Prosper Real Estate

06/24/2026

Let me have a little fun with you today. There are amenities people move to Temecula for and then basically never use. And I say this with love because I live here too.

Wine country. Everybody moves here imagining weekly wine tasting. Reality. You go a few times a year when people visit. And honestly that is plenty.

The pool. Buyers will pay a premium for a pool and then realize it is three months of swimming and twelve months of maintenance.

The giant bonus room. Everybody wants one. It usually becomes a storage room with a couch in it.

Now here is my actual point. When you are buying, be honest about how you really live. Not how you imagine you will live. Buy for your real life. The morning coffee spot. The kitchen you actually use. The commute you can sustain. That is what matters day to day.

DM me and I will help you find a home that fits your actual life. Not the fantasy version.

Day 85 of showing up for you.

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
DRE 01884546

06/23/2026

🎉 IN ESCROW x2 🎉

Two more under contract and we are NOT slowing down! 🙌

💙 1617 Sierra Vista | Placentia

This charming coastal-blue bungalow found its person and we couldn’t be more excited! From the dreamy front porch to the hardwood floors, crown molding, and fully updated systems — this home had so much heart and character. We went through a price reduction, a back on the market moment, and kept pushing until the right buyer walked through that door. That’s what this job is all about. So proud of my sellers for trusting the process and so excited to get them to the finish line! 🏡🤍

🌵 0 Paseo Diablo | Menifee

Raw land, big vision, and the right opportunity at the right time. So excited to help make this one happen! 🌵

If you’ve been on the fence about buying or selling — let this be your sign. The market is moving and opportunities like these don’t wait. 👀

We still have incredible properties available — DM me and let’s find yours next! 🤍

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
(909)519-6088
DRE 01884546

06/23/2026

Should you sell your current home before you buy the next one? Or buy first and then sell? This is one of the most stressful decisions move up buyers face, and the right answer depends on your situation. Let me give you the honest framework.

Selling first gives you certainty. You know exactly how much equity you have to work with. You are not carrying two mortgages. And you make a stronger non contingent offer on your next home. The downside is you may need temporary housing in between.

Buying first gives you a place to land immediately. No rushing, no temporary move. The downside is you may carry two payments for a period, and you need the financial cushion to do that.

Here is the part most people do not know. There are strategies. Bridge financing. Contingent offers. Rent backs. Coordinated closings. That let you do both at the same time without the nightmare scenario. I have walked many families through exactly this.

If you are trying to figure out the sequence, DM me and I will help you build the strategy that fits your situation.

Day 84 of showing up for you.

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
DRE 01884546

06/23/2026

✨ THIS WEEK’S LISTINGS ✨ Two very special properties available right now — swipe through! 👇

📲 Interested in either of these? DM me and let’s chat — I’d love to help you make it yours. 🤍

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
(909)519-6088
DRE 01884546

🪵 43780 Paseo Espinazo | Murrieta | $1,749,000

Some homes are built. This one was crafted. Rising from 19.8 private acres in the coveted Tenaja Hills, this handcrafted Western Red Cedar log home is unlike anything on the market today — and simply cannot be replicated. Vaulted log beam ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace, a main floor primary suite with panoramic valley views, and a wraparound deck where breathtaking sunsets unfold every single evening. Horse property zoning, income-generating RV pad, 4-car garage, $0 HOA, and just minutes from Temecula Wine Country. There is nothing else like this. There never is. 🌄

🔗 https://ownandprosper.com/43780-paseo-espinazo-murrieta/

🌿 16 Avocado Mesa | Murrieta | Land

Imagine waking up every morning to sweeping mountain and valley views from your own private hillside retreat — because that’s exactly what this elevated Murrieta parcel makes possible. Tucked next to Temecula Wine Country in one of the most scenic pockets of Southwest Riverside County, this is a rare opportunity to build your dream estate exactly the way you’ve always envisioned it, on land that truly takes your breath away. 🍷

🔗 https://ownandprosper.com/16-avocado-mesa-road-murrieta/

06/22/2026

The Importance Of Lighting In Home Sales

When you look at a house, you may not consciously notice the lighting scheme. However, lighting can have a powerful impact on your overall impression of a home. The right lighting can turn a listing from dull and drab to dramatic and eye-catching. If you’re preparing to sell your home, you should ...

