Meriam Riad Real Estate

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Just Sold this Gorgeous home & Got my clients $51,000 above asking!!! Check it out! 69 Cantata Dr., Mission Viejo, CA #helpingsellers #HelpingSellersSell #OCHomes #MissionViejoHomes #MeriamTheRealtor #SellingHomesForTopDollar #californiahomes #SoldAboveAsking #OrangeCountyHomes #CaliforniaHomes

OC Market Update #HotMarket #OCMarketUpdate #LowerInterestRates #CaliforniaHomes #helpingsellersandbuyers #MeriamTheRealtor #LessHomes #OrangeCountyRealEstate Meriam Riad - Broker Associate... First Team Real Estate BRE#01932904 Email: [email protected] Cell: 949-701-8151 See more

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Check out the "3 Things I Love Most" about my Newest Listing 27006 Pacific Terrace Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 4 beds+Den... 3 Full Baths 2,963 Sqft Lot 8,050 Sqft Asking Price $1,460,000 #JustListed #OCHomes #missionviejohomesforsale #CaliforniaDreamHome #Californialiving #helpingbuyersfindhomes #helpingsellerssell #MeriamTheRealtor

Get the "FIRST LOOK" For this Gorgeous 4 bed, 2.5 Baths... Beautiful Unobstructed views from your backyard.... Enjoy the serene neighborhood & access to Mission Viejo Lake & all its amenities... Call me if you are interested to schedule a viewing 69 Cantata Dr., Mission Viejo, CA... Asking Price: $984,900 Sqft 2,180 Lot 6,050 Sqft #OCHomes #californiarealestate #MissionVIejoHomes #helpingbuyersandsellers #meriamtherealtor #OrangeCountyRealEstate #2021realestatemarket #hothome See more

NEW LISTING Sneak a peak before it hits the market!! Welcome to this Gorgeous home with breath taking views ... 69 Cantata Dr., mission Viejo, CA 4 , 2.5 2,180 sqft Lot 6,050 sqft Priced at $984,900

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If you are buying a home for the first time u wanna hear this Please contact me if u have any questions at 949-701-8151 Email: [email protected]... #OCHome #firsttimehomebuyers #FirstTimeHomeBuyersTips #OrangeCountyRealEstate #homebuying #homebuyingtips #HomebuyingProcess #CaliforniaRealEstate #WhoYouWorkWithMatters #MeriamTheRealtor

Soooo thankful Just Sold & Closed this Gorgeous custome Estate Home Found my clients the house of their dreams & in this crazy sellers’ market negotiated $210,000 below asking price and managed to get my clients a great deal in the highly desirable Nellie Gail community .. ... Thanks Randa & Hany for your trust #EstateHomes #LuxuryHomes #southerncaliforniarealestate #OrangeCountyHomes #meriamtherealtor #HelpingBuyers #HelpingSellers

