Should I Keep My Dana Point Home as a Rental or Sell in 2026?
Should I Keep My Dana Point Home as a Rental or Sell in 2026? If you own a home in Dana Point and have been thinking about your next chapter, you are not alone. I am having this conversation almost weekly right now, especially with long-time owners who bought years ago and have significant equity. T

Should I Buy or Rent in 2026?
Should I Buy or Rent in 2026? If you’re asking this question right now, you’re not alone. Across Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano, I’m hearing it almost daily. With interest rates still higher than a few years ago, strong rental demand, and home values h

What Is Happening to Dana Point Harbor in 2026, and When Will It Be Finished?
I walk the harbor most Sunday mornings. It is one of those rituals that grounds me — the salt air, the boats, the familiar rhythm of the place. Last Sunday I walked it again, and something stopped me: some of the spots I have loved for years are simply gone. The buildings are down. The pavement is c
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