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Buying, Luxury, Orange County, Real Estate Advice - Buyers and Sellers

What does the $2M–$3M Price Range Buy You in Coastal Orange County?

Coastal Orange County has always been synonymous with luxury, lifestyle, and long‑term value — but what does the $2M–$3M price range actually buy you today? For many buyers relocating from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, or out of state, this range represents the “sweet spot” where elevated living meets strong investment fundamentals. Here’s a […]
Buying, Luxury, Monarch Beach Gated Community, Orange County, Selling

MONARCH BEACH CONFIDENTIAL -2025 MARKET UPDATE

The gated community of Monarch Beach market saw several record-breaking sales in 2025 across all sub associations that make up this luxury coastal enclave on the northern end of Dana Point, aptly situated near the Waldorf Astoria Resort, the Ritz Carlton and the Salt Creek Beach Trail. Take a listen to the podcast I […]
Buying, Luxury, Orange County, Real Estate Advice - Buyers and Sellers

What You Get For The Money- what $4M-$6M buys you in the Coastal Orange County Real Estate Market

Blog Posts If you’re shopping for a luxury home in Orange County, California, with a budget between $4 million and $6 million, you’re entering a market rich with ocean views, architectural elegance, and lifestyle prestige. This guide breaks down what you can expect in five of the most desirable coastal communities: Dana Point, Laguna Beach, […]
Orange County, Real Estate Advice - Buyers and Sellers, Selling

When Should I Put My Home On the Market in Orange County?

Selling in 2026 – Should You List Your Orange County Home in January or Wait Until Spring? When it comes to selling your home in Orange County, timing can make all the difference. Sellers often ask whether they should list in January, right after the holidays, or hold off until the spring market. Both seasons […]

Buying What does the $2M–$3M Price Range Buy You in Coastal Orange County? Coastal Orange County has always been synonymous with luxury, lifestyle, and long‑term value — but what does the $2M–$3M price range actually buy you today? For many buyers relocating from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, or out of state, this range represents the “sweet spot” where elevated living meets strong investment fundamentals. Here’s a […]

Buying MONARCH BEACH CONFIDENTIAL -2025 MARKET UPDATE The gated community of Monarch Beach market saw several record-breaking sales in 2025 across all sub associations that make up this luxury coastal enclave on the northern end of Dana Point, aptly situated near the Waldorf Astoria Resort, the Ritz Carlton and the Salt Creek Beach Trail. Take a listen to the podcast I […]

Buying What You Get For The Money- what $4M-$6M buys you in the Coastal Orange County Real Estate Market Blog Posts If you’re shopping for a luxury home in Orange County, California, with a budget between $4 million and $6 million, you’re entering a market rich with ocean views, architectural elegance, and lifestyle prestige. This guide breaks down what you can expect in five of the most desirable coastal communities: Dana Point, Laguna Beach, […]

Orange County When Should I Put My Home On the Market in Orange County? Selling in 2026 – Should You List Your Orange County Home in January or Wait Until Spring? When it comes to selling your home in Orange County, timing can make all the difference. Sellers often ask whether they should list in January, right after the holidays, or hold off until the spring market. Both seasons […]

Uncategorized 12 Potential Pivot Points for Buyers Planning to Represent Themselves In 1999, my husband and I embarked on our first-time homebuyer journey in the northern suburbs of Chicago. We didn’t have an agent and went to open houses to see the options in our price range. The first weekend we started our search, we stumbled upon an open house because we missed turning on another street down […]

Real Estate Advice - Buyers and Sellers 18 Ways to Demonstrate Value for Buyers When providing buyer representation, trying to articulate all that an agent does is never a finite list as each buyer and transaction is uniquely different between numerous factors involved regarding the property, seller(s) and financing. Working with buyers involves advocacy, education, information, guidance, encouragement, patience, protection and accountability. It is important to note that […]

Real Estate Legislation Legislative Update- Summary of New California Real Estate Laws for 2023 Several new real estate laws take effect on January 1, 2023 that I wanted to share with consumers. Whether you own a primary residence, rent or have investment property, this is good information to be aware of. Discussions of homeowners associations on social media, tenant screening reports and seller disclosure requirements may be of particular […]

Uncategorized Walkthrough Woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress The final walkthrough. A time of anticipation, excitement and nervousness. It all comes down to this. Is the home in presentable condition? Will it be how the buyers remembered it? Will it look better or worse? What about repairs? Were they made properly? Is all that is supposed to be staying, in fact, in the home […]

Real Estate Advice - Buyers and Sellers 10 Essentials for Effective Negotiating in Today’s Market I’m sharing the full text of my most recent advice piece I wrote for Inman News in response to the shifting market. The last two years in real estate were like a party that just kept going. Here’s how to navigate what’s next: In today’s climate, putting together a real estate transaction just got harder than […]