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Just Sold & Closed this Gorgeous home! This home Got listed 7 times & Expired before.. Owners wanted to sell it since 2006 & Listed it ever since with a New agent every single time & it still got expired and didn't sell... I am thankful & proud to say I got it sold in only 2 months while the average time on the market for this price range in Corona Market is 10 months..... Preparing the house for a successful sale is what i do best... Many factors are involved and a lot of work even prior to listing the property is done... Showcasing the house in the best possible manner..pricing.. marketing.. Negotiations are some of the factors that helped sellers net the best possible price in the shortest time Represented both buyers & sellers on the deal and managed to negotiate a great deal for both parties... Thankful for my clients for giving me the chance to do what i do best and get them to achieve their long awaited Goal this year :) For any real estate questions please do not hesitate to contact me... Meriam Riad - Broker Associate First Team Real Estate BRE #01932904 Cell:949-701-8151 Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 has lost its grip on buyer demand, but it is still preventing homeowners from listing their homes. Lack of Supply: From March through today, one-third fewer homes were placed on the market. For many Southern Californians, this is the time of year to flock to the beach. The warmth of the sand, the tranquil sounds of waves crashing, and a refreshing dip in the surf are an invitation that beckons Cali residents to come and relax. There are times when a decision is mad...e not to go because of the fear that the beach is overcast and the ocean waters are too cold, also known as June gloom. For many, it is disheartening to find out later that the shores were sunny and the water was perfect, a missed opportunity for a wonderful day on the sand. Similarly, many homeowners think that now is not a good time to sell because of COVID-19, that June gloom has shrouded the Orange County housing market due to the virus. With reports calling for prices to drop, many have come to believe that the market favors buyers and that it is exceedingly difficult to sell. After all, how can you sell a home in this environment, in the midst of a pandemic? These homeowners have their wires crossed and they could not be further from the truth. Today’s Orange County market is a Hot Seller’s Market with an Expected Market Time (the amount of time between hammering in the FOR-SALE sign to opening escrow) of only 59 days. It is the hottest June since 2013. Homes new to the market are being met with a flood of showings, multiple offers are the norm once again, and sellers are fetching very close to, and often even more than, their asking prices. As far as the housing market is concerned, it is sunny and the water is perfect, a missed opportunity for those homeowners who think otherwise. What is at issue is supply and demand. Demand, the number of pending sales over the prior 30-days, has increased from inherent levels in mid-April, lows last seen during the Great Recession, back to high levels last experienced at the beginning of March, just prior to the COVID-19 Stay at Home order. The all-time record low mortgage rates at 3% are stoking the fires of demand. And, the active listing inventory, supply, is at its lowest level for a June since 2013, currently at 4,950 homes. Last year there were 51% more homes on the market totaling 7,493. With an ultra-anemic supply and unbelievably strong demand, the overall housing market is hot. COVID-19 is no longer affecting demand. Demand is pumping on all cylinders. On the other hand, COVID-19 still has a grip on supply, preventing many from placing their homes on the market. Since the start of the virus pandemic in the United States through today, a large number of homeowners have opted to wait and place any moving plans on hold. For a full market analysis for Orange County Market please don't hesitate to contact me and i will be happy to share it with you Email: [email protected] Cell: 949-701-8151

Showing today.. This Gorgeous estate home in Laguna hills

Today’s tip! How u can save $$$$$ #proposition193 #OCHomes #CaliforniaRealEstate ... #helpingBuyers #helpingsellers #MeriamTheRealtor #PropertyTaxesCA If u have any questions Call me at 949-701-8151 Email: [email protected]

JUST LiSTED Sneak peak before it hits the market! 4739 E Ashford Ave., Orange, CA, 92867... 4beds, 3 baths 1,932 sqft Lot 6,185 sqft Very low HOA & No Mello Roos Virtual tour & photos will be uploaded soon.. stay tuned! For more info contact me at (949) 701-8151 [email protected] #JustListed #OCHomes #MeriamTheRealtor #HelpingBuyers #HelpingSellers #HotMarket

Crazy Market with so many changes .. !!! Everyone one is asking .. is it a good time to buy & sell? Check this video to get your answers..

COVID-19 has lost its grip on buyer demand, but it is still preventing homeowners from listing their homes. Lack of Supply: From March through today, one-third fewer homes were placed on the market. For many Southern Californians, this is the time of year to flock to the beach. The warmth of the sand, the tranquil sounds of waves crashing, and a refreshing dip in the surf are an invitation that beckons Cali residents to come and relax. There are times when a decision is mad...e not to go because of the fear that the beach is overcast and the ocean waters are too cold, also known as June gloom. For many, it is disheartening to find out later that the shores were sunny and the water was perfect, a missed opportunity for a wonderful day on the sand. Similarly, many homeowners think that now is not a good time to sell because of COVID-19, that June gloom has shrouded the Orange County housing market due to the virus. With reports calling for prices to drop, many have come to believe that the market favors buyers and that it is exceedingly difficult to sell. After all, how can you sell a home in this environment, in the midst of a pandemic? These homeowners have their wires crossed and they could not be further from the truth. Today’s Orange County market is a Hot Seller’s Market with an Expected Market Time (the amount of time between hammering in the FOR-SALE sign to opening escrow) of only 59 days. It is the hottest June since 2013. Homes new to the market are being met with a flood of showings, multiple offers are the norm once again, and sellers are fetching very close to, and often even more than, their asking prices. As far as the housing market is concerned, it is sunny and the water is perfect, a missed opportunity for those homeowners who think otherwise. What is at issue is supply and demand. Demand, the number of pending sales over the prior 30-days, has increased from inherent levels in mid-April, lows last seen during the Great Recession, back to high levels last experienced at the beginning of March, just prior to the COVID-19 Stay at Home order. The all-time record low mortgage rates at 3% are stoking the fires of demand. And, the active listing inventory, supply, is at its lowest level for a June since 2013, currently at 4,950 homes. Last year there were 51% more homes on the market totaling 7,493. With an ultra-anemic supply and unbelievably strong demand, the overall housing market is hot. COVID-19 is no longer affecting demand. Demand is pumping on all cylinders. On the other hand, COVID-19 still has a grip on supply, preventing many from placing their homes on the market. Since the start of the virus pandemic in the United States through today, a large number of homeowners have opted to wait and place any moving plans on hold. For a full market analysis for Orange County Market please don't hesitate to contact me and i will be happy to share it with you Email: [email protected] Cell: 949-701-8151

