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Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman dies at 94

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Burn areas brace for possible flooding, mudslides as new storm forecast to bring more rain to SoCal

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Atmospheric river brings heavy rain and snow to NorCal, prompts evacuations in 2 counties

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How L.A. County residents can find out if it’s their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine

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The Eye Opening Truth About Real Estate Agent Commissions

Eli McKinney

It is a common misconception that agents are all rich and handsomely paid. Just put a for sale sign and wait for the commission check, right? Wrong. Here are some eye-opening truths about your average agent’s commission, negotiating a percentage, and the difference between buyers and sellers agents. Real Estate Agent Commissions Vary – A […]
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Orange County Real Estate Market Update | May 2020

Eli McKinney

The Orange County Real Estate Market Report for May 2020 shows that Southern California real estate is most certainly still open for business, and what’s being put on the market is moving fast. In May there were 4,485 single-family homes for sale, a 53.5% increase from six months ago. With an average of just 39 […]
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Pending Sales Jump As Southern California Real Estate Market Rebound From COVID-19 Begins

Eli McKinney

Southern California homebuyers are swiftly returning to the real estate market, with the National Association of Realtors® reporting a large majority of house hunters (65%)  who attended an open house within the last year would do so now without hesitation. Sales and transactions are still below 2019 numbers, but the coronavirus rebound has begun. Los […]
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San Diego County Real Estate Market Update | May 2020

Eli McKinney

According to the latest San Diego real estate market update for May 2020, pending sales shot up to 4,155 across San Diego County with a median sale price of $590,000. With home values holding strong and more house hunters rejoining the market, now is the opportune time put your San Diego home up for sale! See for […]
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7 Fun and Healthy Activities for Social Distancing Outdoors in San Diego

Eli McKinney

As San Diego’s nearly idyllic summer weather approaches, San Diego’s great outdoors provide numerous opportunities for fun and healthy activities that meet with today’s social distancing guidelines. Whether you’re a local resident or planning a future visit, families, friends and individuals can experience the region’s natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and abundant recreational offerings, while keeping […]
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Los Angeles County Real Estate Market Update | May 2020

Eli McKinney

Last month on the Los Angeles County real estate market there were 8,874 active properties, an increase from last month but still sluggish for the usually hot summer real estate market.  While the real estate market has been slowed by COVID-19, buyer demand is beginning to increase. And for those who do decide to list for sale, […]
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Riverside County Real Estate Market Update | May 2020

Eli McKinney

According to the Riverside County Real Estate Market Update for May, 1,863 homes closed sale last month and the median sales price has increased 3.19% year-over-year now up to $420,000. Although the market has been flux because of the COVID-19 outbreak, more and more buyers are beginning to return to the market with confidence and care. […]
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San Bernardino County Real Estate Market Update | May 2020

Eli McKinney

The most exciting piece of news in the San Bernardino County Real Estate Market Update for May 2020 shows active inventory is up 11.2% from just 6 months ago with 3,249 single-family homes for sale last month. While inventory is still lagging behind last year’s numbers, we are seeing a nice jump in new listings since […]
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First Team Agents Doug and Janet Montandon More Than Quadruple Donation Goals Amid COVID-19

Eli McKinney

Doug and Janet Montandon, working out of the First Team Real Estate San Clemente office, have hosted an annual food drive every holiday season for the past 16 years with Family Assistance Ministries (FAM). But this year, the two saw the need to organize their neighborhood food drive early and sprang into action to make […]
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What to Look for in a Strong Cash Buyer

Eli McKinney

A seller’s goal should be to find the highest offer with the strongest probability of closing. While a near asking price offer may look great after initial review, it may be full of unnecessary contingencies and red flags that may put you in a bad position as the seller. What if you knew what to […]
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