What is my home worth in Orange County and LA County? If you bought three or more years ago, your home might be worth more than the number you carry in your head, and the way to know is to look at recent comparable sales near your street. In the third quarter of 2026, single-family homes in Orange County sold for an average of $2,090,835, up 11.2% from a year earlier, and Los Angeles County homes in CRMLS averaged $1,551,572, up 8.0% (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026).
Christine pulls real comps for your street. It takes her about fifteen minutes, and you get a real number this week, at no cost and with no obligation.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Below, you will see how each county moved in Q3 2026 and how to turn a county average into a number for your own home.
The market numbers in this article cover January 2025 through September 2026 from CRMLS. Comments about 2020 to 2022 reflect Christine’s own experience, not data. Los Angeles County homes are listed on more than one MLS, so the LA County figures cover only LA County homes in CRMLS and may not include every sale in the county.
Your home’s value usually tracks what similar homes near you have recently sold for. A county number blends too many cities and price bands to tell you that.
Orange County and Los Angeles County each cover many cities, from starter condos to large family homes. Christine works with homeowners in Buena Park and Cerritos, plus Anaheim, Bellflower, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Lakewood, and Placentia. A home in one of those cities can sit far above or below its county average.
Both counties rose from a year earlier. The Orange County average sale price climbed 11.2% to $2,090,835, and the Los Angeles County average in CRMLS climbed 8.0% to $1,551,572.
Single-family detached homes in Orange County and Los Angeles County, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026. Los Angeles County homes are listed on more than one MLS, so the LA County column covers only LA County homes in CRMLS and may not include every sale in the county.
| Q3 2026 (Q3 2025 in parentheses) | Orange County | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $2,090,835 ($1,880,358) | $1,551,572 ($1,436,531) |
| Change from a year ago | Up 11.2% | Up 8.0% |
| Q2 2026 average sale price | $2,047,909 (Q3 about 2% higher) | $1,542,145 (Q3 about level) |
| Average days active in MLS | 33 (34) | 35 (35) |
| Percent of original price received | 97.9% (97.3%) | 98.8% (98.2%) |
| New listings | 3,972 (4,170), down 4.7% | 12,638 (13,337), down 5.2% |
| Closed sales | 3,174 (3,271), down 3.0% | 8,258 (8,229), about flat |
Month by month in Q3 2026:
| Month | County | Average sale price | Closed sales | Average days active | Percent of original price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | Orange County | $2,130,176 | 1,130 | 32 | 98.2% |
| July | Los Angeles County | $1,608,576 | 2,974 | 33 | 99.5% |
| August | Orange County | $2,069,993 | 1,034 | 32 | 97.9% |
| August | Los Angeles County | $1,502,584 | 2,691 | 35 | 98.5% |
| September | Orange County | $2,068,157 | 1,010 | 35 | 97.5% |
| September | Los Angeles County | $1,537,033 | 2,593 | 37 | 98.2% |
How to read it:
The first nine months of 2026 point the same way as the quarter. The average Los Angeles County sale price in CRMLS rose 13%, from $1,349,577 in January through September 2025 to $1,528,775 in the same months of 2026.
Closed sales rose too. 23,660 Los Angeles County homes in CRMLS closed in those nine months, up 13%. The longer view smooths out month-to-month swings, like the July to August dip in the table above. For Orange County, use the quarterly figures.
No. An 11.2% or 8.0% rise in a county average does not mean your home gained 11.2% or 8.0%.
An average describes the mix of homes that sold, not the value of any one home. Your neighborhood, square footage, lot, condition, and updates all move your number in their own direction.
In Christine’s experience, most people have no idea what their home is actually worth right now. Many owners who bought three or more years ago still carry an old number from 2020, 2021, or 2022. In her experience, values moved a lot over those years. If you have not checked lately, you may be sitting on more than you think. Or the number may be closer to what you expect. Comparable sales settle it either way.
Christine pulls recent comparable sales near your street and turns them into one number for your home. There is no cost and no obligation.
