June 2020 - Quarterly Real Estate Report - Art Heckman & Steve Walsh

Quarterly Real Estate Report June 2020 2021 Santiago, Newport Beach | $4,495,000

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A REBOUNDING MARKET From our families to yours, we hope you are staying healthy as we near the end of these challenging times. Our hearts go out to all those that have been impacted and are forever grateful to the everyday heroes that constantly remind us of all the good in mankind.

Despite all the negative news, the OC Real Estate market is a bright spot of positive news with demand surging 78% in the last 4 weeks.

Fueled by record low interest rates and 48% less inventory than the same time last year, the OC real estate market has proven resilience. A “V� shaped recovery is underway and encourage you to read our OC Real Estate market report on pages 28 to 31.

We have persevered during these challenging times to deliver outstanding results for our clients. In the last 90 days, we have successfully closed more than $32 Million in transaction volume and opened more than $35 Million in new escrows. In addition, we have new listings that total over $31 Million with a heightened rebound in showings and offer activity.

We have stepped up our marketing and modern technology to handle transactions with limited person to person contact.

The market fundamentals are strong and we remain optimistic about an expedient recovery fueled by a pent up surge in buyer demand, alltime low inventory, record low mortgage rates ensuring that real estate is more affordable than ever and a safe haven for investments. The health and safety of everyone is our first and foremost concern and we are here to help whether it is about real estate or other needs. Please reach out to any of us with questions or concerns.

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With your help, we achieved our goal in just 14 days and provided 3,600 lbs of food equating to 3,000 meals.

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REAL ESTATE IS STILL MOVING...

ARE YOU?

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Delivering Unsurpassed Results For Our Clients During COVID-19.

Last 90 days

$31M+ New Listings

$32M+ New Escrows

$35M+ Homes Sold

$87M+

YTD Sold & Open Escrows Page 5

MEET THE TEAM Art Heckman is a passionate and highly motivated real estate professional with extensive experience working with a multitude of different clients from first time home buyers to accomplished CEO’s and seasoned Investors. Art began his career in the East Bay Area in Northern California in 2007 just as the Housing Market was beginning to crash. Through tenacity and hard work, Art built a strong reputation and business during one of the most difficult real estate markets in history. He has seen the market shift and change and has been able to adapt every step along the way to ensure his clients’ success in any market.

Focusing on helping you achieve your real estate dreams and goals is what matters to Art most.

Through his experience, he has learned that real success is achieved through a strong reputation, integrity, and taking care of people. His honest and sincere approach serves his clients to make clear and informed decisions educating them along the way. He couples traditional sales and marketing techniques with modern technology, offering his clients value and quality service with result driven strategies. Moreover, Art brings his exceptional negotiating skills and charisma to every transaction.

Art moved to Newport Beach to start his Southern California career in 2012 without any local connections or networks and proved himself again as a force to be reckoned with. He has negotiated numerous record-breaking sales for his clients, from selling homes for an all-time high and beating out multiple offers on many occasions while still negotiating great value for his clients. You can count on Art to get the job done with the highest integrity, finesse and skill.

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A native of Ireland, Stephen relocated to Orange County in 2004. A strong negotiator, Stephen prides himself on delivering the highest standards. His skillsets have been crafted through his work with extremely creative and successful individuals.

In 2014 Stephen was appointed President of a private investment fund focused on property development in Central America. Stephen negotiated the purchase of several properties which he later developed as luxury Villas. The skillsets of managing a successful development company deliver him a strong ability to represent real estate sellers and buyers in achieving their desired goal.

Stephen still plays an active role in the development and management of projects in Costa Rica but with a growing family he has focused his services on his home of Coastal Orange County. Prior to his career in real estate Stephen held a position as an executive assistant working on several major motion pictures with studios such as Marvel, Universal, Warner Brothers and Disney.

This experience forged his abilities to work in highly detailed and time sensitive projects and delivered results to professionals at the very highest level of the motion picture industry. His belief that a deal can always be achieved makes him a superb candidate as your agent.

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Success Stories during COVID-19 Delivering results in a challenging market

2015 Leeward, Newport Beach Sold for $4,726,500 Highest priced non-view home ever sold in Dover Shores. Out of state buyer viewed by live virtual walk through tour.

9522 James Circle, Villa Park Sold for $2,150,000 98% of list price in 30 days with multiple offers using Compass Concierge funds for improvements. Previously listed at $1,999,000 for 397 days with no offers.

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424 Vista Parada, Newport Beach Sold for $1,725,000 Represented Buyer and Seller.

Highest priced attached home in East Bluff in the last 18 Months.

