Teri O'Rourke Realtor, Central Coast Sotheby's International Realty

04/23/2026

This is so important

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

04/23/2026

Points to Ponder...!

There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines.

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

Teri's Coastal Coffee Talk

You may have heard home prices dipped in some areas this year, but that doesn’t mean your home lost real value. Here’s the context more headlines skip.

While select markets are seeing slight price declines, it’s not happening everywhere. It’s really only happening in markets where prices rose too high, too fast during the pandemic housing boom.

The majority of the country is still seeing prices rise year over year. Not fall.

That’s part of the reason why 96% of homes are still worth more than what their owners paid for them.

The bottom line is: home prices aren’t crashing. And you don’t need to worry about your home’s value.

With how much prices rose these past 5 years, your house is probably worth a lot more than you’d expect, even if you do live in one of the markets where prices are re-adjusting.

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Navigating through this dynamic market requires a real estate advisor who negotiates to win. Better call Teri!

12/21/2025

The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore.

12/21/2025

Teri's Coastal Coffee Talk

There are over a million homes for sale right now – and at least one of them is calling your name.

Thanks to how much inventory has grown this year, you have more room to search, compare, and actually find the right fit for you.

Want help spotting the best options in our local market? Let’s talk.



Navigating through this dynamic market requires a real estate advisor who negotiates to win. Better call Teri!

12/19/2025

Teri's Coastal Coffee Talk

Now may be a better time to sell than you'd expect.

Since mortgage rates have come down compared to their high earlier this year, more buyers are re-starting their home search. And here’s the data to prove it.

This graph shows homebuyer activity is hovering at the highest level so far this year.

More people are applying for home loans. And it’s already turning into more homes going under contract.
That jump in activity opens up real opportunities for sellers right now.
There’s a renewed sense of energy in the market going into 2026. And homeowners who decide to sell can ride that shift in momentum.

If you want to get in on the action and get your house in front of these eager buyers, DM me.



Navigating through this dynamic market requires a real estate advisor who negotiates to win. Better call Teri!

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

Teri's Coastal Coffee Talk

Your next home doesn’t need to check every box on your wish list. It just needs to check the right ones.

Even though affordability is improving, it’s still tight for many buyers. And the people who are moving right now are realizing one thing can make the process a whole lot easier: a flexible wish list.

Cotality found 70% of buyers ended up compromising on one or more wish list item.
And for those buyers, that simple shift opened up more homes that fit both their needs and their budget.

When’s the last time you took a look at your wish list and sorted it into what's truly a must-have and what's a nice perk?

If you want help or want an expert’s insights on what to prioritize in our local market, DM me.

A little flexibility can open up a lot more opportunity.



Navigating through this dynamic market requires a real estate advisor who negotiates to win. Better call Teri!