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Why Independent Matters: How Arbor Supports Agents in Ways Big Brokerages Can’t
At Arbor Real Estate, we don’t think of ourselves as just a brokerage. We operate as a Brokerage as a service — built to support agents with the infrastructure, expertise, and people they need to run strong, sustainable businesses without getting lost in a corporate machine. As the real estate industry continues to consolidate, many […]Selling a Home in California: A Q&A From the Experts at Arbor
Selling a home—especially in California—comes with a lot of questions. From pricing and repairs to disclosures and timing, homeowners often want clear, practical answers before making a move. Below, the team at Arbor Real Estate answers the most common questions we hear from sellers every day. These are the questions homeowners are actually asking—and Googling—right […]
Is January a Good Time to Buy a Home in Orange County? What 2026 Buyers Should Know
If you’re wondering whether January is a good time to buy a home in Orange County, you’re not alone. Every year, buyers search for clarity around the winter real estate market, hoping to understand whether early-year timing creates real opportunity—or added risk. The short answer: January can be one of the most strategic times to […]December 2025 Real Estate Market Report
Across Orange County, prices largely held steady through the end of the year, with modest year-over-year appreciation in most submarkets. The bigger story wasn’t pricing — it was pace. Homes took longer to sell than they did a year ago, and buyers were more deliberate. With mortgage rates hovering in the low-6% range, affordability remained […]November Real Estate Market Report
As we head into the holiday season, the local real estate market continues to evolve. Here’s how things shaped up in November across Orange County’s most sought-after communities. 🌴 Orange County Closed Sales: 1,488 homes Change in Sales Volume: ⬇️ 6.2% Average Sales Price: $1,545,296 Change in Price: ⬆️ 7.9% Despite a slight drop in […]
October 2025 Real Estate Market Update
As we moved through October, it’s a great time to look at how the real estate market performed across some of Orange County’s most desirable coastal communities — as well as the county overall. 📊 Orange County (Overall) Closed Sales: 1,923 homes Change in Sales Volume: ⬆️ 4.3% Average Sales Price: $1,521,722 Change in Price: […]
Caruso Group Joins Newport Beach-Based Arbor Real Estate
Arbor Real Estate is proud to announce that Phillip and Michael Caruso have joined the Arbor team. Known throughout Orange County for their productivity, long-standing client relationships, and unmatched local expertise, the Caruso Group adds decades of proven experience to Arbor’s boutique brokerage. Michael Caruso brings three decades of leadership and sales expertise, with career […]
September 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Newport Beach, Corona del Mar & Costa Mesa
As we step into fall, it’s the perfect time to assess how the real estate market performed this past month across some of Orange County’s most desirable coastal communities. 🏡 Newport Beach Closed Sales: 63 homes Change in Sales Volume: ⬆️ 34% Average Sales Price: $3,262,500 Change in Price: ⬇️ 4.5% Newport Beach saw a […]