Echelberger Group | Inhabit Real Estate

Meet Stacy. We’re excited to welcome Stacy Lawrence to the Inhabit family! A natural communicator with a journalist’s eye for detail, Stacy ensures her clients are informed and confident through every twist and turn of their real estate journey. Her solution-oriented mindset and passion for uncovering a home’s potential make her an invaluable partner for buyers and sellers alike.⁠ ⁠ Having remodeled two homes and worked alongside real estate investors, Stacy brings a deep understanding of construction and design to the table—helping her clients envision the possibilities and make decisions with clarity.⁠ ⁠ As a proud SoCal native and San Juan Capistrano resident, Stacy lives and breathes the Orange County lifestyle. She’s not only a trusted advisor but an engaged member of the community she loves. Off the clock, you’ll find her cheering from the baseball stands, at the dance studio, or connecting with her neighbors. Welcome to the team, Stacy! We’re thrilled to have you. 🖤⁠

𝐎𝐂 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: No Detectable Plunge ⁠ The housing market is holding strong despite the current slowdown. Here's what the data tells us:⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 Inventory Trends:⁠ - 𝟰𝟬% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 on the market today compared to last year.⁠ - Pre-COVID inventory levels were 𝟲𝟱% 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 than today.⁠ - 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝟯𝟱% 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 than it was before COVID, mostly due to higher interest rates.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 Why We’re Not Seeing a Crash:⁠ - Limited supply of homes is keeping prices stable.⁠ - Homeowners are financially strong:⁠ ▪️Record tappable equity.⁠ ▪️50%+ equity for many homeowners.⁠ ▪️A record number of homes are owned free and clear.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 Looking Ahead:⁠ - Inventory will start rising in 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆.⁠ - Expect more inventory through 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, peaking in 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁.⁠ ⁠ 📉 Right now, active inventory is declining as buyers wait for rates to drop. But remember—when interest rates eased in October, 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗱.⁠ ⁠ Questions about the market? I’m here to help! Call or text anytime at 949.463.0400.⁠ ⁠ Subscribe to the Housing Report and get the full report and charts emailed to you every other week with the latest updates! https://bit.ly/4fij722 ⁠ Echelberger Group | DRE 01176379⁠ Inhabit RealEstate⁠ ⁠ #housingmarket #realestatemarket #orangecountyrealestate #realestateupdates #marketupdates #orangecountyhomes⁠

Hannah Torok - Trusted Advisor Meet Hannah. When it comes to buying or selling a home, having someone who sees the bigger picture and the finer details makes all the difference. A San Clemente native, Hannah Torok brings her passion for architecture, design, and the art of living to every client she serves. Whether it’s matching you with a home that feels like you or helping you transition to your next chapter, Hannah’s goal is simple: a seamless, stress-free experience. With a background in interior design and horticulture—and a Fine Arts degree to boot—Hannah has a knack for blending practicality with creativity, turning every transaction into a work of art. When she’s not exploring Southern Orange County’s finest properties, you’ll find her hiking, baking, or enjoying the sunset alongside her trusty Labradoodle sidekick, Ranger. Welcome to the team, Hannah! 🖤 _____ About Inhabit Real Estate: Founded by third-generation residents, we’re dedicated to keeping out community strong. Every dollar of commission stay local, with 1% of profits reinvested back into our community. We are committed to uncovering opportunities you never imagined, navigating market challenges, and leveraging our deep local connection to benefit you - whether you’re buying or selling. We’re you trusted partner, guiding you through every step of the real estate journey. This is our sandbox, and we’re here to make your next move a success. #EchelbergerGroup #InhabitRealEstate #MeetTheTeam #SanClementeLiving #LoveWhereYouLive #LocalExperts #HomeSelling #DreamHomes

