Huntington Beach Real Estate-Huntington Beach Homes For Sale

Inventory is dropping!

by erikaalvarez October 11, 2011 Latest News

After dropping to just below 2,900 new pending sales, demand stabilized for the first time in the past several weeks. Listing inventory continued to drop though, and will probably drop below 10,000 homes by next week. We haven’t seen the inventory this low since January 2011 (normally a slow time of year for Real Estate). …

Read the full article →

How Much Is My Home Worth?

by erikaalvarez March 4, 2011 Real Estate Q&A

Are you looking to sell now or in the near future? If so, the first and most important factor to get a grasp of before deciding to put your home on the market is, ‘what will you net from a sale today?’

Where to get a general home value idea…

You can visit a site like Zillow in …

Read the full article →

Giving Thanks

by erikaalvarez December 7, 2010 Latest News

It is the time of the year to reflect and give thanks. Regarding the Orange County housing market, there’s still a lot to be thankful for.

Thanksgiving Reflection: Even though the housing market is extremely frustrating, there is plenty to …

Read the full article →

Wrong Expectations

by erikaalvarez November 23, 2010 Latest News

Many buyers and sellers alike have the wrong expectations when it comes to the Orange County housing market.

Wrong Expectations: Many buyers expect GIANT discounts while a lot of sellers overvalue their homes.

This IS a perfect …

Read the full article →

A Great Time to be a Buyer!

by erikaalvarez October 28, 2010 Latest News

Values have dropped, rates are low, and it’s a buyer’s market. If you are a buyer, what are you waiting for?

Buyer’s Market: Buyer’s should not wait for a seller’s market to purchase.

Read the full article →

Orange County Housing Demands Returning to Normal …

by erikaalvarez June 18, 2010 How's The Market

The drop in demand ever since the end of the Federal first-time buyer tax credit on April 30th is slowing and leveling off. The 4% drop in demand in the last two weeks is much better than the 12% posted two weeks ago. At this point looking in the rear-view mirror, the end of the …

Read the full article →

Orange County Housing Report …

by erikaalvarez June 22, 2009 How's The Market

The active listing inventory continues to drop along with distressed properties, both foreclosures and short sales. The active listing inventory dropped by1,005 homes in the past six weeks and now totals 9,313, the lowest level since February of 2006. Today there are 5,567 fewer active listings on the market compared …

Read the full article →

$8,000 Tax Credit for You!

by erikaalvarez June 16, 2009 Latest News

Buying a home in Huntington Beach is easier than ever thanks to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act. Now first-time home buyers, and those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years, may receive up to $8,000 dollars in tax credits when purchasing a home. There are time restrictions, so don’t wait, start your home …

Read the full article →

Advantages of Living in Huntington Beach

by erikaalvarez June 10, 2009 Community

There are no dull moments here in Huntington Beach. Everything is just minutes away and everything is familiar – like one big community. Also, the pride and joy of Huntington Beach is its beach, which brings in at least 11 million tourists per year. Dubbed as “Surf …

Read the full article →

Huntington Beach Housing is Now Affordable for First-time Home Buyers ….

by erikaalvarez June 3, 2009 How's The Market

Stop throwing your money away on rent. Now is a great time to buy. Home prices continue to remain steady in Huntington Beach and other coastal cities, and interest rates are still at historic lows. In addition, as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, first-time home buyers may receive a tax credit up to …

Read the full article →