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How to Turn Your Tax Refund Into a House (Eventually)

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It’s not quite a down payment yet… but it’s a pretty sweet head start. Ah, tax season. The magical time of year when the government gives you back your own money, and it somehow feels like a win. If you’re like many Americans, you’ve...
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Programs That Can Help You Get Into Your Dream Home

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Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but it can also feel overwhelming. With home prices on the rise and the cost of living increasing, many first-time homebuyers worry about whether they can afford to buy a...
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How to Protect Your Home If You Live in a ‘Climate Abandonment’ Zone

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Welcome to the Club Nobody Wants to Join If you've recently Googled something like “Why is my home insurance 3x higher this year?” or “Can a hurricane and wildfire happen at the same time?”—you might be living in what experts call a “climate abandonment...
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12 Critical Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make When Selling Your Home

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Selling your home is a major financial and emotional decision. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, the process can be stressful and complex. The stakes are high, and one wrong move could cost you time, money, or even a successful sale. Unfortunately, many...
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What You Need to Know About HOAs

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Homeowners associations (HOAs) are a common feature in many neighborhoods across the country, particularly in planned communities, condominiums, and townhome developments. While some homeowners appreciate the structure and benefits an HOA provides, others find the rules and fees frustrating. Whether you’re considering buying a...
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Who Pays What in Closing Costs? A No-Nonsense Guide for Buyers and Sellers

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Buying or selling a home is kind of like planning a wedding—you budget for the big things, only to realize later that a hundred little costs have snuck in when you weren’t looking. As a buyer, you’re focused on the home price and down...
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What is the Difference Between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s Market?

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If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you may have heard the terms "buyer's market" and "seller's market" thrown around. These phrases describe the state of the real estate market at any given time and can have a major impact on...
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What is Days on Market, and What Does it Mean for Me?

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When you're buying or selling a home, you’ve likely heard the term “days on market” (DOM) tossed around. But what does it really mean, and why should it matter to you? Whether you're a buyer searching for your dream home or a seller trying...
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Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.76% as Spring Homebuying Season Kicks Into Gear

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If you’re a prospective homebuyer, we’ve got some good news — well, relatively good news. For the sixth straight week, mortgage rates have dipped, with the average 30-year fixed rate settling at 6.76% for the week ending February 27, 2025. Is 6.76% a steal?...
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Are We in a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

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Imagine you’re ready to buy a home. You find the perfect property, but before you can even schedule a showing, it already has multiple offers well above the asking price. Alternatively, let’s say you’re selling, and after months on the market, you’ve dropped your...
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What to Look for When Buying a Log Home 

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So, You Want to Buy a Log Home – Welcome to the Club! There’s something magical about a log home. Maybe it’s the warm, rustic charm. Maybe it’s the fantasy of sipping coffee on a porch with mist rolling over the mountains. Or maybe...
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California’s Looming Home Insurance Crisis: What You Need to Know

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Right now, California is facing a potential crisis that could shake the foundation of the state’s housing market. One of the state’s largest insurance providers, State Farm, is threatening to exit California due to the rising costs of insuring homes. If this happens,...
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Seller Financing 101: Everything You Need to Know to Buy or Sell Without a Bank

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A Fresh Take on Seller-Financed Real Estate Deals An Alternative Route to Homeownership Picture this: you’ve been scrolling through real estate listings for months, enduring a rollercoaster of emotions—from excitement to heartbreak—only to find your dream home. You’re already envisioning backyard barbecues, cozy movie nights,...
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Feeling the Squeeze: Why Homeownership is Getting More Expensive

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Owning a home has always been a major financial commitment, but today, the costs of homeownership are reaching new heights. While many discussions focus on the struggles of first-time buyers trying to break into the market, existing homeowners are also feeling the squeeze. But...
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What to Look for When Choosing House Plans: Key Considerations & Mistakes to Avoid

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So, you’re thinking about building your own home. Congratulations! You’re about to embark on a thrilling, nerve-wracking, potentially wallet-draining journey. It’s like picking out a tattoo—except this one comes with property taxes and a mortgage. And unlike a tattoo, you can’t just laser...
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Programs That Can Help You Get...

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Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but it can also feel overwhelming. With home prices on the...

What is the Difference Between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s...

