Orange County Real Estate Blog

Is It a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market in Orange County Right Now?

Is Orange County a buyer’s market or a seller’s market in 2026? Orange County had about 3.1 months of housing supply in August 2026 — technically still a seller’s market. But the county splits by price. Under $2 million, sellers hold the cards. Above $2.5 million, and especially along the coast, buy

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Retirement Living in Newport Beach: A New Chapter

Is Newport Beach a good place to retire? Newport Beach is one of the strongest retirement destinations in Orange County. According to Neilsberg's 2025 American Community Survey update, roughly 19,711 residents, about 23% of the city's population, are aged 65 and older, well above the county-wide sha

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Capital Gains, FIRPTA & Withholding: The Tax Side of Selling in Newport Beach

Closing Costs and Taxes Are Two Different Conversations When sellers ask "what does it cost to sell my house," they're almost always asking about closing costs: commissions, escrow and title fees, transfer tax, and the repairs or credits that come out of the transaction itself. Those are real number

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