Online estimate sites, Zillow among them, are a fair starting point. They work from broad data and may not know your updates or the condition of your home. Comps for your street fill that gap.
Any homeowner who bought three or more years ago and has not looked at recent sales is a good candidate. In Christine’s experience, that owner often has not looked at all.
In her experience, these three reasons come up most:
Send Christine your address. She will pull comps for your street and get you a real number this week, at no cost and with no obligation.
How do I find out what my Orange County or LA County home is worth?
The clearest answer to “what is my home worth in Orange County and LA County” comes from recent comparable sales near your street. Christine pulls them in about fifteen minutes through the complimentary market evaluation.
Does it cost anything to find out?
No. Christine’s market evaluation is no cost and no obligation.
Is the county average sale price what my home is worth?
No. The Q3 2026 averages, $2,090,835 in Orange County and $1,551,572 for Los Angeles County homes in CRMLS, describe the mix of homes that sold, not any one home.
Did home prices go up in Orange County and Los Angeles County in 2026?
Compared with Q3 2025, yes. In Q3 2026 the average sale price rose 11.2% in Orange County and 8.0% for Los Angeles County homes in CRMLS (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026).
Is an online estimate good enough?
It is a fair starting point. Comparable sales for your street, adjusted for size, condition, and updates, give you a number you can plan around.
Who can help me with this in Orange County and LA County?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, works with homeowners in Buena Park, Cerritos, and the surrounding cities. Get your complimentary market evaluation, start with the Sure Seller Course, or book a consultation.
Source: All market data is from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. InfoSparks © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Single-family detached, Orange County and Los Angeles County, monthly data January 2025 through September 2026, as of October 3, 2026. Quarterly and year-to-date figures calculated from monthly data.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
Your Buena Park home value might be higher than the number you carry in your head, especially if you bought more than three years ago and have not checked since. The only way to know is to look at real comparable sales on your street, and Christine Almarines can pull those for you this week.
In Q3 2026, single-family detached homes in Buena Park sold for an average of $1,045,412, up 4.3% from $1,002,350 in Q3 2025. Homes averaged 25 days in the MLS, and sellers received 98.5% of their original price (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026).
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Buena Park is her home market, and this article is for the owner who has not looked at their number in a while.
The market numbers in this article come from CRMLS and cover January 2025 through September 2026 only. Comments about how values moved between 2020 and 2022 reflect Christine Almarines’s own experience, not data in this report.
It can. The longer it has been since you bought, the more likely the number in your head is out of date.
In Christine’s experience, values in this area moved a lot between 2020 and 2022. Many owners who bought before or during that stretch still think in terms of their purchase price, or whatever number came up at their last refinance. She also finds that most people have no idea what their home is actually worth right now.
If you bought three or more years ago, you may be sitting on more than you think. Or you may not. A real number settles it, and it costs you nothing to ask.
Buena Park average sale prices are up from a year ago. The Q3 2026 average ran 4.3% higher than Q3 2025, and the first nine months of 2026 ran 4.8% higher than the same months of 2025.
Single-family detached homes in Buena Park, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026.
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 average sale price | $1,045,412 | $1,002,350 | Up 4.3% |
| Q3 closed sales | 67 | 80 | Down 16% |
| Q3 new listings | 77 | 84 | Down 8% |
| Q3 average days in MLS | 25 | 24 | 1 more day |
| Q3 percent of original price received | 98.5% | 98.1% | Slightly higher |
| January to September average sale price | $1,040,850 | $993,172 | Up 4.8% |
| January to September closed sales | 190 | 205 | 15 fewer |
How to read it:
An online estimate is a fair starting point, but it works from broad data and cannot walk through your house. Real comparable sales on your street show what buyers recently paid for homes like yours.
