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Caroline is a REALTOR® at Circa Properties, passionate about building lifelong relationships Hello and welcome!

I’m Caroline, a dedicated real estate professional specializing in residential and commercial properties in Los Angeles. With a degree in Global Business from the University of Southern California and fluency in Mandarin Chinese, I bring a unique perspective to the dynamic LA market. Beyond real estate, I love exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, trying out new recipes, adventuring to different destinations, spending time with friends and family, and diving into captivating books. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Feel free to contact me today to discuss how I can assist with your real estate needs!

10/08/2026

🌊 Neighborhood spotlight: Newport Beach 🏡

Pictured: Ralph’s Coffee at Fashion Island ☕️🍓
Strawberry cold foam latte 🤤 — definitely worth trying!

I feel like Newport Beach sometimes gets lumped into one category: expensive waterfront homes, yachts and $5M+ price tags. And while… yes, there’s plenty of that 😅, there’s actually a lot more to Newport.

You have the beach, great restaurants and coffee, shopping, beautiful neighborhoods, and that easy Southern California lifestyle that’s pretty hard to beat. 🌴☀️

And for first-time buyers, I think Newport is especially interesting because the neighborhood you choose can make a HUGE difference.

You don’t necessarily need to be shopping for a waterfront home to live in Newport Beach. There are condos, townhomes and smaller single-family homes, particularly in areas like 92627 and 92646, that can be a much more approachable way to get into the area.

A few things I’d think about when comparing Newport neighborhoods:

🌊 How close do you want to be to the beach?
☕️ Do you want to be able to walk to coffee, restaurants & shops?
🏡 Would you rather have more space or a better location?
💰 Is a condo or townhome a better fit for your budget?
🚗 What does your commute look like?

Because sometimes the question isn’t “Can I afford Newport Beach?”

It’s “Which part of Newport Beach can I afford, and does it actually fit the way I want to live?” 👀

That’s one of my favorite parts of real estate... helping buyers look beyond the city name or the headline price and figure out which neighborhoods actually make sense for them.

If Newport Beach has been on your list, DM me 📩 I’m happy to help you break down the different areas, price points and what you can realistically get for your budget.

Caroline Zhong | DRE 02017139 | Circa Properties 🏡
Helping you make the numbers make sense 🤗

10/05/2026

🏡 WAIT… ARE NEW-BUILD BUYERS GETTING BETTER MORTGAGE RATES? 😮

With mortgage rates hovering around 7.5% today, buying a home can feel… 😵‍💫🥲

But there’s something buyers should know before automatically ruling out new construction:

✨ Builders can compete on your monthly payment in ways individual sellers often can’t.

In Q2 2026, buyers of newly built homes had an average mortgage rate of 5.85%, compared with 6.47% for existing homes.

And builders are STILL getting creative 👀

Some current new-construction incentives include:

💰 Rate buy downs 🏦 Below-market promotional rates 💵 Closing cost credits ✨ Upgrades included 🍳 Appliances included 🏠 Other builder concessions

In fact, Realtor.com reported that nearly 1 in 7 new-construction listings advertised a reduced mortgage rate in August, with some advertised rates falling below 4%.

So while today’s headline rate may be around 7.5%, your actual options could look VERY different depending on the builder, community, lender, home, and incentive package.

The important part? Don’t just compare the purchase price. Compare the monthly payment + rate + closing costs + incentives + what you're getting for the money. 📊

New construction isn't automatically the better deal… but in today's market, it is absolutely worth comparing. 👀

Thinking about buying but not sure what you can afford?

DM me!! 📩 I can help you:
 🏡 Find new-build communities 💰 Understand current builder incentives 🧮 Estimate your buying power 📊 Compare new construction vs. resale 🔑 Figure out which option actually makes the most sense for YOU

Caroline Zhong | DRE 02017139 | Circa Properties 🏡 Helping you make the numbers make sense 🤗

05/13/2026

Trying to buy a home in today’s market can feel like a lot 😵‍💫🏡

Interest rates, competition, negotiations, inspections, timelines, paperwork… and somehow you’re supposed to know what all of it means while making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life 😅

That’s why I always tell first-time buyers this: you do not need to have everything figured out before starting. Most people don’t.

These clients actually first met me at an open house while casually browsing 👀✨

Fast forward through home tours, strategy calls, questions at all hours, offer writing, negotiations, and plenty of emotional ups and downs… and now they officially have the keys to their first home 🔑🤎

One part of their review that really stayed with me:
“Caroline guided us well on every step of the home buying process smoothly and we are really lucky and happy to have her on our team.”

My biggest goal throughout the process is always making sure my clients feel supported, informed, and taken care of every step of the way 🤝🏼✨

If you’ve been thinking about buying but aren’t sure where to begin, you’re definitely not alone. Sometimes it just starts with asking questions and having a conversation ☕️🏡

Feel free to DM me anytime. Happy to help however I can! 🥰

Caroline Zhong | Circa Properties | DRE 02017139

05/12/2026

Neighborhood spotlight: Anaheim 🍵✨

Got an iced matcha oat latte from Thank You Coffee this morning and spent some time driving around the area and Anaheim just has such a fun energy to it lately!

