Orange County Housing Market News
Are you thinking of buying or selling a home in the Orange County CA area or just like to stay up-to-date on what is going on in the housing market? This is a one stop shop for the latest updates and news on the Orange County Housing Market, advice and tips on how to buy and sell a home in TODAY'S MARKET in Orange County, and interviews with local experts in the housing market. If you want to be able to hit the ground running when the time comes for you to buy or sell a home, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
One of the most politicized issues to hit the housing market this year has been the new changes that just went into effect May 1st that impact home mortgage interest rates. There have been a lot of headlines out there that make it seem like people with higher credit scores will now be getting a higher interest rate than those with lower credit scores. This seems crazy, but is there any truth in it?
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May 5, 2023 • 10 mins
It MAY be hard to believe but the housing market in most price ranges is back to a seller’s market in Orange County as we head toward the summer. Open houses are packed and multiple offers are becoming more and more common as the weeks go on. How is this possible with home prices and interest rates so high? It all comes down to supply and demand, and right now we are dealing with the lowest supply of housing in Orange County for t...
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April 21, 2023 • 25 mins
Will the market crash in 2023? Over the last 6 months that has been the most popular question I've had conversations around with both home buyers and sellers and it makes sense. It's natural the think back to the last time we saw homes lose value and use it as a reference, however in this case, the last time we saw home prices fall consistently was during the housing crisis of 2008 where we saw a once in a generation crash of 30-40...
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April 14, 2023 • 56 mins
Surprising even me, the popularity of the California Dream for All Loan program offered by CALHFA that gave buyers up to 20% downpayment assistance caused buyers to flood to it depleting the $300,000,000 in funds in under 2 weeks! I knew the original timeline that they thought it would last(which was until the end of Summer) was way to optimistic but I was assuming it would at least last for a month or two but here we are. However,...
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April 4, 2023 • 13 mins
Have we reached the bottom of the housing market downturn in Orange County? The data seems to all be pointing that way. Open houses are packed and multiple offers are becoming more common place again. Demand has been increasing for a month strait, inventory still is struggling to go up, and rates have dropped again. This is all leading to a very real chance that if these trends continue, we will see the housing market in Orange Cou...
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March 24, 2023 • 10 mins
Looking to raise your credit score quickly? Giving advice is one thing, but taking my own advice and applying it is another. In today's episode I go over a 3 month experiment that I ran with my own credit score to see what impact I could have if let my credit debt build up and then paid it off all at once. The results were surprising! I knew that my score would go up but how much and how fast it went up took me off guard. In this e...
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March 21, 2023 • 5 mins
You can't turn on the news without seeing stories about how the recent big bank failures both here and abroad have impacted the economy. But does the bank failures impact the housing market, and more specifically, will it impact you if you're buying a home? There are actually some pros and cons of these recent news headlines and on this episode I'll be covering what all this means for anyone looking to buy a home in Orange County C...
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March 9, 2023 • 16 mins
If you're thinking about putting your house on the market this year, you won't want to miss this essential guide of the 5 things you need to know before selling your home in 2023. Today I’ll cover:
1. The importance of getting a pre-inspection done on your home. By doing this, you can identify any issues that may need to be addressed before putting your house up for sale, which can save you time and money in the long run.
2. Ho...
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March 3, 2023 • 15 mins
The month of February in the Orange County housing market was the most turbulent month we have seen since October of 2022 in the Orange County market. Rates jumped by a full percent, and supply went down instead of up like it usually does this time of year. Wait what?! Rates went up...so shouldn't supply start climbing as less home buyers enter the market? What is going on? To find out what's happening in the housing market, what t...
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February 23, 2023 • 9 mins
Are you in the market for a new home? Don't miss out on these five essential secrets that no one talks about when buying a home. Here are the five secrets:
1. Buy a home you can afford: It's important to buy a home that fits your budget. Don't overextend yourself, as it could lead to financial difficulties down the road.
2. Buy a home in a good school district: Even if you don't have kids or don't plan on having them, buying a ho...
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February 15, 2023 • 14 mins
Looking to buy a home in Orange County but not sure how much you need to earn? On this weeks episode I talk to Mina Yasuda from Guaranteed Rate Affinity and we'll break down the average home prices in Orange County and explore the necessary income levels to afford them. We'll also dive into the various factors that can impact your ability to purchase a home. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or simply curious about the housing ...
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February 2, 2023 • 5 mins
Are you considering buying a home in Orange County in 2023? If so, it's important to have a clear understanding of the costs involved so you know how much you need to have saved up in your bank account before really getting serious about the process. In this video, we'll explore the costs you need to know about when buying a home in Orange County in 2023, including a break down of the estimated costs of buy an average priced condo ...
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January 26, 2023 • 10 mins
We are only a few weeks into the year and already we are starting to see some pretty significant changes in the Orange County housing market. What are those changes and how will they impact the housing market as we go through February? Check out my Orange County housing market forecast for February to find out what you need to know if you are thinking about buying or selling a home in 2023.
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January 20, 2023 • 11 mins
Looking to buy a house in Orange County in 2023? Then this video is for you! In this tutorial, we will cover everything you need to know to make a competitive offer on your dream home. From understanding the current housing market and identifying the right price to negotiating with the seller, we will give you the tips and tricks you need to make the process as smooth and successful as possible. Whether you're a first-time homebuye...
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December 20, 2022 • 31 mins
2022 was a wild year in real estate! Within one year we saw the Orange County housing market go from the hottest market we have ever seen in the Spring, then watching as interest rates spiked quicker than anytime in recent history, more than doubling in just a few months. So with all of this uncertainty in the market, what should you expect in the Orange County housing market in 2023? That is exactly what we are going to review in ...
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December 8, 2022 • 5 mins
It might seem impossible but there are plenty of ways to buy a more expensive home without increasing your income. One of the ways that isn't talked about as much is instead of using all of your savings on the downpayment, you can be strategic and use some of it to pay off debt which will often disproportionally increase the amount of home your can afford relative to the dollars you spent paying off your debt. Check out a few of th...
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December 2, 2022 • 15 mins
We have previously discussed 2/1 buy down programs, how they are used, and how they help buyers secure a low interest rate in a high interest rate environment and today's episode is going to be building on top of that knowledge by going over a brand new type of 2/1 buy down program that helps even more buyers get into homes with that low rate. To go over all the details of this new program I sit down with Dennis Angstrom from E-mor...
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November 17, 2022 • 29 mins
Thinking about building an ADU on your property in California but don't know where to start? Are you interested in learning how to get a grant of $40,000 for some of the cost of the build, or are you interested in joining a community of others who have built or are in the process of building their own ADU so you can ask questions to help make your build easier? Then this week's episode is for you. Today I interview Ryan O'Connell f...
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November 11, 2022 • 26 mins
2/1 buy down loans are the most talked about mortgage product on the market right now because it helps buyers feel more comfortable with the monthly mortgage payments in today's high interest rate environment and don't carry the risks of ARM products that got a lot of home owners into trouble during the last recession. For those who don't have a lot of extra cash, this is a great tool to help you get a temporary lower monthly mortg...
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November 3, 2022 • 17 mins
It's been a wild October in the housing market, interest rates are driving the market as well as the headlines in the news. The media is making it sound like the sky is falling and another 2008 is just around the corner, but is it? As always, let's look at the ACTUAL data in Orange County so you can have some clarity among all the chaos. In this monthly update we are going to look at:
1) What supply and demand are doing
2) Wh...
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