Orange County Housing Market News

2022 was a wild year in real estate! Within one year we saw the Orange County housing market go from the hottest market we have ever seen in the Spring, then watching as interest rates spiked quicker than anytime in recent history, more than doubling in just a few months. So with all of this uncertainty in the market, what should you expect in the Orange County housing market in 2023? That is exactly what we are going to review in my annual Orange County housing marker forecast. So if you are thinking 2023 might be the year you decide to buy or sell a home, don't miss this episode! Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 BUYERS: Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx How to budget for a home - https://vid.us/70npzs SELLERS: Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf 10-steps to marketing your home correctly - https://vid.us/rlkma2 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

It might seem impossible but there are plenty of ways to buy a more expensive home without increasing your income. One of the ways that isn't talked about as much is instead of using all of your savings on the downpayment, you can be strategic and use some of it to pay off debt which will often disproportionally increase the amount of home your can afford relative to the dollars you spent paying off your debt. Check out a few of the strategies in this video. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

We have previously discussed 2/1 buy down programs, how they are used, and how they help buyers secure a low interest rate in a high interest rate environment and today's episode is going to be building on top of that knowledge by going over a brand new type of 2/1 buy down program that helps even more buyers get into homes with that low rate. To go over all the details of this new program I sit down with Dennis Angstrom from E-mortgage capital and he breaks down the numbers for you as well as when this program may and may not be a good idea for buyers to take advantage of. To reach Dennis you can find him at: E-mail: dangstrom@emortgagecapital.com Call/text: 949-945-4964 Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Thinking about building an ADU on your property in California but don't know where to start? Are you interested in learning how to get a grant of $40,000 for some of the cost of the build, or are you interested in joining a community of others who have built or are in the process of building their own ADU so you can ask questions to help make your build easier? Then this week's episode is for you. Today I interview Ryan O'Connell from @How To ADU one of my go to sources for the latest info on anything having to do with ADU's in California and we go over all this and more Want to learn more about How to ADU? Connect with Ryan here: YouTube: @How To ADU Website: http://how-to-adu.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanohousing/ Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/howtoadu TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@howtoadu E-mail: ryan@how-to-adu.com Private Community Membership: https://community.how-to-adu.com/how-to-adu Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

2/1 buy down loans are the most talked about mortgage product on the market right now because it helps buyers feel more comfortable with the monthly mortgage payments in today's high interest rate environment and don't carry the risks of ARM products that got a lot of home owners into trouble during the last recession. For those who don't have a lot of extra cash, this is a great tool to help you get a temporary lower monthly mortgage without having to spend a dime with the option to refinances if rates go down in the future to secure a low rate long term. In this episode I interview Mina from Guarantee Rate Affinity and we discuss everything you need to know about the 2/1 buy down program. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

