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Welcome to the Joe Homs Real Estate Blog—your resource for practical, experience-driven insight into the Southern California real estate market. This blog covers a wide range of topics for buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals, including Orange County market trends, investment strategies, creative financing, assumable FHA and VA loans, property analysis, brokerage training, and real-world transaction guidance.
 
With over 50 years of experience in California real estate, Joe Homs brings a perspective shaped by decades of market cycles, hundreds of millions in closed transactions, extensive investment experience, and hands-on brokerage leadership. As a broker, investor, author, and mentor, Joe provides analysis based on actual field experience—not theory, sales scripts, or generic advice.
 
While much of the content focuses on Orange County and the broader Southern California market, many of the strategies and principles discussed apply to real estate investors and agents throughout California and beyond. Whether you are purchasing your first home, evaluating an investment opportunity, navigating a complex transaction, learning how to structure creative financing, or growing a real estate business, this blog is designed to provide actionable insight you can apply immediately.
 
The objective of this blog is simple: deliver clear, honest, and experience-based real estate education that helps readers make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and identify opportunities others miss. If you are looking for fluff, hype, or transaction-driven advice, this is not that. If you want strategic, analytical, and investor-minded real estate guidance, you are in the right place.
 
 
View! View! View!

Welcome home and enjoy the incredible panoramic view everyday with this premium large backyard! The largest floor plan at Sage at Esencia has an open concept kitchen, dining area and great room on the first level. The direct attached two car garage has direct access into the kitchen. The kitchen includes upgrade cabinets, quartz countertops, […]

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Why I have met with over 300 investors from BiggerPockets.

  I discovered BiggerPockets April 3, 2014, and I was totally amazed at how much real estate information was available. I started with the free version, uploaded my information, but quickly realized the value and upgraded to the pro version. It has been a bumpy ride since I’ve been removed from the forum post several […]

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But, “I have the heavy duty nails.”

  But, “I have the heavy duty nails.” Have you ever had a seller tell you that their home is the best on the block? I hear comments like this all the time.  “I have seen the competition and mine is 10 times better than theirs.” So I'm at a listing presentation the other day […]

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The Release of Red Tailed Hawks

Went to see some Red Tailed Hawks being released back into the Wild.

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Finding Fixer-Uppers in Tustin

Getting Started with Real Estate Thanks for taking the time to visit me on my website. If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Home you will discover my team and I  have the resources to help you achieve your goals. Start your home search in the local beach communities we serve as well as the […]

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Stunning Modern Farmhouse

Stunning Modern Farmhouse home. Newly renovated 4 bedrooms 2 bathroom single story home in a desirable neighborhood. Walk inside and you feel like your in a model home. White open kitchen with marble mosaic backsplash, white marble styled quartz and professional stainless steel appliances. Beautiful laminate floors throughout the home. Stone fireplace and wood mantel. […]

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Gorgeous Ocean View Dana Point Home

Two Story Home With Panoramic View On One Of The Largest Lots In This Tract Three Bedrooms, Two And One Half Bathroom Single Family Home That Features Outstanding Ocean Views. Designer Interiors Includes Hard Wood Floors, Custom Kitchen, Granite Counter Top, Stainless Steel Appliances. Upgrades Galore! You Also Get, Like New Dishwasher, Like New Heat/AC, […]

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Emergency Preparedness Tips for California Residents

Emergency Preparedness Tips for California Residents You never know when disaster may strike. More often than not, we've experienced stories in news broadcasts featuring families whose homes have undergone destruction due to unavoidable natural disasters. Some may argue that the chances of losing your home to a life-threatening emergency are slim. However, exercising a proactive […]

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Brand New Irvine View Homs

Want a brand new home? This is a lovely Celeste plan 3 home that was just finished December 2018! This home is located in desirable Portola Springs with access to community parks, pools and walking trails. This open concept home is bright and sunny home and includes lots of windows for light and fresh air. […]

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