Buying

Oct. 22, 2026

The Bluffs: Newport Beach’s Best Keep-It-On-The-DL Neighborhood

Welcome to The Bluffs: Newport Beach’s Best Keep-It-On-The-DL Neighborhood 🌊🏡

If you think living in Newport Beach requires a yacht, a valet, and an eight-figure bank account, meet The Bluffs.

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Tucked quietly above the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, The Bluffs (and neighboring Eastbluff) offer quintessential Southern …

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Posted in Buying, Selling
Oct. 14, 2026

Why You DON’T Need 20% Down to Buy a Home in Huntington Beach

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Myth Buster: Why You DON’T Need 20% Down to Buy a Home in Huntington Beach or Anywhere 🏄‍♂️🏠

If I had a dollar for every time a potential buyer told me, "I'd love to buy in Surf City, but I'm still saving up my 20% down payment," …

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Posted in Buying
Sept. 26, 2026

Home Inspection Red Flags: Cosmetic Flaws vs. Structural Issues

 

Home Inspection Red Flags: Cosmetic Flaws vs. Structural Issues

Buying a home in Huntington Beach is an exciting milestone, whether you’re looking at a classic mid-century tract home near Goldenwest, a condo near the Pier, or a waterfront property in Huntington Harbour. However, when the home inspection …

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Sept. 13, 2026

How to beat all-cash offers

How to Beat Out All-Cash Offers: 5 Strategic Steps for Huntington Beach Buyers

 

With Huntington Beach’s median home price hovering around $1.4M to $1.5M, entering the coastal housing market can feel like stepping into a high-stakes arena. Whether you’re looking for a single-family home in **Seacliff**, a …

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Aug. 24, 2026

Fixer Upper Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Fixer Upper
We’ve all scrolled through listings, spotted a classic Huntington Beach beach cottage or a 1970s split-level with a lower price tag, and thought: "I could totally HGTV this place."

Fixing up an older home can be your ticket to immediate equity and living blocks from the …
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Aug. 19, 2026

Market update August 2026

 Condos in Orange County are taking longer to sell. Single-family homes are still moving relatively quickly.

The market time for attached homes is 114 days, compared to 93 days for detached homes.

 

The days on the market for all Huntington Beach properties are 79 …

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Aug. 16, 2026

Real Estate Mortgage Options

Mortgage Advice: Understanding Mortgage Options (A Guide for New Homebuyers)

So, you’re ready to buy your first home! You’ve already mentally decorated the living room and picked out the neighborhood coffee spot. But then comes the ultimate buzzkill: the mortgage search.

Suddenly you’re drowning in …
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Aug. 10, 2026

Renting vs. Buying in Huntington Beach

The Math Behind Surf City Living

Deciding whether to continue leasing or buy a property in Huntington Beach comes down to short-term cash flow versus long-term wealth building. With average local rents continuing to rise and median home values remaining strong across Orange County, breaking down the actual …
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Posted in Buying, Local News
Aug. 4, 2026

What is the real estate market update for Huntington Beach?

 

What’s Really Happening in the Huntington Beach Real Estate Market?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local real estate market, you’ve likely noticed a distinct shift in rhythm. Between headlines about interest rates and national housing trends, it’s easy to wonder: Are local home …

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Aug. 2, 2026

First time home buyer tips

The moment it clicks! Finding an agent who actually listens makes the complex feel achievable. We’re all smiles here as we officially start the journey.

Surf’s Up, Prices… Not So Much? Your HB First-Time Homebuyer Survival Guide

Right now, you’re probably scrolling through Zillow, dreaming of a sun-drenched bungalow near Main Street, but feeling totally overwhelmed by the reality of actually buying it. We get it. Buying your first home in Huntington Beach—or …

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