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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
Thinking About Moving to the Mountains? Download This Fire Watch App FirstBy Jason Crawford | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake ArrowheadBefore you start looking at listings. Before you drive up Highway 18 for the first time with your spouse to see what the mountain feels like. Before you fall in love with the pine trees and the lake and the quiet Saturday mornings.Download Watch Duty.That is the first thing I tell anyone who is seriously considering a move to the San Bernardino Mountains. Not which neighborhoods to look at. Not what the market looks like. Not how lake rights work.Watch Duty first. Everything else second.Here is why.September 2024: The Line FireOn September 5th, 2024 the Line Fire was deliberately ignited in Highland, California.It did not stay in Highland.Within d...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
The Math That Changes Everything When homeowners in Anaheim Hills consider downsizing, most focus on their current homeis value.But the real question isn't about your sale price, it's about what you can actually keep after the move.We've worked with dozens of families downsizing in Anaheim Hills, and the pattern is consistent: the equity conversation always starts optimistically and ends realistically.Here's what actually happens between listing and closing on your next place.Where Your Equity Actually Goes Let's say your Anaheim Hills home sells for $1.2 million.You owe $400,000.That leaves $800,000, right?Not quite.Subtract closing costs (typically 7-9% in our market), repairs, staging, and transition expenses.Your net is closer to $720,000.Now you're buying a smaller home in a 2026 ...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Why Vineyards Avalon Real Estate Is in DemandVineyards Avalon real estate offers an exceptional opportunity to live in one of Fremont, CA’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This community appeals to families, professionals, and retirees looking for modern amenities, scenic surroundings, and a welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets, parks, and easy access to top-rated schools, shopping, and dining, making it a highly desirable area to call home.Buyers are drawn to Vineyards Avalon for its combination of privacy, convenience, and community charm. The neighborhood provides a suburban lifestyle with access to urban amenities, allowing residents to enjoy both tranquility and accessibility in Fremont.Community Lifestyle and AmenitiesLife in Vineyards Avalon emphasizes comfor...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Why Marshlands Homes for Sale Are Highly Sought AfterMarshlands homes for sale offer an exceptional opportunity to live in one of Fremont, CA’s most desirable neighborhoods. This community appeals to families, professionals, and retirees seeking modern amenities, scenic surroundings, and a welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets, nearby parks, and easy access to top-rated schools, shopping, and dining, making it an ideal location for long-term living.Buyers are drawn to Marshlands for its combination of privacy and community charm. The neighborhood provides easy access to both urban conveniences and natural spaces, creating a peaceful yet connected living environment. Its reputation for quality homes and a family-friendly setting makes Marshlands one of Fremont’s most a...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Solana Beach Home?Solana Beach Home Sales for May 2026 Solana Beach is a beach community located south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas. It’s also one of the more expensive towns along the North San Diego County coastline. Buyers and sellers should have current information about the local Solana Beach market conditions in order to make educated decisions about buying or selling Solana Beach Homes for Sale. READ MORE about Solana BeachSolana Beach Real Estate The following information was taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties or mobile or manufactured homes). The data are believed reliable at the time this report was written but not guaranteed. 15 homes sold in Solana Beach in May, 4 more than last month. Here are the...
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By Alberto Pacheco, Experience and Trust
(Home Smart Evergreen Realty)
 If you are waiting for home prices to plummet before you make your move in the San Fernando Valley, you are missing out on one of the most stable wealth-building windows of the decade. The newly released May 2026 data from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors (SRAR) is officially in, and it paints a fascinating picture. The market has shifted from the frantic, overnight bidding wars of previous years into a highly strategic, balanced market. Buyers are more selective, and inventory is trickling in—but values in Sylmar are holding incredibly firm. Whether you are looking to buy your first home, sell an existing property, or leverage zoning laws to maximize your land, here is exactly what happened in Sylmar real estate last month and what it means for your wallet. 📊 📉 The Real ...
