The Current Real Estate Market

• Interest Rates: Mark shares his experience with higher interest rates and why it's still a good time to buy.
• Inventory: Courtney discusses the low inventory and its impact on both buyers and sellers.
• Price Ranges: Properties under 1.5 million are seeing more buyers, while the higher-end market has slowed down.

First-Time Homebuyers

• Choosing the Right Agent: Courtney emphasizes the importance of choosing an experienced and patient agent.
• The Process: Mark recalls his nervousness when buying his first home and assures listeners that it's normal to feel overwhelmed.
• Creative Financing: Mark suggests creative financing options for sellers in the higher-end market.

Date Night at Wolf in the Woods

• Location: Nestled in Mission Hills, San Diego, this restaurant offers a romantic and intimate setting.
• Food: Tapas-style menu with a focus on wine and beer.
• Reservation: Hard to get but worth the wait.

Selling the OC Season 2

• The second season is out on Netflix. Courtney encourages listeners to leave a review.

Taste of Carlsbad Event

• Happening in October, tickets are sold out but can be found on legitimate sites.

Connect with Courtney Costello

• Email: courtney@ogroup.com 
• Phone: 760-484-6088
• Instagram: @courtssmiles

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Selling San Diego! In this episode, our host and real estate expert, Courtney Costello, takes listeners on a virtual tour of San Diego's bustling real estate market, alongside her partner and special guest, Mark Fidelma.

Mark, an expert in real estate tokenization and marketing, shares his unique insights about the current state of San Diego and La Jolla's real estate market, the impact of rising interest rates on property prices, and how the market's dynamics are shifting. Together, they discuss the intricacies of the real estate market, from the average listing home prices to the factors influencing market cooling.

But it's not all about real estate! Courtney and Mark also take listeners on a joyride through some of the best lifestyle experiences Southern California has to offer. From their adventures at the San Diego fair, an unforgettable Boys II Men concert, to the delicious culinary delights of Pacific Palisades and Beverly Hills, this episode is packed with insider tips on how to live, love, and thrive in America's Finest City.

And for those looking to make a difference, there's information on the Oppenheim group's dog adoption rescue event in Newport, underscoring the podcast's commitment to community engagement and giving back.

Whether you're a prospective homebuyer, a real estate enthusiast, or someone looking to enjoy the best of Southern California lifestyle, this episode has something for you. The conversation is insightful, the experiences are thrilling, and the tips are practical. It's a comprehensive guide to embracing the San Diego lifestyle, one episode at a time!

Tune in to "Selling San Diego" - where real estate meets real life. Subscribe, leave a review, and don't forget to share this episode with your friends and family. Enjoy the show!

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Join Bronwyn Leigh Jones, a top-selling real estate agent with the Oppenheim Group and I, as she shares insights into the luxury real estate market of Orange County, California.

Hear Bronwyn's inspiring story of making the transition from acting and venture capital into real estate, how she delivers value to clients beyond transactional relationships, and her observations on real estate trends like energy efficiency and the green movement.

Follow along as Bronwyn discusses working with the Oppenheim Group and sharing an office with the cast of Selling Sunset while keeping her focus where it matters most - on clients and deals.

Bronwyn proves herself to be a "vibrant and good human being" while giving listeners a peek behind the curtain of the world-famous brokerage.

Bronwyn observed the following real estate trends in Orange County:

1. Prices were high during and right after the COVID pandemic, but have since adjusted slightly and homes are staying on the market a bit longer. Inventory is still relatively low.

2. Interest rates have increased, which has resulted in more cash buyers and buyers looking for a deal.

3. There is talk of interest rates increasing even more in the near future, so Bronwyn thinks now is a good time for sellers to list before rates go up further.

4. Despite increasing interest rates, it is still a good time to buy because prices have held and inventory remains low.

5. Los Angeles has experienced a slowdown in the market partly due to the mansion tax, which has resulted in some LA buyers looking to Orange County.

6. Overall, Orange County tends to be behind Los Angeles and California in green building and sustainability initiatives, though some coastal areas are moving in that direction.

So in summary, the main trends Bronwyn noted were related to pricing and inventory levels, interest rates and their impact on buyers and sellers, and the differences between the LA and Orange County markets. Does this accurately capture the trends Bronwyn

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