It's been a wild October in the housing market, interest rates are driving the market as well as the headlines in the news. The media is making it sound like the sky is falling and another 2008 is just around the corner, but is it? As always, let's look at the ACTUAL data in Orange County so you can have some clarity among all the chaos. In this monthly update we are going to look at: ​ 1) What supply and demand are doing 2) What interest rates are doing as well as when and why they might go down 3) What does all this mean for the housing market in OC for the remainder of the year 4) My best advice for both buyers and sellers in TODAY'S market Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Is one of your goals to buy a home in the next 12 months? Then this episode is for you. Today I interview Dino Katsiametis from CA Coastal Loans and we discuss a bunch of different topics including ways buyers can reduce the interest rate by up to 3% on their next mortgage as well as a brand new program he is rolling out starting today that will help a lot of buyers with a portion of the closing costs/downpayment on their next home. Want to know if you qualify? Watch the episode to find out now! Want to find out more? You can contact him at: Dino Katsiametis dino@cacoastalloans.com https://www.cacoastalloans.com 949.720.1616 BRE#: 01244052 Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Home buyers! Don't let a hacker steal your down payment, make sure you take the proper steps to keep yourself and your money safe in today's increasingly digital world. Mortgage wire fraud is on the rise and is predicted to double in the next few years. One of the biggest mistakes a home buyer can make is accidentally transferring their downpayment to an account created by a hacker. When this happens, it going to be extremely difficult to trace the money and get it back and the buyer could lose everything. Don't become a statistic, make sure you, your agent, and your escrow company are taking the proper steps to keep your hard earned money safe. Sign up for my weekly Orange County Real Estate Updates: https://vid.us/70npzs Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Is it a goal of yours to buy a home in the next 12 months? Upset you missed out on the historically low interest rates over the last two years? What if I told you there is a way you might be able to still get those low mortgage rates when you purchase a home RIGHT NOW? You might have heard of assumable loans and didn't quite know what they were or how they work. In this episode, I am going to go over everything you need to know about what they are, how to qualify for them, the pros, cons, and some best practices if you are thinking of buying or selling a home using an assumable loan to lock in the lowest interest rate you can when buying a home in TODAY'S market. Sign up for my weekly Orange County Real Estate Updates: https://vid.us/70npzs Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Schedule a time to talk - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Mortgage interest rates are the highest they've been in 20 years, making homes unaffordable for many buyers. Let's take a look at the top 5 ways to get the best mortgage rate possible as we finish out 2022 so you can still enter the market today and take advantage of the best market buyers have seen in years. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

As we head into October and get closer to Halloween, the Orange County housing market forecast seems to be getting scarier by the day. Right now there are so many headlines out there that are often contradicting each other it makes it really hard to make sense of what is actually happening here in our local market. As always, let's take away the headlines and actually look at what the data shows in my Orange County Housing Market forecast for October 2022. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

When being jolted from the hottest seller's market we have ever seen to a market that is more in balance in such a short period of time, one of the biggest mistakes to avoid when selling a house in the next 12 months is going to be hiring an agent that doesn't understand how to property market a home and who doesn't use data to better understand what the market is doing. Things are shifting so quickly that those who don't have a good fundamental understand on what drives the housing market and aren't familiar with the effort it takes to market a home in a much more competitive environment are going to frustrate a lot of home sellers over the next year. Don't be one of these sellers, make sure you use the strategies outlined in this video to make sure you are picking a competent agent who will not only get your home sold quick but for top dollar as well. 10-step process to sell your home: https://vid.us/rlkma2 Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

If you haven't heard the term mortgage rate lockdown yet, get ready to start hearing about it soon. Conditions are unfortunately perfect for this to happen in today's housing market. When we come from a period of extremely low interest rates and it's followed by a rapid increase in rates, it makes it extremely difficult for a lot of homeowner to move because mortgage payments, even for the same priced home, can be ridiculously higher if they locked in a low rate during the last two years. What will this do to the housing market? In the short term, it actually helps stabilize the market because as demand drops to historic lows inventory will dry up as well. So when a decrease in demand is met with a decrease in supply, you're not going to see any major shifts in home prices. So don't expect any major shifts this Fall in the Orange County housing market. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

What comes with a house when it's sold, and maybe more importantly what are the sellers allowed to take with them when they sell their home? Luckily for Californians, the home purchase contract makes most of this crystal clear and even though there are still a few grey areas, they can be cleared up quickly with the correct wording when making an offer on a home. This episode goes over what the purchase contract says is included and excluded from a standard sale which is extremely important to know ahead of time before trying to buy OR sell a home. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

What will happen this Fall in the Orange County housing market? With how fast the housing market is changing it's impossible to predict with 100% accuracy. Will we see prices fall? What should sellers and buyers expect? Let's look at the data and some of the normal trends we see around the Orange County housing market this time of year to get a realistic idea of what you can expect to happen and some advice for both buyers and sellers on how to best navigate the housing market over the next few months. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Interest rates are at 15 year highs, demand is lower than anytime since 2007. So why are we not seeing home prices plummet in Orange County right now? One word. SUPPLY. Supply started the year at the lowest level ever and this year we have seen 17% less homes hit the market in Orange County than usual. Until we get supply back up, the market is going to remain stable for the foreseeable future. How can supply get high enough to see home values drop? This episode goes over that and more. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

