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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
The Real Numbers Behind Orange Home SalesMost Orange homeowners focus on listing price, but what matters more is what you keep after closing.At today's median Orange sale price of $1,250,000, sellers typically net between 90% and 93% of the gross sale price after all costs.Where Your Money GoesStandard commission costs have evolved significantly since the NAR settlement.Between buyer agent compensation (typically 2.5% to 3%) and listing costs, expect 5% to 6% in total commission expenses.On a $1.25M Orange home, that's $62,500 to $75,000.Title, escrow, and county transfer taxes add another $15,000 to $18,000 in our market.If you're paying off an existing mortgage or have outstanding liens, those figures further reduce your net.What Orange Sellers Actually KeepA typical scenario: Your Or...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
Orange Rental Owners Face a Decision PointHomes in Orange are selling in a median of 37 days, but prices have declined approximately 2.0% year over year. For rental property owners in Orange, this creates a critical question: sell now while inventory is still manageable, or wait for a market rebound that may not arrive?Our team has worked with multiple landlords in the past 90 days, and the pattern is clear. Owners with negative or break-even cash flow are feeling the squeeze. Property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs continue to climb while rental rates have plateaued.What the Numbers Tell UsThe 37-day median time on market is actually favorable compared to slower months. Spring traditionally brings more buyers, which means more competition for your property. The 2.0% year-over-...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
Timing Matters When You Need a Fast SaleWe just helped two divorcing clients in Orange close escrow in 39 days - just two days over the current median.But that timeline only worked because we priced strategically from day one.With 119 active listings competing for buyers right now in Orange, and spring inventory climbing through June, waiting or overpricing can cost you weeks - and thousands in equity.The 37-Day Median Tells the Real StoryOrange homes are selling in a median of 37 days, according to current market data.That number assumes you price correctly and your home shows well.Price too high, and you could sit for 60, 90, or 120+ days while buyers move on to fresher listings.For divorcing sellers, every extra month means another mortgage payment, more utilities, and delayed closur...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
The Winter Listing Window Is Closing FastThe Orange real estate market isn't waiting for spring to heat up.With just 1.4 months of inventory and motivated buyers actively searching, February presents a strategic listing opportunity that many sellers are missing.The Numbers Tell the StoryCurrent data show the Orange real estate market with a $1,050,000 median price and 75 active listings.Average days on market: 36 days.This isn't a slow winter market—it's a seller's market disguised as off-season.Here's what our team is seeing: buyers who are house-hunting in February aren't browsing casually.They're pre-approved, motivated, and ready to move.They're the serious ones who don't want to wait for spring bidding wars.What This Means for Your ListingsSpring will bring more inventory—that's gu...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
Most cities demolished their historic buildings in the 1960s rush toward modernization. Orange made a different choice.Today, over 1,300 vintage structures from the 1870s to 1940s create California's most extensive National Register Historic District. Watson's Soda Fountain has been operating continuously since 1899, Victorian and Craftsman homes line tree-shaded streets radiating from Plaza Square. Chapman University's 7,713 students inject intellectual energy into Old Towne's antique shops and craft breweries.That preservation decision generates measurable economic returns. The median home price reached $1.1 million with sustained 4.7% year-over-year appreciation. Orange delivers relative value compared to coastal cities while maintaining an exceptional quality of life. Buyers get his...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
If you’re planning a move in or out of Orange this fall, the October data offers helpful signals without the noise. Countywide, we’ve seen a modest fall uptick in inventory and a slight rise in days on market—small shifts that can have enormous tactical implications for pricing, prep, and negotiation.Quick Context Pricing: Orange’s median sale price has been broadly steady through mid-2025 (Q2 median near $1M). That stability is encouraging for sellers—but it also means buyers have more leverage on condition and terms than they did in spring. Neighborhood nuance: Historic homes in Old Towne continue to outpace the broader city on price, reflecting scarcity + lifestyle demand. Recent average near $1.41M underscores how micro-markets can diverge within one city. Buyer Playbook Be offer-re...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
Is Orange, CA Family Friendly? A Complete 2025 Guide for Parents ✅ Yes, Orange, California, is very family-friendly. This mid-sized city in Orange County offers excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, abundant parks, and family activities that make it one of Southern California's best places to raise kids.But let's dig into the details. As a parent considering Orange, you likely want to know specifics about schools, safety, costs, and what daily life is like for families.🛡️ Safety Comes FirstOrange consistently ranks as one of the safer cities in Orange County. According to 2025 crime data, the crime rate in Orange County is 27.42 per 1,000 residents in the typical year, with Orange County receiving a B- grade for safety from CrimeGrade.org. 2025 Safety Statistics for Orange Details Cri...
