The area [Huntington Beach] was originally occupied by the Tongva people. European settlement can be traced to a Spanish soldier, Manuel Nieto, who in 1784 received a Spanish land grant of 300,000 acres (1,200 km2), Rancho Los Nietos, as a reward for his military service and to encourage settlement in Alta California. Nieto’s western area…
One Cool Thing: One out of 5 new homeowners took on a remodeling project during the past year.
The skyrocketing costs of higher education is affecting the ability to secure mortgages for two very distinct demographics: ages 20-29 and ages 60+ * You might be surprised to hear student loan debt isn’t just students! In fact, 48% of loans for higher education include a senior co-signer age 60 or over * This student…
I understand the importance of preparing a Huntington beach home for sale. It is vital one get this process correct, or they will suffer tremendous financial damage. That is why I take the process so seriously. There is a lot of work that goes into getting a house ready to be shown for the first…
Three out of five home buyers choose a home based on school district, even if it means giving up other amenities.
Homes Sold: In July 2014, the entire Huntington Beach market saw a total of 139 houses, townhomes, and condos sold… a decrease of 10.3% compared to last month and a decrease of 21% compared to the same period of 2013. Detached home sales were down 18.1% compared to last month and down 8.5% compared to…
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…
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…