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On June 3, 2026, Realtor.com reported that nationwide median list price of a home was $1,100,000 in May of 2026, dropped 7.9% from May of 2025 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California.The active listed inventory of homes higher 2.0% in May of 2026, from May of 2025; and the new listed homes lower 4.2% in May of 2026 from May of 2025 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California.Houses stayed 2 more days in the market in May of 2026 from May of 2025 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California real estate trends for May of 2026, please click HERE
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
Lake Arrowhead vs Big Bear: Which Mountain Wins?By Jason Crawford | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake ArrowheadI have been to Big Bear more times than I can count.I always go for the same reason.North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream on Village Drive. I get my fudge, I look around for a little while, and I drive back home to Lake Arrowhead.That probably tells you everything you need to know about where I stand. But I am going to be fair about this because Big Bear deserves a fair look. These are two completely different mountains and the right one depends entirely on who you are and what you want your life to look like.Here is the honest comparison.The Two Mountains at a GlanceBoth sit in the San Bernardino Mountains. Both are within two hours of Los Angeles. Both offer four seasons, pine ...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
The Prop 19 Reality CheckIf you've recently inherited an Anaheim home, you're facing a decision that's more complicated than it used to be.Before 2021, most adult children could inherit their parents' property tax basis.Now, thanks to Prop 19, that's only possible if you move into the home as your primary residence within one year and the assessed value doesn't exceed $1 million over the factored base year value.What This Means for Your Inherited Anaheim HomeMost heirs don't qualify for the Prop 19 exemption.If you don't move in or the home's value is too high, you'll be reassessed at current market value.In Anaheim, that can mean a jump from a $200,000 assessed value to $800,000 or more, overnight.Your property tax bill could quadruple.The Three Questions We Ask Clients1. Are you plann...
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By Fred Sweezer Sr. CMI, LLC., HUD 203k Consultant
(Hud Certified 203K Consultant)
The reason for Building on a Slope is the view, can you image seeing the sun raise and set everyday? This video shows what needs to be avoided doing construction. https://youtu.be/abABdsCn_cs?si=58bLD0IpivkCzzkY 
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
San Bernardino Mountain Communities Real Estate Market Update June 2026By Jason Crawford | Real Estate Broker | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake Arrowhead | DRE Lic #: 01325837TLDR — June 2026 Mountain Market in 60 SecondsFive communities. One mountain. Very different markets depending on where you look.Lake Arrowhead is holding steady with a slight seller's advantage. Blue Jay has flipped to a slight buyer's advantage with luxury homes sitting over a year. Twin Peaks and Crestline are stable but inventory is building and price pressure is coming. Running Springs has the highest price reduction rate on the mountain at 41% and the lowest median price at $397,500.If you are buying, the mountain is more negotiable right now than it has been in years. If you are selling, pricing right...
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
The Insider's Guide to Lake Arrowhead Neighborhoods: Arrowhead Woods vs. The OutskirtsBy Jason Crawford | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake ArrowheadEvery morning at sunrise we walk into the gym located right here in the Lake Arrowhead VillageAnd every single morning, the walk from the parking lot to the gym is the best part of my day.The Village is quiet at that hour. The lake is right there. The pines are still. Nobody is rushing anywhere. It is just the mountain doing its thing before the rest of the world wakes up.I tell you that because it matters for what I am about to explain.When buyers ask me about Lake Arrowhead real estate, most of them think they are asking about one place. One market. One community.They are not.Where you buy on this mountain changes everything. The lif...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for May 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from April and 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports commonly tend to be very general. As a result, they do not reflect local the housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will enable you to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 106 homes sold in Carlsbad in May (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), a d...
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By Mark Bruno, Monterey Peninsula Home Team
(Monterey Peninsula Home Team - Carmel, CA - Keller Williams Coastal Estates)
Charming Pacific Grove Bungalow Near Downtown: 416 Sinex AvenuePacific Grove has always had a special place in the Monterey Peninsula real estate market. Buyers are drawn to its historic cottages, walkable neighborhoods, coastal recreation, small-town atmosphere, and proximity to Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Carmel Valley.One of the newest examples of that classic Pacific Grove appeal is 416 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove, a charming bungalow near downtown with vintage character, updated features, a spacious backyard, and multiple bonus structures that add rare flexibility.A Classic Pacific Grove Cottage With Character416 Sinex Avenue offers the kind of character many buyers hope to find when searching for Pacific Grove real estate. The home includes old-school plaster ...
