Hudes Group Real Estate

Hudes Group Real Estate Eric Hudes and Kristina (Bindi) Hudes work together as The Hudes Group at Keller Williams Realty.

Kristina and Eric Hudes lead The Hudes Group, a top-rated real estate team serving Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Hills in South Orange County. The Hudes Group combines cutting edge marketing strategies, unprecedented market data and their passion for excellent service in order to deliver the best possible Real Estate experience in the industry. Whether you

are buying, selling, or investing in Real Estate, The Hudes Group provides each client with knowledge and innovative resources to successfully achieve their real estate goals. We invite you to join our family of successful buyers and sellers in Orange County and beyond.

I get this question almost every week: 'Is it still a good time to sell in South OC?'The honest answer is yes — but with...
06/01/2026

I get this question almost every week: 'Is it still a good time to sell in South OC?'

The honest answer is yes — but with conditions that matter.

Sellers still have the advantage here because:

→ Inventory relative to demand is still below historical norms
→ Relocation buyers from Los Angeles are a consistent source of demand
→ Most South OC homeowners have significant equity and aren't under pressure

But the market has gotten precise. Buyers are doing their research. An overpriced listing doesn't just sit quietly anymore — it signals to the market that something is wrong, and that perception is hard to undo.

The sellers who net the most right now are the ones who price with strategy, prepare their home well, and don't confuse 'it's a good market' with 'I can skip the work.'

If you're thinking about selling this year and want to understand what your home would look like positioned correctly in today's market, let's talk.

What's your biggest question about selling right now?

A few months ago, Eric and I were sitting at an awards event when we realized we'd rather be home.We had just been named...
05/28/2026

A few months ago, Eric and I were sitting at an awards event when we realized we'd rather be home.

We had just been named one of the Top 10 Small Teams in our Southern California region. It was a real honor. The kind of thing you work toward for years.

And halfway through the evening, we looked at each other and quietly left.

We got home just in time for bedtime. Izzy, Nico, and Siena were still awake. The little voices yelling 'Mommy! Daddy!' when we walked through the door — that was the best part of the night. It wasn't even close.

I share this not to be humble about the recognition — I'm genuinely proud of what we've built. But because I think it's important to say out loud:

The business exists to support the life. Not the other way around.

To every client, referral partner, and colleague who has trusted us — thank you. That award belongs to all of you too.

What does success actually look like for you right now?

The clients we work with most often are move-up buyers — families who have outgrown their current home and are ready for...
05/26/2026

The clients we work with most often are move-up buyers — families who have outgrown their current home and are ready for the next chapter.

Here's what we're seeing with this group right now:

→ Equity positions are strong. Most South OC homeowners who bought 5+ years ago are sitting on substantial gains. That equity is doing a lot of work in today's financing environment.

→ The contingent purchase is back. Coordinating the sale of an existing home with the purchase of a new one felt almost impossible two years ago. Today, with the right strategy and team, it's entirely doable — and it's how most move-up buyers are navigating this.

→ The school district is driving the decision. Families aren't just buying square footage. They're buying into Capistrano Unified or a specific elementary school. That narrows the target and sharpens the strategy.

If you're ready to move up but uncertain about how to sequence it — that's exactly what we do. Let's talk.

I grew up watching my parents work in real estate.And I swore I would never do it.Eric and I got our licenses in 2014 — ...
05/21/2026

I grew up watching my parents work in real estate.

And I swore I would never do it.

Eric and I got our licenses in 2014 — I was 24 years old, no clients, no book of business, and honestly, no idea what I was doing. I just knew I wasn't going to let fear make the decision for me.

The first few years were hard in ways I didn't expect. Not just the work — but the identity. Learning how to show up as a professional when I still felt like I was figuring it out.

What kept me going was simple: I cared more about the people than I did about the transaction. Every client we worked with was trusting us with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. I didn't take that lightly then, and I don't now.

Twelve years later, we're one of the top small teams in Southern California. We have three kids in South OC schools. This community is our life.

But I still think about that 24-year-old who almost talked herself out of it.

If you're early in your career and feeling uncertain — that feeling doesn't mean you're in the wrong place. Sometimes it means you care enough to do it right.

What almost stopped you from the path you're on now?

The average days on market in Orange County right now is 56 days.The median is 35.That gap between those two numbers tel...
05/18/2026

The average days on market in Orange County right now is 56 days.