When buying a home there are a lot of factors to consider, but did you know how important finding a home next to a great school district is? How does it impact your home value? How do you research and compare the quality of schools? What are some of the best school districts in Orange County California? If you have kids or don't, let's look at why researching the school district when looking for a home is a smart move. To find more info on schools near you, you can use the follow sites: GreatSchools.org Niche.com Schooldigger.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Rental prices in Orange County have been on the rise for years but we have seen some of the most dramatic increases ever over the last 12 months. In this episode I cover how much rental prices are rising, the reasoning behind it, and what to expect if you are thinking of looking for a rental or have a lease renewal coming up. If you are a current or future renter, this episode is for you!

Orange County housing market update for August 2022. The housing market in Orange County has been wild over the last 3 months but it looks like things are starting to stabilize. Trends are showing supply is increasing at a slower rate and demand, although still slightly dropping, seems to have come close to bottoming out. The main contributing factor to this stabilization has been interest rates dropping by over a percent in the last 6 weeks hitting lows not seen since April in the housing market. This is making homes more affordable again. Although we are still in a slight seller's market, buyers who are able to afford a mortgage are finding it easier to buy a home right now than anytime in the last 2 1/2 years. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Did you know when a seller issues a counter offer to a buyer they have two different forms available for them to use? One is more advantageous to the buyer and the other to the seller. Which is which? How are these forms used? Learn about them here so you aren't caught off-guard when buying to selling a home in Southern California. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Will mortgage rates go up or down during a recession? Looking at data from all recessions in the past 40 years, it's pretty clear. In 100% of those recessions, mortgage rates first spiked and then went down by they end of the recession. Once we see inflation peak and start dropping, you can expect mortgage rates to do the same. At the same time, the feds will also typically lower rates to encourage spending again to help the economy get out of a recession which further increase the chances that rates will end up lower after everything is said and done. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

For the first time in what seems like forever the trends in the housing data for Orange County are starting to show that there is a way for us to get to a buyer's market before the end of the year. However, the chances are still very slim and even if we do, don't expect prices to fall in any significant way. THIS IS NOT 2007. So what should you do if you are thinking of buying or selling a home this Summer in Orange County? Check out the video to see what's currently happening in the market, what to expect over the remainder of summer, my advice for both buyers and sellers in this quickly shifting market, and what would cause us to slip into a buyer's market by the end of the year. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

The fed just announced a rate increase of .75% this week. Will this increase impact the housing market? If so, how does it impact the housing market and what should you expect as we head into summer as both a buyer or seller? Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Ever wonder how to sell your home faster and for top dollar? Are you afraid of the selling process because you think it will be stressful and complicated? This video goes over my 10-step process of how I go about selling homes faster and for top dollar while eliminating as much stress as possible for the homeowner.

Thinking of selling or buying a home this Summer? The housing market is changing quickly in Orange County California and if you don't have the proper expectations set as both a both a buyer and seller it can lead to disappointment and frustration. Let's take a look at what to expect in the housing market as school gets out and the busiest time of the year for real estate kicks off.

Home prices are at all time highs, demand is dropping, supply is increasing, are we about to see a repeat of the 2008 housing market meltdown? As always, let's look at the actual data and see how today's housing market is on much more solid ground than back in 2008 and why the cooling in the housing market we are currently seeing is actually a good thing. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Want to get a monthly update on your home's value? https://hmbt.co/FpQZKP Thinking of buying a home, want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/kk81kx Thinking a selling your home and want to know the process and costs involved? - http://vid.us/7j8wtf Want to schedule a time to talk? - calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/joshalexanderrealestate Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

As a recession seems more and more likely to hit in the coming months(if we aren't already in one right now). Many home buyers and sellers are asking what will a recession do to the housing market? Will prices fall like the previous recession? Are we reaching a peak? When you look at the data on how the housing market faired during the last 5 recessions it actually shows a much different story. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