Online estimate sites, Zillow among them, are useful for a quick look. The gap shows up in the details.
| An online estimate | Real comparable sales on your street | |
|---|---|---|
| How recent the sales are | May blend older sales or a wider area | Recent closed sales picked close to your home |
| Size and layout | Often relies on public records for square footage and rooms | Compares homes with a similar size and floor plan |
| Updates and condition | Usually cannot see a new kitchen or an older roof | Accounts for what was updated and what was not |
| Lot and street | Often treats nearby streets alike | Weighs lot size, a busy street, or a quiet cul-de-sac |
| Who checked it | A computer model | Christine, reviewing the sales that fit your home |
A current number helps with three decisions: whether to sell, whether to talk to a lender, or simply where you stand today.
| Situation | The question it answers | What your number does |
|---|---|---|
| Selling | Does a move make sense for me now? | Shows what buyers are paying for homes like yours, so you can plan your next step with real figures |
| Refinancing | Is it worth a conversation with a lender? | Gives you a current starting point. A lender decides what you qualify for. |
| Just knowing where you stand | What is my home worth today? | Replaces an old mental number with a current one, with no plans required |
No one can tell you where prices will go. What you can do is watch a few signals from the latest CRMLS data.
Send Christine your address. She pulls real comps for your street, and you get a real number this week, at no cost and with no obligation.
If the last number you saw for your home is three or more years old, start here.
How do I find out what my Buena Park home is worth?
The most reliable way to check your Buena Park home value is to compare it with recent closed sales of similar homes on or near your street. Christine pulls those comps for you and gets you a real number this week.
Does it cost anything to find out?
No. Christine’s market evaluation has no cost and no obligation.
Is an online estimate good enough?
It is a reasonable first look. It cannot see your updates, your layout, or what is happening on your specific street, which is where real comparable sales help.
Are Buena Park home prices going up?
The Q3 2026 average sale price for Buena Park single-family homes was $1,045,412, up 4.3% from Q3 2025 (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026). That average reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the value of any one home.
Do I need to be planning to sell?
No. Plenty of owners just want to know where they stand. Your number is useful whether you plan to sell, plan to talk with a lender, or plan to stay put.
Who can help me with this in Buena Park?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, pulls real comps for Buena Park homeowners who want a current number. Get your complimentary market evaluation or book a consultation.
Source: All market data is from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. InfoSparks © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Single-family detached, Buena Park, monthly data January 2025 through September 2026, as of October 3, 2026. Quarterly and year-to-date figures calculated from monthly data.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
If you are asking “what is my Cerritos home worth,” the only way to know is to compare your home to real recent sales on and near your street. If you bought three or more years ago, your equity might be higher than the number you carry in your head. Christine Almarines can pull real comparable sales for your street and give you a real number this week.
The city as a whole was steady. The average Cerritos single-family sale price was $1,221,457 in Q3 2026, up 0.9% from $1,211,063 in Q3 2025, and homes spent an average of 17 days active in the MLS (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026). A flat city average does not tell you where your own home landed.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. She works with Cerritos homeowners who want a clear number before they decide anything.
The market numbers in this article cover single-family detached homes in Cerritos from January 2025 through September 2026, from CRMLS. Any comments about how values moved from 2020 to 2022 reflect Christine Almarines’s own experience in the market, not data shown here.
Home equity is what your home could sell for today minus what you still owe on it. To figure out yours, you need two numbers: your current loan balance, which is on your mortgage statement, and a realistic value for your home based on recent nearby sales.
The loan balance is the easy part. The value is where most people guess. In Christine’s experience, homeowners hold onto the price they paid or a number they heard years ago, and that number rarely matches today.
Illustration only, not data. Say someone bought a home for a made-up $500,000 several years ago.
| Item | Made-up amount |
|---|---|
| What the home might sell for today | $700,000 |
| What is still owed on the loan | $350,000 |
| Equity (value minus what is owed) | $350,000 |
These are round, invented numbers to show the math. They are not Cerritos figures.
An online estimate is a fair place to start, but it cannot see your house. Your real value comes from comparable sales. Online estimate sites, Zillow among them, work from broad data, so they can miss the details that buyers actually pay for.
