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Zestimate Accuracy in Orange County: What AI Pricing Misses
Zillow's median Zestimate error in Orange County runs 6.69% before a home is listed. See what AI pricing misses, plus the August 2026 market numbers. ...more
Real Estate
August 26, 2026•4 min read
Orange County Condo Market Update: Why Condos Sit Longer
As of August 2026, Orange County condos take 114 days to sell vs. 93 for detached homes. See what rising HOA dues and new lending rules mean for you. ...more
Real Estate
August 25, 2026•4 min read
Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods: A Local's Take
Toll Brothers at Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine: 13 model homes, five collections, pricing from the $1M range. What buyers should ask before writing an offer. ...more
Real Estate
August 20, 2026•6 min read
How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent in Irvine (2026 Guide)
How to choose the right real estate agent in Irvine: village-level expertise, the questions to ask, and why Irvine's 15+ villages make local knowledge non-negotiable. ...more
Real Estate
August 19, 2026•5 min read
Irvine's Largest Bridge Opens August 11 on the Jeffrey Trail
Irvine's largest bridge, the 1,200-foot JOST bicycle and pedestrian span over the I-5, opens August 11, 2026. Ribbon-cutting details and what it means for residents. ...more
Real Estate
August 18, 2026•5 min read
Irvine's New Wildfire Sensor Network: What Homeowners Should Know
Irvine is deploying SensoRy AI wildfire-detection sensors across its Open Space Preserve in early 2027. What the technology does and why it matters for homeowners. ...more
Real Estate
August 17, 2026•6 min read
Irvine's Prohousing Designation: What It Means for Homeowners
Irvine is applying for California's Prohousing Designation. Public review runs July 23 to September 22, 2026. What it means for housing, grants, and residents. ...more
Real Estate
August 16, 2026•5 min read
Irvine Housing Market August 2026: Village-by-Village
Irvine's August 2026 market: 794 active listings, $1,516,000 median sold, 98% list-to-close. Village-level data and honest buyer and seller takeaways. ...more
Real Estate
August 15, 2026•6 min read
Pro Baseball Is Coming to Irvine's Great Park in 2027
Irvine's City Council approved a Pioneer Baseball League team at Great Park Baseball Stadium starting summer 2027. Terms, timeline, and what it means for residents. ...more
Real Estate
August 14, 2026•6 min read
Selling Your Irvine Home in 2026: What Actually Works
How to sell your Irvine home in 2026: price precisely (homes closed at ~98.4% of list), stage well, and compete village by village where inventory is concentrated. ...more
Real Estate
August 13, 2026•4 min read
Moving to Irvine: A Local's Complete Relocation Guide (2026)
Moving to Irvine in 2026: a local's guide to villages, top-ranked schools, home prices (~$1.6M median), commuting, Mello-Roos, and the master-planned lifestyle. ...more
Real Estate
August 12, 2026•4 min read
Irvine Housing Market Update: July 2026 (Village by Village)
Irvine housing market, July 2026: ~776 active listings, $1,649,900 median list, ~$1,565,000 median sold, 40 days on market, 98.4% list-to-close. Buyer and seller takeaways. ...more
Real Estate
August 11, 2026•4 min read
Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, August 12-15
The 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships run August 12 to 15 at Irvine's William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Dates, format, and why Irvine got the meet. ...more
Real Estate
August 10, 2026•5 min read
Buying a Home in Irvine: A Step-by-Step 2026 Guide
How to buy a home in Irvine in 2026: get pre-approved, pick your village, decode Mello-Roos and HOAs, and write a competitive offer in a 40-day, 98.4%-of-list market. ...more
Real Estate
August 09, 2026•4 min read
Irvine Schools and Home Values: How IUSD Shapes the Market
How Irvine's top-ranked IUSD schools shape home values in 2026: University High, Northwood High, Stonegate Elementary, and why buyers must verify attendance boundaries. ...more
Real Estate
August 08, 2026•4 min read
The Best Neighborhoods in Irvine: A Local's 2026 Guide
The best neighborhoods in Irvine for 2026: Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, Quail Hill, Great Park, Orchard Hills and more, with 2026 price ranges, character, and schools. ...more
Real Estate
August 07, 2026•4 min read
JAXXON Opens New Store at Irvine Spectrum Center
JAXXON, the men's jewelry brand known for Italian-crafted chains, is opening a store at Irvine Spectrum Center — another new addition to the OC shopping hub. ...more
Real Estate
July 30, 2026•2 min read
Irvine Housing Market July 2026: Inventory Hits a 2026 High
Orange County active inventory hit a 2026 high in July, giving Irvine buyers more options as rates hold near 6–6.8%. Here's what it means for buyers and sellers. ...more
Real Estate
July 29, 2026•2 min read
New Restaurants Landing at Irvine Spectrum This Year
Irvine Spectrum Center is adding new restaurants including J&G Fried Chicken's first OC location and Korean BBQ spot Kalbi Social Club. Here's what's coming. ...more
Real Estate
July 29, 2026•3 min read
Free Dunk Show & Basketball Giveaway at Irvine's Great Park
Irvine's Great Park hosts a free dunk show, basketball demos, and 300 free custom basketballs on its new mural courts Sunday, July 26, 2026, 1–3 p.m. No registration. ...more
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July 28, 2026•2 min read
