The good news? The latest forecasts suggest a steady and positive trajectory for home prices and sales volume over the next few years. 🏡 […]
Market Knowledge Market Update | October 2025
Market Knowledge 🏡 Orange County Condos & Townhomes Are Selling Like Hotcakes! đŸ”„ 🏡 Orange County Condos & Townhomes Are Selling Like Hotcakes! đŸ”„ Think the market’s slowing down? Think again! Condos and townhomes across Orange County are flying off the market — with an average of just 11 days on market! ⏱ đŸ’„ Why they’re so hot: ✅ More affordable than single-family homes ✅ Low-maintenance lifestyle (hello, […]
Market Knowledge Rental Market Overview for a 4BR/2.5BA House in Irvine, CA Irvine, California, has one of the hottest rental markets in the U.S., driven by its proximity to tech hubs, excellent schools, and low crime rates. As of October 2025, the overall median rent for all property types in Irvine is around $4,800 per month, but single-family homes (especially larger ones like a 4-bedroom) command a […]
Market Knowledge 🏡 Selling in 2025 vs. 2026: Timing the Market for Maximum Return If you’re a homeowner considering selling, the question isn’t just “Should I sell?”—it’s “When?” With 2025 unfolding as a year of transition, and 2026 on the horizon, timing your sale could mean the difference between a good outcome and a great one. 📈 2025: A Sweet Spot for Sellers This year offers a rare blend […]
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Market Knowledge More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while, you may be able to do […]
Market Knowledge Thinking of Selling Your Home? Start Early. 🏡 Selling in Today’s Market: Why Now Could Be the Right Time 1. Market Has Changed—But That’s Not All Bad Many homeowners haven’t sold in decades, and today’s market is very different. Longtime owners have built significant equity, which can be leveraged even in a shifting market. 2. Homeowner Equity Has Surged Home prices have […]

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