Paint color plays a powerful role in how buyers perceive a home. Learn which palettes help homes sell in 2026—and which choices can quietly hurt value—in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa.
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2026 Home Color Trends: Elevated Palettes for Newport Beach & Costa Mesa Homes
Explore the 2026 home color trends shaping Newport Beach and Costa Mesa homes. Warm, coastal palettes that enhance livability, design, and resale value.
Update on a Newport Beach Icon: Balboa Island Ferry Going Electric? — With Help From a $7.9M Grant
The historic Balboa Island Ferry is here to stay—and it’s going electric. Backed by a $7.9 million grant and growing community support, the ferry is preparing for a zero-emission future while remaining fully operational. Learn how this transition impacts Newport Beach real estate and how Lucas Real Estate Group is keeping you connected to what matters most in coastal living.
Fed Rate Cut: What It Means for Buyers in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Orange County
Fed Rate Cut: What It Means for Newport Beach and Orange County Homebuyers
The Federal Reserve’s recent 0.5% rate cut could lead to lower mortgage rates, presenting an opportunity for homebuyers in Newport Beach and Orange County to secure more favorable loans. However, with increased competition and potential delays, acting quickly may be key. Learn how this rate cut impacts mortgage rates and your buying power in today’s real estate market.
Costa Mesa Monthly Activity Report – All Activity For January 2024
Here is your latest Costa Mesa single family homes for Activity Report for January 2024, analyzing data as it affects a specific market area.
Newport Beach Monthly Activity Report – All Activity For January 2024
Here is your latest Newport Beach single family homes for Activity Report for January 2024, analyzing data as it affects a specific market area.
Legal Matters Podcast: the official podcast of the California Association of REALTORS®
California Association of REALTORS® Attorneys Jana Gardner and Dana Spears are joined by Attorney Allyson Richman of Californians for Homeownership to discuss the current state of Housing Development Laws in California and the role that Californians for Homeownership plays in promoting development by keeping an eye on local governments across the state. Learn more about Californians for Homeownership’s initiative.
Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of January 28, 2024
Here is your latest Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of January 28, 2024, analyzing data as it affects the specific market area of Eastside Costa Mesa. The Market Summary below offers a look at sales activity for the prior month and year, along with current and past year-to-date statistics. The graphs cover several different … Continue Reading
Capital gains tax rates for 2024
This is a simple update on the Capital gains tax rates for 2024, particularly in the sale of real estate.
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Trend Report 2024
The Trend Report, published by the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program, curates high-net-worth consumer insights generated from a Censuswide survey, along with supporting data from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Wealth-X, and other top experts to uncover the latest luxury home trends driving the market now and in the future. View the full report … Continue Reading
