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Short-Term Rental Rules in Laguna Beach: What Luxury Buyers Must Know

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Guide — Laguna Beach

Short-Term Rental Rules in Laguna Beach: What Luxury Buyers Must Know

Can you run a short-term rental in Laguna Beach? In most cases, no. The city no longer issues new short-term rental permits in residential zones, and any stay of 30 days or fewer is tightly regulated, capped, taxed, and licensed.

If you are buying a coastal home in Laguna Beach with the idea of offsetting your costs through Airbnb or Vrbo income, read this before you write an offer. The rules changed again in 2025, and they do not work the way most buyers assume. Getting it wrong can cost you the income you were counting on, plus the penalties that come with operating…

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In Escrow in Ladera Ranch: The Aaronson Group Represents the Buyer at 48 Walbert Lane

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Representation — Ladera Ranch

In Escrow in Ladera Ranch: The Aaronson Group Represents the Buyer at 48 Walbert Lane

Who represented the buyer at 48 Walbert Lane in Ladera Ranch? The Aaronson Group represented the buyer on this end-unit townhome in the Atherton Glen community of Ladera Ranch, now in escrow.

On behalf of the buyer, The Aaronson Group is in escrow for 48 Walbert Lane, an end-unit townhome in the sought-after Atherton Glen community of Ladera Ranch.

Atherton Glen is a community of 114 attached residences, and the right unit, at the right time, moves quickly. This one carried a clear advantage: it is the largest floor plan in the…

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In Escrow in Pelican Ridge: The Aaronson Group Represents the Buyer at 4 Kingsport Drive

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Representation — Newport Coast

In Escrow in Pelican Ridge: The Aaronson Group Represents the Buyer at 4 Kingsport Drive 

Who represents buyers in Newport Coast’s guard-gated Pelican Ridge? 

On behalf of the buyer, The Aaronson Group is in escrow for 4 Kingsport Drive, a four-bedroom estate on a single-loaded cul-de-sac in the guard-gated community of Pelican Ridge in Newport Coast.

Securing the right home in a community like Pelican Ridge takes more than a strong offer. It takes a representative who knows the streets, the floor plans, and how to position a buyer when inventory at this level is thin. Here is a look at the property our buyer is acquiring…

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Two Laguna Beach Listings Worth a Closer Look: On the Sand and Above the Village

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Listing Spotlight — Laguna Beach

Two Laguna Beach Listings Worth a Closer Look: On the Sand and Above the Village

What luxury homes are for sale in Laguna Beach right now? The Aaronson Group represents two distinct Laguna Beach listings: 1585 S. Coast Hwy #47, a remodeled oceanfront condo on the sand at $3,495,000, and 2155 Temple Hills Drive, a view estate with approved plans to build at $6,500,000.

Laguna Beach rarely offers two properties this different at the same time. One sits directly on the sand inside a private gated community in the heart of the village. The other crowns one of the city’s most coveted hillsides, paired with Design Review Board approved…

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Represented by The Aaronson Group-801 S. Fairmont Way, Orange CA | Just Closed $1,580,000

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Just Closed — Orange, CA

801 S. Fairmont Way Closed in 30 Days: A Faster-Than-Average Result in Orange

What just sold at 801 S. Fairmont Way in Orange, CA? A 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-level remodel closed for $1,580,000 on a list-to-close timeline of exactly 30 days. Represented by The Aaronson Group as listing agent.

The Aaronson Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of 801 S. Fairmont Way, a meticulously remodeled single-level residence in the Fairmont neighborhood of Orange. From the day the property went live on the MLS to the day escrow closed, the entire transaction took exactly one month, a meaningful outperformance against current market…

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Price Adjustment and Open House-1930 Whitman Drive | Placentia

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
New Price & Open House — Placentia

1930 Whitman Drive, Placentia: New Price of $1,400,000 and Open House Saturday, May 30

Looking for a fully renovated single-story home in Placentia? 1930 Whitman Drive is now offered at $1,400,000, with a public Open House Saturday, May 30 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM.

This is the rare opportunity to walk into a truly turnkey, designer-finished home in one of North Orange County’s most established neighborhoods, at a sharpened price point. The Aaronson Group invites you to tour 1930 Whitman Drive in person this Saturday and see why this property has been one of the most talked-about listings in the 92870 ZIP code.

Below you’ll find…

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Why Newport Coast Continues to Outperform: A Look at Luxury Home Values in 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC

Newport Coast Market Report

Why Newport Coast Continues to Outperform: A Look at Luxury Home Values in 2026

Newport Coast has spent two decades establishing itself as one of the most resilient luxury submarkets in California. In 2026, that resilience is showing up in the numbers. While much of Orange County is moving through a normalization cycle, the gated enclaves above the Pacific, Pelican Hill, Pelican Crest, Crystal Cove, and Pelican Ridge, are holding values, attracting cash buyers, and setting new ceilings on view-corridor estates.

Here is what is driving the outperformance, and what sellers and buyers should understand heading into the second half of the year.

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Represented by The Aaronson Group-A Renovated Single-Story in Casta del Sol

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Featured Listing — Mission Viejo

28265 Las Casas, Mission Viejo: A Renovated Single-Story in Casta del Sol

What is 28265 Las Casas in Mission Viejo? A recently renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,439-square-foot single-story home inside Casta del Sol, the guard-gated 55+ resort community in Mission Viejo, listed at $1,050,000.

Casta del Sol is one of South Orange County’s most established active-adult communities, and turnkey homes in this enclave move quickly. 28265 Las Casas is a clean, single-level floor plan that has been thoughtfully updated and sits in a setting designed around ease, privacy, and amenities. Exactly what buyers in this segment ask for first.

If…

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Laguna Beach Luxury Market Forecast: Where Are Prices Heading

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Market Forecast — Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Luxury Market Forecast: Where Are Prices Heading?

Where are Laguna Beach luxury home prices heading in 2026? Laguna Beach is in a slight seller’s market with a median list price of $5,495,000, 140 active listings, and upward pricing pressure as sales continue to outpace supply.

If you own a home in Laguna Beach, the question right now isn’t whether the market is moving. It is. The question is which direction, how fast, and what that means for your decision to list, hold, or buy.

As of this week, the Altos Research Market Action Index for Laguna Beach sits at 30, up from 29 last month. That keeps the city in slight…

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Where Do CEOs and Professional Athletes Buy in South Orange County?

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Ultra-Luxury Buyers — South Orange County

Where Do CEOs and Professional Athletes Buy in South Orange County?

Where do CEOs and professional athletes buy in South Orange County? Most concentrate in seven guard-gated coastal enclaves: Pelican Crest and Pelican Hill, Crystal Cove, Shady Canyon, Emerald Bay, Monarch Bay, The Strand at Headlands, and Three Arch Bay.

South Orange County’s ultra-luxury market is defined less by price point and more by what those prices buy: privacy, guard-gated entries, ocean frontage, and the ability to move through daily life without being seen. For chief executives, founders, professional athletes, and entertainment principals,…

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