Michael Bauerfeind
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Michael Bauerfeind

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Michael Bauerfeind

Michael Bauerfeind

Michael is a Southern California REALTOR®/MBA, serving Buyers, Sellers, and Investors in the greater Huntington Beach Area of north Orange County.

Should you choose Michael as your agent, you will receive an open-communication, attention-to-detail, always-available, professional, positive, collaborative partnership throughout your real estate transaction.

GreenTree Properties is a boutique, independent, family-owned real estate agency that operates on the commitments above. We provide solutions to all the challenges that may occur during the transaction...from Start to exciting Finish!

Michael lives in Huntington Beach and pursues excellence as a Husband, Father, Friend, Vocalist, Writer, Renewable Energy Enthusiast, and Person of Faith.

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Harkness Circle
Huntington Beach , CA 92649
United States
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Recent Articles

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01 Jun 2026

House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works

by Michael Bauerfeind

If you’ve spent any time on real estate TikTok in the last few years, you’ve probably seen the house hacking pitch. Buy a property, rent part of it out, let your tenants cover the...

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01 May 2026

2026 Home Design Trends: What’s In, What’s Out, and What Buyers Are Responding To

by Michael Bauerfeind

After a decade of cool grays, crisp whites, and spaces that looked more like showrooms than homes, buyers have changed what they’re looking for. Call it quiet luxury — the idea that richness comes...

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01 Apr 2026

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

by Michael Bauerfeind

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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01 Mar 2026

What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026

by Michael Bauerfeind

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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02 Feb 2026

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

by Michael Bauerfeind

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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01 Jan 2026

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

by Michael Bauerfeind

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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01 Dec 2025

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

by Michael Bauerfeind

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 Valuations?

by Michael Bauerfeind

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 Nov 2025

Can You Really Trust Online Home Estimates?

by Michael Bauerfeind

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 Michael Bauerfeind

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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Recent Listings

Front Drone Low

SOLD for $875,000! 3 Bed, 2 Bath Condo in Laguna Niguel with Spectacular Ocean Views!

Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,901 sqft

Enjoy Life On The Hill! Located atop the hill off Pacific Island Drive, in pristine Laguna Niguel, this single-level home–located in the 55+ community of Monarch Summit II–has it all. This 3 bedroom, 2...

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Michael Helps First-time Buyer Find Seal Beach Condo in Leisure World

Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,200 sqft

Michael met Tom through Zillow, and Tom had a couple requests for his new home, and one item that was non-negotiable. Tom had a specific budget he would not exceed, and he wanted a...

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SOLD 13901 Dall Lane

REO Sold Listing @ 13901 Dall Lane, N Tustin, CA

Under Contract | 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,874 sqft

Michael completed the REO (Real Estate Owned) sale of this Classic Ranch-stye home in desirable North Tustin.  Property needed some TLC and Michael found the perfect buyer who saw the potential of this mostly-original...

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11152 Lakecreek Ct, Riverside, CA

Active | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,046 sqft

***SOLD LISTING*** Located in the desirable Tiburon at Riverwalk, this 2069 square foot home boasts four spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Rich hardwood floors, crown molding and crisp plantation shutters throughout...

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