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October Coastal OC Market Report
So with Daylight Savings ending yesterday, I changed the timezone on my phone to one hour ahead. Time is a construct anyway, and folks work across timezones -- If there is any way I can abstain from darkness at 5pm, then I will! Even if it means having my own special time zone :) Please reach out with any questions about this month's Market Report. See MLS Area/neighborhood level detail for Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, & Newport Beach below the 'Highlights' section . MLS Are
Sara Otto
Nov 36 min read


Why is fall the smartest time to buy a home?
In coastal Orange County, where the weather is forgiving and timing is everything, fall quietly offers some of the best opportunities of the year — for both buyers and homeowners looking to reinvest.
Sara Otto
Nov 23 min read


How do interest rates impact monthly payments?
As mortgage rates shift, even a small change can make a big difference in what homeowners pay each month. Using a $1,000,000 home as an...
Sara Otto
Oct 42 min read


September Coastal OC Market Report
As much as I have enjoyed taking advantage of OC summer, the sun setting so early has me in the mood for cool, foggy nights on the coast....
Sara Otto
Oct 45 min read


August Coastal OC Market Report
Hello, lovelies! Summer is in full swing. I am excited for both another month of heat with the ocean warm enough for swimming AND for...
Sara Otto
Aug 296 min read


Interest rates aren’t the dealbreaker you think
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, it’s easy to feel discouraged when they’re higher than you’d like. After all, a lower...
Sara Otto
Aug 123 min read


Should you actually buy a house? (Because sometimes you actually shouldn’t)
It’s easy to assume that buying a home is the ultimate milestone. Something you should do once you’ve hit a certain age, hit a certain...
Sara Otto
Aug 124 min read
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