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By Matthew Sturkie, CRS, GRI 909-969-3805, CRS, GRI 909-969-3805
(Action Realty)
Here is the current inventory of condos for sale in the city of Orange California.As of today, there are fifteen condominiums for sale in Orange priced from $419,900 for a one-bedroom one-bathroom built in 1976 to $850,000 for a three-bedroom three-bathroom built in 1996. The average price per square foot for these is $591.79. To put that in perspective, the average price per square foot for a house in Orange right now is $702.94 which is 18.7% higher than the price of condominiums per square foot.Condos, townhomes, and attached homes usually provide a more affordable alternative to individual detached homes.To see these properties, click the link below.  Condos for sale in Orange The above link is a live search link which takes you directly to the current inventory of condos in the cit...
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By Matthew Sturkie, CRS, GRI 909-969-3805, CRS, GRI 909-969-3805
(Action Realty)
I am back again with more residential income properties. This time we are in the city of Orange California in Orange County.Here is the current inventory of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and larger multi- unit residential income properties for sale in the city of Orange California.As of today, there are ten residential income properties to choose from in Orange California. The following properties are available:3 two-unit properties                                                 3 three-unit properties                           4 four-unit properties                      Ten properties on the market with prices ranging from $950,000 for one of the two-unit properties to $2,290,000 for one of the four-unit properties. The average price per unit is $569,842. Unit mix varies by property...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
2295 N Tustin St #19, Orange, CA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Reviews FREE Home Values $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS | 1 Baths (1 full ) BATHROOMS | 840 SqFt Welcome home! Stop your search because this may be the best townhome on the market. First, and foremost, the location can’t be beat. Centrally located across the street from the Village Mall, you can enjoy an almost unlimited number of shops, restaurants, and other conveniences including 24 Hour Fitness, Trader Joes, & Target. Not to mention the easy access to the 55 Freeway or a short drive to Honda Center and Angel Stadium. Now, let’s make our way inside to enjoy your castle with new laminate floors, a whole house fan, dual pane windows with a retractable screen, and a new HVAC s...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
392 W Linden Dr, Orange, CA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Reviews More $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS | 4 Baths (3 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 2018 SqFt Welcome home. You’ve finally found the home you’ve been looking for. This tri level townhome offers plenty of luxury, flexibility and comfort from the time you step foot in your new home. The downstairs bedroom offers high ceilings with a full bathroom off the hallway for plenty of privacy. Make your way upstairs to the split level where you’ll experience the formal living area and dining room overlooking the living room. The family room and kitchen provide for a comfortable living space to enjoy your evening together in a great atmosphere. Upstairs, the laundry room is on the bedroom leve...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
392 W Linden Dr, Orange, CA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Reviews More $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS | 4 Baths (3 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 2018 SqFt Welcome home. You’ve finally found the home you’ve been looking for. This tri level townhome offers plenty of luxury, flexibility and comfort from the time you step foot in your new home. The downstairs bedroom offers high ceilings with a full bathroom off the hallway for plenty of privacy. Make your way upstairs to the split level where you’ll experience the formal living area and dining room overlooking the living room. The family room and kitchen provide for a comfortable living space to enjoy your evening together in a great atmosphere. Upstairs, the laundry room is on the bedroom leve...
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By Fred Sed, Your Southern Cali Realtor, Why? Because Fred Se
(Fred Sed Group ~ Your Premier Southern California Realtors)
392 W Linden Dr, Orange, CA Get Directions Click Here OPEN HOUSE Sat, 12:00PM to 4:00PM Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Reviews More $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS | 4 Baths (3 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 2018 SqFt Welcome home. You’ve finally found the home you’ve been looking for. This tri level townhome offers plenty of luxury, flexibility and comfort from the time you step foot in your new home. The downstairs bedroom offers high ceilings with a full bathroom off the hallway for plenty of privacy. Make your way upstairs to the split level where you’ll experience the formal living area and dining room overlooking the living room. The family room and kitchen provide for a comfortable living space to enjoy your evening together in a great atmosphere. Upstairs, the l...
