Adam Fraser

A lot of homeowners are wondering if this really is the right time to sell their house. The answer for most is a big Yes! since a shortage of homes for sale is driving high buyer competition. DM me if you’re ready to take the first step toward selling your house this year. #sellyourhouse #timetosell #homeselling #moveuphome #dreamhome #realestate #realestateagent #realestateexpert #realestateagency #realestateadvice #instarealtor #realestatetipsoftheday #realestatetipsandadvice #justsold

Is trying to buy a home in today's market feeling like groundhogs day? A Pro-active agent and team is the key for success! Getting you in the door First... A competitive offer on the table Skilled negotiation for close My Team and I are here to help!

How much is your time worth? Hiring a professional not only saves you money but it can also make you money!! Knowing the market and having the resources to capitalize on that market gives you the advantage! ... With the market as competitive as it is now you only benefit from professional assistance! Send me a Message for more info Check out the team! https://linktr.ee/AdamfraserRE

Wishing you the best evening possible for the end of 2020! may we move into 2021 with Happiness, Joy, Love, Understanding, and Compassion. A new year .. Now is never a better time to make sure your health and happiness is a priority! And being kind and compassionate to others only helps spread the same feelings! Science shows bringing happiness to other humans in turn brings you joy in your life! Happy New Years!!... #ellimancares#new#years#happy#joy#newyou#newbeginnings#realestate#douglaselliman#ellimanagent#realestate#orangecounty#lagunaniguel#sanjuancapistrano#sanclemente#danapoint#celebrate#fireworks

Wishing Everyone a wonderful end of the year and happy holidays!! From my family to yours!!!

With Interest rates continuing to push historic low rates buying a home is as competitive as ever!! You need to make sure you not only cross your t's and dot your i's, but prepare and approach your dream home search with a strategic plan! If you are in the market or planning on getting into the real estate market please reach out and I would be happy to consult for the best approach!

Like in the game of lie there is a path you follow in each monumental event. In purchasing a home making sure you are checking off each box and completing each step before moving onto the next is key in a positive and easy journey. Along with the everything you need to get done there are also many things you need to make sure to be aware of as to not trip up your purchase. Like avoiding any large additions of debt or loans during your process of home buying. Having an agent that educates and guides you through the process is key in making your experience the most joyous of experiences. As it should be in purchasing your home. If you have any questions about the process, need assistance or know someone that can use a helping hand please reach out! I love to teach, help and ultimately be apart of getting you into the place you call HOME!

South OC event for the holidays: Capistrano Lights Christmas tree lighting on select evenings December 3 - January 3Grounds Open at 4:30pmNightly Christmas Tree Lighting at 5pmMission Grounds Close at 6pm... With nightly tree lighting in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church on select evenings. Enjoy the Mission in lights, say a prayer or make a wish for peace and goodwill and sing along with the cheerful songs of the 30-foot Christmas tree. The Front Courtyard features a 10-foot wreath, perfect for a holiday photo op. Stroll through the Mission grounds and enjoy seeing our community Christmas trees, festively lit and themed for the occasion. Medical or cloth face masks will be required, and social distancing will be enforced. CAPISTRANO LIGHTS TICKETED NIGHTS AVAILABLEDecember 3 6, 2020December 10 13, 2020December 17 20, 2020December 23, 2020December 26 27, 2020December 30, 2020January 1 3, 2021 #ocevent #xmaslights #christmas #orangecounty #capostrano #sanjuancapistrano #sanjuancapistranomission #treelighting #ellimancares #douglaselliman #localagent #ocintheknow #xmastime #holidayactivities

2020 is a year for the record books, and mortgage rates deserve their own chapter. However, experts project 2021 won’t see the same hyper-low rates, which is why buyers want to move as soon as possible. If you’re ready to lock in a rate you can brag about for years to come, DM me today. #mortgagerates #homeaffordability #expertanswers #purchasingpower #buyingpower #affordability #realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals #realestatetips #instarealtor #realestatetipsoftheday #realestatetipsandadvice #keepingcurrentmatters

Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move? There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of home. This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill our needs, along with record-low mortgage rates, has skyrocketed the demand for home purchases. This increase in demand, on top of the severe shortage of homes for sal...e, has also caused more bidding wars and thus has home prices appreciating rather dramatically. Some, therefore, have become cautious about buying a home right now. The truth of the matter is, even though homes have appreciated by a whopping 6.7% over the last twelve months, the cost to buy a home has actually dropped. This is largely due to mortgage rates falling by a full percentage point. Let’s take a look at the monthly mortgage payment on a $300,000 house one year ago, and then compare it with that same home today, after it has appreciated by 6.7% to $320,100:Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move? (See attached image) Compared to this time last year, you’ll actually save $87 dollars a month by purchasing that home today, which equates to over one thousand dollars a year. But isn’t the economy still in a recession? Yes, it is. That, however, may make it the perfect time to buy your first home or move up to a larger one. Tom Gil, a Harvard trained negotiator and real estate investor, recently explained: When volatile assets are facing recessions, hard assets, such as gold and real estate, thrive. Historically speaking, residential real estate has done better compared to other markets during and after recessions. That thought is substantiated by the fact that homeowners have 40 times the net worth of renters. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First American Financial Corporation, recently said: Despite the risk of volatility in the housing market, numerous studies have demonstrated that homeownership leads to greater wealth accumulation when compared with renting. Renters don’t capture the wealth generated by house price appreciation, nor do they benefit from the equity gains generated by monthly mortgage payments, which become a form of forced savings for homeowners. Bottom Line With home prices still increasing and mortgage rates perhaps poised to begin rising as well, buying your first home, or moving up to a home that better fits your current needs, likely makes a ton of sense. #douglasellimancares #EllimanCares #ellimanagents #homebuying #finances #homefinance #mortgage #moneymoves #realestate #buyingahome #moneymoves #financialfreedom #finacialplanning #mortgagemove #realestatefreedom #benefitofbuying

