Orange County

Landlords Hold Pricing Power in Orange County

Demand for apartments continues to be strong in the area, where high construction costs and surging land values maintain the housing market as one of the most expensive in the country.

RED Mortgage Welcomes New President

Trent Brooksbrings more than three decades of executive leadership experience in the multifamily industry.

Age-Restricted Community Sells for $35M

Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the sale of a 115-unit community in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.

2 Affordable Communities Debut in Irvine

FivePoint Holdings, Related California and its partners recently debuted Luminaira and Espaira, two communities totaling 166 units for low-income families.

Capital One Closes Freddie Mac Loan for SoCal Property

The $9.5 million loan will be used to refinance Midway Meadows, a 92-unit apartment community in Orange County’s Midway City.

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CityView Unveils Mural at OC Development

Located at the upcoming Baker Block apartment community, the mural, by artist and OBEY Clothing Founder Shepard Fairey, covers 8,000 square feet and is the largest of its kind in Orange County. The 240-unit community is scheduled for completion in November.

Santa Ana Asset Trades for $20M

Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of Sherry Lane Garden Homes. The 62-unit apartment traded for $19.8 million.

Berkadia Closes Leasehold Sale of OC Community

Bridge Investment Group sold Coronado Palms, a 168-unit garden-style community in Anaheim, Calif., to Canyon Multifamily Impact Fund.

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Western National Begins Construction of Luxury CA Development

The company has started building its 11th property in Brea. Calligraphy, a 206-unit community, is expected to be completed in early 2019.

Demographic Shifts Pick Up Speed in Orange County

Employment gains, a moderate supply of new development and a high barrier to homeownership have bolstered strong multifamily demand, pushing up rents and keeping occupancy over 96 percent.