March 15, 2024
Spotlight on Newport Beach
March 9, 2024
Housing Market
February 14, 2024
Navigating the Price Tag
February 9, 2024
Market Update
January 12, 2024
Unveiling Costal Gems
January 10, 2024
Navigating the Orange County Real Estate Landscape
December 15, 2023
Decoding the FSBO Dilemma
December 11, 2023
A Year-End Review and 2024 Outlook
November 14, 2023
Orange County's Real Estate Gems: Neighborhood Insights for Homebuyers and Investors
November 7, 2023
Navigating the November Real Estate Market in Orange County 2023
October 10, 2023
One of the methods real estate investors use is a 1031 Exchange. It's a fantastic tool that permits you to sell one investment property and roll the proceeds into a ne… Read more
October 2, 2023
There are multiple advantages of timing your purchase for the month of October. In fact, Forbes recently reported that "October is when buyers typically get the best p… Read more
Sandra Thiel | July 20, 2023
The median home price in the United States landed 4.3% below the all-time high reached in June 2022 after appreciating 9.7% in 2023. When accounting for current home p… Read more
Sandra Thiel | July 13, 2023
The OC fair is a 23-day event that begins on Friday July 14th to Sunday August 13th at the the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.
Sandra Thiel | June 30, 2023
The United States paid its bills in full and on time, avoiding default and a global economic catastrophe with two days to spare.
Sandra Thiel | June 6, 2023
Don't let June gloom keep you down, get your home ready for summer with these six home maintenance tips. ☀️🏠️ 1. Check and clean your air conditioning system! Make… Read more
Sandra Thiel | May 26, 2023
Home sales fell 2.4% month over month after a huge increase the month before. We may see more month-to-month variance than usual in the number of homes sold as buyers … Read more
Sandra Thiel | May 25, 2023
Keep reading to learn more about the recent success of Milieu Home’s pre-sale renovation program with their listing in Mission Viejo. Case History Sandra Thiel, Fou… Read more
Sandra Thiel | April 26, 2023
Active listings in Orange County declined further in March, as sales increased and fewer listings came to market. Home prices rose meaningfully in the first quarter of… Read more
Sandra Thiel | April 25, 2023
Will homebuyers with good credit face higher mortgage fees than homebuyers with risky credit? The answer is - it’s complicated. There’s a new mortgage fee policy goi… Read more
Sandra Thiel | March 24, 2023
Home sales fell for the 12th month in a row, while, according to the National Association of Realtors, the median sale price continued its seven-month decline from its… Read more
Sandra Thiel | February 23, 2023
Many home sellers face a tough choice before they list their property. Should they sell their home as-is or invest in pre-sale renovations? With MiLiEU Home's new of… Read more
Sandra Thiel | February 21, 2023
Orange County’s housing market is once again near all-time-low inventory levels as far fewer new listings are coming to market. Home prices have stabilized, mostly due… Read more
Sandra Thiel | January 25, 2023
Home sellers, listen up! 🗣️ Sellers need to understand how we live in our homes is NOT the way we sell our homes. Today I’m sharing the four C’s of selling real esta… Read more
Sandra Thiel | January 23, 2023
The 2023 housing market is poised to be more balanced between buyers and sellers than it has been over the past three years. Mortgage rates are softening demand, which… Read more
Sandra Thiel | December 16, 2022
With the new year on the horizon, keep an eye on these emerging interior design ideas to spruce up your living space! Holistic Interiors This design trend comes… Read more
Sandra Thiel | December 15, 2022
Competition for buyers has decreased as the mix of holidays and higher interest rates dampen demand. Fewer buyers, however, means more opportunities to find the right … Read more
Sandra Thiel | November 17, 2022
With Thanksgiving, brings discounted shopping! Here are several Black Friday deals for homeowners to take advantage of. Upgrading large appliances can be expensive! Th… Read more
Sandra Thiel | November 16, 2022
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I thought I would share my family's favorite cranberry corn bread stuffing recipe for you to try with your families! This recipe … Read more
Sandra Thiel | November 16, 2022
We have enough data to show that the housing market in Orange County is cooling substantially after one of the hottest real estate markets in history. Of course, you d… Read more
October 26, 2022
Fewer homes are coming to market, and demand for homes has cooled as interest rates jump to a 15-year high, indicating a short-term equilibrium after two years of rapi… Read more
Sandra Thiel | October 26, 2022
The house hunting process can be daunting, but having a knowledgeable realtor in your corner can make the experience ten times better.
