McDaniel Gilmore Group - Compass

McDaniel Gilmore Group - Compass MG Real Estate are full service experts in Ladera Ranch, Talega, and the Orange County Coast.

Paige McDaniel
949-464-3226
[email protected]

Since launching her real estate career, Paige has accomplished a great deal, including achievement as a California Licensed Real Estate Broker. Her athletic and professional experiences reinforce her sterling work ethic and drive for success. Paige remains committed to outstanding, personal service and efficient results. She is dedicated to meeti

ng the needs of her clients and achieving their goals. Backed by the industry’s leading luxury real estate boutique, Surterre Properties®, Paige has access to a wide variety of amenities and resources that give her a definitive edge over her competitors. Carrie Gilmore
949-464-3243
[email protected]

As part of Surterre, Carrie guarantees each client she serves more than simply a real estate transaction. Perks such as an award-winning in-house design studio and a synergistic network of more than 220 of the area’s most accomplished agents and brokers promise both buyers and sellers a genuine experience, whatever their goals may be. Best of all, Surterre’s business is conducted in an eco-friendly fashion.

Nobody tells you these things. So we will👇1. Your emotions will hit different.This isn’t just a transaction. It’s the ho...
06/18/2026

Nobody tells you these things. So we will👇

1. Your emotions will hit different.
This isn’t just a transaction. It’s the house where you made memories. Give yourself grace... it’s okay if it feels weird.

2. Buyers will judge things you never even thought about.
The smell. The lighting. That one drawer that sticks. First impressions happen fast. Really fast.

3. Timing matters more than you think.
List too early. List too late. Price it wrong by $10k. It all affects your outcome.
Strategy > guesswork. Every time.

The good news?
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

We’ve walked hundreds of sellers through this. We know what to prep, what to skip, and exactly how to position your home to sell.

📲 Thinking about listing? Let’s talk before you do anything.

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June is National Homeownership Month. And we think that deserves a little celebration. 🏡Owning a home isn’t just a finan...
06/16/2026

June is National Homeownership Month.
And we think that deserves a little celebration. 🏡

Owning a home isn’t just a financial move. It’s roots. It’s freedom. It’s building something that’s actually yours.

Whether you’re still dreaming or finally ready to make a move — we’re here for all of it.

Here’s to the ones who said yes to themselves this year 🥂

Drop a 🏡 in the comments if homeownership is on your 2026 list.

📲 Ready to start the conversation?

Thinking about selling? Here’s the truth.Buyers aren’t just looking at homes in your neighborhood. They’re scrolling thr...
06/12/2026

Thinking about selling? Here’s the truth.

Buyers aren’t just looking at homes in your neighborhood. They’re scrolling through every listing in your price range.

Dana Point. San Clemente. Laguna Niguel. Mission Viejo. All of it.

That means your home has about 3 seconds to stand out. If it doesn’t, they keep scrolling.

The good news? This is where the right strategy makes all the difference. From staging to photos to pricing, every detail matters.

Thinking about listing soon?
Let’s chat about how to make your home impossible to scroll past🏡

Walk in. Feel the calm. That’s the goal. 🤍Homes in South OC are bringing this kind of elevated, easy-living style and we...
06/12/2026

Walk in. Feel the calm. That’s the goal. 🤍

Homes in South OC are bringing this kind of elevated, easy-living style and we are here for it.
Want to see what’s on the market in your area? Let’s chat👇

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This is the kind of dining room that makes you want to actually use the dining room 🤍Concrete table. Leather chairs. Two...
06/10/2026

This is the kind of dining room that makes you want to actually use the dining room 🤍

Concrete table. Leather chairs. Two-tone cabinetry with brass hardware. A pendant that somehow does both moody and warm at the same time.

This is what thoughtful design looks like and it's exactly what we look for when we're matching buyers to homes in South OC.

Because the right home isn't just about square footage. It's about how it *feels* to live there.

📩 Ready to find yours? DM us or drop your email below.

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Not every listing is worth the ask.A great agent tells you the truth — even when it’s not what you want to hear.Some hom...
06/08/2026

Not every listing is worth the ask.

A great agent tells you the truth — even when it’s not what you want to hear.

Some homes are priced right. Some aren’t. We’ll always tell you which is which.

That’s not pessimism. That’s how we protect you.

📍 Serving South OC — Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano & beyond.

💬 Ready for an agent who gives it to you straight? Let’s talk.

HomeBuyers

Grateful. Always.But especially for the clients who actually text back🙏Drop a ✨ if you’ve ever been the responsive clien...
06/05/2026

Grateful. Always.

But especially for the clients who actually text back🙏

Drop a ✨ if you’ve ever been the responsive client. We see you. We love you. You make our job a joy.

And if you know someone who’s thinking about buying or selling in South OC — sending them our way is the ultimate gratitude move. 😉

Paige & Carrie | MG Group
Your South Orange County team. 🏡

The kitchen sells the house.Not the square footage. Not the school district. The kitchen.Buyers walk in, see a space lik...
06/03/2026

The kitchen sells the house.
Not the square footage. Not the school district. The kitchen.

Buyers walk in, see a space like this, and start picturing Sunday mornings and dinner parties.

So before you list — here’s your one tip:
Clear the counters. All of them.
One plant. One bowl. Done.
Let the space breathe. Let buyers fall in love.

The less they see, the more they imagine. And imagination is what gets you top dollar🏡

Thinking about selling this summer?
Paige & Carrie will tell you exactly what to do (and what not to do) before your home hits the market.

📩 DM us. Let’s get it ready.

🎓 Schools out. Caps thrown. Now let’s talk about the ONE thing running South OC real estate right now.There are not enou...
06/02/2026

🎓 Schools out. Caps thrown. Now let’s talk about the ONE thing running South OC real estate right now.

There are not enough homes.
That’s it. That’s the market.

Think of it like musical chairs — except there are 10 buyers and only 2 chairs. Prices don’t fall when that’s the game.

South OC right now has less than 2 months of homes available. A “normal” market? That’s 4–6 months. We’re nowhere near normal.

So if you’ve been waiting for prices to drop… the math just isn’t there.

What IS there: a window before summer heats up even more. 🏠☀️

Whether you’re buying your first place or finally making that move — Paige and Carrie know this market neighborhood by neighborhood.

📩 DM us or tap the link in bio. Let’s talk.

🏡 IN CASE NO ONE TOLD YOU…Inspection reports are designed to find everything—not just the big stuff.That 40-page report ...
05/31/2026

🏡 IN CASE NO ONE TOLD YOU…

Inspection reports are designed to find everything—not just the big stuff.

That 40-page report full of red flags? It doesn’t automatically mean the house is a bad investment. Most reports include a mix of maintenance items, future recommendations, and minor repairs that come with homeownership.

What actually matters:
✔️ Foundation issues
✔️ Roof condition
✔️ Major plumbing concerns
✔️ Electrical safety issues
✔️ Water intrusion or mold
✔️ Structural problems

The rest? Often negotiable, repairable, or simply part of owning a home.

Don’t let an overwhelming report scare you out of the right house. That’s where having an experienced agent on your side makes all the difference—we help you separate the real concerns from the routine homeowner to-do list.

Thinking about buying in South Orange County? Let’s talk strategy before you walk away from a great opportunity.

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33522 Niguel Road
Dana Point, CA
92629

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