218 W Avenida Alessandro, San Clemente - Sold for $1,795,000

PCG found an off-market, expired listing to meet the needs of our Buyers in an area of tight inventory. Creative financing provided with only 15% down and interest-only payments to preserve liquidity and keep payments low during COVID-19 uncertainty.

33740 Paseo Del Puerto, San Juan Capistrano Sold for $1,210,000 Sold in 5 days with multiple offers. Represented both Buyer and Seller.

71 Marseille, Laguna Niguel Sold for $1,888,000 Fell out of escrow because the Buyer lost their job due to COVID-19. Re-sold to a new buyer at 97% of list price. Highest selling price on record in Laguna Sur.Page 9

Sales during COVID-19

2015 Leeward | SOLD Newport Beach | $4,726,500 Page 10

1015 Mariners | SOLD Newport Beach | $2,800,000

523 W. Balboa | In Escrow Newport Beach | $2,399,000

34887 Doheny Place Dana Point | In Escrow in 7 days

21 Harbor Ridge | SOLD Newport Beach | $2,433,000

509 Poppy | In Escrow in 12 days

112 S La Senda | In Escrow Laguna Beach | $7,995,000

Corona del Mar

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Featured Listing

2021 Santiago, Newport Beach | Dover Shores 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 5,057 SF | Offered at $4,495,000

This coveted Modern Tropical Getaway was “The Shores Living Magazine: Home of the Month.” Located in prestigious Dover Shores Area, this new construction luxury residence boasts heavenly views of the Bay, City & Mountains. It encompasses the perfect blend of modern-smart home features with the radiant warmth & beauty of nature. As you pass tranquil water features surrounded by natural stone walls - enter through your distinctive 11’ reclaimed wood front door as it opens to a grand 21’ ceiling with captivating chandeliers accented by natural redwood everywhere! Quality finishes include: wolf/sub-zero appliances & espresso machine, Graff shower kit & waterfall, RH, solid granite bath tub, steam shower, rainfall showers w body sprays & an outdoor shower. SMART technology for: speakers in every bed & bath, lighting, thermostats (3 zones), security cameras x 5, Pentair heated pool & spa, 120” in-ceiling theater screen & projector, towel warmer and more. For the EXQUISITE homeowner.

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Before Advancing funds for home improvements to maximize the value of your home.

Case Study - 9522 James Circle How did we help our clients achieve 200% return on investment?

• Previously listed for 397 days at $1,995,000 with no offers.

• Compass Concierge advanced $45,000 for remodel / staging costs and PCG managed the process.

• Sold for $2,150,000 in less than 30 days with multiple offers.

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After With Compass Concierge, we can help you sell your home faster and for a higher price.

From painting to flooring, Concierge helps transform your home with zero upfront costs and no interest.

Call us today to learn more about if Compass Concierge should be part of your “go-to-market� strategy.

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FEATURED LISTINGS

19375 COUNTRYWOOD DRIVE YORBA LINDA | $3,500,000

18930 SUNNY SLOPE YORBA LINDA | $2,748,800

1827 MARINERS DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH | $2,690,000

1615 ANITA NEWPORT BEACH | $3,595,000 IN ESCROW

112 VIA YELLA NEWPORT BEACH | $3,195,000

523 W. BALBOA NEWPORT BEACH | $2,499,000 IN ESCROW

320 HELIOTROPE CORONA DEL MAR | $4,175,000 Page 16

509 POPPY AVENUE CORONA DEL MAR | 3,295,000

Find all of our listings at pcgroupoc.com.

IN ESCROW

32091 POINT PLACE LAGUNA BEACH | $6,100,000

112 S LA SENDA LAGUNA BEACH | $7,995,000

IN ESCROW

34887 DOHENY PLACE DANA POINT | $3,299,000

1515 PRISCILLA (COMING SOON) NEWPORT BEACH | $1,900,000

124 CALLE REDONDEL SAN CLEMENTE | $1,499,000

30521 SHELTER CANYON RD. TRABUCO CANYON | $2,895,000

19892 SUMMIT TRAIL ROAD TRABUCO CANYON | $2,995,000

38280 VIA MAJORCA MURIETTA | $6,995,000 Page 17

Coming Soon

1615 Anita, Newport Beach 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Approx. 3,700 SF | $3,595,000 | New Construction This coveted Modern Tropical Getaway was “The Shores Living Magazine: Home of the Month.� Located in prestigious Dover Shores Area, this new construction luxury residence boasts heavenly views of the Bay, City & Mountains. It encompasses the perfect blend of modern-smart home features with the radiant warmth & beauty of nature. As you pass tranquil water features surrounded by natural stone walls - enter through your distinctive 11’ reclaimed wood front door as it opens to a grand 21’ ceiling with captivating chandeliers accented by natural redwood everywhere! Quality finishes include: wolf/sub-zero appliances & espresso machine, Graff shower kit & waterfall, RH, solid granite bath tub, steam shower, rainfall showers w body sprays & an outdoor shower. SMART technology for: speakers in every bed & bath, lighting, thermostats (3 zones), security cameras x 5, Pentair heated pool & spa, 120� inceiling theater screen & projector, towel warmer and more. For the EXQUISITE homeowner.

