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Buy Before Selling in Real Estate: Innovative Financing Options and Market Strategies

Uncategorized / February 7, 2024 / 2 minutes of reading

“Buying Before Selling” emerges as a strategic maneuver for homeowners. This approach, primarily when facilitated by skilled agents like Christopher Phipps in California, offers a unique blend of flexibility and financial leverage. Understanding and navigating this process is crucial to assisting clients effectively as a real estate agent. Strategic Significance of Buying Before Selling Buying […]

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Historic Tustin Hangar Fire: What we know so far.

Real Estate News / November 10, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

On November 7, 2023, a massive fire destroyed a historic hangar at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin in California. The hangar, which was built in 1942, was one of the largest wooden structures in the world and was used to house blimps during World War II. The fire broke out at around 1:30

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The 529 College Savings Plan: A Gateway to Educational Opportunities

Uncategorized / October 21, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

What is a 529 Plan? A 529 Plan is an education savings plan designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs. Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, these plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions. They come in two main types: Savings Plans: Function much like

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Orange County Real Estate Update – August 2023

Uncategorized / August 31, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

The median home price in Orange County was $1.1 million in August, down 0.4% from June. The number of homes for sale increased by 10% from July, but inventory remains low. The days on market for homes sold in August was 19 days, down from 22 days in July. The bidding war rate decreased

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An aerial view of a beach beach town and the Pacific Ocean in Orange County, California

The Best Cities of Orange County

Buying A Home / July 10, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

The Best Cities of Orange County Welcome to Orange County, CA! This beautiful coastal region offers an array of cities to choose from when considering purchasing your next home. And at 1 Percent Lists SoCal, we want to help you make the right choice for you. So, we’ll look at the best cities Orange County

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Navigating Closing Costs: A Guide

Buying A Home, Sell My Home / May 15, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

Navigating Closing Costs: A Guide When it comes to purchasing or selling a home, there are a multitude of expenses to consider. Among these, closing costs hold significant importance. Understanding the allocation of these costs is crucial for both buyers and sellers. At 1 Percent Lists SoCal, we know the importance of understanding where your

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Aerial view of the City of Tustin, California

Tustin, California: A Great Place to Call Home

Buying A Home / March 29, 2023 / 8 minutes of reading

Tustin, California: A Great Place to Call Home Tustin, California is a vibrant and dynamic city located in Orange County. Since its beginnings as an agricultural community, Tustin has transformed into a bustling suburban city. With its rich history and culture, “The City of the Trees” is a popular destination for those looking to buy

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Real Estate Trends Among Millennials

Real Estate News / March 18, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

Millennials make up the largest share of today’s home buyers With each generation, the landscape of various industries changes and gets reshaped – this is also true for the real estate industry. 2018 was a big year for millennials in terms of homeownership, with the rate rising by half a percentage point over 2017

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Best Mortgage Loans For First Time Buyers

Buying A Home / March 12, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Best Mortgage Loans For First Time Buyers Financing is always a big question mark when searching homes for sale, especially for first time buyers who may not realize that all loans are not created equal; and all lenders do not offer every type of loan that is available. Getting Started With A Mortgage Getting

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Design Trends for Property Investors and Owners

Buying A Home / March 3, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

Design Trends for Property Investors Boring neutral tones are not what buyers want this year. Instead, bright pops of color, luxurious textures, and high-end details are what people want to see in real estate in 2019. Stone and natural tiles are one option that checks off all the boxes this year because the material is

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