Orange County, CA Real Estate Podcast with Torey Severino
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago -A Video Blog about the Orange County Real Estate Market for buyers and sellers By Orange County's premiere Realtor Torey Severino.
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How Much down Payment Do You Need to Purchase a Home?
August 11, 2017 21:26 VideoHow much money do you really need for a down payment on a home? I’ll go over a few different options today. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you want to buy a home, how much money do you need for your down payment? Most lenders would love to see you put the standard 20% down for a conventional loan. Why? First of all, you won’t have to pay mortgage insurance. Secondly, you will be less of a risk. You are more likely to make your mo...
How Does Today's Market Compare to This Time Last Year?
July 17, 2017 16:18 VideoIt’s time for this year’s third quarter market update. How have things changed from this time last year, and what do these changes mean for you? Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Now that it’s time for this year’s third quarter market update, where do we stand in 2017 compared to where we were this time last year? Let’s start by looking at the active listings in the Orange County market. Last year we had about 9,600 active listings. Bu...
How to Hire the Right Agent
May 08, 2017 16:05 VideoHow can you be sure you’ve hired the right real estate agent? I’ll go over some ways to put your mind at ease today. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Not all real estate agents are created equal, and there are a few things you should ask when choosing one. First, are they a seasoned professional? Is this their full-time job or do they do this part time? Have they been in the business long enough to experience the ups and downs of the ...
Should You Try to Sell Your Home by Yourself?
April 21, 2017 15:33 VideoShould you try to save yourself from having to pay real estate commission by selling your home on your own? There are a few reasons I recommend you don’t. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Why selling For Sale By Owner might actually cost you to lose money on the sale of your home! Are you aware the average For Sale By Owner home sells for between 87% and 90% of asking price? On Fizber, 94% of all homes originally listed as for sale by ...
Don't Fall for These 3 Common Selling Mistakes
March 27, 2017 21:04 VideoThere are three common mistakes that home sellers make over and over again in hopes of selling their home quickly for the most money possible. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale There are three common mistakes that people make over and over again when selling their house: Incorrectly pricing the property: Everyone wants to get the highest price for their house, but the truth is that the more accurately you price your house, the faster i...
Do You Really Need a Home Warranty?
February 27, 2017 17:30 VideoWhat is a home warranty and should you get one at close of escrow? I’ll cover everything you need to know today. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale What is a home warranty? Should you get one at the close of escrow? First of all, keep in mind that a home warranty is not the same thing as home insurance. A home warranty is a one-year policy that covers many of the mechanical items on the property, such as pool equipment, the water heater...
How Are Interest Rates Impacting Our Market?
February 01, 2017 17:13 VideoRising interest rates constitutes both good news and bad news for both buyers and sellers in our market. Here’s why. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale How are interest rates going to affect your ability to buy or sell? Let’s start with the buy side. Interest rates have gone up about a half a percentage point since the election, and we’re anticipating that they will continue to rise. By summer, we may see them increase a full percentag...
The Latest Numbers From the SoCal Real Estate Market
December 20, 2016 00:22 VideoHow is the real estate market doing during the fourth quarter? I’ll go over the latest numbers for you today. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale We are approaching the end of 2016. How is our real estate market doing during the fourth quarter? Let’s start with the desert. We are heading into the selling season, when a lot of snowbirds come back to purchase property. As a result, inventory is rising. Right now, there are 4,825 active li...
Why Multi-Unit Property Investing Is Heating Up
December 05, 2016 15:52 VideoHave you ever considered investing in multi-family housing or apartments? Many investors are entering this market thanks to the stable returns it offers compared to the stock market. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Should you consider investing in multi-family housing or apartment buildings? We're starting to see a lot of our investors that own residential investment property consider selling condos and single-family homes to leverag...
Wishing All of You a Happy Thanksgiving
November 21, 2016 23:27 VideoWith Thanksgiving right around the corner, I have many people to thank for making 2016 the year it’s been so far. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today, I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you. For all that 2016 has given me, I have a lot of people to thank and be grateful for. First and foremost, I want to thank my family, especially my beautiful wife and daughter, for all their hard work, support, and dedication to...
What To Expect When Buying A Home
October 25, 2016 18:28 VideoWhen purchasing a new home, I’ve found that most buyers tend to focus most of their attention on the initial down payment. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Over the last 16 years, I’ve learned that most home buyers are so focused on the initial down payment that they fail to take less-apparent costs into consideration. No matter what percentage you’re putting down for your down payment, it’s important to understand that you should have...