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Featured Listing

1515 Priscilla, Newport Beach - Dover Shores 4 Bed | 3 Bath | Approx. 2,050 SF | $1,900,000 Stunning single level home in the the heart of Newport Beach located in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Orange County. The layout is second to none, with spaces for entertaining and thoughtful design for every convenience from bedroom placement to seamless indoor/outdoor living for those fun gatherings, soaking in the Newport Beach sunshine with family and friends or the peaceful night home relaxing under the stars. Find your way to the the master retreat featuring vaulted ceilings with easy access through the sliding doors that lead out to a poolside lounge, a walk in closet and a master bathroom, tastefully design with upgraded flooring, shower and storage. In addition to the amenities offered by this fantastic property, you will also enjoy, interior laundry room, dual pane windows, epoxy floor in the garage and new A/C. Conveniently located near award winning schools and walking distance restaurants, stunning beaches, shopping, parks, freeways, airport and walking and riding trails around beautiful Back Bay.

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SUCCESS STORY: 509 Poppy Avenue Corona Del Mar | $3,295,000

WE MAKE YOUR HOME COME TO LIFE IN ESCROW - NEW CONSTRUCTION IN FRAMING STAGE SOLD AT 97% of list price in just 12 days. PCG generated professional renderings to help the Buyers visualize the home at completion.

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“Art is an amazing agent! He really knows the area and was determined to find us a great house and neighborhood for my family! He was very responsive and even found us properties to look at before they came on the market. Once we found the perfect house he worked late into the night negotiating and securing us the property against multiple offers. My husband and I have and will continue to recommend Art to our family and friends!”

Phil and Becky Bethell Newport Beach | $1,780,000

“We previously had our home listed for almost a year until we met Art, who brought a fresh and innovative approach to the marketing strategy, ultimately leading to multiple offers and selling our home in a very short period of time. Art was professional and efficient from beginning to end and we would most certainly work with him again in the future.”

Tom Gioia Newport Coast | $1,280,0000

“Art Heckman is an honest, professional, well informed, creative and hardworking real estate agent. You want a polished professional to represent you and Art answered our challenges and those of the market with aplomb.

He is (appropriately) constantly studying the industry/local listings and looking to evolve on the frontend of the bell curve with his marketing, home positioning, negotiations and purchasing suggestions. Art came to us upon referral with a creative approach to selling our home that integrated high end, well executed video, still, print and both paid and organic social media networking. Unique to most others, Art also tries to do tours himself such that he can read and react to potential buyers in real time. He demonstrated time and time again that he thinks through decisions and does the “right thing” that earns him long term respect as a highly credible professional.

Though skilled at understanding and positioning his listings as high end and well branded, he never over sells or overtly pushes. His sales techniques are genuine and therefore trustworthy to parties on both sides of a negotiation.

The reality is most agents in Southern California don’t live up to our expectations. I’m a type A personally and my spouse and I are business professionals with executive corporate roots. We look to hire intelligent, self-starting people who display the utmost integrity. Art exceeded our expectations on all accounts and we are admittedly “tough to please”.

Chrisden Ferrari and Phil Myers Dana Point | $965,000 Page 26

“Stephen’s strengths in marketing and negotiation allowed him to present multiple offers in just 35 days. In the luxury market where homes can be on the market, in our area, for over 200 days this was a great result for my family. We were able to move onto the next chapter without the stress of wondering when our home would sell. Stephen negotiated an all cash, noncontingent offer with a fifteen-day escrow. I highly recommend Stephen as a real estate advisor that will think outside the box to achieve amazing results.”

Aida Wasilewski Newport Beach | $3,550,000

“Steve, as I call him, was very professional and helpful throughout the whole process of getting my house listed and SOLD. My house was on the market for 1 year, with 3 different Listing Agents. On Feb 5th, 2019 I re-listed with Steve and within a couple of weeks I got multiple offers. We accepted the best offer and opened escrow immediately. I highly recommend Steve Walsh to anyone.... You will not be disappointed.”

