Recently Jonathon Lansner posted a podcast that he did with Steven Thomas of Altera Real Estate. Great information whether you are a buyer or seller in Orange County. Mr. Thomas posts his Market Time Report every two weeks and continues to be an excellent resource for analysis on Orange County real estate. If you are… [Continue Reading]
2008 Housing Review and 2009 Predictions
January 3, 2009 By 4 Comments
Steven Thomas, President of Altera Real Estate recently released his latest Orange County Housing Report and it is definitely worth taking the time to review if you are curious about how the 2008 housing market finished and the possible outlook for 2009. It’s a very comprehensive summary. I would encourage you to review the charts… [Continue Reading]
The Second Wave Is Coming – It’s Not Over Yet
December 15, 2008 By 3 Comments
My husband, Michael cringes when I post things like this – but I never promised to bring you just the Pollyanna good news in the market. The ’60 Minutes’ piece speculates that we are about halfway through this housing crisis. According to the show, the first wave of this crisis was made up of sub-prime… [Continue Reading]
Predictions for Market Recovery in the OC
October 6, 2008 By 5 Comments
There has been some sun peaking through the storm clouds of the Orange County real estate market which is bringing rise to the question, ‘When will we see the real estate market recover?’ There is still tremendous volatility in the banking industry and financial markets but there are some bright spots. We have already begun… [Continue Reading]
What Is a Good Deal?
August 28, 2008 By 1 Comment
The new buyer profile today is understandably looking for a ‘good deal’. With the major changes we’ve seen in Orange County in the last 2 years, the buyers that feel ready to jump into the market are consistently saying, ‘If I find a good deal…’ So what is a ‘good deal’? Let’s examine the potential… [Continue Reading]
