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Elevate Your Home’s First Impression

  • March 28, 2024
  • devinlucas

When making a lasting impact, especially to savvy buyers in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and elsewhere, your home’s curb appeal is the first thing that catches the eye. Whether you’re looking to sell or want to enjoy a welcoming entrance this spring, these tips will help you spruce up the exterior charm of your home.

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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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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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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.