CA Real Estate Group is a Southern California real estate team led by Christine Almarines, a Realtor® licensed since January 2004, helping buyers, sellers, downsizers, and investors across Orange County and Los Angeles County. The team works under Caliber Real Estate Group.
If you want to keep up with what we are doing for our clients and community, including events, market updates, and educational videos and articles, you can find us on our website and on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. All the links are in this article.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Here is who we are, what we have done, and how to follow along.
Christine started in real estate right out of high school, as a secretary in a real estate office, working to help pay for college. She realized quickly that real estate could help other people create and build wealth too. In her words, it was a path that was designed for her, and she has been on it ever since.
She has been licensed since January 2004. She was previously CEO and Team Leader of a large real estate office, and she has personally invested in, flipped, renovated, staged, and rented properties herself. That means she has stood on every side of this business: agent, mortgage lender, investor, renovator, and landlord. Her certifications include Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Probate Specialist, and Luxury Agent.
Her tagline is "Navigating Your Next Move."
CA Real Estate Group, also called CARE Group, is the team Christine leads, operating under Caliber Real Estate Group. It helps people buy and sell homes in Orange County and Los Angeles County, with a focus on:
The team works in Cerritos, Buena Park, Anaheim, Bellflower, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Lakewood, Placentia, and the surrounding Southern California communities. The website also offers home valuations, buyer and seller education, community guides, market updates, and home maintenance tips.
Contact: 📱 (714) 476-4637 | 📧 christine@carealestategroup.com
Every client starts with a strategy conversation built around their actual goal, before any home is shown or listed. Our approach follows the CARE Roadmap: Consultation, Assessment, Roadmap, Execution, and Protection.
A few things we do on every deal:
We believe a real estate team should show up for the neighborhood beyond real estate. This season that includes:
Watch the Events section of our website and our social channels for the next one.
Follow along, like what is useful, and leave a comment with your questions. We share market updates, educational pieces, community events, and what we are doing for our clients.
| Where | What you will find | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Website | Market updates, blog, buyer and seller resources, community guides, events | carealestategroup.com |
| YouTube (long-form) | Longer educational videos | @TeamCARealEstateGroup |
| YouTube (short-form) | Short videos | @bestlifeinsocal |
| Reels, events, and community updates | @carealestategroup | |
| Reels, events, and community updates | CA Real Estate Group | |
| TikTok | Short videos | @carealestategroup |
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Who is Christine Almarines?
Christine Almarines is a Realtor® with CA Real Estate Group, licensed since January 2004, helping buyers, sellers, downsizers, and investors across Orange County and Los Angeles County. She is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos.
What is CA Real Estate Group?
CA Real Estate Group, also called CARE Group, is a Southern California real estate team led by Christine Almarines and operating under Caliber Real Estate Group.
What areas does CA Real Estate Group serve?
Orange County and Los Angeles County, including Cerritos, Buena Park, Anaheim, Bellflower, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Lakewood, and Placentia.
Does CA Real Estate Group work with both buyers and sellers?
Yes, including first-time buyers, move-up families, downsizers and seniors (including probate and trust sales), and investors.
Where can I follow CA Real Estate Group on social media?
On Instagram at @carealestategroup, on Facebook at CA Real Estate Group, on YouTube at @TeamCARealEstateGroup and @bestlifeinsocal, and on TikTok at @carealestategroup. Links are above.
Where can I find market updates?
In the Market Updates hub on our website.
How do I contact Christine Almarines?
Call (714) 476-4637, email christine@carealestategroup.com, or book a consultation.
If you’d like to talk about your next move in Southern California real estate, I’d be happy to help.
Looking for family-friendly October events in Orange County? Here are nine to put on the calendar between Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 31, 2026, from a Japanese food festival and zoo nights to the Anaheim Halloween Parade and a harbor full of haunted ships.
Want even more ideas? Our full guide to 100+ things to do in Orange County in October has the whole month. Prices, hours, and ticket rules can change, so check each event’s official page before you go.
The fair runs Friday from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect more than 250 vendors, including over 60 Japanese food vendors, plus taiko drumming, J-pop performances, a cosplay competition, a kimono show, and a live tuna-cutting demonstration. Children 6 and under are free. Ticket prices change by purchase date, so see this Hoodline report and the fair’s official ticket page before you buy.
OC Parks opens the historic grounds from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. for fall photo spots, a straw maze, and a scavenger hunt. Admission and parking are free, costumes are welcome, and leashed pets are allowed. Light refreshments are for sale. The park is at 25151 Serrano Road. Details are in the OC Parks flyer.
The zoo’s Halloween night for kids runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 3 to 12, and one ticket works for any one of the four nights. Buy online ahead of time. Balloons are not allowed, and costumes should be child-friendly. Santa Ana residents and zoo members get discounted tickets with ID. See the zoo’s ticket page.
The festival and classic car show run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center Greens, next to Anaheim City Hall, with costume contests, local artists, live entertainment, kids’ crafts, food, and a scavenger hunt. The Halloween parade rolls through downtown Anaheim at 7 p.m. See the Anaheim Fall Festival website for the details.
More than 30 local makers sell handmade goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at 4820 Barranca Parkway. There is live music, a kids’ craft station, and a costume contest at 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free, and pets are welcome. See the Eventbrite page.
