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Aliso Viejo Weekly Market Update November 10th - 16th, 2025 Canyon Villas RECENTLY SOLD Pacific Park Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1122 sq. ft. | $650,000 Orleans RECENTLY SOLD Sobrante | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1000 sq. ft. | $699,000 Passeggio RECENTLY SOLD Vellisimo Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1403 sq. ft. | $899,900 Seacliff Court RECENTLY SOLD Nightingale Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1259 sq. ft. | $939,000 Seacove Place BACK ON THE MARKET Waxwing | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1171 sq. ft. | $725,000 The Windwards BACK ON THE MARKET Conch Reef | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1254 sq. ft. | $845,900 Villas South BACK ON THE MARKET Sandcastle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1375 sq. ft. | $889,000 Sandcastle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1142 sq. ft. | $730,000 Vista Heights RECENTLY SOLD Red Bu... 11/17/2025

2058 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$400000 4 Beds - Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Remodeled Duplex in the heart of Tallahassee! This charming and cozy duplex has been tastefully updated with ample parking and easy, walkable access to Midtown, local parks, and shopping. Great opportunity for investors or homeowners that want to live on one side, rent the other. Outstanding opportunity for income production for gameday weekends, too! Follow This Home 11/17/2025

2058 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$400000 4 Beds - Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Remodeled Duplex in the heart of Tallahassee! This charming and cozy duplex has been tastefully updated with ample parking and easy, walkable access to Midtown, local parks, and shopping. Great opportunity for investors or homeowners that want to live on one side, rent the other. Outstanding opportunity for income production for gameday weekends, too! Follow This Home 11/17/2025

See original blogA Storybook Luxury Estate in Flagstaff: Tour This Hand-Crafted 5.5-Acre Tudor Retreat Backing the National Forest5 BD | 4 BA | $ 3,000,000Peaceful, elegant, and rich with timeless character, this extraordinary English Tudor estate offers a truly magical living experience in one of Flagstaff’s most enchanting forest settings. Originally designed by its architect as a true Cotswold Cottage on a manor scale, the home blends genuine Old-World craftsmanship with thoughtful modern upgrades—creating a rare retreat that feels straight out of a storybook.Perfectly nestled on 5.5 wooded acres backing directly onto National Forest land and the Arizona Trail, this estate provides the privacy and serenity of a secluded mountain getaway while still being just 10 minutes from downtown... 11/17/2025

Lake Forest Weekly Market Update November 10th - 16th, 2025 Aliso Creek Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Orange Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 860 sq. ft. | $425,000 Brittany at Foothill Ranch RECENTLY SOLD Rue Brittany | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1232 sq. ft. | $835,000 Brookland RECENTLY SOLD Poppy | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1225 sq. ft. | $865,000 Hillview RECENTLY SOLD Baja Mar | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1569 sq. ft. | $939,888 Pheasant Creek BACK ON THE MARKET El Toro Road | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 560 sq. ft. | $408,495 Serrano Creek Villas RECENTLY SOLD Serrano Court | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 900 sq. ft. | $525,000 White Oak BACK ON THE MARKET Center Pointe | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 625 sq. ft. | $439,900 11/17/2025

Costa Mesa Weekly Market Update November 10th - 16th, 2025 Laurels at Providence Ranch RECENTLY SOLD Via Trentino | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1707 sq. ft. | $1,195,000 Monticello RECENTLY SOLD Yorktown Lane | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1120 sq. ft. | $755,000 11/17/2025