Paying Off Your Mortgage Fast in Southern California
September 19, 2016 20:02 VideoThere are many options to consider if you want to pay off your mortgage early. The first is by making one extra payment per quarter. You can also apply things to your mortgage like a refund check or any additional money that came from a tax refund. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale How do you pay off your mortgage early? There are a few different ways to consider. For this scenario, let’s use the average $220,000, 30-year mortgage at a ...
Our Website Has Some Great New Features
August 22, 2016 21:40 VideoWe’ve been busy the last few months on an important project, and we have just officially launched it. It’s our new website, www.ToreySeverino.com. We’re very excited to bring this website to you because it’s going to be a tremendous tool for you whether you are buying, selling, or just want information about the market. Our MLS search will allow you to freely search multiple counties for listings, where you can get real live market data and listings updated to the minute. This is where you...
7 Ways to Attract Buyers to Your Home
June 29, 2016 20:54 VideoSelling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re selling your home, I’m sure you’ve worked very hard on the inside. I bet you’ve cleared your countertops, cleaned your closets, and even cleaned your blinds. However, you cannot forget about the exterior of your home. The outside of your home draws buyers inside, so you need to devote just as much time and energy outside as you have inside. There are a few different things you could do to achie...
5 Reasons to Own a Southern California Home
June 01, 2016 16:27 - 265 KB application/pdfSelling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale According to a recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, home buyers consider not only the social aspects of the investment, but the financial ones as well. In this article, I found five important points worth mentioning. Paying rent doesn’t make sense. This is especially the case in Southern California, where rental payments continue to skyrocket. If you’re a tenant no...
Second Quarter SoCal Real Estate Market Update
May 13, 2016 22:43Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale In Orange County, we currently have 7,915 active listings, and in the desert there are 5,540 listings for sale. As for recent closings and new escrows, there are 3,183 in Orange County. That’s the highest it’s been since October of 2012. The desert has 1,587 homes under contract. Recent sales in Orange County are at 2,752, and the desert had 887 listings sell. Inventory is low in Orange County, with on...
Three Starting Points for Southern California Buyers
April 29, 2016 20:43Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale There are three easy ways jump start the home buying process. If you’re thinking about buying a home in Southern California, I want to share the first steps to take with you. “ Know exactly where you want to live. ” Know what you can spend. Meet with a lender to understand your budget exactly. They’ll review your financial information, including your debt-to-income ratio, to determine your affordabil...
Reconsider These 3 Remodeling Projects
April 14, 2016 15:00 VideoThere are many great Orange County and Coachella Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (949) 441-0701 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. If you’re a buyer, you need to consider the outcomes of any home improvement projects. Do th...
3 Simple Ways to Sell Your Home Fast
March 29, 2016 13:57 VideoThere are many great Orange County and Coachella Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (949) 441-0701 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. Today we are going to discuss three deceptively simple ways to sell your home fast in Orange...
How We Can Help You Meet Your 2016 Real Estate Goals
March 01, 2016 19:04 VideoThere are many great Orange County and Coachella Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (949) 441-0701 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. Today, we’ll discuss how my team and I can help you meet your real estate goals in 2016. The...
How Will Your Buying Power in Southern California Be Affected in 2016?
February 12, 2016 15:16 VideoThere are many great Orange County and Coachella Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (949) 441-0701 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. Interest rates are rising, so how will your buying power be affected? Furthermore, how do yo...
Should You Buy or Rent in Southern California?
February 01, 2016 16:57 VideoThere are many great Orange County and Coachella Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (949) 441-0701 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. Recently, I got a great question from a client: "Is it better to buy or rent in this 2016 re...
How we Helped Judy Sell her Condo ASAP
January 21, 2016 15:19"The results on a scale of one to ten, ten being best, I would give him a ten. He was awesome. The experience working with him was one of the best I’ve ever had working with anybody in any kind of business. He was professional and courteous. His assistant Sarah was also the same. They gave me great attention, they sold my condo in record time, and I couldn’t be more pleased. One of the ways he went above and beyond was that he listened to me. He understood that I was a senior citize...
Five Steps to a Successful Home Sale in Southern California
January 05, 2016 21:31 Video.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } There are many great Orange County and Coachella Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, ...
How Does the Southern California Real Estate Market Look Right Now?
December 17, 2015 21:36 VideoToday we’re excited to give you a 4th quarter market update, for both the Coachella Valley and Orange County. We’ve got some interesting numbers to share with you today, let’s start with the Coachella Valley. Back in September, we had just about 5,000 listings on the market in the Coachella Valley, which is pretty typical coming out of the summer market. However, since then, we’ve had 1,600 new listings come on the market. Our active inventory has gone up all the way to 6,600 listings. Tha...