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Home Buyer’s Checklist: Touring Homes Like a Pro

  • March 31, 2025
  • devinlucas

Tour Homes Like a Pro: What Every Newport Beach Buyer Should Know
Ready to move beyond online listings and start touring homes in person? Whether you’re buying in Newport Beach, Eastside Costa Mesa, or surrounding coastal communities, this step-by-step checklist will help you evaluate properties with confidence. Learn what to look for — inside and out — and how to spot red flags before making an offer. Written by local real estate attorney and broker Devin R. Lucas, this guide blends real-world experience with professional insight to help you make smart, informed decisions in today’s competitive market.

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Navigating Fair Market Rent Calculations During California’s Price Gouging Protections

  • January 27, 2025
  • devinlucas

Under California Penal Code Section 396, rental price increases during a declared state of emergency are limited to 10%, with the base rent determined by prior rental history or fair market rent (FMR) as defined by HUD. If a property hasn’t been rented in the past year, the allowable base rent defaults to 160% of the HUD fair market rent. The choice between county-wide FMRs and Small Area FMRs (SAFMRs) depends on local market conditions, with SAFMRs providing more granular, ZIP code-specific data.

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Tips for Buying a Vacation Property: Destination Relaxation

  • October 27, 2024
  • devinlucas

Thinking about buying a vacation home in Newport Beach? From budgeting and location to long-term considerations, there’s a lot to think about before diving in. Our latest blog covers key tips to help you make a smart investment in your ideal getaway. Discover how to find the perfect vacation property and start planning your dream retreat!

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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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Why Winter Is a Good Time To List Your Home

  • January 23, 2024
  • devinlucas

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home in the winter months, there’s no reason for cold feet. Now is the perfect time to get ahead of the spring rush and take advantage of today’s fast-paced market. As you make your decision, consider the many benefits that come with listing during the off-season.

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FHFA Announces 2024 Conforming Loan Limits

  • December 15, 2023
  • devinlucas

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced it will increase the 2024 conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $766,550 on one-unit properties and a cap of $1,149,825, in high-cost areas (including Orange and Los Angeles counties).

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Newport Beach Monthly Activity Report – All Activity For August 2023

  • October 1, 2023
  • devinlucas

Here is your latest Newport Beach single family homes for Activity Report for August 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 … Continue Reading

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