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Orange County Housing Report: Low mortgage rates propel homebuyer demand

Written by jbobbett2 on August 13, 2020.

Even though housing came to a standstill in April, the market roared back and trends have developed that foreshadow continued strength. With a low supply and strong demand, the market has not been this hot since 2013. It was sudden. It was unnerving. Nobody had seen anything like it in their lifetime. A pandemic unfolded before everyone’s eyes. Major sports leagues suspended their seasons. Disneyland closed its gates. Schools went online. California announced a “stay...

Orange County Housing Report: V-Shaped Recovery

Written by jbobbett2 on June 17, 2020.

COVID-19 has impacted the economy across the board. The economic data prior to the Coronavirus was pumping on all cylinders. Consumer confidence, consumption, unemployment, housing, stocks, leading economic indicators, everything was pointing to a phenomenal 2020. After the virus broke, every chart was impacted severely. Housing was no exception. Experts have been debating what the economic recovery will look like. Initially some experts were calling for a quick rebound,...

Video: Interview with Maury Oglevie of non-profit ALPHA

Written by jbobbett2 on June 7, 2020.

Today we interviewed the philanthropy chair, Maury Oglevie, of ALPHA, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Fullerton. Giving and charitable works continue, even during COVID. If you wish to connect with ALPHA you may do so...

Video: Interview with John Reed of Le Potager in Fullerton

Written by jbobbett2 on May 23, 2020.

We love our locally owned businesses in Fullerton and wanted to interview local business owners check in during this challenging time and learn about unique ways they are finding to continue operating and serving their customers. In...

Video: Interview with Chris Castillo of The Twisted Vine in Fullerton

Written by jbobbett2 on May 11, 2020.

iBuyers Explained

Written by jbobbett2 on April 1, 2020.

In this video we discuss iBuyers. What is an iBuyer? What does an iBuyer do? What are the advantages and possible disadvantages of an iBuyer?

California statewide rent cap, just-cause eviction laws explained

Written by jbobbett2 on March 19, 2020.

In this video we discuss the recently adopted statewide rent cap and just-cause eviction laws that are now in effect. These new laws can get complex as they relate only to properties with more than one living unit on the property.

Will the Realtor Redux method prevail? The outcome

Written by jbobbett2 on March 4, 2020.

We’re back at our Fullerton condo, now with unobstructed majestic mountain and golf course views. The unit is bright and modern, coated in fresh interior paint with carpets cleaned. This condo had languished on the market, as not one but TWO other agents lacked the right touch to move this property. Initially a lack of home staging held homebuyers back from seeing its potential. When that didn’t work, the second agent staged with the homeowner’s existing furnishings and...

Will the Realtor Redux method prevail?

Written by jbobbett2 on January 26, 2020.

We specialize in helping homeowners sell their properties faster and for higher prices by making strategic property improvements prior to listing on the market. This time we will be putting our Realtor Redux method to the test as we look to improve a Fullerton condo, which two agents before us failed to sell. We will be working with the daughter of the aging homeowner, who told us the first agent tried to show the home with zero staging, while the second agent staged the...

Realtor Redux: Mid-century Home Modern Again

Written by jbobbett2 on August 16, 2019.

We’re back at our mid-century home in Fullerton and putting the final touches on some modern updates we think will help this house fetch the best price once we go to market. After the tenants vacated, we went to work on the front of the house. We gave the interior walls a coat of fresh paint and painted the red brick fireplace white, we removed drop florescent lighting in the kitchen and installed recessed lighting, and we removed all window coverings and a host of other...