Rates went down again this week. That’s the headline everyone will run with, and it’s the least interesting thing in my data. Here’s what I actually pulled apart this morning. Rates fell for a second straight week — barely Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey put the 30-year fixed at 6.65% on August 20, down […]
Category Archives: For Buyers
This is for the buyers out there looking to buy their next home in Laguna Beach or South Orange County. If you would like to learn more about buying and investing in Laguna Beach Real Estate, then this is the blog for you!
Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, OC Market Updates
OC Housing Update: What buyers and sellers need to know this week
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Aug
Aug
If you’ve been waiting for the Orange County market to make a giant, headline-grabbing swing, I have some news that might feel a little anticlimactic: it isn’t. But honestly? What the market is doing right now is actually a lot more useful for you than a dramatic crash or spike would be. Here is the […]
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Aug
Aug
The Orange County condo and townhome median just climbed to $798,400. A lot of clients land there — first-time buyers stretching for a coastal ZIP code, empty nesters trading a Laguna Niguel house for a lock-and-leave front door. You name it… Both get handed the same thing a week into escrow: a thick HOA packet. […]
Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, OC Market Updates
OC Housing Market Update: Inventory Just Hit a 2026 High — What It Means for You
14
Aug
Aug
Orange County inventory just hit a 2026 high and mortgage rates are hovering near 6.5%. Laguna Beach Realtor Jaleesa Peluso breaks down what it means for OC buyers and sellers right now. Est. reading time: 4 minutes Every week I get some version of the same question: “Jaleesa, is this a good time to buy?” […]
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Buying Near the California Coast? 5 Things Orange County Buyers Need to Know
12
Aug
Aug
Thinking about buying near the Orange County coast? Realtor Jaleesa Peluso explains Coastal Commission rules, flood zones, and HOAs so you can buy with confidence. Est. reading time: 4 minutes One of my favorite parts of working coastal Orange County — from Newport Beach down through Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente — is […]
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Apr
Apr
Is Spring 2026 a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel & Newport Beach? What the Latest Inventory and Rate Trends Mean for You Spring 2026 has arrived along the Orange County coast, and if you’re thinking about buying or selling in the area of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, […]
12
Sep
Sep
Turnkey coastal inspired retreat. Watch the video below and you will be suprrised. For multiple reasons.. which will become clear once you click ”play” ;). Call or text 949-395-0960 to set up a showing. YOU OWN THE LAND! This impeccable single level condo at 21703 Ocean Vista is NOT on lease land, unlike many of […]
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Feb
Feb
Orange County, California, has firmly established itself as one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States. According to a recent analysis by Kiplinger, the average home price in Orange County exceeds $1.5 million, ranking it as the fifth priciest market nationwide. Factors Contributing to High Housing Costs For us locals the reasons […]
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Jun
Jun
Homes for sale in north Laguna. Rare new listing for sale in North Laguna Beach. What is it like to live in North Laguna Beach?
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May
May
What are the benefits of Mills Act in Laguna Beach. Should homeowners apply for Mills Act in Laguna Beach? How to sell/ buy a Mills Act home?