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If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you may have heard the terms "buyer's market" and "seller's market" thrown around. These phrases...

Don’t Get Caught in the Flames: First-time Homeowner’s Guide to Wildfires...

How Much Do You Really Need for a Mortgage Down Payment?

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Selling your home? One wrong move could cost you TIME, MONEY… or the sale itself. 😬 In this video, I reveal the 11 biggest mistakes homeowners make when selling—and how YOU can avoid them. From overpricing and emotional decisions to bad timing and overlooked repairs, this guide is your blueprint for a faster, smoother, and more profitable sale. 👉 Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, don’t list your home before watching this! Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:39 – Pricing Your Home Right 2:00 – Emotional Attachment & Objectivity 3:00 – First Impressions & Curb Appeal 4:00 – Staging & Interior Presentation 5:00 – Repairs & Pre-Listing Inspection 6:00 – Showings & Buyer Experience 7:00 – Evaluating Offers 8:00 – Timing the Market 9:00 – Final Tips & Agent Support 10:00 – Conclusion As a local real estate expert with nearly 30 years in Orange County, I’ve seen it all—and I’m here to help you navigate the process with confidence. 📲 Thinking of selling in Orange County? Let’s chat: 📩 Contact me today! → Alex Schult CA DRE License # 02236174 KW Spectrum Properties 📲 Text: 949-726-2601 📧 Email: aschult@kw.com 💬 Got questions about selling your home? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to help! ✅ Subscribe for more real estate tips, tricks, and local market insights. If you found this video helpful, you might also enjoy these related videos: 7 WORST Custom Home Upgrades That Will Cost You BIG TIME! (Avoid These!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LH30PdgayQ 🏡 Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market – What’s the Difference? 🏡 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBwMouwwIDQ #HomeSelling #RealEstateMistakes #HomeSellingStrategy #RealEstate DISCLAIMER: This video content is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Neither Living in California nor Alex Schult is a registered financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional. While we have taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this video, we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk. Additionally, your use of the Living in California YouTube channel and any communication through this platform, including but not limited to YouTube comments, emails, or messages, does not establish a formal business relationship with Alex Schult or Living in California. For specific advice related to your real estate, financial, or legal needs, we recommend consulting with a licensed professional in the relevant field.

Selling your home? One wrong move could cost you TIME, MONEY… or the sale itself. 😬

In this video, I reveal the 11 biggest mistakes homeowners make when selling—and how YOU can avoid them. From overpricing and emotional decisions to bad timing and overlooked repairs, this guide is your blueprint for a faster, smoother, and more profitable sale.

👉 Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, don’t list your home before watching this!

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction
0:39 – Pricing Your Home Right
2:00 – Emotional Attachment & Objectivity
3:00 – First Impressions & Curb Appeal
4:00 – Staging & Interior Presentation
5:00 – Repairs & Pre-Listing Inspection
6:00 – Showings & Buyer Experience
7:00 – Evaluating Offers
8:00 – Timing the Market
9:00 – Final Tips & Agent Support
10:00 – Conclusion

As a local real estate expert with nearly 30 years in Orange County, I’ve seen it all—and I’m here to help you navigate the process with confidence.

📲 Thinking of selling in Orange County? Let’s chat:

📩 Contact me today!
→ Alex Schult CA DRE License # 02236174
KW Spectrum Properties
📲 Text: 949-726-2601
📧 Email: [email protected]

💬 Got questions about selling your home? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to help!

✅ Subscribe for more real estate tips, tricks, and local market insights.

If you found this video helpful, you might also enjoy these related videos:

7 WORST Custom Home Upgrades That Will Cost You BIG TIME! (Avoid These!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LH30PdgayQ

🏡 Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market – What’s the Difference? 🏡
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBwMouwwIDQ

#HomeSelling #RealEstateMistakes #HomeSellingStrategy #RealEstate

DISCLAIMER: This video content is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Neither Living in California nor Alex Schult is a registered financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional. While we have taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this video, we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk. Additionally, your use of the Living in California YouTube channel and any communication through this platform, including but not limited to YouTube comments, emails, or messages, does not establish a formal business relationship with Alex Schult or Living in California. For specific advice related to your real estate, financial, or legal needs, we recommend consulting with a licensed professional in the relevant field.

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