The Orange County condo and townhome median just climbed to $798,400. A lot of clients land there — first-time buyers stretching for a coastal ZIP code, empty nesters trading a Laguna Niguel house for a lock-and-leave front door. You name it… Both get handed the same thing a week into escrow: a thick HOA packet. […]
Category Archives: Blog
This is where I give practical advice to Orange County and Laguna Beach home buyers and sellers. I’ll keep you updated on both real estate and lifestyle in Laguna Beach and South Orange County.
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Aug
Aug
Est. reading time: 4 minutes Every year I work with buyers who dream of waking up steps from the sand in Laguna Beach, Dana Point, or San Clemente — and every year, I make sure they understand what that dream actually involves once escrow closes. Erosion isn’t a reason to avoid buying beachfront in Orange […]
Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, OC Market Updates
OC Housing Market Update: Inventory Just Hit a 2026 High — What It Means for You
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Aug
Aug
Orange County inventory just hit a 2026 high and mortgage rates are hovering near 6.5%. Laguna Beach Realtor Jaleesa Peluso breaks down what it means for OC buyers and sellers right now. Est. reading time: 4 minutes Every week I get some version of the same question: “Jaleesa, is this a good time to buy?” […]
Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers
Buying Near the California Coast? 5 Things Orange County Buyers Need to Know
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Aug
Aug
Thinking about buying near the Orange County coast? Realtor Jaleesa Peluso explains Coastal Commission rules, flood zones, and HOAs so you can buy with confidence. Est. reading time: 4 minutes One of my favorite parts of working coastal Orange County — from Newport Beach down through Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente — is […]
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May
May
The 5 Hidden OC Neighborhoods Skyrocketing in Value Are you worried you’ve missed the window for significant equity gains in Orange County? While headline prices in Laguna Beach or Newport often feel out of reach, a quiet surge is happening right now in five specific South OC zip codes. Using modern Neighborhood Desirability Search Tools, […]
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Apr
Apr
Is Spring 2026 a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel & Newport Beach? What the Latest Inventory and Rate Trends Mean for You Spring 2026 has arrived along the Orange County coast, and if you’re thinking about buying or selling in the area of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, […]
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Jan
Jan
If I Were Selling My Orange County, California Home in 2026… Here’s Exactly What I’d Do By a Jaleesa Peluso, Real Estate Agent in Laguna Beach and surrounding areas. Selling a home in Orange County has always been both deeply personal and highly strategic. 2026 will be no different. After years of shifting interest rates, […]
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Jan
Jan
What to expect for the 2026 Orange County Real Estate Forecast As we head into 2026, the real estate market is shaping up to be more balanced than the extreme highs and lows of recent years. The real estate forecast suggests that while affordability and interest rates remain top of mind, both buyers and sellers […]
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Dec
Dec
Should You List Your Orange County Home During the Holidays? Yes — And Here’s Why It’s Smarter Than You Think Every year around mid-November, the same conversation happens in real estate offices across Orange County: “Should we pull our home off the market? Should we wait until after the Super Bowl? The holidays are so […]
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Sep
Sep
No matter the time of year, everyone is always asking what the housing market will do next. While no one has a crystal ball.. Here is what we are seeing. First of all… Are we in an Orange County real estate recession? No, data suggests that as of September 2025, Orange County is not officially […]