Corona Virus & The Real Estate Market!!! So, how will the Coronavirus outbreak affect housing? There is no absolute, 100% certain answer. Instead, it all boils down how long this crisis will last and how large of an impact it will have on United States soil and the rest of the world. In China, the number of new cases is dwindling, a glimpse of hope that this too will end. Currently, the data does not indicate any change in the local housing market. The supply of homes to ...purchase in Orange County is at its lowest level for a start to March since 2013, and demand (last 30-days of pending sales) is at its highest level since 2016. With not enough supply and strong demand, the Expected Market Time (the time between pounding in the FOR-SALE sign and opening escrow) is at 48 days, a HOT Seller’s Market and its lowest level since 2013. As a direct result from the COVID-19 outbreak, mortgage rates have dropped to a record low and will most likely drop even further. There is a chance that they break below 3% and into the 2’s. This inevitably will provoke many more to purchase, juicing demand. For a $750,000 mortgage, today’s 3.25% rate amounts to a $492 per month savings compared to March 2019’s 4.4% rate. That’s a savings of $5,904 per year. In doing the math, it is easy to see how lower rates will stimulate demand. The impact on affordability is astounding. The Coronavirus will affect the housing market to some degree, but not to the extent that many fret about. Society tends to worry about the worst-case scenario and overreact. Housing will not fall off a cliff. In fact, housing today is HOT and is heavily leaning in favor of sellers. Mortgage rates in the 3’s, or high 2’s, will help prop up the housing market. Worrying about the worst-case scenario is an exercise in futility. Instead, have faith that the present day’s advanced, connected, collaborative society will overcome this virus. Do not panic; instead, wash your hands frequently and be prepared for the current housing expansion to continue. For any questions please do not hesitate to contact me Meriam Riad - Broker Associate BRE#01932904 Cell: 949-701-8151 Email: [email protected]

Highlights of my most recent SOLD Expired listing....

Market Update The 2020 housing market is looking a lot like a drag race. The green light just went on and the market is already propelling down the race track at an amazing speed. It was just a year ago that housing was moving along at a much slower pace. Buyers were taking their time and it definitely was not a race to purchase. Mortgage rates were at 4.5%, eating into a buyer’s motivation to find a home.... Flash forward a year later and there is no lingering inventory from the prior year. Interest rates are at 3.75%. The low interest rate environment is the rocket fuel that is propelling the market down the drag strip. Multiple offers are once again the norm. Homes that are priced well and in good condition are selling quickly. In most cases it is the winning bidder who finds success. Everything priced below $1 million is experiencing a HOT market. It all boils down to supply and demand For a detailed market analysis, please contact me and I will be happy to share it with you...

