SoCal Area Homes

06/04/2026

Just listed in Brea’s Country Hills
4 bed | 3 bath | ~2,500 sq ft
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this one feels like home the moment you walk in.

21/06/2023

04/06/2023

New Listing in Irvine!

Open House: June 4th from 1-3pm

359 Novel
Irvine, CA 92618
3 Bed/3 Bath
1791 sf with 10ft ceilings
2-Car Garage with tons of storage
Plus so much more!
Introducing a captivating opportunity to indulge in luxurious living at Novel Park built by Taylor Morrison, recognized as America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder by Lifestory Research eight years in a row. Step inside and be greeted by the grandeur of 10-foot ceilings, inviting you to explore a world of spaciousness and limitless possibilities. This extraordinary DETACHED CONDOMINIUM home is infused with modern upgrades that redefine the concept of contemporary elegance and comfort.
Immerse yourself in the meticulous details of the open-concept layout, effortlessly connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Positioned as the heart of the home, the kitchen takes center stage, commanding attention with its clean, captivating design and seamless integration within the living space. The gourmet kitchen boasts ample storage, state-of-the-art appliances, and gleaming quartz countertops that inspire culinary creativity.
Step outside and discover a world of possibilities. A charming coffee shop, just a stone's throw away, becomes your daily retreat—a place where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee heightens your senses and ignites your creativity. A lively community awaits you, from expansive dog parks where furry friends frolic, to a refreshing swimming pool that invites you to indulge in leisurely dips under the warm sun, this community embraces the essence of joyful living. Stroll along the winding walking trails, taking in the natural beauty that surrounds you, or gather with friends and neighbors at the clubhouse, a hub of activity and connection. This remarkable residence is ideally situated in close proximity to renowned schools and an array of amenities, ensuring that every aspect of your daily life is seamlessly catered to. With easy access to nearby freeways, the allure of Irvine and beyond lies at your fingertips, allowing you to effortlessly explore everything this dynamic city has to offer.
Living at 359 Novel is not simply about owning a home; it's a gateway to a lifestyle of convenience and vibrancy. Don't miss your chance to embrace this unparalleled lifestyle. Text 359 to 714-924-3373 for more information.

14/01/2023

Are real estate prices going down in California in 2023 according the experts?
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However, this looks set to change and prices are already on the way down. In terms of house prices the median average has fallen by 2.5 percent. In terms of the FHFA House Price Index prices are around the same as what they were in the summer of 2021.

03/01/2023

LA County and OC host nearly a quarter of top U.S. housing markets
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The Bay Area’s Atherton 94027 was tops in the U.S. at a median home price of $9 million — up 1 percent in the last year. 3 zip code in the nation was the Beverly Hills enclave made famous by the 1990s TV teen drama — 90210 — at $6.7 million. 14 Newport Beach 92661 was $4.2 million, up 19 per...

27/12/2022

Will 2023 Be Your Year to Buy a Home?

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19/12/2022

Guide to buying homes of the 2000s/90s

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14/12/2022

Home prices rose in nearly 100% of metro areas over the past year; mortgages up 50%
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Home prices jumped in nearly 100% of U.S. metro areas year-over-year last quarter, a single of sustained hot conditions in the real estate market even as rising interest rates have dampened activity over the past several months. "Compared to a year ago, the national median single-family existing-hom...

09/12/2022

What are contingencies?

Contingencies are where a buyer has made an offer on a home and the seller has accepted it,
but the final sale is contingent upon certain criteria being met.

Hi, I’m Susan Chace with SoCal Area Home Team.

This criteria, or contingencies, typically fall under four major categories: appraisal,
loan approval,
inspections, and
reports and disclosures.

This is when buyers have the time to do their due diligence and learn anything and everything about the house.

Buyers usually have a home inspection, a roof and chimney inspection, and termite inspection,

and if your home has septic system or well,
expect for those inspections to be done as well,
and any other inspections that are typical for the area.

Depending on where you live, the buyer may want to have other inspections like mold, HVAC, soil, pipes, etc.

It depends on what is customary due to problems or issues that typically arise in the area in which you're selling your home.

In regards to reports, those encompass full disclosures on both inside and outside of anything and everything to do with your home.

Reports, such as the title and escrow reports, State and local reports, are also items buyers will have time to review during the contingency timeframes.

Watch the disclosure video to see what you should disclose.

Reach out to us, I’m Susan Chace with SoCal Area Home Team, and as always, we are here to help.

09/12/2022

Should you disclose or not?

I am happy to say that in the past 10 years we have NEVER had a lawsuit, and neither have any of the seller or buyers that we've represented.

Hi, I'm Susan Chace with SoCal Area Home Team.

When you are selling, Disclosing anything that has ever been repaired, replaced,
modified,
added, fixed or changed...
is very important and will help keep you out of litigation.

It's essential to go over all the disclosures with your agent prior to putting your home on the Multiple Listing Service or
prior to buyers seeing the home.

We want them to have previously reviewed the disclosures
before making an offer,
this will help ensure the buyer doesn’t back out later from things they should
have already been made aware of.

Did you know, that in California, there are massive amounts of disclosures that need to be filled out and disclosed?

This is actually a safety net for not only the buyer, but also the seller.
Anything from whether or not you live on a golf course or if you have a s*x offender living in the
surrounding area would have to be disclosed. . . IF you know about.

So if you’ve painted the walls,
cleaned or changed the carpets, added new lighting, or fixed the water heater, you need to
disclose it.

One of my common sayings to my clients is “If you have to ask me if you should disclose it,
the answer is most always going to YES,
over disclosure is better than under
disclosure and will keep you out of the court room.

You want the buyer to know anything and everything you know about the home.

When you disclose properly, you don’t have to worry about
them coming back to you later,
telling you they want to go to court or want to try to extract more
money out of you.

Obviously you can only disclose what you know about. If there are issues
with the property that you don’t know about, then the buyer would have to prove that you DID
know and kept that from them intentionally in order to win in court.

So disclose, disclose,
disclose.

If you're thinking of selling, give us a call. We've helped a lot of people, just like you, in this area, and we'd love to help you too.

I'm Susan Chace with SoCal Area Home Team, and as always, we are here to serve your real estate needs.