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Corona Del Mar Living: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Buyer’s Guide

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 15th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Neighborhood Guide — Corona Del Mar

Corona Del Mar Living: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Buyer’s Guide

What are the best neighborhoods in Corona Del Mar? Corona Del Mar’s most sought-after neighborhoods include Shore Cliffs, Cameo Shores and Cameo Highlands, Irvine Terrace, Harbor View Hills and Spyglass, and Corona Highlands — each with a distinct character, price point, and lifestyle.

Corona Del Mar (CdM) is one of the most desirable coastal enclaves in Newport Beach and all of Orange County. Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the back bay, it offers a rare combination of walkable village charm, oceanfront estates, and gated luxury communities — all within…

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Is Emerald Bay Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive for Luxury Homebuyers

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 14th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Strategy — Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Is Emerald Bay Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive for Luxury Homebuyers

Is the Emerald Bay premium worth it? Yes, for buyers who value private-beach access, 24/7 guard-gated security, and one of the most supply-constrained enclaves in Laguna Beach. The premium is real, but so is the scarcity behind it.

Few zip codes in coastal Orange County draw a harder line between “close to the ocean” and “inside the gate.” Emerald Bay, the 500-home guard-gated community on the north end of Laguna Beach, sits firmly on the inside. Buyers comparing it to Three Arch Bay, Irvine Cove, or even Monarch Beach almost always arrive at the same…

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Modern vs. Contemporary vs. Coastal Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 13th, 2026

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

Modern vs. Contemporary vs. Coastal Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach — What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between modern, contemporary, and coastal luxury homes in Laguna Beach? Modern homes follow a specific 1920s–1970s architectural movement (flat roofs, glass walls, geometric forms). Contemporary homes reflect current design trends. Coastal homes prioritize beach lifestyle materials, lighter palettes, and indoor-outdoor flow.

Three buyers walk three Laguna Beach listings in the same week. All three properties get described as “modern.” One is a 1968 Mid-Century post-and-beam in North Laguna. One is a 2021 new-build…

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3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 12th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Strategy — Coastal Orange County

Three Buyer Misconceptions Holding You Back in Coastal OC

Are mortgage rates about to drop, is inventory flooding the market, and are home prices crashing? No, no, and no. Here is what the data actually shows for coastal Orange County buyers right now.

Headlines are loud right now. Social feeds are louder. If you are considering a home in Monarch Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, or Newport Beach, the noise can make a confident decision feel reckless.

A recent CNBC survey of homebuyers pulled the worry list down to three themes: mortgage rates, the number of homes for sale, and home prices. Most of what is…

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Why 1585 S. Coast Highway #47 Doesn't Belong in the Same Category as Other $3.5M Laguna Listings

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 11th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate - OC

Still Available · Laguna Beach

Why 1585 S. Coast Highway #47 Doesn’t Belong in the Same Category as Other $3.5M Laguna Listings

If you’ve been shopping the Laguna Beach market in the $3M to $4M range, you already know what most of that inventory looks like: hillside homes with ocean views, condos a few blocks from the sand, or older properties needing meaningful work to reach turnkey condition. Beautiful homes, but a fundamentally different category from what 1585 S. Coast Highway #47 actually is.

This residence is something the Laguna Beach market produces very rarely: a fully remodeled, sand-level, direct oceanfront condominium inside a gated community that just completed…

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Monarch Bay's Defining Address: Two Estates Now Available in Dana Point's Most Exclusive Guard-Gated Community

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 11th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate - OC
Monarch Bay · Dana Point

Two Oceanfront Estates Now Available in Dana Point’s Most Coveted Guard-Gated Community

Few addresses in coastal Orange County carry the weight of Monarch Bay. Tucked along the bluffs above Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, this intimate, 24-hour guard-gated enclave has long attracted discerning buyers who demand privacy, prestige, and direct access to the Pacific. Right now, two distinct estates within these gates are available through The Aaronson Group, each offering a different vision of coastal luxury living, and together representing a rare moment in this market.

20 Monarch Bay Drive, a 2015-built contemporary positioned for panoramic whitewater…

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Open House! 1930 Whitman Dr | Placentia SATURDAY-May 9 from 12-3 PM

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 7th, 2026

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

Open House Saturday, May 9: 1930 Whitman Drive, Placentia

When is the open house at 1930 Whitman Drive in Placentia? Saturday, May 9 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. The renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is 2,065 square feet and offered at $1,425,000.

If you’ve been watching North Orange County for a renovated home in this price range, this is the weekend to walk through one in person. 1930 Whitman Drive sits on a quiet interior street in Placentia 92870, fully updated inside, and ready to tour.

Stop by anytime between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM Saturday. Kevin Aaronson and The Aaronson Group will be on site to walk you through the home, answer…

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Best Golf Course Communities in South Orange County

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 5th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
New on previewochomes.com — South Orange County

Now Live: Golf Course Living in South Orange County, Your One-Stop Page for Pelican Hill, Monarch Beach & Beyond

Where can I find South Orange County golf course homes for sale in one place? The Aaronson Group’s new Golf Course Living in South Orange County page on previewochomes.com brings every premier South OC golf community, Pelican Hill, Monarch Beach, Coto de Caza, El Niguel, and more, into one searchable resource.

If you’ve ever tried to shop for a golf course home in South OC, you know the problem. Every community has its own page, every brokerage organizes them differently, and active inventory is…

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Preparing Your Home for Sale: What to Do and What Not to Do Before You List

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 4th, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Seller Strategy — Coastal Orange County

Preparing Your Home for Sale: What to Do and What Not to Do Before You List

When should I start preparing my coastal OC home for sale? Six to twelve months before list day. The goal is not to renovate. The goal is to invest the smallest amount of money for the largest possible increase in sale price, and that requires a plan, not a panic.

Most sellers in Monarch Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Newport Beach, and Laguna Niguel wait too long to start preparing. They call when they are ready, which usually means they want to be on the market in two or three weeks. Sometimes days.

That is a recipe for…

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Price Improvement on the Sand: Remodeled Oceanfront Condo at Laguna Sands, Laguna Beach

Posted by The Aaronson Group on May 1st, 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Price Reduction — Laguna Beach

Price Reduction: 1585 S Coast Hwy #47, Laguna Sands Oceanfront Condo

What is the new price for 1585 S Coast Hwy #47 in Laguna Beach? The price has been reduced to $3,495,000 for this remodeled 2-bedroom oceanfront condo in Laguna Sands, a gated, sand-level community in the heart of Laguna Beach.

An exceptional opportunity on Laguna Beach’s sand has now been reduced in price. The Aaronson Group is pleased to announce a price reduction at 1585 S Coast Hwy #47, now offered at $3,495,000. Located inside the private, gated Laguna Sands community, this beautifully remodeled oceanfront residence delivers direct beach access, sweeping…

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