In Christine’s experience, builders are negotiating right now, and new construction builder incentives Buena Park buyers could ask about often go unclaimed because many buyers never ask. The sales rep in a model home represents the builder. So bring your own agent before you sign anything, and ideally before your first visit. If you are looking at new construction, message Christine before you visit a model home.
For context, the average single-family detached sale price in Buena Park was $1,045,412 in Q3 2026 (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026). That figure covers resale and new homes together, and it gives you a yardstick when you compare a new home with what is selling nearby.
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 she helps buyers here weigh a new home against resale before they commit.
The numbers in this article cover all single-family detached homes in Buena Park from CRMLS, January 2025 through September 2026, resale and new together. The advice about new construction reflects Christine’s experience, is not a finding from the data, and is not legal or lending advice. A lender and an attorney answer the questions in their fields.
Often, yes. In Christine’s experience, builders are moving inventory the same way resale sellers are, and many are willing to talk about incentives when a buyer asks.
Christine has seen incentives that are sometimes worth tens of thousands of dollars. Incentives vary by builder, community and timing, and nothing is guaranteed. What is offered at one community this month may be gone next month, or may never have been offered at another.
That applies whether you are looking at a new community in or near Buena Park, or elsewhere in Southern California. Many Buena Park buyers also look in Fullerton, Cypress, La Palma, Anaheim and Cerritos, so the same questions travel with you.
The three Christine sees buyers overlook most are a rate buydown, a closing cost credit and a price reduction. Each one works differently, so ask about each one by name.
| Incentive | What it is, in plain words | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Rate buydown | Money paid up front to lower your mortgage interest rate, either for a few years or for the life of the loan | “Is this buydown temporary or permanent, and does it require your preferred lender?” |
| Closing cost credit | Money the builder puts toward the fees you pay to close escrow | “How much of my closing costs will this cover, and is there a cap?” |
| Price reduction | A lower purchase price on the home itself | “Is there room on price for this home, and does taking a lower price change any other incentive?” |
Some builders offer one of these, and some let you choose. Your lender can tell you which one helps your monthly payment and your cash to close the most.
The model home sales rep works for the builder. Their job is to sell the builder’s homes on the builder’s behalf.
That is simply the role, and a good rep can be a great source on floor plans and timelines.
Your own agent represents you. That means asking for incentives on your behalf, comparing the new home against resale homes nearby, and reading the paperwork with your interests in mind.
In Christine’s experience, a lot of buyers walk in alone and may leave money on the table because no one in the room was representing them.
Yes, bring your agent before your first visit if you can. In Christine’s experience, many builders ask on that first visit whether you have an agent, and some have registration rules for buyer’s agents.
Those rules differ from builder to builder. Ask the builder what its rules are before you walk in, or let your agent ask for you.
Message Christine before you visit a model home, and she will help you plan the visit.
Based on Christine’s experience, some new-home builders may offer compensation to a buyer’s agent or provide buyer incentives that can help offset the buyer’s costs. These arrangements vary by builder and community, are subject to negotiation and written agreement, and are not guaranteed. Buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and is not set by law. Christine negotiates incentives on your behalf instead of the builder’s.
How any buyer’s agent is paid, and by whom, is set out in a written agreement before touring. Christine goes over that agreement with you first, so you know exactly how it works before you see a single home.
Ask every question before you sign, and get the answers in writing. These are questions, not facts about any builder. Your lender and an attorney answer the ones in their fields.
The numbers below show what single-family detached homes did in Buena Park in Q3 2026. Use them to compare a new home’s price and terms with resale homes nearby, not as a statement about any builder.
Single-family detached homes in Buena Park, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026. These figures cover all single-family detached homes, not new construction alone.
| Measure | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $1,045,412 | $1,002,350 | Up 4.3% |
| Average sale price, January to September | $1,040,850 (190 sales) | $993,172 (205 sales) | Up 4.8% |
| Closed sales | 67 | 80 | Down 16% |
| New listings | 77 | 84 | Down 8% |
| Average days active | 25 | 24 | About the same |
| Percent of original price | 98.5% | 98.1% | Slightly higher |
How to read it:
For the full picture, read the Buena Park Q3 2026 single-family report.
Message Christine before you visit a model home. She will help you sort out which incentives to ask about, how a new home compares with resale nearby, and what to read before you sign.
Should I bring my own agent to a new construction model home?
Yes, in Christine’s experience it is worth it. The model home sales rep represents the builder, and your own agent represents you. Bring your agent before your first visit if you can.
