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.
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By Scott Sackin Okay, I’ll start off by saying that I’m the boots-on-the-ground guy watching, looking, and feeling what’s happening
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The numbers are in and they are impressive! 175 families served 6,000 pounds of paper were shredded One completely full
Make sure your home is prepared to “spring forward” into daylight savings time on Sunday, March 13th. In addition to
We are so lucky to live in Orange County. We are so lucky to live in Huntington Beach. We are so
An appraisal is an estimate of the value of a property. Appraisers are trained in appraising real estate and related fields such as construction, engineering, finance and law to facilitate the purchase or sale of land.
by Lane Stone Are all cash offers flooding the real estate market? Is there still a chance for homebuyers to