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
I Live in Lake Arrowhead Full-Time. Here Is What Nobody Tells You. By Jason Crawford | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake Arrowhead People ask me this question more than almost any other. Can you actually live up there full time? I do. So let me tell you what it is actually like. Something Shifts When You Get Up Here There is a specific moment that happens to most people when they spend real time up here. They stop thinking about going back. Not because the mountain is perfect. But because something shifts. The pace changes. The noise drops. And you start asking a different question. Not can I live here but why am I not living here. Every weekend Marisol and I go to the same coffee shop. Same time. Same day. We walk in and they already know which booth we like. They greet us with a...
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By Tina D Saporito, Your Dedicated Palm Desert, CA Realtor Since 2005, Call (760)799-8460. www.JustListedinPalmDesert.com
(Ronald Christopher & Associates. Proudly serving Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio, Rancho Mirage & Palm Springs.)
Boost Your Home’s Value Fast with Smart Presentation and Easy FixesPhoto by Ksenia ChernayaHomeowners preparing to sell often fall into the same trap in the home selling process: pouring money into renovations because “increasing home value” sounds like a construction project. The tension is real, big upgrades feel productive, yet buyer first impressions are formed long before anyone admires new finishes, and missed details can quietly drag down offers. Home presentation vs renovations aren’t about cutting corners; it’s about understanding how quickly perception moves compared to budgets and timelines. The payoff is a sale that reflects what the home already has going for it.Understanding Perceived Value in Home SellingPerceived home value is the price a buyer feels your home is worth w...
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
Lake Arrowhead, CA | Real Estate Market Update | June 2026 By Jason Crawford | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake Arrowhead TLDR — June 2026 Lake Arrowhead Market in 60 SecondsMedian list price is $750,000. Inventory is up. Nearly one third of homes have had price reductions. Zero percent have had price increases. Homes are sitting about 63 days before selling. The market slightly favors sellers but buyers have more room to negotiate than they have had in years. If you have been watching from the sidelines this data says the window is open.The Numbers — June 3, 2026 Metric Current Median List Price $750,000 Median Price of New Listings $699,000 Price Per Square Foot $377 Median Days on Market 63 days Average Days on Market 127 days Inventory 367 homes Homes with Price Reductions 31%...
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
Twin Peaks, California: The Overlooked Mountain Gem and Best Kept Secret of Lake Arrowhead Real EstateBy Jason Crawford | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake ArrowheadIf you have been researching the Lake Arrowhead area and feeling like the prices are just out of reach, I want to tell you about a community that most people drive right past on their way up the mountain.Twin Peaks, California.I live in the Lake Arrowhead area. I know these communities from the inside. And whenever someone tells me they want the mountain lifestyle but they are watching their budget carefully, Twin Peaks is the first place I point them.Here is why.What Is Twin Peaks California?Twin Peaks is a small unincorporated mountain community in San Bernardino County sitting at 5,777 feet elevation in the San Berna...
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By Ken & Ari Walker - Husband & Wife Team, Your Direct Private Money Source
(Pacific Direct Mortgage)
Mortgage rates took a small step backward this week after several weeks of improvement.The trigger wasn't real estate related at all. News surrounding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East caused bond markets to react, which in turn pushed mortgage rates slightly higher. Fortunately, the impact was fairly mild. The average top tier 30 year fixed mortgage increased by just 0.04%, moving from roughly 6.56% to 6.60%.While any increase tends to grab attention, the bigger picture tells a different story.Even after this week's uptick, rates remain approximately 0.10% below the recent peak reached in mid May. In other words, borrowers are still seeing better financing conditions today than they were just a few weeks ago.That's an important reminder for anyone watching rates closely!Mortgage ...
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