Kinney Yong REMAX Connections

06/18/2026

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think prices will fall, but that’s not what the experts are saying.

If you're trying to decide whether waiting still makes sense, let's connect. That way you understand what's happening in our local market and what it could mean for your plans.

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/17/2026

Learn the costs to expect with a roof certification.

Understand the cost of roof certification, a critical aspect impacting insurance coverage and overall property value

06/17/2026

Even though you may be hearing talk about prices crashing online, it’s not true nationally. While some areas are seeing slight declines, prices are still going up in 71% of markets including here in Orange County California. That means the majority are seeing prices rise, not fall. So, don’t believe everything you hear online. If you want the truth, lean on the pros. Contact me for more localized information about your neighborhood.

06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little bit of good news.

Asking prices have started to ease – the typical asking price this May came in under where it was a year ago.

And these lower prices are good news for your move – not a sign the market’s in trouble. It points to a market that’s rebalancing with more realistic seller expectations and a little more breathing room for buyers again.

So, if you’ve been waiting for an opening, let’s connect. I’ll help you see what that looks like in our area.

06/14/2026

Could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it's important to understand what you may gain by moving now too – that way you have the full picture before you decide.

If a 2026 move is on your radar, let’s connect and talk about what matters most to you. Depending on your priorities, Summer could be your moment.

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."

06/14/2026

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06/12/2026

I am incredibly grateful for my years associated with REMAX Premier Realty here in Irvine Orange County and the amazing foundation built by Tom Baron then to Travis Baron. I couldn't be happier that Travis Baron chose to pass the torch to Mike Safiedine at REMAX Connections from San Diego.

Numbers like these don’t happen by accident. They happen when a brokerage decides the agents come first.

Travis Baron built REMAX Premier Realty on real relationships and relentless consistency. Now that legacy joins the REMAX Connections family, where broker owner Mike Safiedine is carrying it forward with the same belief that agents come before everything else.

REMAX Connections + REMAX Premier was recently named No. 3 in the nation on the 2026 RealTrends Verified GameChanger rankings. A ranking like that turns heads, but what earns it is everything you don’t see.

This is what happens when people, not transactions, sit at the center of the business. And we’re just getting started.

Curious where your next chapter belongs? Let’s talk.

06/12/2026

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