Homes & Properties
These are homes and properties that I have been involved in the buying, selling or property management of. They are here to represent the depth and breadth of my experience in real estate in the various communities.
This does not, yet, represent all of the properties and transactions I have been a part of.
Selling a Huntington Beach Condo? Why SB 326 Could Affect Your Sale If you are thinking about selling a condo or townhome in Huntington Beach, there is something you should investigate before putting your property on the market. It is called SB 326, California’s balcony inspection law. The first SB 326 inspection deadline was January…
Selling an Inherited Home in Orange County: You Have More Than One Option Losing a loved one is one of life’s hardest experiences. When you’re also responsible for settling an estate or selling the family home, the process can feel overwhelming. Between grief, family decisions, legal responsibilities, and the home itself, many people simply don’t…
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in Today’s Market If you’ve been watching the Orange County housing market, you’ve probably noticed two things. Detached homes remain expensive, and condominiums have become an increasingly popular option for buyers trying to break into the market, downsize, or simplify their lifestyle. But if you’re considering buying or…
Learning Real Estate from the Inside Out Back in 2002, I began my career helping clients obtain mortgages and navigate the loan process. Every day, I worked with buyers who were making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. That experience taught me lessons I still rely on today. I learned how financing…
When a Loved One Passes Away: A Guide for Heirs Taking Over an Estate Few life events are as emotional and overwhelming as losing a parent, spouse, or loved one. Along with the grief often comes a long list of responsibilities that many heirs are completely unprepared for. As a Realtor who has worked with…
Skilled Labor Housing Shortage America’s housing affordability challenge may have less to do with demand and more to do with a shortage of skilled workers needed to build homes. When people talk about housing affordability, the conversation usually centers around mortgage rates, home prices, or inventory. Those are all important. But there is another factor…
Is Bigger Always Better? What Real Estate Mergers Mean for Buyers and Sellers There has been a lot of movement in the real estate industry lately. Real Brokerage recently announced plans to acquire RE/MAX in a transaction valued around $880 million, creating what the companies describe as a technology-enabled global real estate platform. We have…
Orange County Housing Market Update — April 2026: One Market, A Spectrum of Speeds By Mike Rains | First Team Real Estate Seacliff | Huntington Beach, CA If you’ve been watching the Orange County real estate market lately, you’ve probably noticed something: not all homes are selling at the same pace. A well-priced detached home…