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.

Does your families home look similar to this?

By Mike Rains / March 5, 2018 / Comments Off on Does your families home look similar to this?

As a Realtor and Senior Real Estate Specialist: SRES designated agent, I am referred into estates all the time that have the parents or siblings home that has, let’s just say, accumulated things over the years! Nothing wrong with this, but it can be overwhelming at times to deal with a house that has seven…

Single Level Home in Huntington Beach

By Mike Rains / February 10, 2018 / Comments Off on Single Level Home in Huntington Beach

This is a super clean single level detached home coming on the market soon. With inventory being the way that it is these days, I wanted to put it out there for buyers who are looking for something they don’t have to do a thing too! This is such a well maintained home, with the…

Home Builder Confidence

By Mike Rains / November 16, 2017 / Comments Off on Home Builder Confidence

Just read this article from Market watch, article, that revealed that the home builder confidence has climbed to an 8-month high. This could be great news to get more building projects to market to address what has been a prolonged housing shortage. here is a snippet of the article; “The closely-watched sentiment tracker rose to its…

26741 Westhaven Dr. Laguna Hills CA. 92653

By Mike Rains / August 22, 2017 / Comments Off on 26741 Westhaven Dr. Laguna Hills CA. 92653

Fantastic New Falcon Hill Gated Community Home for Sale. This home has 4 Bedrooms with 2 1/2 Baths and features a downstairs Master Suite as well as City lights and Hills Views from the home. With almost 2600 Sq Ft of Living Space, it is a great home for anyone. Priced at $875,000 it is…

Help me find a great Realtor where I am moving!

By Mike Rains / August 11, 2017 / Comments Off on Help me find a great Realtor where I am moving!

Are you moving anytime soon? Have you begun the process of checking out various areas? When you make that decision and need help finding the most fantastic agent to help you dial in on your dream home, I can make that happen! Everyone wants top not service, not just getting the job done, but exceeding…

FREE Homebuyer Workshops!

By Mike Rains / August 6, 2017 / Comments Off on FREE Homebuyer Workshops!

If you are thinking about buying a home for the first time, you really owe it to yourself to GET EDUCATED! On what? Well there are many moving parts to a home purchase, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of dollars that are at stake. One mistake can cost you thousands! How do you…

5 Things Every Senior Needs to Know Before Making a Move

By Mike Rains / July 21, 2017 / Comments Off on 5 Things Every Senior Needs to Know Before Making a Move

Are you a senior that is thinking about making a move? Do you want to move closer to the kids, or maybe you home is just too big to handle anymore? Whatever the reason you are considering making this move, there are some things to consider beforehand. The first thing to do is reach out…

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

By Mike Rains / July 11, 2017 / Comments Off on First Time Home Buyer Workshop

Workshops are great to get educated on the process and the steps needed for a successful and pleasant experience in what would otherwise be a potential nightmare home purchase. You learn about mortgages, what is it and tools on how to get the best rate and terms. You learn about the buying process from soup…

Could Color of Home Affect Home’s Value?

By Mike Rains / June 22, 2017 / Comments Off on Could Color of Home Affect Home’s Value?

Is it possible that the color of the homes exterior affect the homes selling price in a positive or negative way? How about the interior color of the walls, doors and trim? I say yes as a long time realtor but don’t take my word for it! Experts agree that having the right color can…

April 2017 Market Update

By Mike Rains / May 3, 2017 / Comments Off on April 2017 Market Update

Real Estate is always local. This simply means that you cannot always apply what’s happening in your market with other markets. That being said it is necessary to start with a broad perspective first. So here is a link to our National real Estate report. Call me directly to talk about your market. Coming soon!…