Killer Dana -> Dana point harbor Dana point was named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of - Two years before the mast. Which described the area as the only romantic spot on the coast. This iconic area of South Orange County has a controversial history for the local surf community!... Once Killer Dana, a popular and iconic surf spot. Known for a notorious break that came from deep water and would break close to the rock lined beach. The killer break seeded the area into a deep thread of surf history. Hobie Alter opened the worlds first retail surf spot in 1954 and publications like surfer’s journal and surf magazine formed and headquartered in Dana point! The iconic surf movie endless summer was even produced in Dana point! The now harbor was built in 1966, cutting through the heart of the break water of the once epic surf spot. The harbor is home to the marina, shops and restaurants, including a point for transportation to Catalina on the Catalina express. The harbor is currently under a $300 million renovation scheduled through 2028. Bring new a new style and fresh experience to the area and harbor! While the surf community misses their killer breaks, there are still great spots to catch a wave around the once iconic break! And still one of the most romantic spots on the coast! #ochistory #killerdana #danapointharbor #harborhistory #locallove #beach #california #douglasellimancares #ellimancares #ellimanagents #realestateagent #localknowledge #localagentlocalknowledge

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we approach the end of the year, but that could be a big mistake for many hop...eful house hunters. Here’s why. According to the most recent Housing Trends Report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): http://eyeonhousing.org//2020/10/HOUSING-TRENDS-REPORT-Q32 The length of time spent searching for a home continues to grow. The report indicates that 62% of buyers now spend 3 months or more looking for a home, an increase from 58% one year ago. A primary cause for the delay is the heavy competition today’s buyers face when making an offer on a home. Based on recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average house in today’s market receives 3.4 offers before it’s sold. This means for every buyer who purchases a home, there are on average two or three buyers who have to begin their search all over again. Compared to this time last year, the NAHB report shows that buyers are having more success finding homes in their price range. However, it also notes the percentage of buyers saying they’re getting outbid when they make an offer has jumped from 15% to 27%. Buyers are indicating that bidding wars are a major obstacle to finding their dream home (See graph below):Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home | MyKCMIf this is a challenge you’re up against in your home search, you’re not alone. Feeling stuck in the process can be frustrating, but if there’s ever been a year to power through, this is the one. NAHB noted: Difficulties finding a home to buy will likely lead 20% of active buyers to give up until next year or later. That share is up from 15% a year earlier. Experts anticipate home prices will continue to rise into 2021, and the incredibly low interest rates we’ve seen this year are also forecasted to increase as the economy strengthens. Hopeful homebuyers who decide to hold off on their search until there’s less competition run the risk of finding a more expensive housing market when they start looking again. If affordability is a key motivator behind your decision to buy a home, this winter is still the best time to make it happen. Bottom Line Bidding wars may be one of the greatest challenges buyers face in today’s housing market, but they shouldn’t be a deal-breaker. Having the right expert on your side throughout the buying process will give you the advantage you need when it comes to finding the right home and making a competitive offer. If you’re ready to buy this winter, let’s connect to discuss how to position yourself for success.

It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house. From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side. A professional that cares and understands about the business side and the personal side of selling your home. ... Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your house on your own, let’s connect to discuss your options. See more

New Construction can give you the home that fits your specific needs and can be customized to your life style. With the changing climate of work from home and schooling having designated areas for life is key to keep personal, work and school separate. But keep in mind various additions to expenses like HOA and mello-roos fees when looking new builds. if you would like more information please reach out! #newconstruction #realestate #customhomes #orangecounty #douglaselliman #sanjuancapistrano #douglasellimancares #ellimanagents #lagunaniguel #realestateagent

How much is your time worth? Hiring a professional not only saves you money but it can also make you money!! Knowing the market and having the resources to capitalize on that market gives you the advantage! ... With the market as competitive as it is now you only benefit from professional assistance! Send me a Message for more info Check out the team! https://linktr.ee/AdamfraserRE

Wishing you the best evening possible for the end of 2020! may we move into 2021 with Happiness, Joy, Love, Understanding, and Compassion. A new year .. Now is never a better time to make sure your health and happiness is a priority! And being kind and compassionate to others only helps spread the same feelings! Science shows bringing happiness to other humans in turn brings you joy in your life! Happy New Years!!... #ellimancares#new#years#happy#joy#newyou#newbeginnings#realestate#douglaselliman#ellimanagent#realestate#orangecounty#lagunaniguel#sanjuancapistrano#sanclemente#danapoint#celebrate#fireworks

Wishing Everyone a wonderful end of the year and happy holidays!! From my family to yours!!!

With Interest rates continuing to push historic low rates buying a home is as competitive as ever!! You need to make sure you not only cross your t's and dot your i's, but prepare and approach your dream home search with a strategic plan! If you are in the market or planning on getting into the real estate market please reach out and I would be happy to consult for the best approach!

Like in the game of lie there is a path you follow in each monumental event. In purchasing a home making sure you are checking off each box and completing each step before moving onto the next is key in a positive and easy journey. Along with the everything you need to get done there are also many things you need to make sure to be aware of as to not trip up your purchase. Like avoiding any large additions of debt or loans during your process of home buying. Having an agent that educates and guides you through the process is key in making your experience the most joyous of experiences. As it should be in purchasing your home. If you have any questions about the process, need assistance or know someone that can use a helping hand please reach out! I love to teach, help and ultimately be apart of getting you into the place you call HOME!