Real comparable sales on your street add what a computer model can’t:
Cerritos prices held about even. The Q3 2026 average sale price was up 0.9% over Q3 2025, and January through September 2026 averaged $1,256,515 across 149 sales, up about 2.8% from $1,222,607 across 140 sales in the same months of 2025.
Single-family detached homes in Cerritos, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026.
| Measure | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $1,221,457 | $1,211,063 | Up 0.9% |
| Closed sales | 59 | 50 | Up 18% |
| New listings | 76 | 54 | Up 41% |
| Average days active in MLS | 17 | 25 | 8 days faster |
| Percent of original price received | 99.7% | 100.6% | Down 0.9 points |
And here is how the three months of Q3 2026 looked on their own.
| Month (2026) | Average sale price | Closed sales | Average days active |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | $1,269,579 | 20 | 16 |
| August | $1,240,284 | 19 | 18 |
| September | $1,155,450 | 20 | 17 |
How to read it:
The average moves because a different mix of homes sells each month. It reflects which houses closed, not a change in what your home is worth.
In July 2026 the Cerritos average was $1,269,579. By September it was $1,155,450. Cerritos had 59 sales in the quarter, so a few unusually high or low sales can move the average. A month with several larger homes pulls it up. A month with more smaller homes pulls it down. The same mix effect can help explain why Q3 came in 6.1% below Q2.
An average is not your home’s value. That is why, in a city that was flat year over year, your own comparable sales matter more than any citywide number.
Anyone who has not looked in a while should check. In Christine’s experience, three kinds of homeowners get the most out of knowing their number:
In Christine’s experience, homeowners who bought three or more years ago often have not looked at all. She has seen values in this area move a lot since 2020, 2021, and 2022, so the number in your head may be out of date.
A real review starts with your home and the sales closest to it, not a citywide average. Here is how it works with Christine:
Send your address and get a real number for your Cerritos home this week. No cost, no obligation, and no pressure to do anything with it.
How do I find out what my Cerritos home is worth?
To answer “what is my Cerritos home worth,” compare your home to recent sales of similar homes near your street. Christine Almarines pulls those comparable sales and gives you a real number this week.
Does it cost anything to find out?
No. Christine’s market evaluation costs nothing, and there is no obligation.
Did Cerritos home prices go up in 2026?
Slightly. The Q3 2026 average sale price was $1,221,457, up 0.9% from Q3 2025, and January through September 2026 was up about 2.8% from the same months of 2025 (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026).
How fast are Cerritos homes selling?
Single-family homes in Cerritos averaged 17 days active in the MLS in Q3 2026, down from 25 days a year earlier.
Is the Cerritos average price the value of my home?
No. The average reflects the mix of homes that sold in a given period. Your value depends on your home’s size, condition, updates, lot, and street.
Who can help me with this in Cerritos?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, works with Cerritos homeowners. Get your complimentary market evaluation, start with the Sure Seller Course, or book a consultation.
Source: All market data is from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. InfoSparks © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Single-family detached, Cerritos, monthly data January 2025 through September 2026, as of October 3, 2026. Quarterly and year-to-date figures calculated from monthly data.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and in Southern California that usually means warm evenings, plenty of kids in costumes, and a lot of foot traffic up and down our front walkways.
A few simple home maintenance checks now can help make your porch and walkway safer for trick-or-treaters, and for you too.
Costumes can make it hard to see where to step, and kids are often looking at the candy, not the ground. Good lighting helps.
Do this early in the week, so you are not hunting for a bulb on Halloween afternoon.
Walk the path from the sidewalk to your front door slowly, the way a child in a costume would. Look for:
Repair what you can, and clearly mark or remove what you cannot fix before Halloween. If a handrail is loose or a step is damaged, it is worth getting repaired properly. Wondering about liability if someone trips? Read Halloween Hazards: Are Homeowners Liable for Injury to a Trick-or-Treater?
Branches at face height and plants growing over the walkway can scratch or trip trick-or-treaters. Trim shrubs, vines, and tree limbs so the path is open and the front door is easy to see from the street.
