Reasons to Buy During the Holidays Although cyclical in nature, the housing market possesses various opportunities for different buyers and sellers all year long. There are times of the year that are more active than others, but there are always going to be houses on the market. So what makes the holiday housing market any […]

Buying a Home in the Fall Fall is a great time of year for so many reasons. The leaves are changing color, the weather is cooler and the kids are back in school. There’s a myth in real estate that you shouldn’t buy a home in the fall and that there are much better times […]

The Best Plans Start Early Preparing for retirement isn’t something that happens overnight. It takes meticulous planning, goal setting and a strong vision for a successful retirement. Depending on the lifestyle you want to live, you can save as aggressively or timidly as you want. If you’re over the age of 55, your retirement strategy […]

Making the Move to a New Home As life goes on, your family grows, your career progresses and things are constantly changing. With all these changes in your personal life, you may find a shift in your housing needs as well.  Maybe you need to move into something larger that can accommodate your family, or […]

Standing Out When Making an Offer in a Competitive Ladera Ranch Market The Orange County real estate market has been leaning towards sellers this whole year, giving them an upper hand in this summer market. But just because the sellers have the upper hand, doesn’t mean you can’t come out on top when you’re looking […]

Myths About Down Payments to Stop Believing When Purchasing a Home in Ladera Ranch When you’re getting ready to purchase a home in Ladera Ranch, whether it’ll be an investment property or the place where you lay your head every night, you have to have a down payment ready to go. There’s all kinds of […]

The Costs of Buying a Home in Ladera Ranch Buying a home is one of the most exciting financial commitments that you’ll make in your lifetime. Contrary to popular belief, the cost of buying a home is never what the selling price is. There are always additional costs associated with owning a home. Depending on […]

The Home Inspection Process When you’re purchasing your home in Ladera Ranch, one of the things that you do before closing is a home inspection. Home inspections are standard during the purchasing process. But there are some things that can get overlooked or missed during a standard home inspection. Here are some things to consider […]

Which is Better? When it comes to house hunting, the second most important question to consider, is the size of the home. How many rooms, bathrooms and space will you and your family need? Within this question, you’ll find a multitude of other aspects to consider. For instance, do you want an open floor plan […]

Attending an Open House During the house hunting process, it’s typical to map out some time to visit potential listings in the neighborhood you’re interested in moving to. One of the best ways to gauge your interest and the available properties in the market you’re searching in is to attend open houses in the neighborhood. […]