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Report for October 2025 It’s important that Encinitas sellers and buyers have current information about local market conditions, and understand the effect they have on buying and selling, in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the October 2025 housing market in Encinitas, using data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile, or multi-family homes). These statistics are believed reliable when this report was written but are not guaranteed. READ MORE: Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA 38 homes sold in Encinitas in October, compared to 49 last month. Here’s the breakdown of the housing activity... 11/17/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Brookhaven, Delaware County, PA as of November 16, 202058 Active ListingsPrice Range $159,900 - $534,90019 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Brookhaven in October 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 11 14 11 Average Days on Market 6 17 27 Minimum Price Sold $125,000 $150,000 $230,000 Maximum Price Sold $390,000 $447,000 $480,000 Median Price Sold $304,900 $302,450 $319,000 info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Brookhaven PA is part of the Penn-Delco School DistrictTom Jones RestaurantHilltop SummitTraditions At Ridley CreekAldi BrookhavenRoute 352 DinereFootwearWhat a Crock Meals 11/17/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Springfield, Delaware County, PA as of November 16, 202518 Active ListingsPrice Range $200,000 - $729,90032 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Springfield in October 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 15 19 21 Average Days on Market 29 17 11 Minimum Price Sold $327,500 $320,000 $350,000 Maximum Price Sold $524,500 $685,000 $695,000 Median Price Sold $432,500 $475,000 $530,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Smedley Park    Springfield PAGolf View 55+ Community in Springfield PAIchiban Seafood BuffetThunderbird PizzaThe Springfield Diner 11/17/2025

More than 35 years ago I was working on a refinance cash-out mortgage loan for a friend. The loan was only for $50,000 and the credit was excellent (no credit score in those days), The debt ratio was 28/32 (we had a front and back ratio requirement) and the loan to value was under 50%. It was an easy perfect loan. I gave talks to civic and service clubs for business and I always used this loan as an example of lending. I would explain the loan and the ratio to the audience and ask "By a show of hands, how many people would approve this loan". Every timeI gave the talk, Every hand would go up. That loan was turned down because the underwriter simply said "I don't like this loan, something is fishy."  Call this 'Borrower X' and 'Lender A' . I took Borrower X to Lender B and the loan was a... 11/17/2025

📉 Home Values Are Cooling — But Gulf Coast Homeowners Still Hold Strong EquityA recent Zillow report reveals that 53% of U.S. homes have dipped in value over the past year, the highest share since 2012. That stat might sound alarming at first glance — but let’s break it down with some local perspective.💡 Here’s the bigger picture: While year-over-year values have softened in many markets, most homeowners are still sitting on substantial equity. In fact, the median U.S. homeowner has seen their property appreciate 67% since purchase. Only 4% of homes have lost value since their last sale — a smaller share than even before the pandemic.🏡 What’s happening in Pensacola, Pace, and Gulf Breeze?Our Gulf Coast market has experienced steady, long-term growth, particularly in neighborhoods where ... 11/17/2025

good post by Ed today and worthy of our Re-Blog. Bill  GILBERT ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE, Bill Salvatore, AZVHV /Helping Arizona Heroes, New-Construction Advantage, Realtor,sell my house, 2025 Market, Chandler The Ways We Can Impact a Family and Their Lives In the season of appreciation, we all reflect on the manner in which our lives and our business culture has changed over the years.  For me, as I got into real estate after working in industry for so long, it became more of a service from me so much as a hard revenue stream. The mortgage meltdown in 2008-09 was catastrophic for many and none more than people that were used by agents and lenders strictly for a check. Bad things happened to good people, and the villains went on their way, but lives were impacted for a long time.   My busi... 11/17/2025

 Maryland Homestead Tax Credit protects homeowners in Baltimore County and Baltimore City from significant property tax increases.When home values increase, so can your taxes.  Maryland's Homestead Credit limits how much your taxable assessment can rise. Even if your home value jumps significantly, your county can only tax a small portion of that increase each year, usually capped at 4% to 10%. That percentage is based on the county. This means your tax bill will rise gradually and predictably, avoiding sudden shocks. Maryland stands out because it offers protection from sudden property tax increases, rather than a flat tax break. This is beneficial for long-time homeowners, seniors on fixed incomes, and buyers in rapidly appreciating neighborhoods.More reasons to buy before the end of ... 11/17/2025

