Can You Turn a Profit on an Orange County Rental in 2026? The Real Numbers
Two major housing studies landed this summer. Different approaches led them both to the same conclusion about California cities: They
Two major housing studies landed this summer. Different approaches led them both to the same conclusion about California cities: They
Most waterfront homes on Trinidad, Humboldt, and Davenport Islands come with a private dock already in place, but adding or
Yes, you can build an ADU on most single-family lots in Orange County. State law requires every OC city to approve a qualifying ADU ministerially within 60 days, allows up to 1,200 sq ft detached, and waives impact fees under 750 sq ft. Coastal lots may also need a Coastal Development Permit, which adds time.
A Huntington Beach home carries Mello-Roos only if its specific parcel sits inside a Community Facilities District, not because of
Orange County home prices sit about 35% above what local income, employment, and rent trends would predict, ranking it the second most overvalued U.S. housing market. That figure measures deviation from historical fundamentals, not a price forecast. Orange County inventory is rising and affordability is tight, but low foreclosure activity and thin supply continue supporting values.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law July 11, 2026. Its 350-home investor cap has little effect in Orange County, where firms owning 1,000+ properties control roughly 78 homes. With OC inventory 43% below pre-COVID norms, the law’s supply provisions, especially office-to-residential conversion funding, matter far more locally.
Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, and it may be a great time to sell your house and downsize, maybe even into a single-story home. You’ve likely gained significant equity if you’ve lived in your home for a while, so making a move while demand for your current house is high could be your best step forward toward the retirement goals you set out to achieve several years ago.
Where are home values headed over the next 12 months? As shelter-in-place orders were implemented earlier this year, many questioned what the shutdown would mean to the real estate market. Specifically, there was concern about home values. After years of rising home prices, would 2020 be the year this appreciation trend would come to a screeching halt? Even worse, would home values begin to depreciate?
The cost of a home is far more important than the price. Housing inventory is at an all-time low. There are 39% fewer homes for sale today than at this time last year, and buyer demand continues to set records.
In September 2020, amidst an unprecedented global pandemic and a highly contentious political climate, I shared my thoughts on how
America has faced its share of challenges in 2020. A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, a financial crisis leaving millions still unemployed, and an upcoming presidential election that may prove to be one of the most contentious in our nation’s history all continue to test this country in unimaginable ways.
Piled high, overflowed, filled to capacity, record-breaking….. If you attended our 7th Annual Green and Clean Shred Event on July 18th, you’ll agree that these adjectives don’t even describe the results adequately!
As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, sellers have been cautious about putting
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