Storm Damage After a Death: Valuing the Home As It Was on the Date of Death
When a home is damaged after the owner's death, a date of death appraisal still values it as of that date. An Orange County appraiser explains how.
Orange County Housing Market vs. the U.S.: Why Local Trends Are Telling a Different Story
Orange County’s housing market is slowing, but not in the same way as the rest of the country. U.S. sales fell 6% and inventory rose. Orange County listings dropped 7.6% and the median held up. What September 2026 MLS data shows.
El Niño and King Tides: What a Wet Coastal Winter Does, and Doesn't Do, to Your Home's Appraised Value
A strong El Niño and three rounds of king tides are coming. An Orange County appraiser on what a wet coastal winter does, and doesn't do, to home values.
Orange County Price Per Square Foot: A Four-Year Look at the Market
Four years of CRMLS data on Orange County residential pricing — what changed, what held, and what it means for buyers, sellers, and estate planning.
Is December Really the Best Time to Buy a Home?
our years of CRMLS data shows a clear seasonal pattern in Orange County real estate. Here's what the numbers actually say about timing the market.