Homebuyers – Be Prepared to Compete As Competition Heats Up; The New Supply-and-Demand Driven Market

  • December 11, 2012
  • devinlucas

House hunters in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Orange County and elsewhere are encountering formidable old foes… ample competition, multiple offers and all cash buyers. Well-priced homes in desirable areas are rare – and thus a precious commodity.   Some homes in sought-after neighborhoods are selling like hotcakes, above list price, with multiple offers submitted within … Continue Reading

Southern California Home Prices Hit Three-Year High; Orange County Sales Volume up 41 Percent from Last Year

  • December 3, 2012
  • devinlucas

More Buyers, fewer Sellers, record-low interest rates and increase in rental values made Southern California home sales jump over 25 percent this past October, compared to October 2011, a three-year high, according to real estate research firm DataQuick. Not surprisingly, coastal markets saw the biggest increase in sales, especially such prime locations as Newport Beach … Continue Reading