Brian Furstenfeld · Bren | Furstenfeld Real Estate
Built on integrity. Positioned for the long term.
Luxury homes along the Southern California coast, bought and sold through people who know each other.
- Newport Beach
- Corona del Mar
- Laguna Beach
- Dana Point
- Laguna Niguel
- San Clemente
- Costa Mesa
- La Jolla
- Del Mar
- Encinitas
- Rancho Santa Fe
- San Diego
- Los Angeles
- Santa Barbara
Who he is
He keeps his word. Everyone knows it.
Brian grew up in his family’s real estate business, so he measures relationships in decades, not deals.
He does what he says he’ll do. And because he knows the people in this market, the right buyer or the right home is often one call away.
Get in touchor call 949.922.2274
Featured properties
Exclusive properties.
Current and recent homes from Bren | Furstenfeld. Swipe through, then open any home for photos and details.
Off market$28,880,0006 Inspiration PointLaguna Niguel 926779 beds · 18 baths · 21,675 sq ftView home
For sale$16,888,88812 Morning DoveLaguna Niguel 9267710 beds · 12 baths · 13,500 sq ftView home
For sale$7,480,00028572 Paseo ZorroSan Juan Capistrano 926757 beds · 8 baths · 7,881 sq ftView home
Sold$6,395,00013 N Stonington RdLaguna Beach 926514 beds · 4 baths · 3,243 sq ftView home
Sold$4,688,00026012 Horseshoe CirLaguna Hills 926535 beds · 6 baths · 5,866 sq ftView home
Coming soon$4,495,0002436 HolidayNewport Beach 926604 beds · 4 baths · 2,960 sq ftView home
Selling
Sell with Brian.
Your home goes in front of his network first, the people who buy at this level. The MLS comes after, if it helps.
- A quiet first look for the right buyers
- Pricing shaped by real conversations
- Full market exposure when it serves you
Buying
Buy with Brian.
Many of the best homes change hands quietly. Brian hears about them through people, before they reach the market.
- Early word on homes before they’re listed
- Straight answers on value and fit
- One point of contact, start to finish
Buy before you sell
Buy the next home first.
At this level, the right home rarely waits for yours to sell. A private financial analysis shows how your equity can back a strong, non-contingent offer now, so you move once and sell on your own timeline.
Complimentary and confidential. One conversation with Brian and his lending partner.
Why good offers lose
A contingent offer is the weakest offer on the table.
Sell first, then scramble
- Your offer
- Contingent on your sale. Sellers often pass.
- Moves
- Two, plus a short-term lease and storage
- Your listing
- Lived in, shown around your family’s schedule
- Timeline
- Set by two escrows that have to line up
Brian’s buy-first plan
- Your offer
- Non-contingent, competing like a cash buyer
- Moves
- One, straight into your next home
- Your listing
- Vacant, staged and easy to show
- Timeline
- Yours
Bridge strategies
Three ways to unlock equity before you list.
Brian works with Cubie Hernandez and the Mares Mortgage team to match the right tool to your equity, your income and how fast you want to move.
Most flexible
HELOC before you list
Open a home equity line while you still live in your home. Use it for the down payment on the next one, then pay it off from your sale.
- Interest generally charged only on what you draw
- Must be opened before your home is listed
Built for the gap
Bridge loan
Short-term financing secured by your current home that covers the gap between buying and selling, designed to be repaid when it sells.
- Works even after your home is on the market
- Can cover the down payment and closing costs
Most certainty
Buy-before-you-sell programs
Programs that back your offer or set a guaranteed backstop for your current home, so the purchase isn’t tied to finding a buyer.
- Your offer reads like cash to the seller
- Program fees and eligibility vary
HELOCs and bridge loans are secured by your home, and some lines carry annual or inactivity fees. All financing is subject to credit approval and underwriting and is provided by Sea Country Mortgage Inc. DBA Mares Mortgage (NMLS #246471, DRE #01174680), not by Brian Furstenfeld or BREN | Furstenfeld Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
How it works
Open the line now. Move when the right home appears.
- AnalyzeBrian and Cubie review your equity, goals and timeline in one sit-down meeting.
- UnlockOpen a HELOC or bridge loan while you still live in your home.
- BuyMake a strong offer on the next home, with no sale contingency.
- SellMove once, then list your home vacant, staged and ready.
Private financial analysis
See what your equity can do.
A short, confidential review of where you stand and how to buy before you sell. You’ll leave with:
- Your usable equity, in real numbers
- The bridge option that fits, and what it costs
- A buy-then-sell timeline that holds together
Quick equity check
- Estimated equity
- $2,800,000
- Could work toward your next home*
- $1,800,000
*Illustration at 75% combined loan-to-value. Not an offer of credit. Actual amounts depend on the property, credit, income and program.
Request your analysis
A few details and Brian will set up a time with Cubie at Mares Mortgage.
Meet the team
Saturday Cars, Coffee & Class
Come for the cars and the coffee. Stay for a short class or a local cause. Every Saturday gives something back to the community.
This season’s topics
Market update
What’s selling on the coast, what isn’t, and why.
Luxury financing basics
How financing works at the high end, in plain terms.
Design & architecture
What makes a home hold its value for decades.
Local business spotlight
A neighbor’s business, in their own words.
Cause of the month
One local cause, and how to help.
RSVP for a Saturday
Free to attend. Bring a friend.
In their words
What clients say.
“Brian is our trusted professional managing our portfolio exceeding $100M. From investing and developing to leasing, management, marketing, and sales, his experience is all-encompassing and expertise well versed.”
“…Shawn is by far the strongest agent we have worked with. His understanding of the market, and overall instincts, are exceptional.”
“Frances was a wonder during the sale of my home in Irvine. … She is excellent with the final stages of negotiation which is KEY for any seller.”
- 3,800+assets in the Furstenfeld family’s history nationwide
- 100+ yearsof combined experience across the leadership team
- 14coastal markets, from Santa Barbara to San Diego
Contact
Let’s talk.
A few lines is plenty. Brian will take it from there.
- Call or text949.922.2274
- Emailoffice@bren1st.com
- Office2435 E Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625