Angie Ton Costa Mesa | $1,165,000

“Steve was relentless in his approach to selling our property. We had previously been on the market for over 300 days with only one, extremely low offer. Steve brought us multiple offers within the first few weeks of listing the property and was able to close the deal in under 90 days. His professional and intelligent approach to sales helped us achieve our goals and move forward with other investment opportunities.”

Tom Clements Newport Beach | $1,195,000

“Art is an amazing agent! He really knows the area and was determined to find us a great house and neighborhood for my family! He was very responsive and even found us properties to look at before they came on the market. Once we found the perfect house he worked late into the night negotiating and securing us the property against multiple offers. My husband and I have and will continue to recommend Art to our family and friends!”

Phil and Becky Bethell Newport Beach | $1,780,000 Page 27

OC Real Estate Market Report.

V-Shaped Recovery Underway.

By Steven Thomas Quantitative Economics and Decision Sciences, BA Demand Spikes: Demand surged in the past 4 weeks with a 73% rise.

The economic data prior to the Coronavirus was pumping on all cylinders. Consumer confidence, consumption, unemployment, housing, stocks, leading economic indicators, everything was pointing to a

phenomenal 2020. After the virus broke, every chart was impacted severely and housing was no exception.

Housing is proving that it is an exception and is currently experiencing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;V-Shapedâ&#x20AC;? recovery with demand soaring 73% in the past four weeks. The sleeping giant has awakened. Record low interest rates coupled with low inventory is instigating demand and market recovery.

Dawning masks and gloves, buyers are viewing homes again and making offers.

In Mid April, the expected market time was at 121 days. Since then, the market time has dropped by 39% to 74 days, a slight Sellers Page 28

market which was completely unexpected. Last year, the expected market time was 85 days, slower than today.

Last year there were 23% more pending sales year to date but at the low point of the pandemic, demand was off 60% year over year. The year over year gaps is narrowing as the market conditions improve.

Several factors have lead to the recovery in housing. First, housing is coming from a position of strength and a strong foundation. Since the Great Recession, credit qualification has been extremely tight and Buyers had to prove they could afford the monthly payment.

Homeowners are sitting on a mountain of nested equity as a result of healthy down payments and steady appreciation since 2012. This is not the Great Recession when real estate was a house of cards ready to collapse. Back then it was a bubble fueled by mass speculation, subprime lending, pick-a-payment plans, a wave of cash out refinancing, zero down payments, and fraudulent lending practices.

The low mortgage rate environment has enabled homeowners to finance and refinance monthly payments that do not stretch the household budget. These record low rates also increase affordability which drives demand. As a result, eager buyers are jumping back in and ready to take advantage of record low 30 year fixed mortgage rates at 3.125% and ARMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the low to mid 2%â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with 20% down.

Interest Only loans are back in force under 3% to help manage liquidity and payments. The rates during the Great Recession were at 6.35%. Current demand is now only off by 23% compared to last year Page 29

and that gap is diminishing quickly.

Inventory is 33% less than the 5 year average for this time of year and 48% less than last year at the same time. Active inventory is at its lowest level since 2013 which was the hottest year during the 8 year expansion. We have 5044 homes on the market today compared to over 18,000 homes during the Great Recession. The market today looks nothing like what happened in 2007 and is not taking a major hit because of COVID19. Most people are still gainfully employed and the economy is opening back up again which will further fuel the V shaped recovery and hold prices steady.

The market is still ramping up and the momentum is palpable. Not only is housing hotter than last year at this time, the market is roaring back and getting stronger, antagonized by record low rates and rising demand that continues to outpace the supply of homes. The expected market time will continue to fall and housing will line up further in favor of Sellers.

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Active Inventory: The current active inventory increased by 4% in the past two-weeks.

In the past 4 weeks, there were 33% fewer for sale signs compared to the 5 year average and the inventory sits at 5044. Last year at this time there were 7479 homes on the market which is a difference of 48%, There were a lot more choices for Buyers last year. More Sellers are thawing to the idea of listing their homes.

Luxury End: The luxury market is stronger than it was last year.

In the past two-weeks, demand for homes above $1.25 million increased by 90 pending sales, up 40%, and now totals 313, which is an increase from the start of the year. The luxury market has had an astounding rebound and was brought back from a near standstill 6 weeks ago. The luxury home inventory increased by 6%, and now totals 1,763. With a dramatic improvement in demand, which is outpacing the rise in the inventory, the overall Expected Market Time for homes priced above $1.25 million decreased from 322 in mid-April to 169 days in the past couple of weeks.

Year over year, luxury demand is down 20%, and the active luxury listing inventory is down 30%. The Expected Market Time last year was at 193 days and slower than today. Below is a chart of expected market time by price range.

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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the state of California and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. License number 01527365. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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