Debbie's Irvine Real Estate Blog

How to Choose the Right Listing Agent for Selling Your Home in Woodbridge, Irvine (2026 Guide)Choosing a listing agent in Woodbridge, Irvine is one of the most important decisions you'll make when selling your home. As a specialized Irvine Realtor with extensive experience in the Woodbridge marke...

As your local Irvine Realtor, I love sharing ways to make the season brighter. To thank my clients and friends, here is a go-to winter guide packed with cozy recipes, creative crafts, family games and fun local outings. Whether you prefer staying warm indoors or exploring Orange County’s crisp wi...

How Long Are Homes Taking to Sell in Irvine Right Now?(Updated with CRMLS data for 08/31/25 to 11/29/25. Analysis by Debbie Sagorin, Coldwell Banker Realty.)If you’re planning a move in Irvine, understanding how long homes are actually taking to sell right now can help you set realistic expectati...

Woodbridge Irvine Homebuyer Guide: HOAs, Tracts, North Lake vs South LakeThinking about buying a home in Woodbridge, Irvine?Many buyers do not realize how much the HOA structure, the two lake sides, and the 41 individual tracts can affect pricing, lifestyle, walkability, and long term value. Wood...

Here’s How to Choose the Right One. If you’ve ever searched for homes online, you’ve probably noticed dozens of agents popping up on every listing. It can make you wonder: are all real estate agents the same?The truth is, not even close.In a market as competitive and fast-moving as Irvine and the...

🏡 If you’ve been searching for a beautifully maintained home in one of Irvine’s most desirable neighborhoods, 7 Whispering Wind is the Woodbridge gem you must see! Located Inside the Loop near South Lake, this residence combines comfort, charm, and access to incredible community amenities for jus...

If you’re house hunting in Irvine, don’t overlook the “Coming Soon” listings. These are homes that haven’t officially gone live yet, but are getting ready to. Keeping an eye on them gives you an early advantage.These aren’t my listings (at the moment my listings are active or in escrow), but I tr...

I don’t take on many rentals these days because most of my business is helping people buy and sell homes in Irvine and in the cities close to Irvine. But the owners of 20 Hazelnut asked me to step in again. I first worked with them15 years ago when they leased this home out. The tenants just move...

You know you’re a true Woodbridge Irvine homeowner when you get a formal letter accusing you of guerrilla gardening… with a succulent.Truth is, I barely noticed the plant—just a little Portulacaria afra (known as Elephant Bush or Dwarf Jade Plant) quietly doing its thing just outside my gate. It ...

Any major purchase requires research, careful analysis and consideration and thought, and Irvine home buying isn’t any different.  Determining the right location, number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed, and outdoor space may come more quickly to mind, but there are many other factors to think a...