What is a Land Lease If you have been looking at Orange County homes online, you have probably come across some deals that just looked too good to be true. I get multiple calls a week from people who are eager to jump on what they think is a great deal until I explain to […]
Category Archives: Orange County
What is COVID-19 Doing to Real Estate
In March I wrote an article about how the Coronavirus had hit the stock market, and how that might affect real estate. Well now we’re more than a week into April and we don’t have to ask what might happen, because it’s happening right now. As a Realtor, I have a bit of a different […]
How Will Coronavirus Affect The Housing Market in Orange County
The Coronavirus is here, and it has brought confusion and panic with it. Just go to any supermarket or Costco and try to find a package of toilet paper. The shelves are bare as people stock up in preparation for… THE PANDEMIC As a new father it is definitely concerning. On one hand I don’t […]
5 Lies You’ve Heard About Real Estate Agents
One thing I’ve learned from talking to a lot of people about real estate, is that there are some common misconceptions out there about working with Realtors. These misconceptions usually revolve around what it is we actually do, how the process works, and the nature of the Agency Relationship. In most real estate transactions there […]
The Home Selling Process Explained Step by Step
So what exactly is the process in Orange County for selling a home? Well, it’s pretty much the same as it is anywhere else in California. In fact, the overall process is pretty similar throughout the entire country, however the details do change from one region to the next. For example, in Orange County we […]
The Middle Class Gets Priced Out of OC
When I read articles about how the middle class is being priced out of Orange County, California it reminds me of an Economic Development course I took in college. It was fascinating to learn about the familiar patterns that undeveloped countries would follow as they advanced into developed countries. Typically, this transformation took place as […]
Buying vs Renting a House in Orange County, CA
Is it wiser to buy a home rather than rent one? Home ownership has typically been considered the foundation of the American Dream. Lately, however, I have been seeing a lot of headlines claiming that renting is actually a smarter choice than buying. Obviously, there are pros and cons to Buying vs Renting, but I […]