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group & HOMESMART)
Marywood Hills Homes by The New Home Company From $1,499,000 - $1,999,900 Luxury Single Famiy homes     BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME, YOU MUST READ THIS  Ann Urias Offers Commission Rebates on New Construction Homes!Purchase any new construction home with an Ann Urias at any of the Participating communities and receive up to 40k cash back as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the Buyer Rebate! CALL ANN 714-588-7676 For more info! http://cashbacknewhomesoc.com/ To search for a new construction homes click onhttps://showingnew.com/newhomesforsale
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By Ann Urias, Your Real Estate Concierge
(Aston Group & HOMESMART)
   For all the homeowners who are upside down and can no longer make their mortgage payment (because of either a job loss, divorce, or an option ARM that’s adjusting higher), up to now the only option was, letting the bank foreclose. A short sale may be the best option. What is a Short Sale? short sale, also known as a pre-foreclosure sale, is when you sell your home for less than the balance remaining on your mortgage. If your mortgage company agrees to a short sale, you can sell your home and pay off all (or a portion of) your mortgage balance with the proceeds. Benefits for Short Sale Stop your auction sale date Retain some dignity in knowing that you sold your home. You won't suffer the social stigma of the "F" word: foreclosure. No mortgage payments to make, unless you choose to ma...
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By Tina Maraj, Celebrating 30 Years of Real Estate Sales
(RE/MAX One)
For those of us in the community who want to give back and don't know how, I have the perfect solution, donate to Charity's Closet. Charity's Closet won this years Non Profit Business of The Year award for The City of Placentia. Charity's Closet is an ALL volunteer Thrift Shop. Over 70 volunteers help make this shop tick. Charity's Closet serves the needs of the homeless for H.I.S. House which was started in 1989 when the Placentia Presbyterian Church purchased the property next door, now known as H.I.S. House. Charity's mission is to provide a revenue producing outlet for the goods that are donated to the Shelter. Charity's Closet is a 501c3, non profit shop, so receipt's for tax purposes are available after donation. They accept many items for donations. When I walked in to donate, I ...
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By Bob Willis, Orange County & L.A. County Senior Home Advisor
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Orange Park Acres, Orange, CAWhy Do People Live here?Orange Park Acres is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located between Chapman Avenue on the south and East Santiago Canyon on the north. It's far enough from the main hustle and bustle of the city that residents don't feel like the urban center of Southern California is knocking on their door. You can be in Old Towne Orange in 10 minutes, downtown Los Angeles in 45 minutes, and John Wayne Airport in 20 minutes. There are three parks within a short drive, including Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Santiago Hills Park and Peters Canyon Regional Park. There is just about every kind of conceivable shopping within a short driving distance.Looking for a home in Orange Park Acres?Interested in finding homes f...
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http://jordanbennettonline.com/http://jordanbennettonline.com/ Imagine Relaxing Poolside after a day of Golfing in this Entertainers Dream Home, enjoying spectacular sunrise and sunset views, in addition to 180 degree views of Santa Rosa and Shadow mountains, is there anything more ideal than a lifestyle like this? Located in the Highly Desirable Gated Indian Springs Golf Club Community, amazing private south facing location on the golf course, blessed with outdoor living and entertaining areas, golf course views, casually elegant interiors, a rare Carmel floorplan, gorgeous custom salt water pool with bubbling spa and water features, cool covered patios, elevated sun deck, low maintenance desertscape, and more! Some of the many fine features and amenities include vaulted ceilings, plan...
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 http://jordanbennettonline.com/http://jordanbennettonline.com/ 27361 Ryan DR # 203, Laguna Niguel 92677Ideal Location? Check! Turnkey? Check! Upgraded, Remodeled, Move in Ready? Check, check, check!!! Everything you are looking for is here! Ultra Private and Quiet Location nestled up to a landscaped hillside; this is one of the most private locations in the community. Blessed with a well designed and spacious open floor plan, this beauty has been thoughtfully remodeled creating a sleek and modern oasis. Gorgeous wood laminate floors set the stage, with new paint throughout in a neutral palette, upgraded baseboards, and recessed lighting, providing a warm and welcoming environment. The Stylish Kitchen is a Dream Come True and HIGHLY UPGRADED with White Shaker Wood Cabinetry, Modern Quar...
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http://jordanbennettonline.com/ 94 Tortuga Cay, Aliso Viejo 92656Desirable End Unit, Windwards Community of Aliso Viejo, a MUST SEE home! LARGEST FLOORPLAN IN THE COMMUNITY and a Light and Bright Interior, soaring cathedral ceilings, plantation shutters, new paint, recessed lighting, media nook, tile surround fireplace, built-in cabinetry for extra storage, mirrored closet doors, and a well-designed floor plan which includes formal living and dining areas, a separate family room, a breakfast nook, a powder room, and an indoor laundry room with full size hookups on the main level. The kitchen has beautiful cabinetry, upgraded hardware, matching stainless appliances, a walk in pantry, and is open to the family room and breakfast nook, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Peaceful Ma...
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