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Fed Rate Cut: What It Means for Buyers in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Orange County

  • September 18, 2024
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Fed Rate Cut: What It Means for Newport Beach and Orange County Homebuyers
The Federal Reserve’s recent 0.5% rate cut could lead to lower mortgage rates, presenting an opportunity for homebuyers in Newport Beach and Orange County to secure more favorable loans. However, with increased competition and potential delays, acting quickly may be key. Learn how this rate cut impacts mortgage rates and your buying power in today’s real estate market.

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Legal Matters Podcast: the official podcast of the California Association of REALTORS®

  • January 28, 2024
  • devinlucas

California Association of REALTORS® Attorneys Jana Gardner and Dana Spears are joined by Attorney Allyson Richman of Californians for Homeownership to discuss the current state of Housing Development Laws in California and the role that Californians for Homeownership plays in promoting development by keeping an eye on local governments across the state. Learn more about Californians for Homeownership’s initiative.

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Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of January 28, 2024

  • January 28, 2024
  • devinlucas

Here is your latest Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of January 28, 2024, analyzing data as it affects the specific market area of Eastside Costa Mesa. The Market Summary below offers a look at sales activity for the prior month and year, along with current and past year-to-date statistics. The graphs cover several different … Continue Reading

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Capital gains tax rates for 2024

  • January 24, 2024
  • devinlucas

This is a simple update on the Capital gains tax rates for 2024, particularly in the sale of real estate.

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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Trend Report 2024

  • January 24, 2024
  • devinlucas

The Trend Report, published by the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program, curates high-net-worth consumer insights generated from a Censuswide survey, along with supporting data from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Wealth-X, and other top experts to uncover the latest luxury home trends driving the market now and in the future. View the full report … Continue Reading

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The Good News for Real Estate Investments in 2024

  • December 17, 2023
  • devinlucas

The 2023 housing market has seen many ups and downs, leaving investors wondering what to expect in 2024. The good news is that regardless of interest rate increases and lower than average inventory, real estate investments remain one of the most lucrative areas to invest in as we head into the new year.

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Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of December 3, 2023

  • December 12, 2023
  • devinlucas

Here is your latest Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of December 3, 2023, analyzing data as it affects a specific market area. The Market Summary below offers a look at sales activity for the prior month and year, along with current and past year-to-date statistics. The graphs cover several different aspects of the real estate market. Note how some of the graphs break out trends by price increments.