This one is easy to miss in Southern California. If your sprinklers or drip system run in the evening, the walkway and lawn can be wet and slippery just when kids are coming up the path. Check your timer and pause watering on Halloween night.
Doorbell traffic can stress dogs. Plan where your pets will be during peak trick-or-treat hours.
If you decorate with real pumpkins, remember that carved pumpkins can spoil quickly in warm weather. Carve them closer to Halloween and keep them out of direct sun. Looking for pumpkins? See our SoCal pumpkin patch guide.
Southern California neighborhoods see a lot of foot traffic on Halloween, with warm evenings, families out together, and kids who are watching the candy, not the ground.
A well-lit, clear walkway helps everyone get to your door safely, and it saves you a last-minute scramble on the day itself.
Call a professional if you notice significantly uneven or cracked concrete, a damaged step or handrail, or if your outdoor lighting has a wiring problem. Do not take a chance on electrical work you are not comfortable doing.
Prices vary by home and by what needs fixing, so ask for a written estimate.
A safe, well-lit walkway welcomes trick-or-treaters and helps keep everyone, including you, from tripping or slipping. Take ten minutes this week to walk the path, fix what you can, and set yourself up for an easy Halloween night.
Decorating too? Read our Halloween decoration safety checklist. Buena Park families can also get a free Halloween Night Survival Kit from CARE Group, and you can find more seasonal advice in our home maintenance tips.
Replace burnt-out bulbs, keep the walkway well lit, remove tripping hazards like cords and hoses, and keep the path clear of overgrown plants.
Look for cracked or uneven concrete and pavers, loose steps, wobbly handrails, curled doormats, and anything stretched across the walkway.
It is a good idea. Evening watering can leave walkways and lawns wet and slippery when kids are walking up to your door.
Call a pro for significantly uneven concrete, damaged steps or handrails, or any outdoor lighting wiring problem.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
Looking for family-friendly Halloween events in Orange County and around Cerritos this weekend? Here are sixteen to put on the calendar between Friday, October 23 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, from trunk-or-treats and a Halloween parade to a zoo day, a pool party, and a family movie night.
Want even more ideas? Our guides to 100+ things to do in Orange County in October and things to do in Cerritos in October cover the whole month. Prices, hours, and ticket rules can change, so check each event’s official page before you go.
Trunk-or-treat starts at 4:30 p.m., and an outdoor movie begins at 6:45 p.m. at 8200 Westminster Blvd. Listings mention food trucks, a ghost hunt, a maze, a photo booth, and games. Admission is free. The city’s own page is still showing last year’s event, so see this event listing and call Community Services at (714) 895-2860 to confirm the end time.
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. The park is at 25151 Serrano Road. Details are in the OC Parks flyer.
The festival and classic car show run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center Greens, next to Anaheim City Hall. The Halloween parade rolls through downtown at 7 p.m. The festival’s site does not list admission, so see the Anaheim Fall Festival website before you go.
From 3:30 to 6 p.m. at 7821 Walker Street, the city hosts carnival games, costume contests, treats, and giveaways at no cost. Costume contests start at 4:15 p.m., and a burger truck and a dessert truck will be on site for purchase. See the City of La Palma page.
The festival runs from 4 to 8 p.m. at 10660 Western Avenue, with games, entertainment, costume contests, and food trucks. Listings say it is free and no pre-registration is needed. The City of Stanton posted the date on its homepage, so check there for the contest schedule.
The city’s 9th annual Spooktacular runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at 1300 Irvine Avenue, with free entry, a haunted walkthrough, trunk-or-treat, a DJ, carnival games, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, and food trucks. Parking is limited, so walking or biking is encouraged. See the city flyer.
From 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 34052 Del Obispo Street, the free event has a Police Services trunk-or-treat display, a haunted maze and arcade games in the gym, and food trucks. A trolley runs between RH Dana and the Community Center from 1 to 5:30 p.m. See the Dana Point Chamber listing.
