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Shop Black Friday Deals on Us - Enter to Win a Best Buy® Gift Card!

It’s that time of year again - Black Friday excitement is here, and Coldwell Banker Realty is kicking off the season with a giveaway you won’t want to miss!
You’re invited to enter this month’s Coldwell Banker Black Friday Giveaway for your chance to win a Best Buy® Gift Card - perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list (or treating yourself to the latest tech gadgets and home upgrades).
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3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

Housing affordability comes down to three things: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. When all three move in your favor at once, even a modest rate shift can cut hundreds off the monthly payment. Here is how the three drivers worked together in fall 2025, what each one means for Irvine and Orange County buyers, and the structural framework I use to help clients decide when to re-engage in any rate cycle.

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Spacious 5-Bedroom Home in Woodbridge, Irvine: In Escrow!

Great news .... 32 Sandstone in Woodbridge, Irvine is in escrow! The seller accepted an offer, and I’m thrilled for him.

This home has a flexible floor plan with two primary suites, plus all the great Woodbridge amenities. But even a wonde...

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Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market? It Depends on Where You Are

The U.S. housing market is split in 2026: Northeast and Midwest still favor sellers, while the South and West (including Orange County and Irvine) lean buyer-friendly. But inside Irvine, the answer changes village-by-village. Here is the ZIP-level read that actually tells you which side has leverage right now.

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Don’t Confuse HOA Dues with Special Assessments in Irvine

Local Irvine Realtor Debbie Sagorin explains regular HOA dues vs special assessments, typical Irvine HOA cost ranges by village, dual master-plus-sub HOA structures (Woodbridge, Portola Springs, Great Park), three special assessment scenarios buyers see most often, and a full due diligence checklist.

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Home Insurance: Are You Fully Covered?

Everything Irvine homeowners need to know about home insurance in 2026: standard coverage, what is excluded, California FAIR Plan basics, CEA earthquake coverage, dwelling rebuild cost rules, premium ranges for Irvine villages, and what to do if your insurer drops you mid-transaction.

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