Interest rates have shot up over the last few months to well above 5%. What does this mean for the Orange County housing market? Demand is dropping and supply is increasing at rates not seen in years. Did we hit the peak and are we about to see a market crash? I'll go over the actual data to give you a data driven answer in today's episode of Orange County Housing Market News. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

You just had your home inspection done and the report just dropped into your inbox. Now what? How do you read an inspection report and more importantly, how do you use the inspection report to ask the seller to repair something? I go over all this and more and this video is also the first in the series I am doing on how to buy a home in California. So if you are thinking of buying a home in the Orange County or the surrounding area, make sure you hit that subscribe button!

Interest rates have skyrocketed over the last 6 weeks. How is that going to impact the April housing market? Will we see a market correction? What should buyers and sellers expect in the Orange County housing market as we head toward Summer? I go over all this and more in the April housing market update. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

Interest rates are rising fast, home prices are at all time highs. How do I know if now is a good time to buy a home? Is it too risky? What should I be looking at to determine if buying a home is still a good idea this year? When should I buy and when should I wait?

The age old question, should I be buying a home when home prices are high but interest rates are low or wait for home prices to drop and then buying even if interest rates are high? Let's run the numbers to find out. In this episode we go over the most likely reason home values would drop in the near future and how that might impact buyers who are on the fence when it comes to when to buy a home. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

Spring is HERE! What should you expect in the 2022 housing market in March and beyond? How has the war in Ukraine impacted the housing market? I go over all that and more in the March 2022 housing market update. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

The housing market has been and still is on fire right now, however two key indicators that tend to predict what the housing market will do in the future are showing a slow down might be around the corner. Are we about to see a shift in the market, and if so, what can we expect? Let's take a look. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

If you have been hoping that it will be easier to buy a home this Valentine's Day in Orange County, I'm here to break your heart. The housing market is still on fire and just continues to get hotter in February, even as rates continue to rise. Demand is sky high from buyers having FOMO and inventory is still thousands of homes away from a normal market. Seller's get ready to make some money, buyers hold on, it's going to be a rough month. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

Home appreciation is starting the year out of control, again. What can help the housing market cool down to a reasonable level? That's what we explore in this episode. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

Mortgage interest rates have been on the rise in 2022. So how much impact will it have on the affordability of your mortgage and how does it change the price of home you can afford? Although rising interest rates are needed to cool this crazy seller's market, if you are trying to buy a home right now make sure you pay close attention to what interest rates are doing because if they continue to rise it will make it harder to buy a home at the top of your price range. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

2022 is starting off depressing for buyers who are struggling to buy a home. Buyers need to know what to expect in today's market they don't get burnt out and give up. So what should they expect? Let's look at how to approach buying a home this year and how to set the proper expectations so you don't get burnt out... Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

What is the Orange County housing market doing to start the year? Find out with my January 2022 housing market update. Will interest rates go up fast enough to slow down the market soon? What is going on with housing inventory in Orange County? Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

With so many ways to improve your home before selling where should you put your money to get the best return(ROI)? Let look at the top 5 home renovations to help you make more money when selling your home without breaking the bank.

Is Winter a good time to sell your home? Winter in Orange County officially starts next week. Holidays are here and the weather is cooling down. You may have heard that Winter is the worst time to sell your home, but is that good advice for Orange County? Should you sell your home during the Winter months? Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad Schedule an appointment with me at: https://calendly.com/joshalexanderrealestate ClubHouse: @realestatedad

Top 5 things to look for when buying a house. Looking to buy a house in Orange County? What should you look for when buying a house? What red flags do you need to watch out for? Buying a house can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time. Learn what to pay attention to as you tour homes.