Kids can hear spooky stories, make creepy crafts, try science experiments, and meet animals 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.
The zoo’s Halloween day runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are free with zoo admission, which is $2 per person (ages 2 and under are free). Parking is $5 per car on weekends, and zoo coupons and free passes are not valid for this event. See the OC Parks event page.
The City of Irvine’s Halloween pool party runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at 4601 Walnut Avenue. Advance tickets ended October 18, so check the City of Irvine page for door pricing and rules before you go.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Regal Edwards Courtyard at 12731 Towne Center Drive, kids can trick-or-treat at candy stations, meet characters, get their faces painted, and make Halloween crafts, with a live DJ. It is free, and costumes are encouraged. See the Eventbrite page.
Shows are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., adapted from Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man books. Ticket prices are not shown on the calendar, so see the CCPA events calendar or call the box office at (562) 916-8510.
Los Cerritos Center is hosting a month of festive fall activities, including its pumpkin patch, from October 1 to 31. Hours and costs are not listed, so see the mall events page or call (562) 402-7467.
The cemetery hosts a family movie night from 6 to 9 p.m. with free entrance, kids’ activities, and a costume contest. The movie has not been announced yet, so watch the Artesia Cemetery District site for updates.
On Saturday, October 24, the Main Event runs from 2 to 9 p.m. with a Halloween marketplace, street fest, VW car show, and trunk-or-treat, all free, plus a live band from 5 to 9 p.m. The haunted house and maze are $10, run from 5 to 9 p.m., and include scares. For a milder night, the museum’s Second Chicken Night on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. is $5 with no jump scares or scare actors. The Sunday encore, 5 to 9 p.m. at $10, brings the scares back. The museum is at 6755 Newlin Avenue. See the Whittier Museum events calendar for the latest.
From 6:30 to 9 p.m., families get trick-or-treating with goodie bags, a scavenger hunt, a DJ, kids’ activity booths, photo stations, and vampire magician shows. General admission is $30.95, members pay $20.95, and children under 3 are free. Online reservations are not available, so call (562) 590-3100, ext. 0. Costumes are encouraged, but full-face masks, toy weapons, and flashlights are not allowed. See the aquarium event page.
Good neighborhoods are more than the house. A short drive to a free festival, a zoo day, or a movie night at a local park is part of why families love living in Orange County and Los Angeles 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, our things to do in Cerritos in October guide, last week’s family-friendly October events roundup, or our Halloween Movie Calendar for a family movie night. Our SoCal pumpkin patch guide covers patches near Cerritos and Buena Park.
The Westminster Halloween Spooktacular (Friday, October 23), Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill in Lake Forest (October 23 to 25), the La Palma Halloween Carnival, the Stanton Halloween Festival, the Newport Beach Halloween Spooktacular, the Dana Point Halloween Spooktacular, and Boo at the Bay (all Saturday, October 24) are free.
Orange County has the Westminster Halloween Spooktacular with an outdoor movie and Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill in Lake Forest. Nearby, Scarium Family Night is at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Whittier Museum hosts Second Chicken Night, a milder haunted walk-through.
On Saturday, October 24, Cerritos has the free Halloween Boo-Nanza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dog Man The Musical at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and a free Dia de los Muertos Movie Night at Artesia Cemetery from 6 to 9 p.m. The Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch at Los Cerritos Center runs through October 31.
Activities are free with zoo admission, which is $2 per person, and children 2 and under are free. Parking is $5 per car on weekends, and zoo coupons and free passes are not valid for this event.
If you’d like to talk about your next move in Southern California real estate, I’d be happy to help.
You have lived in your home for years. You know which door sticks, which window leaks in a hard rain, and the summer the water heater gave out. Here is the part that surprises many sellers: much of that knowledge matters to the person buying it.
In California, sellers are generally expected to share what they know about their home’s condition, in writing, before the sale closes. That can sound like a burden. In practice, it is one of the best ways to protect yourself. Here is how it works, in plain words.
