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Guide to Newport Beach and Costa Mesa property management by Lucas Real Estate, featuring luxury coastal homes and expert advice on protecting your investment, attracting quality tenants, and maximizing long-term property value.

How to Choose the Right Property Management Company in Newport Beach or Costa Mesa: 12 Questions Every California Property Owner Should Ask Before Handing Over the Keys

July 10, 2026
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Choosing the right property management company is about far more than collecting rent. Whether you own a rental home in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Coast, or Corona del Mar, the right property manager can help protect your investment, attract qualified tenants, reduce vacancy, navigate California landlord-tenant laws, and maximize your property’s long-term value. In this comprehensive guide, learn the questions every California property owner should ask before hiring a property manager, how to evaluate management fees and services, and why legal, tax, and local market expertise can make all the difference.

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UPDATE: February 2025 Executive Order on Price Gouging Protections

February 9, 2025
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On February 4, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-17-25, modifying California’s price gouging protections in response to the Los Angeles and Ventura County wildfires. This order expands price gouging restrictions to all rental housing, regardless of lease length, closing a loophole landlords previously used to avoid these rules. Additionally, it temporarily suspends price gouging restrictions for high-value, four-bedroom single-family homes in select high-rent ZIP codes until March 8, 2025. Notably, Orange County remains fully subject to HUD-based rental calculations where applicable. Understanding these updates is critical for landlords and property managers navigating rental pricing in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and beyond.

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What is the “Primary Residence” or “Principal Place of Residence” For California Property Tax Reassessment Exclusion Purposes?

January 23, 2024
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What is a primary residence? What is a principal place of residence? This article will explore these topics for property tax reassessment exclusion purposes.

Exclusions From Property Tax Reassessments: Cotenants (aka Co-Tenants)

January 23, 2024
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We have written extensively on Proposition 19 and its negative impacts on family property transfers and inheritance, especially in areas such as Newport Beach, coastal Orange County, the Bay Area and many other locations where property values have increased dramatically over the course of ownership especially multigenerational ownership. This article will explore another reassessment exclusion, … Continue Reading

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Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of December 3, 2023

December 12, 2023
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Here is your latest Eastside Costa Mesa Activity Report as of December 3, 2023, analyzing data as it affects a specific market area. 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 aspects of the real estate market. Note how some of the graphs break out trends by price increments.

How to Fire-Harden Your Home

December 12, 2023
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Did you know embers are the most dangerous part of a wildfire? Carried by the wind, they can land directly on your house and ignite it, even when the full blaze seems to be a safe distance away. That means when it comes to fire safety, you have to consider every inch of your house … Continue Reading

Tips for Homeowners in Wildfire Zones: How to Find or Keep Fire Insurance

December 12, 2023
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After several years of unprecedented wildfires in California, homeowners are facing challenges in securing or maintaining fire insurance coverage. In response to the escalating risks, some insurance companies have refrained from issuing new policies, implemented substantial premium increases, and left property owners concerned about the possibility of losing their coverage. Here are essential tips to … Continue Reading

California Homeowners Insurance Update From the California Association of REALTORS®

December 12, 2023
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Homeowner’s insurance has become more and more expensive in California, further dramatically increasing the cost of housing. A brief update from the California Association of REALTORS®

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Lucas Real Estate Group Claims Top Spot at Coldwell Banker’s Newport Beach Office For October

November 28, 2023
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Lucas Real Estate Group proudly announces its triumphant position as the NUMBER ONE small team in Coldwell Banker’s renowned Newport Beach Office for the month of October.

Lucas Real Estate Presents “Free Photos with Santa!” Extravaganza at Jordan Park

November 27, 2023
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Lucas Real Estate is excited to spread holiday cheer with the community by hosting a special “Free Photos with Santa!” event on December 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Jordan Park, Eastside Costa Mesa.

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