Live Orange County with Cara Ameer - Realtor

Live Orange County with Cara Ameer - Realtor Every Property Tells a Story. What's Yours? Born and raised in Delaware, she has lived in the Washington D.C. metro area, Chicago, Florida and now California.

Cara Ameer brings a unique perspective to real estate as a bi-coastal agent and is licensed to practice in California and Florida. After building a highly successful real estate career in Northeast Florida with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, Cara has expanded her business to Southern California. She is an award-winning REALTOR, real estate media commentator, author, columnist, industry thought l

eader and speaker. Prior to selling real estate, Cara worked in the legislative and legal arenas including the United States Senate, American Bar Association and corporate legal departments as a paralegal. Working in real estate since 2002, Cara has navigated through all cycles of real estate markets from pre to post crash, short sales, foreclosures, depreciating values, buyer's markets, seller's markets, challenging appraisals, difficult property inspections and complex repair issues. She has successfully managed real estate transactions and worked with buyers and sellers through the threat and aftermath of natural disasters, having experienced numerous tropical storms and hurricanes. Cara's diverse background allows for immense professional perspective and insight in handling a diverse range of properties and clientele. Whether it is working with a luxury property, second home, new construction, architecturally and/or historically significant home, investment property, general resale, condominium, townhome or vacant land, Cara has never met a challenge she didn't embrace. She thrives on being a highly responsive resource for those that she serves. She is passionate about attention to detail and takes a hands-on strategic approach to every transaction. Cara thrives on being a connector to people and resources and has developed a vast network of agents with a variety of specialties across the country and leverages the power of this network to the benefit of her customers, no matter where they may be moving to. Having spent a considerable amount of time on both coasts, Cara has observed a discernable synergy by those drawn to both the Golden and Sunshine states. Weather, quality of life, amazing scenery, an array of places to explore and creating a lifestyle where you feel like you are on vacation every day are strong interests of real estate consumers in both places. She has noticed an uptick of Californians relocating to and investing in Florida, but at the same time has had several customers and friends relocate to Southern California for exciting career opportunities. Cara is aptly positioned to put this synergy to work for you, whether you are looking for a primary or secondary residence in either location or wanting to leverage incredible Southern California appreciation into more purchasing power with investment properties in an income tax free climate such as Florida. A real estate transaction can often be a confusing conundrum for the consumer. Cara aims to enlighten, empower and inform every customer she serves and offers straightforward, unfiltered advice so that buyers and sellers can make the best decision possible walking through every possible scenario She is an out of the box thinker that will develop unique approaches and solutions to every real estate situation. She believes every property tells a story and will develop that story across a variety of mediums when presenting a property for sale. Cara is a real estate commentator for a variety of news outlets and is always at the ready to share her insight on a wide range of topics from insider advice and strategies when buying and selling as well as the latest trends. As a result of Cara's thought leadership and fresh perspective, she is a recurring columnist for Inman News and has been a guest contributor for Coldwell Banker's national blog-Blue Matter. Cara also provides commentary and perspective for Realtor.com on celebrity real estate, buying and selling trends and general advice. You can also find her sharing her insights on Realtor.com's video series, House Rules. She is a frequent guest on industry podcasts and active across all social media platforms sharing best practices and takeaways. She authored the e-Book Real Estate Confidential and has spoken at the Coldwell Banker Gen Blue conference in New York City and Chicago, Inman Connect in San Francisco, Las Vegas and online events for the Residential Council of Real Estate Specialists.

It was great to sit down with Dr. Cynthia Tant, who is quite an accomplished broker owner in Pensacola, Florida discussi...
05/28/2026

It was great to sit down with Dr. Cynthia Tant, who is quite an accomplished broker owner in Pensacola, Florida discussing all things real estate on her podcast Sip, Sell Repeat. Thanks so much for having me!


🚀 In this episode of Sip Sell Repeat in Real Estate, host Cynthia T...

Last‑minute media hits are part adrenaline, part discipline. Newsmax called asking if I could go live the next day on Th...
05/22/2026

Last‑minute media hits are part adrenaline, part discipline. Newsmax called asking if I could go live the next day on The Nation to break down why sellers are leaving California even as home prices hit historic highs.

No matter how well you know the market, you prepare. You refine your message, anticipate the questions, and give the hosts a roadmap that elevates the entire discussion. That’s how you show up ready — even on short notice.

05/08/2026

JUST SOLD

This sale is a textbook example of why pre‑listing inspections and full transparency matter — especially for long‑term rentals coming to market.

My buyer secured this ocean‑view home for $50K below the initally agreed upon contract sales price because the property hit the market with unanswered questions and late‑breaking surprises:

• A non‑working wine cooler that had been there for years — called “a staged item" • A 1031 exchange disclosed only after the offer was submitted. • A request for a long closing while we were racing against a rate lock in a rising‑rate environment.* A new disclosure after going under contract that triggered the ability of the buyer to cancel.

