Joan Macalalad
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Joan Macalalad

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Joan Macalalad

Joan Macalalad

With 15 years in the business, I realized that the best agents are a great trial attorney and physician rolled into one. You have to have the negotiating skills and contract knowledge to powerfully advocate for your clients, but you also need the bedside manner and deep expertise to communicate effectively and provide expert recommendations you can trust in fast moving situations. As a mother of 5 kids, this has become a part of who I am as I apply these attributes daily professionally and personally. Effective communication, transparency, a genuine care and understanding of you and your real estate goals is my priority as your agent.

CIRCA Properties, Inc

18206 Imperial Hwy
Suite 101
Yorba Linda, CA 92806
United States

Recent Articles

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01 Apr 2026

Is Buying a Home Together Right for Your Family? Here’s How to Think It Through

by Joan Macalalad

For a long time, multigenerational living had a reputation problem. It was the option families turned to when something had gone wrong — a job loss, a divorce, a health crisis. Moving back in...

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28 Feb 2026

What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026

by Joan Macalalad

The playbook for selling a home has changed fast. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they are using it. Active housing inventory rose more than 16% year-over-year in 2025 — one of the...

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01 Feb 2026

The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage

by Joan Macalalad

When most homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It’s the figure lenders qualify them for, the number discussed during showings,...

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31 Dec 2025

2026 Housing Market Forecast: Will the Market Find Its Footing?

by Joan Macalalad

Will 2026 be the year buyers stop waiting? Forecasters are split, predicting anywhere from 1.7%1 to 14%2 growth in home sales. That 12-point gap reveals the central question facing the housing market: how much...

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30 Nov 2025

Planning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons

by Joan Macalalad

Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can mean the difference between saving $20,000 or paying a premium, selling in 30 days or waiting three months, and negotiating from a position of strength...

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01 Nov 2025

Can You Really Trust Online Home Estimates?

by Joan Macalalad

For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users...

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01 Oct 2025

How to Spot Real Estate Scams (and Protect Your Investment)

by Joan Macalalad

Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before, and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Nearly 10,000 Americans fell victim to real estate fraud in 2024, losing over $173 million according to FBI reports.1...

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01 Sep 2025

What Makes a Great Long-Term Rental Property? A Checklist for Smart Investors

by Joan Macalalad

Real estate continues to dominate as America’s favorite long-term investment strategy. For the 12th consecutive year, 37% of Americans consider real estate the top investment choice—nearly doubling stocks at just 16%.1 This isn’t just...

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01 Aug 2025

10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Thousands

by Joan Macalalad

As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home...

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01 Jul 2025

Real Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move

by Joan Macalalad

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the U.S. housing market stands at a critical juncture. The frenzy of the pandemic-era real estate boom has long since cooled, but in its place we’re seeing...

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18206 IMPERIAL HWY, SUITE 101

YORBA LINDA, CA 92886

United States

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