The median is 35.

That gap between those two numbers tells you everything about this market.

The median tells you what a well-prepared, well-priced home actually does. It moves in about five weeks.

The average gets pulled up by the homes that sit. The ones that came in too high, weren't ready to show, or didn't have a clear strategy behind them.

Two homes. Same zip code. Same price point. One sells in two weeks. One sits for three months.

The difference is almost never the home itself.

It's the preparation before day one. The pricing conversation that most sellers don't want to have but need to. The marketing that creates urgency instead of waiting for it to appear.

In South OC specifically — Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, RSM — the right homes are still moving fast. The wrong approach is what creates a long days-on-market number.

If you're thinking about selling, the most important conversation you can have is what happens in the first seven days. That window sets the tone for everything that follows.

What does your home need to be ready for day one?

05/14/2026

One thing that doesn't get talked about enough in real estate:

Your agent is only as good as their team.

The lender who calls you back on a Saturday. The title rep who catches a document issue before it becomes a delay. The stager who turns a lived-in home into something buyers fall in love with.

These are the people who quietly determine whether a transaction closes on time and without drama — or doesn't.

We've spent 15 years building relationships with the best vendors in South OC. Not because it makes our lives easier (though it does), but because our clients deserve a seamless experience from start to finish.

Ryan Kemp at Kemp Mortgage is someone I trust completely on the lending side. He knows this market, he communicates clearly, and he picks up the phone. If you're buying or selling in Orange County and need a lender who actually delivers, I'm happy to make that introduction.

📲 (714) 397-2595 | [email protected]

Who on your team has gone above and beyond recently?

OC inventory is up 30% year-over-year.That headline is making a lot of people nervous right now. Sellers especially.But ...
05/11/2026

OC inventory is up 30% year-over-year.

That headline is making a lot of people nervous right now. Sellers especially.

But here's what that number doesn't tell you.

More inventory doesn't mean a soft market. It means a more discerning one.

We're coming off historically tight conditions. 30% up from almost nothing is still not a lot of homes. Buyer demand in South OC has kept pace with that increase — communities like Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, and RSM are still seeing competition on the right homes.

The shift is this: buyers have gotten smarter. They're doing their research. They know the comps. They know when a home is priced right — and they know when it isn't.

The homes that are priced well, prepared well, and marketed well? Still moving. Often with multiple offers.

The homes that aren't? Sitting. And every week that passes makes it harder.

More inventory doesn't change what works. It just makes ex*****on matter more.

What are you seeing in your market right now?

A homeowner reached out wanting to sell.Beautiful home. Desirable neighborhood. They had a price in mind that was, in my...
05/07/2026

A homeowner reached out wanting to sell.

Beautiful home. Desirable neighborhood. They had a price in mind that was, in my honest assessment, about 10–12% above where the market would receive it.

I told them that directly. Showed them the comps. Walked them through the math.

They wanted to test the market anyway. I wished them well and walked away from the listing.

Six weeks later they called back. The home had sat. There had been a price reduction. The listing felt stale. They wanted to know if I'd still take it on.

We relisted it with a strategy built around the right price from the start, proper preparation, and our marketing approach. It sold in seven days.

The lesson I carry from moments like that: the most valuable thing I can offer a client is the truth — even when it's not what they want to hear.

A good agent isn't the one who agrees with your number. It's the one who earns your trust before they ever need it.

Has a professional ever told you something uncomfortable that turned out to be exactly right?

As Realtors, one of our biggest jobs is helping sellers avoid unnecessary upgrades.Not everything that “looks better” ac...
02/10/2026

As Realtors, one of our biggest jobs is helping sellers avoid unnecessary upgrades.

Not everything that “looks better” actually makes you more money.

We wrote a practical guide to help homeowners focus on what truly matters to buyers in today’s market.

Hope this blog helps someone planning their next move: https://www.hudesgroup.com/blog/whatbuyerswant

I can’t say much about this property yet due to MLS guidelines.But what I can say is it’s in a highly desirable neighbor...
01/18/2024

I can’t say much about this property yet due to MLS guidelines.

But what I can say is it’s in a highly desirable neighborhood and homes just like this one sell quickly above ask price.

If you’d like to get the details about this listing when I’m able to share it with you, message me and let me know!

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