Irvine Weekly Market Update November 10th - 16th, 2025 Avenue One BACK ON THE MARKET Scholarship | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 895 sq. ft. | $695,000 Brio BACK ON THE MARKET Solvay Aisle | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 849 sq. ft. | $655,000 Cambridge Court BACK ON THE MARKET Exeter | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1242 sq. ft. | $978,000 RECENTLY SOLD Wellesley | 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1600 sq. ft. | $1,300,000 Columbia Square BACK ON THE MARKET Exeter | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1242 sq. ft. | $978,000 RECENTLY SOLD Wellesley | 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1600 sq. ft. | $1,300,000 Fairfield BACK ON THE MARKET Firebird | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1262 sq. ft. | $1,150,000 La Casella BACK ON THE MARKET Twin Gables | 4 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 2429 sq. ft. | $2,050,000 Las Palmas RECENTLY SOLD Almador | 2 bedrooms ... 11/17/2025

Trees are more than just plants. They provide beauty, shade, and value to your home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in any season. A well-cared-for tree makes your yard feel inviting, sets your property apart, and can even increase its resale appeal. In many neighborhoods, homes with established trees tend to sell faster and for higher prices because buyers appreciate the comfort and character healthy trees bring.The trick to keeping your trees and your home at their finest is surprisingly simple. With a little care each season, your trees can remain healthy, safe, and beautiful all year long. This guide offers easy, no-fuss tips that help homeowners maintain their trees without stress or complicated routines.Why Year-Round Tree Care MattersHealthy trees play an important role... 11/17/2025

Come on, it may be Monday, but you could use an extra smile today, right? So, how about a look at the humor of the hilarious John Crist?  Sit back, make it look like you are working hard on some research, and enjoy! And now this is the latest installment of Mayhem Merriment Monday. 11/17/2025

This is a great homeowner list of tasks that need to be addressed before the winter arrives in the chilly NorthEast States. Some are simple, but can make a big difference to keeping your home safe.  PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER IN DELAWARE COUNTY PA A Check List for Home Owners in Delaware County, PA Fall is here and winter is on its way. Winters in South Eastern Pennsylvania can be quite cold with freezing temperatures and snow storms, Nor'esters usually, that can bring the area to a halt.  As homeowners, we found that a checklist can be a helpful reminder of things that need to be done before the freeze of winter sets in. Here is a checklist that may be of help to you as the colder weather approaches.  Please customize the list to your specific needs.  FALL/WINTER CHECK LIST __Put s... 11/17/2025

Why having an option to "Port" Your Mortgage Could Be a Total Gamechanger in 2026For the last few years, homeowners across the country have been gripping their low interest rates like a winning lottery ticket they refuse to cash. If you locked in a mortgage around 2.5 to 3.5 percent, it feels almost impossible to walk away from it. You love your home… but you really love that payment.But what happens when the house that once fit like your favorite sweater now feels two sizes too small? When your lifestyle has evolved but your floor plan hasn’t? When your needs have shifted but your mortgage rate is holding you hostage?Here’s the thing: Porting your mortgage could be your way out if it was an option. What Is Mortgage Porting, Really?At its core, porting your mortgage means taking the int... 11/17/2025

San Clemente Weekly Market Update November 10th - 16th, 2025 Carmel BACK ON THE MARKET Avenida Cristal | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2358 sq. ft. | $1,375,000 Ocean Hills RECENTLY SOLD Calle Camisa | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1362 sq. ft. | $1,125,000 Vista Pacifica NEWLY LISTED Calle Del Cerro | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 877 sq. ft. | $715,000 BACK ON THE MARKET Calle Del Cerro | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 438 sq. ft. | $399,000 11/17/2025

Fall Home Inspection Checklist: Prepare Your Property for Cooler Weather Autumn is the ideal time to prepare your home for the chilly months ahead. Completing a thorough fall home inspection helps you prevent costly surprises, improve efficiency, and keep your family comfortable and safe all season long. Use this comprehensive checklist to make sure your property is ready for fall and winter weather! Exterior Maintenance Clean Gutters and Downspouts: Remove leaves and debris to prevent clogs and water damage. Inspect Roof and Flashing: Look for loose, missing, or damaged shingles; check flashing around chimneys and skylights. Examine Siding and Trim: Repair or seal gaps and cracks to keep out moisture and pests. Check Windows and Doors: Inspect weatherstripping and caulking; replace or... 11/17/2025