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ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING REPORT:  Buyers’ expectations in the ideal home have evolved, so sellers need to price accordingly. Carefully Pricing: Sellers must price according to their location, condition, upgrades, updates, décor, and overall appeal. Prior to this year, there was not a lot of thought that went into pricing a … [Read more...] about LIKE A MODEL HOME

ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING REPORT:  The Orange County housing market is continuing to slow, bucking long term trends for housing in the Autumn. A Slowing Market: The Expected Market Time is continuing to rise rapidly. There is a distinct chill in the morning air. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are the drink of choice at Starbucks®. Major … [Read more...] about A SLOWING MARKET

ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING REPORT:  More Cracks Appearing: New cracks in the housing market are demonstrating that the cooling trend is here to stay. There’s a strange phenomenon that takes place on long road trips. After zooming along at 75 miles per hour for several hours, and then getting off the freeway to grab something to … [Read more...] about MORE CRACKS

ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING REPORT:  Sellers are learning a lesson about patience: just because your pole is in the water, does not mean you will immediately reel in a fish.  A Much Slower Market: With an Expected Market Time of 98 days for all of Orange County, sellers really need to pack their patience. Sitting on the edge of … [Read more...] about CRICKETS

ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING REPORT:  Sellers are not used to waiting, but it is a trend that has evolved this year and is here to stay.  Sitting on the Market: A surprising 37% of the active listing inventory has been on the market for more than two months. For years, sellers have been in control of the housing market. Multiple … [Read more...] about JUST WAITING