Homes Sold: In June 2014, the entire Huntington Beach market saw a total of 155 houses, townhomes, and condos sold… an increase of 3.3% compared to last month and a decrease of 13.9% compared to the same period of 2013. Detached home sales were down 3.7% and attached home sales (condos/townhouses) were down 28.6% compared…
A recent survey by Redfin, the Seattle-based real estate company, found some substantial disconnects among buyers, sellers, and market reality. They are, the company said, not on the same page when it comes to the state of the housing market. While inventories have increased, buyers are still hesitating because of hurdles presented by affordability and…
Here’s one more reason to celebrate Independence Day: Freedom from steep property tax hikes this year for most people who own homes and commercial real estate. Although Southern California home values jumped 22 percent in 2013, tax assessments — used to calculate property taxes — will go up just 0.45 percent, the Orange County Assessor’s…
I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting! Each month I like to put together a report to let people know what the market is doing in the LA and Orange County area. All information is pulled from the MLS so you can have confidence that these numbers are…
By Steven Thomas – Reports on Housing The Orange County housing market is not changing that much. What you see is what you will get for the rest of the year. Cruise Control: The inventory is increasing, demand is flat, and foreclosures and short sales are almost nonexistent. This year’s housing market is remarkably different…
Anyone ever have a “house crush?” See the top contributing attributes in our latest Infographic.
As we are halfway through the year: here is a recap of our current Orange County Real Estate marketplace, effective 6/9/2014 versus one year ago. Prices: Resale Homes +7.3%, Resale Condos +9.2% and New Home Sales +9.9% Sales Volume: Resale Homes -14.1%, Resale Condos -14.3% and New Home Sales +21.3% Facts: Medium Price is $600,000…
I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting! Each month I like to put together a report to let people know what the market is doing in the LA and Orange County area. All information is pulled from the MLS so you can have confidence that these numbers are…
What’s the ultimate in luxury according to buyers? 69% said it’s the view.
The tradition began on July 4, 1904, when Huntington Beach commemorated the arrival of the first electric passenger train linking the area with Long Beach and Los Angeles. The Board of Trade, a forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce, sponsored this first event, bringing 50,000 people to town to join in the day’s celebration. Through…