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Spring has sprung in Costa Mesa, California, and as the anticipation for Easter on April 20, 2025, builds, the local real estate market is also showing signs of new growth. This season traditionally sees increased activity, and understanding the current trends while embracing the spirit of renewal can be key for both buyers and sellers. Let's crack open the latest market insights and weave in some Easter cheer!

Key Real Estate Trends Shaping Spring 2025 in Costa Mesa:
  • Interest Rate Watch: Mortgage interest rates remain a crucial factor influencing affordability in Costa Mesa. While we've seen some stabilization in early 2025, potential buyers are still carefully monitoring these rates. Keeping an eye on economic indicators and consulting with…

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The sun-kissed shores of Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach have long been synonymous with desirable real estate. However, in the current market, we're observing a trend: homes are taking a bit longer to sell. What's behind this shift? Let's delve into the key factors influencing our local market.

Factors Contributing to Longer Market Times:
Interest Rate Impact:
  • Fluctuations in mortgage interest rates significantly impact buyer affordability. When rates rise, potential buyers may reduce their budgets or delay their home search. This directly affects the speed at which homes sell.
  • In areas like Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, where property values are relatively high, even small interest rate increases can have a substantial effect on…

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Costa Mesa's still the place to be, but national trends are throwing a little dance party for our local market. Let's break down what's shaking, without making your head spin.

Interest Rates & Affordability:
  • Yep, interest rates are doing their best impression of a rocket ship. This means your monthly mortgage might feel like it's doing the cha-cha with your bank account. Get pre-approved and maybe consider skipping that extra avocado toast...just kidding (mostly).
  • Thankfully, we are seeing pricing cool down a bit, and less of those crazy bidding wars that felt like a reality TV show.
Investor Confidence:
  • Costa Mesa's still a solid investment, especially with renters lining up like it's a new ride at Disneyland. Long-term…

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Arial Shot of Neighborhood 

 

Every serious house hunter is aware that the Costa Mesa neighborhood surrounding any house has a significant effect on its ultimate value. It follows that the future of a neighborhood will have a measurable impact the future value of the properties in it.

Part of the reason not much emphasis is given to this factor is the difficulty of gauging a neighborhood’s future prospects. That’s especially true for homebuyers who are new to the area. Yet there are ways to scrutinize neighborhood characteristics for indications that augur well…or which point to a future which might not be headed in the right direction.

Here are four such factors:

  1.       Incomes. Strong average household incomes are indicative of more than just the current…

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