The OC is really a microcosm of what's going on in the whole country. When you watch the national news or read it online, keep in mind that national averages don't necessarily reflect what's going on in our own back yard.
In spite of the gloom and doom that dominates the national news, the first quarter of 2011 showed some overall positives for the OC. 8 zips in the OC showed an increase in both sales and pricing.
The first thing I do when working with clients is to review the steps involved in buying a home. I call it the “process”. It used to be a 3-part process but recently, it’s become more of a 4-part process. Let me explain...