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Beach Life Opportunity! Resort Like Vacation Living, Single Level, Fully Furnished Main Floor Condo. No steps! This Beautiful Condo is Located Less than One Mile from Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach in The Charming Community of Harbor Creek. Tastefully Landscaped and Surrounded by Lush Pine Trees and Meandering Streams That Run Throughout the Property. As You Enter This Condo, you Will Appreciate The Upgraded and Fresh Features. Spacious, Open Floorplan, Double Entry Door to Master Bedroom, Walk-in Closet and Full Bathroom. New Windows & Sliding Glass Door & Dishwasher. Property Was Re-Piped in 2019. On-Site Amenities Include: Pool, Jacuzzi & Sauna. Close By San Juan Creek Trail Where You Can Walk or Bike Ride to The Shores of Doheny…

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Just Listed-Panoramic Ocean View Luxury Property in Highly Desirable Ritz Cove Community in Dana Point

Prominently Positioned On The 2nd Row In The Highly Desirable Guard Gated Community Of Ritz Cove Offering Panoramic Ocean & Sunset Views. This Dramatic Light & Bright Open Floorplan Features Voluminous Ceilings, Modern Lines, & Expansive Living Spaces Integrating The Outdoor Living Environment With Ocean Views Beyond. Sophisticated In Design With Exquisite Marble Flooring & Designer Touches Complemented By A Sought-After Main Floor Primary Suite Featuring A Spa-Like Bath and 3 Additional Spacious Bedrooms Up A Short Flight Of Stairs. The Highly Upgraded Chef’s Caliber Kitchen Boasts An Oversized Island & Breakfast Bar, Nook Area, & Al Fresco Patio Dining Through Sliding Doors. Additional Highlights Include A Bonus/Game/Potential Theatre Room, New…

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What Are Experts Saying About the Falling Housing Market

The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if you’re thinking of buying or selling this fall. 

To help you make a confident decision, contact us at The Aaronson Group. Here are a few things experts are saying about the fall housing market. 

Expert Quotes for Fall Homebuyers 

A recent article from realtor.com: 

“This fall, a more moderate pace of home selling, more listings to choose from, and softening price growth will provide some breathing room for buyers searching for a home during what is typically the best time to buy a home.” 

Michael Lane, VP and General…

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What the Experts are Saying About Home Prices Next Year

Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long it will last. If you’re asking yourself: what’s ahead for the price of my home, know that experts are now answering this question, and its welcome news for homeowners who may have been led by the media to believe their home would lose value. 

Historically, home prices have appreciated at a rate near 4%. For 2023, the average of six major forecasters noted below is 2.5%. While one, Zelman & Associates, is calling for depreciation, the other five are calling for appreciation. The…

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Price Reduction! For Lease-Resort Life Vacation Living Opportunity in Dana Point!

Beach Life Opportunity! Resort Like Vacation Living, Single Level, Fully Furnished Main Floor Condo. No steps! This Beautiful Condo is Located Less than One Mile from Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach in The Charming Community of Harbor Creek. Tastefully Landscaped and Surrounded by Lush Pine Trees and Meandering Streams That Run Throughout the Property. As You Enter This Condo, you Will Appreciate The Upgraded and Fresh Features. Spacious, Open Floorplan, Double Entry Door to Master Bedroom, Walk-in Closet and Full Bathroom. New Windows & Sliding Glass Door & Dishwasher. Property Was Re-Piped in 2019. On-Site Amenities Include: Pool, Jacuzzi & Sauna. Close By San Juan Creek Trail Where You Can Walk or Bike Ride to The Shores of Doheny…

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Will My House Sell in Today's Market?

If recent headlines about the housing market have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. 

Buyer demand then and now 

During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit record lows, and that spurred a significant rise in buyer demand. This year, rates increased due to factors like rising inflation, buyer demand pulled back or softened as a result. The latest data from Showing Time  confirms this trend (see graph below): 

The orange bars in the graph above represent the last few months of data and the cool down in the volume of home showings the market has seen since mortgage…

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The Ability to Negotiate is Back for Home Buyers!

If you’re thinking about buying a home today, there is welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to get your offer considered may be coming to a close. 

Today, you should have less competition and more negotiating power as a buyer. That’s because the intensity of buyer demand and bidding wars is easing this year. So, if bidding wars were the biggest factor that had you sitting on the sidelines, here are two trends that may be just what you need to re-enter the market. 

1. The Return of Contingencies 

Over the last two years, more buyers were…

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Is The Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is a crash coming? 

To answer this question, there are two things we want to understand. The first is the reality of the shift in today’s housing market. And the second is what experts are saying about home prices in the coming year. 

The Reality of the Shift in Today’s Housing Market 

The reality is we’re seeing an inflection point in housing supply and demand. According to realtor.com, active listings have increased more than…

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SOLD! Ocean View Contemporary Design Home in Corona Del Mar

Occupying a presence that cannot be denied, this incomparable residence enriches your lifestyle while showcasing phenomenal panoramic ocean, harbor, beach, main channel, sunset and evening-light views from both levels. Set on a bluff in corona del mar’s highly sought-after village, the rewards of custom style and attached-home convenience combine in one awe-inspiring architectural masterpiece. Highlighted in the pages of premium publications including interiors magazine, the modern, contemporary design reveals two en-suite bedrooms and two-and-one-half-baths, including a posh primary suite with stunning ocean views. A steel-faced fireplace captures the eye in the suite, which displays a soaking tub, two glass vessel sinks, a TV that remains concealed…

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OPEN HOUSE-Saturday, September 17 from 1-4 p.m.

Coastal Chic Two Story End Unit Townhome Located In The Highly Sought-After Eastside Costa Mesa Neighborhood. This Light & Bright Open Floorplan Has Been Completely Upgraded Inside & Out, Leaving No Detail Untouched. The Spacious Living Room Wraps Around A Contemporary Modern Cozy Fireplace & Opens To The Dining Area. The Gourmet Kitchen Boasts Custom Cabinets, Granite Countertops With Exquisite Stone Back-Splash, & Tumbled Stone Flooring. Additional Highlights Include: Laminate Wood Floors, Travertine & Designer Carpeting Upstairs, Vinyl Windows & Slider, Plantation Shutters & Cased Windows & Doors, Beautifully Remodeled Bathrooms, & Generously Sized Bedrooms With Large Closets & Ceiling Fans. Entertain In Your Covered & Private Back Patio With A…

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