Walking into a search with clear priorities makes every tour more useful and less stressful. Deciding what matters most and how you will evaluate homes helps you act when a suitable home becomes available.
In Irvine, for single-family homes and condos and townhomes, the typical sale price was $1,450,000 in the latest market report. In Irvine, the typical time on market for homes that sold was 21 days in the latest market report. Housing supply, measured in months, was 4.33 in the latest market report. Homes sold for an average of 98.2% of their asking prices in the latest market report.
Market conditions reward buyers who know their budget boundaries and tour with focus. A short marketing period does not set your showing schedule, so build a plan for home visits that fits your week. Use local prices to plan your purchase with me before deciding on the maximum price you are comfortable offering.
Write down the maximum price you are comfortable offering and review money you would need to pay at closing. List your must-have features and compare each home against that list during tours. Talk through the deposit included with the offer and conditions in the offer, such as financing or inspection requirements, before you write.