It’s one of those cities that keeps evolving. You have the older neighborhoods with so much character mixed with new restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and newer developments constantly popping up 👀✨

I feel like people sometimes overlook Anaheim when thinking about Orange County, but there’s actually a lot to love here. You’re close to everything 🌴⚾️🎡 Great food, concerts, sports, Disneyland, easy freeway access, and compared to some neighboring OC cities, buyers can still find a little more value and space for the price.

Home prices are generally sitting around the high $800Ks to mid $900Ks depending on the neighborhood and type of home 🏡

Also… any neighborhood with good coffee automatically gets bonus points from me ☕️😂

Caroline Zhong | Circa Properties | DRE 02017139

05/04/2026

The spring housing market in LA is picking up and I'm already seeing how competitive things are getting again 🌸😅

Just this week I had a couple situations where buyers thought they were going to need to go way over asking, but what actually made the difference was not just price but how the offer was put together 📝

Sellers are dealing with a lot right now with more showings, more interest, and more decisions. So the offers that stand out are the ones that feel easy, clean with no extra stress.

Strong financing, realistic timelines, and fewer complications have been winning out more than once already this season and that’s something people do not always realize. You don’t always have to be the highest offer, you have to be the one that feels most solid and most likely to close without issues 💥

If you are thinking about buying this spring in LA, I’m happy to walk you through what actually makes a strong offer in today’s market so you can feel prepared instead of rushed when the right place shows up 😊

Always here if you want to chat or just get a sense of what things are looking like right now! 🥰🏡

Caroline Zhong | Circa Properties | DRE 02017139

03/19/2026

Just Listed! ✨ Your dream space just hit the market

2 bed + den/office 🛏️ | 2.5 bath 🛁 | 1,795 sq ft 📏
📍 Koreatown (Hancock Park-adjacent)

This rare two-story condo actually feels like home 🤍

☀️ Sun-drenched mornings on your private patio
🌿 Cozy corners for coffee, reading, or working from home
🍷 Open spaces perfect for hosting friends or slow, relaxing nights in

Offered at $939,000

Open houses this weekend 👀 DM me to schedule a private showing 💌

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Caroline Zhong | Circa Properties | DRE 02017139

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03/12/2026

Neighborhood spotlight: Whittier ☀️🏡✨

One of my favorite parts of exploring neighborhoods is finding little local spots like Favorite Coffee Museum ☕️

Stopped by recently while spending time in downtown Whittier and it was such a fun find. The café is filled with beautiful pottery and ceramics, so the whole space almost feels like a tiny art gallery while you’re sipping your coffee 🎨✨

Pictured here is the strawberry einspanner 🍓 and the cookies and cream einspanner 🍪. Both were super creamy, lightly sweet, and really well balanced. Their menu is full of creative drinks, so it is a great spot if you like trying something a little different from your usual latte!

One of the things I love about showing homes in Whittier is spending time around the downtown area. It has such a charming small town main street feel with coffee shops, brunch spots, bakeries, and local restaurants all within walking distance ☕️🥐🍳 You can easily spend a slow weekend morning grabbing coffee, walking around, and popping into a few local shops.

From a real estate perspective, Whittier has been coming up more and more in my searches lately. A lot of my first time buyers are looking here because it sits in a convenient pocket between Los Angeles and Orange County while still offering more space and value than many central LA neighborhoods 📍

Right now the median home price in Whittier is around the mid $800Ks, with many single family homes landing somewhere in the high $700Ks to low $900Ks depending on the neighborhood, lot size, and condition 📊🏡 For buyers trying to stay under the million dollar mark but still want a house with character and a yard, this is definitely an area worth keeping an eye on 👀

And of course… a neighborhood with great coffee always scores extra points in my book ☕️✨

Caroline Zhong | Circa Properties | DRE 02017139

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02/27/2026

Buying right now isn’t easy 😅

Homes aren’t flying like they used to, but the good ones still go quickly. There’s more to choose from, which sounds great… until you realize it can also make decisions harder.

With these two, the process took about 3 months. Lots of questions, lots of showings, a few “almosts”… and then the right one came along 🙌🏼😍

When it did, we moved with intention ⚡️ Strong offer, smart terms and a negotiated seller credit 💪🏼
A smooth escrow without unnecessary stress 🙏🏼

That’s what this market really looks like right now.
Patience + strategy matters more than rushing or guessing.

And honestly, the work doesn’t stop at closing. I’ve loved continuing to support them with trusted electrician and plumber referrals as they start settling in and making the space their own 🔑🏡

Really grateful I got to be part of this journey 🤍✨

Caroline Zhong | Circa Properties | DRE 02017139

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