Thankful for this great opportunity to be able to deliver what so many other agents failed to accomplish with this Property... Helped my clients Suzan Armanios & Ashraf Armanios Sell their beautiful home after expiring 7 times before ....Hear out what they have to say about their experience with me... 3171 Via Mazatlan, Corona, CA ... #ISellRealEstate #CaliforniaHomes #HelpingSellers #HellpingBuyers #ExpiredListingsSold #RealEstate2020 #RealEstateMarketUSA #CaliHomes #WhoYouWorkWithMatters

JUST LISTED 3171 Via Mazatlan, Corona 92882 Welcome to this exquisite house you can call HOME! Great location, commuter friendly home in S. Corona nestled in a quiet street offering 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage with bonus/office room downstairs. Walk in to a Grand Foyer & a luxurious living room with cathedral ceilings, hardwood flooring, & plenty of natural light, beautiful dining room with hard wood flooring and access to the backyard. Spacious family room with Po...rcelain flooring & a wonderful fireplace opens to the kitchen, custom shutters provide an elegant touch & bring in warm natural light. Italian Chandeliers in Foyer, Living & Dining Rooms. Kitchen features custom cabinets, granite counter tops, beautiful backsplash, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry with plenty of space. Full bathroom downstairs recently upgraded & a shower added, tinted dual pan windows, patio doors, alarm & intercom system through out the home & a security camera system throughout the exterior of the house. Beautiful staircase lead up to large bedrooms with plenty of closet space & natural light, master bedroom is spacious and has beautiful views with your own oversized master bathroom, dual sinks, makeup area, large soaking tub and his-and-her walk in closet. Paradise awaits in your own backyard, enjoy your own custom rock pebble pool, 4 waterfalls & a Jacuzzi. Have your gatherings & barbecue parties & enjoy your built in barbecue , fridge, CD player & built in fire pit. This home is centrally located near all major freeways, convenient stores, has No HOA or Mello Roos. Don't wait come & see it TODAY! Asking price: $714,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Property Type: SFR SQFT: 3,508 Lot: 8,712 Built: 2001 Grand Opening this Sunday from 12:00 - 3:00 pm #JustListed #CoronaHome #RiversideRealEstate #HelpingSellers #HelpingBuyers #MeriamTheRealtor #CaliforniaRealEstate #PoolHomes #StagedHomes #Fall2019Market #RealEstateMarket

Good evening! Many buyers and sellers are holding out for a major shift in the market favoring their point of view, but housing is not changing anytime soon. ... Status Quo: For the rest of the year, the housing market is not going to change much at all. There is an old saying, If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck." No matter how hard you wish it was something else, it is still a duck at the end of the day. Today’s housing market is a slight Seller’s Market. That is when homes are not appreciating much at all, but sellers get to call more of the shots during the negotiating process. For buyers and sellers, wishing that the market was different is a complete waste of time. Many buyers and sellers are holding out and hoping for a change in the market. Buyers want to see housing slow to a crawl like it did in the last four months of 2018 where, for a moment, they were in the driver’s seat. They would love to see prices come down, after all, aren’t values too high? Sellers expect the housing market to behave like it did from 2012 through 2017. Boy those were HOT years!! They should once again be able to stretch their housing price and get $15 or $20,000 more than the last sale with multiple offers within the first couple of weeks, right? This kind of thinking is stinking thinking. Neither are correct. What you see in the market today is ultimately what you are going to see for the rest of the year. More simply, it is what it is; what you see is what you get. Values are not going to grow much. The overall pace of housing is not going to change. Housing is going to move along at the same clip. Buyers think that the end of the year is the BEST time of the year to buy. Nope! What you see is what you get. Sellers think that the market is going to suddenly heat up. Nope! What you see is what you get. For a Full market analysis.. Contact me and i will be happy to share with you the full report

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Just Sold & Closed! $620,000 3 bed 3 baths... 1,750 sqft Negotiated a Phenomenal deal with the sellers and got this home $30,000 less than asking price in a great community in Rancho Santa Margarita.. The property has a great location, with access to great schools and all of RSM Amenities Including 4 pools, Tennis Courts, Lake Walk, Beach Club, Volleyball courts, Parks, Hiking and Biking Trails.... It's a great time to Buy & Sell!! If you are considering making a move please do not hesitate to give me a call... I will help you out to make the most out of Today's Market! #MeriamTheRealtor #WhoYouWorkWithMatters! #HelpingBuyers #HelpingSellers #OCRealEstate #OrangeCountyHomes #OcHomes #LoveRealEstate #Summer2019 #RealEstate #Homes