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 - 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 - San Clemente | Dana Point | San Juan Capistrano⁠ ⁠ SAN CLEMENTE⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,964,162 {+9.5% Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 37 {Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 35 {Nov 2023}📉⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,233,550 {+35.5% Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 10 {Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 44 {Nov 2023} ⁠📈⁠ ⁠ DANA POINT⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $2,368,138 {-42.5% Nov 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 12 {Nov 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 71 {Nov 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,605,889 {+25.3% Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 9 {Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 55 {Nov 2023}📈⁠⁠ ⁠ SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $2,989,412 {+37% Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 17 {Nov 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 52 {Nov 2023}🟰⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $906,600 {+4.2% Nov 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 15 {Nov 2023}📈⁠⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 32 {Nov 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ The November 2024 market is buzzing with insights across our coastal communities! In San Clemente, single-family homes saw a 9.5% increase in average sales price, while condos and townhomes skyrocketed with a 35.5% jump. Over in Dana Point, condos held strong with a 25.3% price boost, even as single-family homes saw a dip. Meanwhile, San Juan Capistrano leads the way with a 37% surge in single-family home prices.⁠ The days on market are shifting too—showing the dynamic pace of buying and selling in South Orange County.⁠ ⁠ Give us a call if you're looking to buy or sell! 👉🏼 949.498.7711⁠ ⁠ #MarketUpdate #SouthOCRealEstate #sanclemente #sanclementerealestate #danapoint #danapointrealestate #sanjuancapistrano #sanjuancapistranorealestate⁠

🏡 Orange County Housing Market Update 🏡⁠ ⁠ After months of high mortgage rates, we're seeing a positive shift! Rates have dipped into the low 6% range and have remained steady, sparking an uncharacteristic jump in demand this late in the year. Here’s what’s happening:⁠ ⁠ 🔹 Demand is Rising: More buyers are back in the market, drawn by better affordability as rates drop.⁠ 🔹 Rates Have Improved: After topping 7.5% earlier this year, rates have fallen and stayed in the low 6% range.⁠ 🔹 Inventory is Tight: The number of available homes dropped 1% in the last two weeks, creating scarcity and more competition.⁠ 🔹 Market is Heating Up: The Expected Market Time (how long homes take to sell) has dropped from 78 to 71 days—the largest drop at this time of year in 20 years!⁠ ⁠ What this means for you:⁠ 👉 Buyers: This is a great moment to jump in while rates are favorable, and inventory is still available.⁠ 👉 Sellers: With more buyers entering the market, it’s an optimal time to sell!⁠ ⁠ Expect more homes to go under contract in the coming weeks, as buyers take advantage of improved affordability. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, the market is moving—don't miss your opportunity!⁠ ⁠ 📲 Let’s chat about your real estate goals! 949.498.7711⁠ ⁠ #OrangeCountyRealEstate #MortgageRates #InhabitRealEstate #Homebuying

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 - 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 - San Clemente | Dana Point | San Juan Capistrano⁠ ⁠ SAN CLEMENTE⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $2,185,217 {-1.9% Sept 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 46 {+28.3% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 34 {+53.7% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $965,208 {-1.7% Sept 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 12 {+8.3% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 15 {-73.3% Sept 2023} ⁠📉⁠ ⁠ DANA POINT⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $2,947,556 {-7.6% ASept 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 18 {-22.2% Sept 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 61 {+31.1% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,044,769 {-8.1% Sept 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 13 {+46.2% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 50 {+2% Sept 2023}📈⁠⁠ ⁠ SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,986,555 {+17.1% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 22 {+13.6% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 36 {+5.6% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $872,039 {-23.6% Sept 2023}📉⁠⁠⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 7 {+57.1% Sept 2023}📈⁠⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 40 {+77.5% Sept 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ We're seeing significant movement in our coastal markets! From increased home sales in San Clemente to shifts in pricing across Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, these insights show the ever-evolving nature of our local real estate scene. Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, these numbers offer valuable perspective on what's happening in your community. Let’s connect if you want to dive deeper into any of these stats! 🌊✨⁠ ⁠ Give us a call if you're looking to buy or sell! 👉🏼 949.498.7711⁠ ⁠ #MarketUpdate #SouthOCRealEstate #sanclemente #sanclementerealestate #danapoint #danapointrealestate #sanjuancapistrano #sanjuancapistranorealestate⁠