Every one of these curveballs impacted negotiation strategy, timelines, truly knowing the CA Residential Purchase Agreement and leverage.

This transaction required strategic navigation, constant communication, and staying close to every detail from start to finish.

Sellers: If you want top dollar, you must control the narrative — and that starts with inspections and disclosures BEFORE you hit the market.

Buyers: Who you work with matters. A true advisor and strategist knows how navigate the tough stuff with clarity and confidence.

And now for something completely different: a Mill Valley luxury home being offered in exchange for Anthropic shares ins...
05/06/2026

And now for something completely different: a Mill Valley luxury home being offered in exchange for Anthropic shares instead of dollars. Is this a transaction that makes sense? The blend of AI wealth and real estate innovation just keeps getting more interesting. I'm weighing in for .com

https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/storm-duncan-mill-valley-home-anthropic-stock/?utm_source=copilot.com

Storm Duncan is willing to part with his sprawling four-bedroom estate in Mill Valley, CA, in exchange for shares in Anthropic.

L.A.’s mansion tax is officially under fire — and the market is watching.  I'm explaining what this could mean for the C...
04/29/2026

L.A.’s mansion tax is officially under fire — and the market is watching. I'm explaining what this could mean for the California luxury market for Realtor.com

A measure on the California general election ballot would cap real estate transfer taxes, undoing the Los Angeles "mansion tax."

04/22/2026
Sellers finally have something they haven’t had in years: real choice.In my latest hot take for Inman News, I unpack how...
03/10/2026

Sellers finally have something they haven’t had in years: real choice.

In my latest hot take for Inman News, I unpack how the recently announced Rocket-Redfin-Compass partnership is giving sellers more flexibility in how they come to market — without the stress of Days on Market piling up or multiple price changes signaling weakness. Markets have gotten more complex as have seller situations.

Many industries test products and have soft launches before going public whether that's restaurants, fashion and even pharmaceuticals that undergo rigorous clinical trials to refine, tweak and adjust as need be, so why not real estate?

As a Coldwell Banker agent, it's an incredible time to be part of the newly merged company, Compass International Holdings under Robert Reffkin's leadership that continues to innovate and approach real estate in a personal way that best meets a seller's needs.

And a call from Reffkin himself about this piece was an incredible surprise!

If you want to understand how you can soft launch your property under this powerful platform, you can read the full article here and DM for more info:


https://www.inman.com/2026/03/04/compass-just-declared-independence-from-the-mls-and-took-redfin-and-rocket-with-it/

Kris Jenner’s iconic Keeping Up With the Kardashians mansion has been sitting on the market for over a year — and Realto...
02/26/2026

Kris Jenner’s iconic Keeping Up With the Kardashians mansion has been sitting on the market for over a year — and Realtor.com asked me to weigh in on why a home with this much fame isn’t flying off the shelf.

The property is listed at $13.5M and has been on the market for 372 days with no price adjustments. Even with professional staging and its instantly recognizable black‑and‑white foyer, today’s luxury buyers are more discerning than ever. Fame alone doesn’t sell a home — strategy does.

In my commentary, I explained how buyer expectations, privacy concerns, and the shift toward modern, minimalist design all play a role. Homes with strong “celebrity identity” often require a very specific buyer profile.

If you’re navigating the luxury market in Orange County or beyond, I can help you understand what truly drives demand in 2026.

https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kris-jenner-keeping-up-kardashians-house-sale-update/

Jenner, 70, listed the property 372 days ago—and it has remained on the market, unchanged, ever since.

02/20/2026

If you’ve noticed more home deals falling apart lately, you’re not imagining it.

December saw a record number of buyers canceling home purchases, and it’s easy to blame “cold feet.” But the truth is more complicated — and more human.

Many buyers are already stretching just to make the numbers work. Then come the surprises: higher insurance costs, bigger monthly payments than expected, repairs, fees, or last‑minute changes that tip the budget over the edge. When there’s no room for error, even a small shock can make a deal feel impossible.

That doesn’t mean buyers are flaky.
It means the market is putting a lot of pressure on people trying to make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

I wrote more about what’s really going on — and why it matters if you’re buying or selling in my latest piece for Inman News


https://www.inman.com/2026/02/19/buyers-arent-flaky-the-market-is-setting-them-up-to-walk-away/

Talking with Realtor.com discussing California metros where homebuyers are devoting the largest share of their income to...
02/19/2026

Talking with Realtor.com discussing California metros where homebuyers are devoting the largest share of their income to housing costs.

Affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing today’s buyers—especially in high‑demand California markets. Understanding how income, pricing, and lifestyle expectations intersect is critical for making smart real estate decisions.

Thank you to team at Realtor.com for the opportunity to share insight and perspective on this important topic.


https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/california-metros-homeowners-income-mortgage-payments?cid=soc_shares_article_CP

For homeowners in certain California metros, this is how much most of their paycheck goes straight to the mortgage.

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