06/21/2026

Today is Father’s Day. And I have been thinking about how being a dad has shaped the way I do this work.

When you have kids, everything you do takes on a different weight. Because they are watching. Not the words you say. The way you show up.

My kids have watched me build this business. They have seen me on the hard days and the good ones. They have seen me keep my word to people who trusted me.

And here is what being a father has taught me about real estate. Every family I work with is somebody’s mom or dad. Or trying to become one. When I help a family buy their first home, I am helping a kid get a backyard to grow up in. A bedroom that is actually theirs. A kitchen table where the memories happen. That is not lost on me. Not for a single transaction.

To every father watching this today. The work you do that nobody sees, the showing up when you are tired, it matters. They are watching. And it matters.

Happy Father’s Day. From one dad to another.

Day 83 of showing up for you.

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
DRE 01884546

06/21/2026

Pricing a home is easy when the comparable sales all agree. But they almost never all agree. So let me show you how I actually price a home when the comps are all over the place.

First, I throw out the outliers. The sale that closed way high because of a bidding war. The one that closed way low because it was a distressed situation. Those do not represent the real market.

Second, I adjust for the differences. This comp had a pool, yours does not. That one had an extra bedroom. This one backed to a busy street. Every difference has a dollar value and I account for each one.

Third, I look at what is active right now. Because your home is not just competing with what sold. It is competing with what buyers can choose today.

And fourth, I read the trend. Is the market heating up or cooling down right now? That shifts where you should price.

Pricing is part data and part judgment. And the judgment only comes from doing this every single day in this specific market.

DM me and I will price your home honestly.

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
DRE 01884546

06/20/2026

Most buyers think a pre-approval is just the bank saying how much you can spend. It is so much more than that. And understanding what it actually checks is what separates a strong buyer from a weak one.

Here is what a real pre-approval actually examines. Your income, verified, not estimated. Your credit, the actual score and the full report. Your debt to income ratio, how much of your income is already committed. Your assets, the money you have for down payment and reserves. Your employment history, because stability matters to a lender.

When all of that is verified upfront, you get a pre-approval that sellers actually trust. And in a competitive situation, a strong verified pre-approval can be the difference between your offer getting accepted and getting passed over, even at the same price.

A weak pre-qualification is a guess. A strong pre-approval is a weapon.

DM me READY and I will connect you with a lender who will get you the strong version.

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
DRE 01884546

06/20/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW 🏡

1617 Sierra Vista | Placentia | NOW $770,000

12PM – 3PM

Come see why this Placentia gem is even harder to pass up now. 💙

This charming coastal-blue bungalow has the front porch you've been dreaming about, plus all the upgrades that actually matter — new electrical panel, gas line, sewer line, water heater, and mini-splits for year-round comfort. Hardwood floors, crown molding, and recessed lighting throughout.

✨ Zero HOA, no Mello-Roos
✨ Award-winning Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
✨ Minutes from the 57 freeway, shopping & dining
✨ Just price reduced to $770,000

No appointment needed — swing by tomorrow between 12-3PM and walk through it yourself! 🤍

🔗 Full listing details → https://ownandprosper.com/1617-sierra-vista-ave-placentia-ca-92870/

06/19/2026

43780 Paseo Espinazo | Murrieta | $1,749,000

This handcrafted Western Red Cedar log home rising from 19.8 private acres in the Tenaja Hills is unlike anything you will ever find on the market. And I mean that literally — this home simply cannot be replicated.

Step inside and you’re stopped in your tracks by vaulted log beam ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace that anchors the room like a work of art. The main floor primary suite opens up to a wraparound deck where panoramic valley views and breathtaking sunsets greet you every single evening. 🌄
And outside? The world opens up.

🐴 Horse property zoning on 19.8 private acres
🚐 Fully operational RV pad generating rental income
🚗 4-car garage with finished attic
🍷 Minutes from Temecula Wine Country
✈️ Under 90 minutes to LA, San Diego & Orange County 💰 $0 HOA | VA & Conventional financing accepted

This is the kind of property people dream about and rarely get the chance to own. If you’ve been waiting for something truly special — this is it.

🔗 Full listing → https://ownandprosper.com/16-avocado-mesa-road-murrieta/

📲 DM me to schedule your private showing today.

Rory Ellis
Prosper Real Estate
(909)519-6088
DRE 01884546