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Tips to Make a Competitive Offer

In today’s real estate market, there is more competition than ever before with high buyer demand and a low housing inventory. With such strong interest in buying homes, it is important to understand how to make an offer with confidence. Buying a home is one of the most important decisions to make and the process […]

Giving Gifts that Give Back

December is here and it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The lights, scents and holiday cheer are just a few things that makes this month so magical. What can trump the sights of streets glowing with lights, the scent of cookies baking or enjoying a special holiday movie with a loved one? The […]

Gratitude Radiates Through Orange this Holiday Season

We are so proud of the wonderful efforts seen by one of our very own agents, Lisa Blanc, and the Seven Gables Office of Orange. Lisa Blanc facilitated a safe yet effective way to bring her community together by enlisting the help of children throughout the city of Orange.   View this post on Instagram […]

Housing Market Continues to Climb

Although this has been a chaotic year, the housing market is providing tangible support and leading the way in the economic turnaround. American’s are hopeful as they look towards the future and are currently gaining more confidence in the economy, with the unemployment rate even dropping to 7.9%. According to the Home Purchase Sentiment Index, […]

Entering the Market as a First Time Homebuyer

The demand for homes this year is steadily increasing as hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. There are also record-low interest rates which has strengthened home buyers purchasing power. Younger buyers are looking to grow their wealth through homeownership. Buying a home is an intimidating process for anyone, especially when it is your first […]

How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership

Many people are eager to buy a home right now while affordability continues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recent survey by Sparks Research shows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to homeownership. This is definitely understandable. If you don’t feel comfortable with the financial process of buying […]

Having Fun and Staying Safe This Halloween

With Halloween quickly approaching this weekend, you can still celebrate the season with new and innovative festivities. If you are concerned about COVID-19 related risks, we have provided some creative precautions to make this the most memorable Halloween yet! Both kids and adults can enhance their Halloween celebrations with these helpful Halloween tips! Your Halloween […]

Annual Seven Gives Food Drive

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the rise of hunger has doubled in numbers in Orange County creating more than 400,000 people at risk of going hungry.  The impact has devasted children, seniors living on fixed incomes, people with disabilities, and those without homes. And with unemployment at an all-time high in Orange County, there is an […]

Upcoming Fall Events

Fall has finally arrived! What better way to celebrate the new season than by checking out local events in your community. Here are just a few ideas: Great Park Balloon Jack -O- Lantern Event: This annual tradition is a great way to get festive as the big orange balloon of Irvine gets turned into a […]

Creating Good Feng Shui in Your Home

Feng Shui is the intentional and strategic way of spacing the entirety of your home with the purpose of creating a positive space, one with good energy. Although there is no direct evidence that the practice of Feng Shui has actual scientifically- based advantages, it never hurts to create a space that has the intention […]

The Power of Exercise

With summer coming to an end, it’s a great time to reevaluate our habits and establish new ones. Most of us know that exercise is good for us but research shows that there are even more  reasons to add exercise to our daily lives. Stronger bones and muscles: Working out consistently will do wonders for […]

5 Ways to Improve Working From Home

As work from home becomes the new normal with our current state of society, it’s always important to change things up to keep motivation levels high and energy positive. With everything going on nowadays, having an effective workspace can really make a huge impact not only on our work habits, but our overall lives, as […]

Best OC Beaches

Visiting OC for Labor Day weekend and want more ideas of which beaches to visit? Or are you a local wanting to switch things up? Either way it’s always fun finding new hidden gems to explore and enjoy. Here are our top 5 OC beach recommendations that are sure to impress especially for the long […]

Maintaining a Work-Life Balance From Home

The balance between work and play has always been a struggle for some, but with the ever changing circumstances that are present in today’s reality, it takes even more conscious effort to not get engulfed in work and deprive yourself from other important aspects of life. If you’re looking to find more harmony in your […]

Top 5 Reads to Inspire Growth

With new found leisure time due to the pandemic, it is a great opportunity for many to acquire new skills, gain knowledge, and ultimately use this time as a way to inspire self growth. One of the best ways to motivate change within ourselves is by simply reading books that resonate. These are our top […]

Homeownership Rate Continues to Rise in 2020

This year has been quite a ride and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From a global pandemic to record breaking unemployment and a resulting recession to follow, needless to say, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many roadblocks, however, the U.S. homeownership […]

Stand Out To Buyers with SG Certified

DIFFERENTIATE YOUR HOME WITH SG CERTIFIED  Prime your home for the most qualified buyers with our SG Certified Program. By providing full transparency about the condition of your home, you give buyers confidence to make educated buying decisions which in turn leads to smoother transactions. What makes a home SG Certified? Prior to putting a home […]

Do a Home Maintenance Check this Summer

You are home more than ever, yet the significant home services can be so easily forgotten. Routines of everyday life have been shaken, but it is still important to keep up with certain essential services to maintain the condition and safety of your home.  Security and Home Automation: With the whole family being home, having […]

Steps for Sanitation

  Now more than ever, our homes are our safe place. We rely on them for comfort, safety and security which is why it’s important we keep our homes clean and sanitary. Here are some essential steps to ensuring your house is meeting the standard of cleanliness required to fight off bacteria and viruses. First, […]

Exterior Home Projects!

            As summer is revving up in full force, many are thinking about getting fresh air and spending time outside. For most, enjoying the outdoors means enjoying the outside of your home. While the initial thought is to redo your landscape, there can be other ways to revive your home’s […]

Economy Bounce Back

There is no doubt what the world is currently experiencing will be all over history books in years from now. A lot has been affected by the recent events, but now people and businesses can’t help but wonder, “when will the economy begin to recover from its downfall?” While an exact time line for the […]

The Benefits of Homeownership

The word “home” carries more weight than most words we speak or hear. To some, the word brings about a sense of community and family, while to others it’s a sense of independence and freedom from social interaction. To all, having a home is something we strive for, and desire, in our lives. More than […]

Why This Summer Is the 2020 Real Estate Season

With stay-at-home orders starting to gradually lift throughout parts of the country, data indicates homebuyers are jumping back into the market. After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate season is shifting into the summer. In 2020, summer is the new […]

A Million Dollar View!

A beautifully remodeled pool home you will not want to miss! Enjoy captivating ocean and city views spanning across the Orange County skyline from the living room, dining room and master bedroom. The neighborhood boasts immaculate tree lined streets and a large park located directly across the street from the property. The perfect place to […]