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How To Find a Hidden Gem in Orange County

How To Find a Hidden Gem in Orange County

The important first requirement in knowing how to find a hidden gem in Orange County is to know your goals. Beyond that, you need to consider the property’s hidden potential, not just the surface value. What you can do with the property and/or the outlook for property values in the immediate area can make it a hidden gem in more ways than mere price. Local agents and builders can often help you determine a property’s hidden potential.

Beware of Poor Investments

First, keep in mind that a low-priced fixer-upper can often be a poor investment rather than a hidden gem. If needed repairs and renovations turn out to be more than merely cosmetic, walk away fast. If, for example, there are major structural problems or asbestos abatement is required, the cost will be major. This is where it pays to have access to real estate agents, contractors, and inspectors who can help you determine whether a property is a hidden gem or a bad investment.

Look for Undervalued Houses

Typically, under-priced houses are few or difficult to find or have a lot of buyers competing for them or all three. The competition will be especially stiff if the homes are in neighborhoods with appreciation potential.

What you can do, though, is locate such neighborhoods and areas before other investors and buyers do. You will need to research such things as crime statistics, schools, recreation facilities and other amenities, and public transportation access. And then, having done your homework, you can locate the hidden gems before other buyers do. Basically, what you’re trying to do is identify the factors that indicate the next hot real estate market and then make your offer before other investors and buyers do. That’s how to find a hidden gem in Orange County.

Look at Infrastructure Growth

Upcoming and in-progress major infrastructure projects, such as roads and schools, are indicators that an area is thriving economically with a growing population. And these are areas where homes will appreciate considerably (maybe even in the near future) and where the homes are currently hidden gems.

Infrastructure developments can sometimes take years to reach completion, so the sooner you jump in and make your move, the likelier you are to see a greater ROI in the long run. It’s almost a certainty that with major infrastructure developments underway, there will be a demand for housing, which will, in turn, drive property values up.

Expand Your Search

Your chances of finding homes with that coveted hidden value will be greatly increased if you simply expand your search. That way you are more likely to find markets with good growth potential where many homes are currently hidden gems. A good first step here is to peruse the publications that release lists of undervalued and overvalued homes across the country. Looking locally is a good way to start, but don’t limit yourself to just that.

Another good tactic in determining how to find a hidden gem in Orange County is to look in nearby sister cities. Similar towns with a similar desirability tend to cluster together because, for example, they may share a school district. But while home prices may be high in one town, they may be substantially lower in the next town over. A slightly different zip code may be all it takes to find a hidden gem.

Whether you’re looking for a home to live in or for investment purposes, it pays to know how to find a hidden gem in Orange County. The opportunities are definitely out there. It just takes some research, some digging, and some persistence.

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Broker/Realtor/Investor/Mentor (41 years experience) Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Foreclosure, Short-Sale, Property Management, Landlord I'm a Full Time Real Estate Professional, house flipper and mentor to many of my clients. I am here to help you get top dollar for your home or get you the best price for a home that you are going to live in. I have over 40 years of real estate experience for you to draw on and actively list and sell over 20 homes a year. I have sold over 600+ homes in the last ten years alone. I am a very skillful negotiator and will work diligently to help you realize the best possible price when buying or selling your home. With my Exclusive Home Acquisition & Sales System, I can find the Right Home for You! I have access to homes no other Realtor will show you. I can show you how to save an average of $10,000.00 on the purchase price. We will find a home that fits your needs, in a neighborhood that suits your style. If you are selling your home then I can bring all the professionals to you. I always include professional photos in ALL my listings. I have contractors standing by to assist with those upgrades if needed. I can also quickly get you ALL CASH offers for your home if you desire. My marketing surpasses all other agents. It begins with extensive internet advertising to hundreds of websites throughout the world. I do direct mail marketing for you home and also knock on doors in your neighborhood when I am holding an open house. I hold you home open to expose it to as many buyers as possible. My Exclusive program is designed to sell your home for Top Dollar in Any market. I am an experienced flipper here in Orange County and therefore can offer you my over 40 years of real estate experience. The information is available to you at no charge! If you like what you see, please call me and setup Your Free Consultation.

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