Brian Sperry Real Estate

Brian Sperry Real Estate Brian Sperry strives to outperform the market and deliver a perfect experience for his clients when selling or buying a home. CA DRE 01478815

03/18/2026

A 1031 exchange is a tool, not a goal. And most people get that backwards.

It only applies to investment or income-producing property, not your primary home. The timelines are strict: 45 days to identify a replacement, 180 days to close. Miss either, and the tax deferral disappears.

The bigger mistake? Rushing into the wrong replacement just to hit the deadline. Bad cash flow, management headaches, and an asset you regret owning don't get fixed by saving on taxes.

The investors who use this well plan the replacement before they sell, looking at income, risk, location, and exit strategy before the relinquished property ever hits the market.

When the replacement is right, the 1031 works for you. When it's rushed, it boxes you in.

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03/16/2026

Off-market in Newport Beach isn't a secret list. It's a conversation, and right now is exactly when it starts.

Sellers in neighborhoods like Newport Heights and East Bluff are thinking about spring but haven't committed to going public yet. That gap is where the real opportunities live, before the competition shows up and the leverage shifts.

And no, off-market doesn't mean a discount. It means cleaner terms, better timelines, and less noise. In Newport Beach, that matters more than most buyers realize.

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03/14/2026

By the time a neighborhood shows up on everyone's radar, it's already too late to get ahead of it.

The real edge isn't following the market. It's understanding what's being approved, funded, and rezoned before the ripple hits pricing.

Newport Beach has a lot in motion right now that most buyers and homeowners aren't tracking. And the ones who are? They're not waiting for spring.

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Now available for lease! 2524 Elden Avenue offers nearly 1,600 square feet of comfortable living in the highly desirab...
03/11/2026

Now available for lease! 2524 Elden Avenue offers nearly 1,600 square feet of comfortable living in the highly desirable Eastside Costa Mesa neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome features vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, an updated kitchen with stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a spacious patio perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. With a private two-car garage and a prime location near the Back Bay, beaches, restaurants, and shopping, this home offers an ideal blend of convenience and coastal living.

Record-setting results are not accidental. They are the product of deliberate preparation, strategic pricing, and a deep...
03/07/2026

Record-setting results are not accidental. They are the product of deliberate preparation, strategic pricing, and a deep understanding of the nuances within One Ford Road. These are not just strong sales, they are record sales within each specific model. The recent sale of 6 Edgewood established a new benchmark for the highest price per square foot ever achieved for a Balboa model, surpassing the previous record by $90 per square foot. Last spring, I set the record for the highest sale ever of a Providence floor plan with 20 Gleneagles, and I’ve since raised that benchmark again with the sale of 8 Gleneagles at over $7.5 million. While others may complete more transactions, true performance is not defined by volume alone, but by the standards you set and the results you deliver.

03/03/2026

A new restaurant opening isn’t just “something to do.” It’s a vote of confidence.

The best operators don’t expand for vibes. They expand because the local spending power is real and growing. That shift changes how buyers judge a neighborhood: daily convenience, perceived quality, rental pull, and the premium people will pay to live close to it.

The nuance is distance. Close enough to use it weekly. Far enough that parking and noise don’t land on your street.

If you want my take on which Newport pockets are gaining lifestyle momentum right now, send me the neighborhood you’re watching.

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03/01/2026

LA28 saw 1.5M people register in 24 hours because they understood one thing: the best seats don’t wait.

That’s exactly what mid-January looks like in the Orange County housing market.
Demand ramps fast, inventory lags, and the people “waiting for spring” usually end up negotiating from a weaker position.

If you’re buying, the window for clean leverage is right now.
If you’re selling, the advantage is launching before the competition floods, not during it.

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02/26/2026

Some of the best homes in Newport never hit Zillow. That’s not a glitch, it’s a strategy.

For the right sellers, going public isn’t the first move. Privacy matters. Control matters. And so does shaping leverage before the market starts forming opinions.

That’s why I use Compass Private Exclusives: a quiet launch to test demand, validate pricing, and connect with qualified buyers before the MLS ever enters the equation.

If you want access to private inventory in Newport, send me a DM.

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315 University Drive offers a prime high-density development opportunity on a 9,148 sq ft R-4 zoned lot in Costa Mesa. W...
02/25/2026

315 University Drive offers a prime high-density development opportunity on a 9,148 sq ft R-4 zoned lot in Costa Mesa. With architectural studies outlining options for either a boutique for-sale condo project with additional ADUs or a higher-density rental configuration of up to 20 units, the site provides flexibility in a supply-constrained coastal market. The proposed contemporary design includes private outdoor spaces, elevator access, and shared parking, creating strong potential for build-to-sell, build-to-rent, or long-term hold strategies. Buyer to verify development standards with the City of Costa Mesa and the County of Orange.

Just Sold off-market in One Ford Road. I had the privilege of representing both the buyer and the seller in the discreet...
02/24/2026

Just Sold off-market in One Ford Road. I had the privilege of representing both the buyer and the seller in the discreet sale of 6 Edgewood Drive, an extensively renovated 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Balboa model spanning approximately 2,917 square feet. The result: the highest sale ever for a Balboa model in the community and the highest price per square foot for the model by approximately $90 per foot. No public campaign, just thoughtful positioning, disciplined negotiation, and a record result driven by strategy, not chance.

02/23/2026

This is one of those “boring” topics that can change your real outcome.

Right now, the capital gains exclusion on a primary residence is up to $500,000 (married) / $250,000 (individual). There’s been talk of raising that to $1M for married homeowners.

If anything like that moves forward, long-term owners in Newport Beach and coastal Orange County could keep more equity after a sale, simply because the rules changed.

Nothing is finalized, but it’s worth watching early so your timing and strategy aren’t reactive.

DRE # 01478815 | [email protected]| Compass

02/21/2026

Most sellers think leverage shows up during negotiations.

It doesn’t.

Leverage is earned before you ever go live, when the prep is intentional, the pricing is disciplined, and the positioning is built to create a clear “yes” the moment buyers see it. By the time showings start, the market has already voted.

If you’re planning a sale this year and want to build leverage early (not chase it later), send me a message, and I’ll map out the right timeline.

DRE # 01478815 | [email protected] | Compass

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