Nov 082012
 
Timing the housing market is important

When I developed the OC Housing News Report, one of the biggest challenges was to develop a rating system that would time the housing market to maximum advantage. As we’ve all seen over the last few years of constant government manipulation, its very hard to pick the exact bottom, and although it looks like the bottom was earlier this year, that is not yet certain. Changes in government or banking policy could easily result in more foreclosures finding their way to the MLS causing prices to fall again. Despite these challenges, there are certain key indicators one can look for [Read More...]

Nov 062012
 
Orange County housing market rising due to restricted inventory

In late 2011, the valuation metrics in the OC Housing News Report became very bullish. Due to low interest rates and slowly deflating prices, the cost of home ownership relative to rent fell far below historic norms. In other words, it was much cheaper to own than is usually is. Despite the falling prices, the valuations were attractive, and this report began issuing strong buy signals. Those that trusted that advice bought at what appears to be the bottom of the market. Only time will tell if the spring 2012 bottom is durable. In spring 2012, lenders dramatically slowed their [Read More...]

Jul 282012
 
Don't buy an Orange County house until you see this report!

Click on the link for practical advice for today’s prospective homebuyers. The OC Housing News profiles properties for sale each day and presents current market data on each city in Orange County. If you really want to know what’s happening in the OC Housing market, you need to read the OC Housing news and subscribe to the our monthly newsletter. 1117 FLORIDA St Huntington Beach, CA 92648 $1,189,000 901 HUNTINGTON St 0.29 miles 3 bd / 4.5 ba 2,800 Sq. Ft. $1,250,000 625 FRANKFORT 0.3 miles 3 bd / 4.25 ba 3,418 Sq. Ft. $1,149,000 609 FRANKFORT Ave 0.32 miles 3 [Read More...]

Jun 302012
 
The OC Housing Newsletter: Your source for unbiased market information June 2012

The OC Housing News profiles properties for sale each day and presents current market data on each city in Orange County. If you really want to know what’s happening in the OC Housing market, you need to read the OC Housing news and subscribe to the our monthly newsletter. 2332 North RIVERSIDE Dr Santa Ana, CA 92706 — $510,000 $849,000 2207 North FLOWER St 0.39 miles 4 bd / 2.75 ba 2,601 Sq. Ft. $675,000 2139 North FLOWER St 0.41 miles 4 bd / 2.5 ba 2,400 Sq. Ft. $399,000 606 East SANTA CLARA Ave 0.6 miles 2 bd / [Read More...]

May 262012
 
The OC Housing Newsletter: Your source for unbiased market information May 2012

The OC Housing News profiles properties for sale each day and presents current market data on each city in Orange County. If you really want to know what’s happening in the OC Housing market, you need to read the OC Housing news and subscribe to the our monthly newsletter. 26 SAN MARCOS Ln Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 — $839,000 $849,000 26 OLD MISSION Rd 0.07 miles 4 bd / 3 ba 3,200 Sq. Ft. $1,379,000 18 EMERALD Ter 0.31 miles 4 bd / 4.5 ba 3,474 Sq. Ft. $1,249,000 14 VENTANA RIDGE Dr 0.35 miles 6 bd / 5 ba [Read More...]

Apr 292012
 

Each month I publish the OC Housing Market Newsletter below and send it to subscribers. A few weeks later, I publish in on the blog. To get the most timely data, please sign up below. The data in this report will help you identify which cities, zip codes or communities with the best pricing. You can explore prevailing rent levels, resale pricing and trends in both. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to buy a home in today’s volatile and unpredictable real estate market.

Mar 152012
 
OC Housing News market rating system: Where is it safe to buy?

I developed the OC Housing News Market Newsletter to provide information on the local housing market useful to potential homebuyers. I believe people make good decisions when given good information. We all know the information provided by realtors on the housing market is manipulated to motivate buyers to act. realtors numbers are rarely accurate, and like the boy who cries wolf, nobody believes the realtor who cries buy. I also follow a philosophy of constant improvement. When I first published the OC Housing News Market Newsletter, I assembled a great deal of data and struggled to find a coherent way [Read More...]

Feb 262012
 
February 2012 OC Housing Market Newsletter

Below is the Update for the OC Housing Market as of December 31, 2011. It is free to download. You can also sign up to have this report emailed to you on a monthly basis. The Real State of OC Real Estate OC Housing News monthly market report and newsletter provides a clear picture of the health of the housing market. Both buyers and sellers find the information timely and relevant to their decision to buy or sell a home. The collapse of the housing bubble clearly showed valuation matters, and real estate does not always go up. If your [Read More...]

Jan 092012
 
January 2012 OC Housing Market Newsletter

Below is the Update for the OC Housing Market as of December 31, 2011. It is free to download. You can also sign up to have this report emailed to you on a monthly basis. The Real State of OC Real Estate OC Housing News monthly market report and newsletter provides a clear picture of the health of the housing market. Both buyers and sellers find the information timely and relevant to their decision to buy or sell a home. The collapse of the housing bubble clearly showed valuation matters, and real estate does not always go up. If your [Read More...]