From 5:30 to 9 p.m., the harbor turns into a Halloween adventure with haunted ship tours, bioluminescence laser tag, a Mad Scientist Lab, aquarium access, a photo booth, and a costume contest. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18.50 for seniors and military, and $17 for children 19 months to 13 years. Younger toddlers are free. Food and drinks are extra. See the Ocean Institute event page.
Kids can hear spooky stories, make creepy crafts, try wacky science experiments, and meet animals from local wildlife groups from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2301 University Drive. The event and parking are free, costumes are welcome, and rain cancels it. See the Visit Newport Beach listing.
Main Street turns into a Halloween party on October 31. The Guide OC lists trick-or-treating at participating businesses, a costume parade, and a costume contest from 4 to 7 p.m. HB Downtown confirms the date on its signature events page but had not posted the hours when we checked, so confirm the schedule before you head out.
This ticketed family morning runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 661 Spectrum Center Drive, with a Halloween breakfast buffet, a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, and coloring. An arcade combo is optional. See the event listing for tickets.
Pumpkin patches and trick-or-treat events run all month, and our October things-to-do guide lists 100+ more events, festivals, and Halloween fun across the county. The Guide OC keeps a running list of the best pumpkin patches in Orange County and the best trick-or-treat events. Our own SoCal pumpkin patch guide covers patches near Cerritos and Buena Park.
Good neighborhoods are more than the house. A short drive to a zoo night, a harbor event, or a free park program is part of why families love living in Orange County, and part of what to look at when you are deciding where to live. If you are thinking about a move, ask yourself which of these events are close to the neighborhoods on your list.
For more ideas, browse our guide to 100+ things to do in Orange County in October, last week’s family-friendly weekend roundup, or our Halloween Movie Calendar for a family movie night.
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest (October 16 to 18 and 23 to 25), the Halloween Market at Woodbridge Village Center in Irvine (October 24 and 25), and Boo at the Bay in Newport Beach (October 24) all have free admission.
The OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa runs Friday through Sunday, Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill in Lake Forest runs Friday through Sunday evenings, and Boo at the Zoo at the Santa Ana Zoo is on Saturday and Sunday evening.
Try Boo at the Zoo in Santa Ana, Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, and the Surf City Spooktacular in Downtown Huntington Beach on October 31.
The parade is Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. in downtown Anaheim. The Fall Festival and classic car show run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center Greens.
General admission is $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 3 to 12, and Santa Ana residents and zoo members get discounted tickets with ID. Tickets are valid for any one of the four nights.
If you’d like to talk about your next move in Southern California real estate, I’d be happy to help.
CLIENTS ONLY: This photoshoot is for current and past CA Real Estate Group clients. Not a client? You can still enter to win a free session: enter the Photoshoot Giveaway.
CA Real Estate Group is hosting its 8th Annual Client Appreciation Photoshoot on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Heritage Park in Santa Fe Springs. It is complimentary and by invitation for current and past clients.
Each session is a quick 10 to 15 minutes with Erin of Captured Grace Photography. You receive 5 to 7 professionally edited, high-resolution digital photos in about two weeks, which makes it a good fit for holiday cards. Space is limited and sessions are first come, first served, so request your time slot early.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. This is her team's way of saying thank you to the clients who have trusted them with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. Here is everything you need to know.
It is a free mini photo session that CA Real Estate Group hosts for its clients, now in its 8th year. You show up at the park, you get a short session with a professional photographer, and you leave with edited photos you can use however you like, a holiday card, a family update, a new profile photo, or a keepsake.
The event is by invitation for current and past CA Real Estate Group clients. If you bought or sold a home with Christine and her team, or you are working with them now, this is for you and your family. This event is for clients only.
Your exact time slot is confirmed after you request it, so you will not need to guess when to arrive.
Space is limited and sessions are first come, first served.
Holiday cards go out in December, and most families are scrambling for a good photo in late November. A session on November 7 with delivery in about two weeks puts your edited photos in your hands around the time you would order cards. It is also a nice way to get everyone in one place, in good light, with someone else behind the camera.
The Client Appreciation Photoshoot is for clients only. If you are not a client, you still have a chance to join us: we are giving away 3 free mini photoshoot sessions at the November 7 event. Entries close Friday, October 23, 2026, and winners are announced Monday, October 26. No purchase necessary. Enter the Photoshoot Giveaway here.
What is the CA Real Estate Group Client Appreciation Photoshoot?
A complimentary mini photo session hosted by CA Real Estate Group for its current and past clients. This is the 8th annual event.
When is the 2026 Client Appreciation Photoshoot?
Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Dr, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.
Who can attend?
By invitation for current and past CA Real Estate Group clients.
Does it cost anything?
No. It is completely complimentary.
How long is the session and what do I receive?
Each session is 10 to 15 minutes. You receive 5 to 7 professionally edited, high-resolution digital photos in about two weeks.
Who is the photographer?
Erin of Captured Grace Photography.
How do I sign up?
Request your photoshoot time here. You will choose a preferred and a backup time slot, and Jennifer will confirm your actual time separately.
I am not a client. Can I still get a free photoshoot?
The photoshoot is for clients only, but you can enter to win one of 3 free mini sessions in our giveaway. Entries close Friday, October 23, 2026. Enter the Photoshoot Giveaway.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a leash at all times.
Who is hosting this event?
CA Real Estate Group, led by Christine Almarines, a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County, operating under Caliber Real Estate Group.
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