September 14, 2022
The median single-family home and condo prices declined month-over-monh. Since the all-time highs reached in April for single-family homes and May for condos, prices h… Read more
September 14, 2022
Months of Supply Inventory (MSI) quantifies the supply/demand relationship by measuring how many months it would take for all current homes listed on the market to sel… Read more
September 14, 2022
Orange County’s housing inventory continued to rise in July, following historical seasonal trends. Inventory tends to peak in July, which appears to be the case this y… Read more
July 25, 2022
It’s become hard to accurately describe the state of the housing market in the face of rising rates, historically low supply, and high but softening demand. Real estat… Read more
July 25, 2022
In May, the median single-family home price declined from the April at peak, while the median condo price rose to a new all-time high. After four months of record high… Read more
June 2, 2022
Lead poisoning is a serious problem that can lead to adverse health problems. In children, high levels of lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, behavi… Read more
June 2, 2022
Analyze why you are selling – If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, hig… Read more
May 4, 2022
In the olden days, when someone wanted a home loan they walked downtown to the neighborhood bank or savings & loan. If the bank had extra funds lying around and consid… Read more
May 4, 2022
With the burst of the housing bubble, credit crisis, and millions of foreclosures across the country, you may wonder if buying a home is such a good idea after all. Ho… Read more
April 4, 2022
Have you received an advertisement offering to save you thousands of dollars on your thirty-year mortgage and cut years off your payments? With email spam becoming mor… Read more
April 4, 2022
A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both you and the buyer the opportunity to learn about the property’s defects. A home inspecti… Read more
April 4, 2022
By asking the right questions, and knowing exactly what your needs are, you can find the right loan for you. There are certain approaches that you can take while mortg… Read more
January 20, 2022
There really is no such thing as a no-cost mortgage loan. There are always costs, such as appraisal fees, escrow fees, title insurance fees, document fees, processing … Read more
December 30, 2021
How would you like a mortgage loan where you did not have to make the whole payment if you did not want to? Or would you like a loan with an interest rate about 1% bel… Read more
December 8, 2021
What is title insurance? Newspapers refer to it in the weekly real estate sections and you hear about it in conversations with real estate brokers. If you’ve purchased… Read more
December 1, 2021
Builders, in an effort to combat the dual problem of an increasing population and a declining availability of prime land, are increasingly turning to common interest d… Read more
November 24, 2021
Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive. But, do you know everything you need to know about carrying back a second;… Read more
November 24, 2021
It’s important that you choose an experienced agent who is there for you. Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire… Read more
November 24, 2021
If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer both emotionally and visually, t… Read more
November 24, 2021
If you ask a loan officer, “What kind of lender is best?” the answer will be whatever kind of company he works for and he will give you a list of reasons why. If you m… Read more
November 24, 2021
If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you are a seller who needs to close… Read more
November 24, 2021
Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the Internal Revenue Service. This required reporting is a consequence of the Ta… Read more
November 24, 2021
It used to be that buyers could go house shopping and when they have found their dream home, then they go to get pre-approved. However, in today’s market, that has pro… Read more
November 24, 2021
As a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don’t take anything for granted, not even what you see or what the seller or listing agent tell you.… Read more
November 24, 2021
The price is the first thing buyers notice about your property. If you set your price too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher. You want your house to … Read more
November 24, 2021
Mortgage Bankers are lenders that are large enough to originate loans and create pools of loans, which are then sold directly to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, j… Read more
November 24, 2021
FICO® stands for Fair Isaac & Company and is the name for the most well known credit scoring system, used by Experian. The credit bureau’s computer evaluates a complet… Read more
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