Michael Davar Founder of Davar and Co.

09/30/2026

September comes to a close today, which means we're entering the final quarter of 2026.

There are three Orange County housing indicators I'll be watching closely:

1. Inventory
August ended with approximately 8,294 active listings. Does supply begin its normal seasonal decline?

2. Days on market
The current median is 48 days. Are buyers continuing to take their time?

3. Pricing
Sold prices remain higher than a year ago, while asking prices have moved lower. Does that gap continue into fall?

The market is always changing.

The goal isn't to predict every move — it's to understand the numbers early enough to make better decisions.

09/29/2026

It may surprise you to learn that this list of items can't actually decompose as quickly as you thought.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Think That’s Going to Decompose? Think Again! Health | 3 Likes SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More More than half of the waste generated in the United States each year ends up sitting in our landfills. With a current annual rate of 220 million tons of waste generated, we...

09/28/2026

Homeowners often assume spring is automatically the best time to sell.

Not necessarily.

Fall can bring an entirely different opportunity.

There are often fewer competing listings, while buyers searching late in the year may have a more specific reason for making a move.

The better question isn't:

“What's the best month to sell?”

It's:

“When do market conditions and my personal goals line up?”

Timing matters — but strategy matters just as much.

09/26/2026

Get ready for the holidays with these festive DIY garlands.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Make Your Own Seasonal Garland Christmas | 2 Likes SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Stringing up garland is a popular decorating technique for fall and winter. Garland brings just a touch of the outdoors in, during seasons when we tend to retreat to the comfort and warm...

09/25/2026

A classic Orange County tradition returns this Sunday.

The 64th Annual Sandcastle Contest takes place at Corona del Mar State Beach with this year’s theme:

“Surf, Sand & Sun.”

Teams ranging from experienced builders to families and first-timers will turn the beach into an impressive display of creativity.

📍 Corona del Mar State Beach
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:30 PM

A fun way to spend a Sunday along the coast.

09/23/2026

There really isn’t one “Orange County real estate market.”

Consider the current median asking prices:

Orange County: approximately $1.35M
Mission Viejo: approximately $1.23M
Laguna Niguel: approximately $1.54M
Newport Beach: approximately $4.61M

And even within those cities, values can change substantially from one neighborhood to another.

That’s why countywide headlines should always be viewed as a starting point — not a home valuation.

The closer you get to the neighborhood and individual property, the more meaningful the numbers become.

09/22/2026

Fall is here, and there are so many activities to look forward to! What are you most excited about?

09/21/2026

Orange County homes sold for approximately 99% of their asking price on average in August.

That’s a useful number for both buyers and sellers.

It tells us buyers are still willing to pay strong prices — but they’re also paying close attention to value.

For sellers, the lesson is simple:

Starting too high and planning to “test the market” can cost valuable time and momentum.

The goal isn’t simply to choose the highest asking price.

It’s to choose the price that creates the strongest position in the market.

09/19/2026

What can you do today to improve your brain health?

Are we burning out our brains? And what can we do to improve our brain health?

09/18/2026

One of San Clemente’s most distinctive annual events takes place tomorrow evening.

Toast to the Casa: An Evening in Paradise returns to Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens on Saturday.

The annual fundraiser supports Casa Romantica’s cultural programming and preservation while bringing the community together in one of South Orange County’s most beautiful historic settings.

📍 Casa Romantica — San Clemente
📅 September 19
⏰ 5:00–9:30 PM

A special event supporting a special part of our community.