Now the we are wrapping up 2021, what will 2022 bring for the Orange County housing market? In this episode I go over the data and my predictions for supply, demand, interest rates, appreciation, top 5 risks, and what I recommend for both buyers and sellers as we enter 2022. Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad ClubHouse: @realestatedad

When buying a home taking the first step and contacting the appropriate professionals can often be confusing and a little intimidating. Who should you contact first? This episode dives into that question. Are you a first time home buyer and don't know where to start your home buying journey? Check out my free e-book on how to budget for your first home at: http://www.buyersguidetobudgeting.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on all the socials for even more frequent updates: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

In this episode I have a conversation with Dino from California Coastal Loans and we discuss what buyers should know from a lender's prospective for 2022. Some of the topics include, what will interest rates look like in 2022, updates on loan programs that will help buyers purchase in Orange County, why demand is expected to remain strong, and why finding the right lender can help you get into escrow even if you don't submit the highest priced offer. Want to get your own financial plan or pre-approval process started so you are ready to hit the ground running in 2022? Reach out to Dino or myself to take the first step. Dino Katsiametis CA Coastal Loans 949.720.1616 dino@cacoastalloans.com BRE#:01244052 Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshalexanderrealestate/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/josh_the_real_estate_dad/ Follow me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshalexanderrealestate/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad ClubHouse: @realestatedad Always on the go? Check out the Orange County Housing Market News podcast: Apple: https://apple.co/3e1PX87 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2WRwCkl Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2zhJtD9 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/36C52uH Pandora: http://pdora.co/2KiPeWT

How is Thanksgiving already a few weeks away? This year flew by, but before it's completely over, let's look at the top 5 things you should know and understand about the real estate market in Orange County for the month of November. If you are buying or selling a home this year, this episode is for you! Are you a first time home buyer and don't know where to start your home buying journey? Check out my free e-book on how to budget for your first home at: http://www.buyersguidetobudgeting.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on all the socials for even more info about the housing market: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Prop 19 passed on California last year, news coverage stopped shortly after and I still get a lot of questions about it, so I wanted to break it down for anyone that was interested in seeing exactly how it works. Some examples are included to make it easier to understand the property tax implications. Are you a first time home buyer and don't know where to start your home buying journey? Check out my free e-book on how to budget for your first home at: http://www.buyersguidetobudgeting.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on all the socials for even more info about the housing market: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Zillow has put a pause on home buying for the rest of the year, rumors and news articles are speculating that it's because they believe a housing crash is coming, in this episode we look at the data to determine if there is any truth to this. Are you a first time home buyer and don't know where to start your home buying journey? Check out my free e-book on how to budget for your first home at: http://www.buyersguidetobudgeting.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Looking to buy or sell a home, or are you in the middle of a transaction and your agent or escrow company starts talking to you about title insurance? What is it? Who pays for it? What is this 20-30 page preliminary title report that you just received when you opened escrow? These are some of the questions I ask David Glanzrock an OC resident and VP at Fidelity National Title, the largest title insurance company in the world. If you have questions about title insurance he is a great resource and is happy to answer them, feel free to contact him directly or leave a comment on the video and he will get you the help you need. His contact info is: Call or Text: 714-917-9874 E-mail: titleisboring@fnf.com Are you a first time home buyer and don't know where to start your home buying journey? Check out my free e-book on how to budget for your first home at: http://www.buyersguidetobudgeting.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Inventory and demand are both on their way down as expected for this time of year. Over the next 4-6 weeks expect this hot seller's market to look almost the same as it does today. Right now active inventory for all of Orange County is under 2,200 homes, a record low for this time of year. Typically during the beginning of October we see about 6,400 homes, that is a 194% difference. Are you a first time home buyer and don't know where to start your home buying journey? Check out my free e-book on how to budget for your first home at: http://www.buyersguidetobudgeting.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad

Are you a first time home buyer and don't know where to start your home buying journey? Check out my free e-book on how to budget for your first home at: http://www.buyersguidetobudgeting.com Josh Alexander THE brokeredge JoshAlexanderRealEstate@gmail.com 714.366.2186 DRE#:01974435 Follow me on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/joshtherealestatedad