Quick Answer: Downsizing in Huntington Beach usually goes smoothest when the sale and the next move are planned together, not treated as two separate events. Long time owners often have significant equity, outdated cost basis records, and years of belongings to sort through, so the timeline needs room for all three. Coordinating the listing date […]

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Homes near the water face a different set of coastal maintenance issues than the rest of Huntington Beach, and buyers in 92648 and 92649 tend to notice them fast. Getting ready to list a home near Huntington Harbour or PCH? Reach out and we will walk the property together and make sure it shows its […]

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Owners sitting on a single story home in neighborhoods like Meredith Gardens, Landmark, or areas near Fairview Park have a real advantage in today’s market, whether they realize it or not. Own a single story home in Huntington Beach and curious what it could sell for in today’s market? Reach out and let’s talk about […]

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The 92708 zip code in Fountain Valley opens September 2026 with roughly 42 active listings, 30 properties combined under contract and pending, and 34 recent closings, the strongest closed sales count of any of the five zips we track this month. Entry level condos start in the high $300,000s, single family homes generally start around […]

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The 92649 zip code, home to Huntington Harbour, opens September 2026 with roughly 74 active listings, 30 properties combined under contract and pending, and 18 recent closings. This zip carries the widest price range in Huntington Beach, from non Harbour entry level condos around $450,000 to waterfront homes with boat docks pushing past $10,900,000. 30 […]

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The 92648 zip code, covering Downtown Huntington Beach, the pier area, and Seacliff, opens September 2026 with roughly 83 active listings, 40 properties combined under contract and pending, and 22 recent closings. Pricing ranges from the high $400,000s for an entry level condo up past $9,900,000 for the top of the market. This remains Huntington […]

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The 92647 zip code in northwest Huntington Beach opens September 2026 with roughly 34 active listings, 16 properties combined under contract and pending, and 18 recent closings. Entry level condos run from the high $300,000s into the $600,000s, single family homes generally start around $1,190,000, and 30 year fixed rates remain in the high 6% […]

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The 92646 zip code enters September 2026 with roughly 59 active listings, 34 properties combined under contract and pending, and 44 recent closings, confirming steady activity across condos, townhomes, and single family homes. Entry level condos start in the high $400,000s, single family homes begin around $800,000, and 30 year fixed rates are sitting in […]

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A long list of aggressive repair demands after inspection can rattle even a prepared seller. Knowing how to respond keeps the deal on track without giving away more than necessary. Already in escrow and facing a tough repair list from your buyer? Reach out and we will talk through your options before you respond. Negotiating […]

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Selling a tenant occupied rental brings its own set of moving parts. Handled the right way, it does not have to slow down escrow. Own a Huntington Beach rental with tenants in place and want to sell without the headaches? Reach out and we will build a plan around your specific lease and tenants. Keeping […]

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