Seller disclosures are written statements about your home. They tell the buyer what you know about its condition, its history, and its surroundings. Buyers use them, along with inspections, to decide what they are comfortable paying for and what they want to ask about.
The goal is simple: no surprises for the buyer, and no surprises for you after closing.
Every home is different, but most disclosure questions cover the same ground.
It may feel safer to say less. Usually the opposite is true.
If you want to see how credits and costs change what you take home, read our post on home seller net proceeds.
You are generally asked to share what you actually know. You are not expected to be a home inspector. Some sellers order a pre-listing inspection so they know what a buyer will find, and can decide what to fix before listing. If you own a home that needs work, see selling a fixer-upper, and for getting ready, read how to prepare your home to sell for top dollar.
Disclosure rules can depend on your home, your location, and your situation, such as selling an inherited home or a property you have rented out. Start with your agent before you list. For legal questions, a real estate attorney can tell you what applies to you.
Selling is easier when everyone has the same information. Honest disclosures protect you, help buyers feel confident, and keep your sale on track. If you are thinking about selling in Orange County or LA County, we are happy to walk you through the process before you list.
They are written statements where sellers share what they know about a home’s condition, history, and surroundings with the buyer before the sale closes.
Past repairs and issues are often part of the questions sellers are asked. Your agent can help you answer them clearly and completely.
Sellers are generally asked to share what they actually know. If you are unsure about something, tell your agent so you can word your answer correctly.
Many sellers find it helpful, because it shows what a buyer is likely to see and lets you decide what to fix first. Your agent can help you decide.
Your agent can explain the process, and a real estate attorney can tell you what applies to your situation.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
Halloween is Saturday, October 31, and many of us are already pulling out the lights, inflatables, cobwebs, and pumpkins.
Decorating is fun, but it also adds extra cords, bulbs, and props around your home. A few quick maintenance checks can keep your decorations from becoming a safety problem.
Before you plug anything in, look it over.
Read the manufacturer’s instructions for each product, since limits vary.
Candles inside carved pumpkins add atmosphere, but flames and flammable decorations do not mix. Battery-powered LED candles give you the same glow without the risk.
This is also a good idea in Southern California, where warm, dry conditions are common.
Fake cobwebs, paper decorations, and fabric props can burn easily. Keep them away from candles, bulbs that get hot, heaters, fireplaces, and grills.
Do not hang decorations over or near light fixtures that run hot.
Windy days can send lightweight decorations flying. Anchor inflatables with the stakes or tie-downs that come with them. Make sure tall props cannot tip over onto the walkway.
Decorations should never block your front door, garage, or any exit. Keep cords from crossing the walkway, and leave plenty of room for trick-or-treaters. For more, see our post on keeping your home hazard free at Halloween.
Decoration season is a good reminder to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed. For more on fire safety, read 7 Steps You Can Take Today to Help Prevent a House Fire and our Holiday Fire Safety Tips.
Halloween decorations often go up in a hurry. In Southern California, warm, dry conditions and windy days make a few extra checks worthwhile, especially around lights, cords, and anything that could burn.
Taking ten minutes now, before everything is plugged in and staked down, is much easier than fixing a problem on Halloween night.
If outdoor outlets do not work, trip a breaker, or you see signs of damaged wiring, call a licensed electrician. Do not try to fix electrical problems unless you are qualified.
Prices vary, so ask for a written estimate.
A few minutes of checking cords, swapping candles for LEDs, and anchoring your props can help keep your Halloween fun and safe.
Buena Park families can also get a free Halloween Night Survival Kit from CARE Group. For more seasonal advice, browse our home maintenance tips.
Inspect lights and cords for damage, use outdoor-rated products outside, avoid overloading outlets, use LED candles instead of open flames, and keep decorations away from heat.
LED candles do not use an open flame, so they remove the risk of a flame touching flammable decorations.
Use the stakes or tie-downs that come with them, and anchor tall props so they cannot tip over.
Call a licensed electrician if outdoor outlets do not work, keep tripping a breaker, or you see damaged wiring.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
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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