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Market Reports - June 2024 Closed Sales | San Clemente | Capistrano Beach⁠ | San Juan Capistrano⁠ ⁠ SAN CLEMENTE⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $2,228,232 {+15.9% June 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 47 {+19.1% June 2023}📈⁠⁠⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 21 {No Change June 2023}⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,097,000 {-17% June 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 10 {-30% June 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 18 {No Change June 2023} ⁠ ⁠ CAPISTRANO BEACH⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,908,333 {-53.8% June 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 3 {-66.7% June 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 35 {+40% June 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,600,000 {No Sales June 2023}⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 2 {No Sales June 2023}⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 139 {No Sales June 2023}⁠ ⁠ SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO⁠ ⁠ Single Family⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $2,020,635 {+5.8% June 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 26 {-23% June 2023}📉⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 33 {+9.1% June 2023}📈⁠ ⁠ Condos/Townhomes⁠ ▪️Avg Sales Price: $1,008,807 {+9.2% June 2023}📈⁠ ▪️Homes Sold: 7 {-71.4% June 2023}📉⁠⁠ ▪️Days on Market: 20 {-50% June 2023}📉⁠ ⁠ Home values are up in most coastal cities across Orange County! 🏡🌊 With our stunning beaches, perfect weather, and relaxed lifestyle, it's no wonder demand keeps climbing. Discover the unique charm and unbeatable value that make our coastal communities so desirable.⁠ ⁠ Give us a call if you're looking to buy or sell! 👉🏼 949.498.7711⁠ ⁠ #sanclemente #sanclementerealestate #sanclementemarketreport #sanclementerealestatemarket #capistranobeach #capistranobeachrealestate #capistranobeachmarketreport #capistranobeachrealestatemarket #sanjuancapistrano

𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭⁠ ⁠ Longer market times and price reductions are very strong indicators that sellers will net less upon closing.⁠ ⁠ Price is ultimately the most critical first impression of a home. Sellers only get one shot at this first impression. After the initial ten days of coming on the market, most seasoned buyers have seen the home. Some decide to tour the house, yet others, after considering all the details, decide that their “phone tour” is enough and they are not interested in pursuing it any further. The longer a home is on the market, the less fanfare and excitement the property receives. Even if a seller reduces the asking price down the road, it is not met with eager buyer anticipation and enthusiasm. Currently, 27% of today’s active listing inventory has reduced the asking price at least once. The data illustrates that lowering the asking price or stubbornly waiting to get a price is not the best strategy.⁠ ⁠ The most critical step for sellers to secure as much money as possible upon closing is to spend considerable time arriving at a home’s Fair Market Value based on a home's condition, location, amenities, and location. With mortgage rates stubbornly above 7%, the pressure to initially price a home accurately is the difference between selling quickly and maximizing the net proceeds check after closing versus staying on the market, reducing the asking price, and eventually walking away with less money.⁠ ⁠ What we're seeing:⁠ → Active inventory rising⁠ → Demand slowed after interest rates⁠ → Always slow at this time of year⁠ → Correctly priced homes are going fast⁠ → Some are selling at or over asking price⁠ → Price reductions between 1 and 7%⁠ → Need to focus on initial listing price⁠ ⁠ What we can expect:⁠ → Faster pace once people are in summer routines⁠ → Inventory and demand will peak in August⁠ ⁠ Subscribe to the Housing Report and get the full report and charts emailed to you every other week with the latest updates! Head to Echelberger.com ⁠⁠ Doug Echelberger | DRE 01176379⁠ Echelberger Group | Inhabit Real Estate ⁠ #housingmarket #realestatemarket #orangecountyrealestate #realestateupdates #marketupdates #orangecountyhomes