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You are still paying that Surf City number though, and you are a good 15 minutes from the
By Kai Kim & Yulree Chun • October 8, 2026
Compare 8 Orange County suburbs to see where home prices, Mello-Roos, HOAs, schools, and location give buyers more value.
The city council adopted it in June of last year.
By Kai Kim & Yulree Chun • October 1, 2026
Buying in Orange County? Learn how new fire zones and Zone 0 rules could affect insurance, landscaping, and your home search.
It's going to be a mix of detached and attached, and they're going to run roughly 1,400 to
By Kai Kim & Yulree Chun • September 24, 2026
Explore retirement communities in Orange County, from 55+ neighborhoods to intergenerational options, with costs, amenities and trade-offs.
Your street's been zoned for single-family houses since the 1960s and 1970s.
By Kai Kim & Yulree Chun • September 17, 2026
California's SB 79 housing law could reshape Orange County property values once the OC Streetcar opens. Learn which homes fall inside the half-mile zone and what it means for your investment.
Since most cities here are built out of planned villages with architectural rules and shared community amenities.
By Kai Kim & Yulree Chun • September 10, 2026
Orange County runs backwards from most American markets. Home prices up 5%, no racial majority, zero murders in Irvine for 21 years. Here's what relocating buyers miss.
Luxury villa on a hillside road at sunset, with bold text “THE QUIET ELITE” across the top
By Yulree Chun • September 5, 2026
Compare luxury gated communities in Orange County CA, including Big Canyon, Coto de Caza, and Shady Canyon, to find your best fit.
Aerial view of a bright blue marina and waterfront homes in Orange County.
By Kai Kim • August 25, 2026
Explore the best suburbs in Orange County, from coastal Corona del Mar to Turtle Rock and North Tustin, and find the right fit for your lifestyle.
Orange County skyline construction site with cranes and text: “Orange County’s $8 billion makeover”
By Yulree Chun • August 19, 2026
Explore 5 major Orange County real estate developments in Irvine, Dana Point, Anaheim, Rancho Mission Viejo, and Huntington Beach.
“BAD NEWS!” banner over house with red arrows and dollar signs, next to a serious woman’s portrait
By Yulree Chun • August 12, 2026
See how the Orange County housing market is shifting, why sellers are making concessions, and where buyers may have more negotiating power.
City skyline comparison labeled 2025, 2028, 2030, showing increasing development and nighttime lights.
By Yulree Chun • August 5, 2026
Major Orange County development projects are reshaping Anaheim, Irvine, Tustin and more through 2030. See what buyers need to know.