You may want to pay attention to what’s happening in Irvine's Woodbridge real estate market right now. Escrow activity remains strong, especially for well-priced homes. In my latest MLS pull, there are currently 17 homes either pending or active under contract against just 29 active listings.Detached inventory remains especially limited, with only 8 detached homes actively for sale across all of Woodbridge today.One example: my listing at 18 Bayfield went pending in just 8 days after strong buyer interest.The reality is this: buyers are still buying. The difference now is that strategy, pricing, and timing matter more than ever. Some homes are moving quickly with multiple offers, while overpriced homes are sitting.All Woodbridge Active & Coming Soon listings can be seen at https://www.h... 05/07/2026

Timing a Divorce Sale in Brea's 30-Day MarketWhen a marriage ends, the family home becomes one of the most complex assets to divide. In Brea, where homes currently sell in a median of 30 days, and inventory sits at just 1.8 months of supply, the question isn't whether the market will cooperate but when to list.Our team recently worked with a divorcing couple in the Olinda Village area who faced this exact dilemma. They wanted to sell quickly but weren't sure if they needed to wait for the final decree. Here's what we've learned after handling multiple divorce sales in North Orange County.The Legal RealityCalifornia is a community property state, which means both spouses typically own the home 50/50 regardless of whose name appears on the title. You can absolutely list and sell before th... 05/07/2026

Corona Del Mar, CA market summary Key indicators as of April 2026Homes in Corona Del Mar  Metric Citywide 1Y Change 3Y Change Median listing $ $4,499,500 -19.58% -10.86% Median sold $ $3,547,500 -7.74% 9.69% $ per sq ft $2,154/sq ft 2.77% 8.46% Active listings 112 2.86% 6.93% Median days on market 57 days 1.79% -17.39% Rental properties 90 -11.97% -0.79% Median rent $13,000/mo 24.11% 30% Corona del Mar is in beautiful Newport Beach, CA (Orange County) and we are brilliantly located off the coast of the Pacific Ocean and in the best area of our nation. It is quaint and beautiful and the weather keeps you here. So close the ocean waves, but areas where you are a walk or drive away. Not too far from the 73 and John Wayne Airport. If, this is your second home or you are thinking of selling... 05/06/2026

The Spring 2026 Fullerton Rental Exit QuestionYou've decided to sell your Fullerton rental. The tenant is still in place. The spring market is here, and you want to capture peak pricing before summer inventory floods in.Two paths forward: serve a 90-day notice and wait it out, or negotiate a Fullerton Cash for Keys agreement and accelerate your timeline.Our team at The Wendy Rawley Team has worked with dozens of North Orange County landlords on this exact decision over the past 18 months. What we've learned: timing is everything, and the difference between these two strategies can swing your net proceeds by $15,000 to $30,000 in a rising market.Why 90-Day Notices Are Costing Sellers This SpringA standard 90-day notice in Fullerton is clean and legal. But in spring 2026, it's also slow.H... 05/01/2026