Orange County's Best Neighborhoods to Buy Single Family Homes
How many times have you heard the old saying, "location is everything?" Probably more times than you can count or care to remember. Of course, there's an element of truth to the maxim, especially when it comes to buying a home for you and/or your family. You want to live in a neighborhood that meets your needs, such as security, affordability, and convenience. Let's talk about Orange Cou...
Orange County's Best Neighborhoods to Buy Condos
Are you in the market for a condo? Some first-time homebuyers aren't big on the idea, but the truth is condos can have great value and be a "side door" into the neighborhood you've always wanted to join, but couldn't afford otherwise. The question is: Which neighborhoods are the best for buying condos? In this blog, we'll focus on Orange County and discuss two of the best neighborhoods ...
The Realities of Timing the Housing Market
In another blog post, we talked about the old saying: "Location is everything." But here's a maxim that's even more famous: "Timing is everything." A lot of homebuyers would like to apply that logic to the housing market, and use the ups and downs of real estate to find a great deal on a great house. After all, who wouldn't want to buy in a buyer's market? The real estate market cycle ca...
How to Afford a Million Dollar Home in California
Do you want to own a million-dollar home in California? Who doesn’t?! Driving through many California neighborhoods, you’ll likely see more houses worth a million dollars than not. Affording a million-dollar home can seem out of reach for many, especially first-time homebuyers. But that’s not to say it’s impossible or you shouldn’t put a plan in place to get there. Let's talk about the ...
