Preview Orange County Real Estate Blog - August, 2026

Represented by The Aaronson Group-28265 Las Casas, Mission Viejo | Offered at $998,000

Posted by The Aaronson Group on August 7th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate - OC     New Listing | Casta del Sol 55+ | Mission Viejo

28265 Las Casas, Mission Viejo | Offered at $998,000

A fully remodeled single-level residence has come to market on a quiet cul-de-sac inside the guard-gated 55+ community of Casta del Sol. 28265 Las Casas offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,439 square feet of turnkey single-story living, wrapped by a private patio and positioned near a greenbelt view.

The renovation here is comprehensive rather than cosmetic. New oak shaker cabinetry, Calacatta Fiona quartz countertops, luxury vinyl flooring, new interior and exterior paint, and all new windows and sliding doors were completed throughout. Both bathrooms were taken to…

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A Look Inside Pelican Point’s Guard-Gated Bluff-Top Community

Posted by The Aaronson Group on August 7th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate - OC

Newport Coast Communities

A Look Inside Pelican Point’s Guard-Gated Bluff-Top Community

Of the guard-gated enclaves that make up Newport Coast, Pelican Point holds a position that cannot be replicated. It sits directly on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway, on the bluff above Crystal Cove State Park, with the Pacific opening in front of it and protected parkland wrapping around it. There is no next phase, no adjacent development, no future competition for the view.

That single fact drives almost everything buyers should understand about the community: supply is fixed, the setting is permanently protected, and the homes trade accordingly.

Pelican Point…

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Why Crystal Cove Commands Some of OC’s Highest Price-Per-Square-Foot

Posted by The Aaronson Group on August 5th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate - OC

Newport Coast Market Analysis

Why Crystal Cove Commands Some of OC’s Highest Price-Per-Square-Foot

There is a number that separates Crystal Cove from nearly every other address in Orange County, and it is not the sale price. It is the price per square foot.

Recent reporting puts Crystal Cove’s median sold price per square foot above $3,000, with listing-side medians running in the same range. Newport Coast as a whole sits closer to $1,600. Newport Beach citywide is closer to $1,500. Corona del Mar runs roughly $1,400 to $3,500 depending on bluff position. In other words, a Crystal Cove residence can carry a per-foot premium of 80 to 100 percent over the surrounding…

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Best Parks, Trails, and Dog-Friendly Spots in Dana Point, CA

Posted by The Aaronson Group on August 3rd, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate - OC
My dogs-Harry and Freddy

 

Dana Point Lifestyle Guide

Best Parks, Trails, and Dog-Friendly Spots in Dana Point, CA

Dana Point maybe a small city but there is a lot of community outdoor space. The city maintains roughly 82 acres of developed park land across 18 parks, plus 10 playgrounds and five leash-free Dog Fun Zones, and nearly all of it sits within a few minutes of the water. For buyers evaluating Monarch Beach, the Lantern District, Capistrano Beach, or The Strand, the park and trail network is one of the quietest but most durable reasons people stay put once they move here.

This guide covers the parks worth your Saturday morning, the trails locals actually use,…

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