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Our weekly read on Orange County real estate — what moved, what listed and what it means for your block — every Friday morning.

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Latest · Issue of November 6, 2026

A lot happened this week

Jobs, a sharp market selloff, and a few important changes around Orange County.

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October 30, 2026A few things worth knowing….The economy, changes in Newport Beach, and a few local updates.October 23, 2026A few things worth knowingA major cyber threat, local freeway changes, and what's happening around OC.October 16, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekNewport Beach plans new coastal protections, Fashion Island hosts StyleWeek OC, local parks get upgrades and more.October 9, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekNew luxury homes in Dana Point, the Newport Beach Film Festival returns, fresh housing plans in Costa Mesa and more.October 2, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekA new Laguna Beach landmark opens, Newport Beach expands its drone program, Laguna Niguel prepares for a major development and more.September 25, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekNew homes proposed in Newport Beach, changes coming to Fashion Island, major Laguna Beach improvements and more.September 18, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekA landmark Irvine attraction gets a makeover, Great Park adds new destinations, big changes are coming to Dana Point and more.September 11, 2026What's new around Orange County this week?A new hospital concept for Laguna Beach, a major Irvine headquarters, Newport Beach’s newest venue and more.September 4, 2026What's new around Orange County this week?A $1.2 billion expansion opens in Irvine, new security measures in Newport Beach, changes at Pelican Hill and more.August 28, 2026This Week Around Orange CountyA major weekend at Great Park, new developments in Newport Beach, changes at Dana Point Harbor and more worth knowing.August 21, 2026This Week Around Orange CountyNew development in Newport Beach, what’s ahead for Great Park, and a popular NYC name coming to OC.August 14, 2026This Week Around Orange CountyLaguna Niguel’s future downtown, a major Irvine investment, coastal rail plans and more.August 7, 2026OC Update: New Listings, Local News & Open HousesNew listing Coming Soon in Turtle RockJuly 31, 2026Orange County Brief | Innovation, Growth & What's NewNew wildfire protection, Orange County's growing tech economy, a new South OC steakhouse, and Lake Forest's first Costco.July 24, 2026This Week: Housing, Hacking, and HardwareLaguna Hills Mall redevelopment, an AI cyberattack first, and Apple launching leasesJuly 18, 2026OC Update: New Listings, Local News & Open HousesThe Great Park's biggest phase, a billion dollar Hoag campus, and the OC Fair opens today.
Featured homes

Homes the newsletter has featured

Open houses, coming-soon homes and leases from past Friday issues, as each email carried them.

Turtle Rock, IrvinePrice Upon Request

8 Del Rey

Open House · The Pointe · Turtle Rock · Irvine

3 Beds2.5 Baths2,300+ Sq.Ft.
Ledges, Irvine$4,398,000

21 Rose Trellis

Active · Ledges · Irvine

4 Beds4.5 Baths3,155 Sq.Ft.
Amberhill, Irvine$6,600,000

28 Blue Summit

Open House · Amberhill · Irvine

5 Beds5.5 Baths4,442 Sq.Ft.
Turtle Ridge, IrvinePrice Upon Request

118 Coral Rose

Open House · Turtle Ridge · Irvine

2 Beds2.5 Baths1,280 Sq.Ft.
Turtle Ridge, IrvineComing Soon

The Summit at Turtle Ridge

Coming Soon · The Summit · Turtle Ridge · Irvine

5 Beds4.5 Baths10,000+ sq.ft. Lot
Photos on request
Price Upon Request

16 Dahlia

Open House · Baker Ranch · Lake Forest

5 Beds5.5 Baths
26 View Terrace, Irvine — photo 1$5,640,000

26 View Terrace

In Escrow · Citrus · The Summit at Turtle Ridge · Irvine

5 Beds5.5 Baths4,073 Sq.Ft.
Newport Coast$9,000/mo

Ocean-View Lease — Address on Request

For Lease · Newport Coast

3 Beds3 Baths2,900 Sq.Ft.
Crystal Cove, Newport Coast$60,000/mo

16 Shore Walk

For Lease · Sea Crest · Crystal Cove · Newport Coast

6 Beds6.5 Baths7,921 Sq.Ft.

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