Do builders negotiate on new construction in Buena Park?
In Christine’s experience, many builders do negotiate. New construction builder incentives Buena Park buyers find in or near the city, or elsewhere in Southern California, vary by builder, community and timing, and nothing is guaranteed.
What builder incentives should I ask about?
Ask about a rate buydown, a closing cost credit and a price reduction by name. Then ask when each one ends and whether it depends on the builder’s preferred lender.
Does it cost extra to bring my own agent to a builder?
Based on Christine’s experience, some new-home builders may offer compensation to a buyer’s agent or provide buyer incentives that can help offset the buyer’s costs. These arrangements vary by builder and community, are subject to negotiation and written agreement, and are not guaranteed. Buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and is not set by law. Here is the part that matters most: how any buyer’s agent is paid, and by whom, is set out in a written agreement before touring, and Christine goes over it with you first.
What happens if I already visited a model home alone?
Ask the builder what its rules are for adding a buyer’s agent after a first visit. Then message Christine, and she will help you figure out next steps.
Who can help me buy new construction in Buena Park?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, helps buyers in Buena Park and across Southern California compare new construction with resale homes. Book a consultation or start the Buyer Bootcamp course.
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 figures calculated from monthly data.
If you’re thinking about buying and want to know what makes sense for you in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
If you are looking at new construction near Cerritos, bring your own agent before you visit a model home. In Christine’s experience, builders are negotiating right now and offering incentives many buyers never think to ask about. The sales representative in the model home works for the builder. Your own agent works for you. Message Christine before your first visit, not after you sign.
Resale homes in Cerritos sold in an average of 17 days in Q3 2026, down from 25 a year earlier (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026). A new home is easier to judge when you can see what nearby resale homes are doing at the same time.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. She also walks buyers through builder incentives and contracts so they know what they are signing before they sign it.
The numbers in this article cover all single-family detached homes in Cerritos from CRMLS, January 2025 through September 2026, resale and new together. The advice about new construction reflects Christine Almarines’s own experience. It is not a finding from the data and it is not legal or lending advice. A lender and an attorney answer the questions in their fields.
In Christine’s experience, many are. Builders are often working to move homes the same way resale sellers are, and that can open room to talk about price and incentives.
That does not mean every builder will move, or that any incentive is available to you. Incentives vary by builder, community and timing. Whether you are looking at a new community in or near Cerritos, or elsewhere in Southern California, the first step is the same: know what to ask, and have someone on your side asking it.
The sales representative in a builder’s model home represents the builder. That is simply the job. They are there to sell the builder’s homes for the builder, and many do it well.
| The builder’s sales representative | Your own agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Who they represent | The builder | You, the buyer |
| What they are there to do | Sell the builder’s homes on the builder’s terms | Help you decide and protect your interests |
| Who negotiates your incentives | The rep works within the builder’s terms | Your agent, on your behalf |
| Who you can ask about resale alternatives | Not their role | Your agent can compare nearby resale homes with you |
| When you meet them | When you walk into the model home | Before your first visit |
In Christine’s experience, builder incentives often show up in a few common forms:
Incentives vary by builder, community and timing, and nothing is guaranteed. Christine sees many buyers walk in alone, love the model, and never ask what is on the table. In her experience, those buyers can leave money behind simply because no one asked on their behalf.
Ask these questions out loud, and get the answers in writing. A lender answers the loan questions. An attorney answers the contract questions.
Based on Christine’s experience, some new-home builders may offer compensation to a buyer’s agent or provide buyer incentives that can help offset the buyer’s costs. These arrangements vary by builder and community, are subject to negotiation and written agreement, and are not guaranteed. Buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and is not set by law. Here is the part that matters most: how any buyer’s agent is paid, and by whom, is set out in a written agreement before touring, and Christine goes over that agreement with you first.
Timing matters here. In Christine’s experience, many builders ask on your first visit whether you have an agent, and some have registration rules for buyer’s agents. Ask the builder what its rules are. The simplest path is to bring your agent before the first visit, so there is no question later.
Resale homes in Cerritos are moving quickly, and more of them came on the market this summer. That gives you real homes to compare against any new construction price and incentive package.
Single-family detached homes in Cerritos, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026. These figures cover all single-family detached homes, not new construction alone.
| 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 fewer days |
| Percent of original price received | 99.7% | 100.6% | Down 0.9 points |
How to read it:
Use these numbers as a comparison tool. They tell you about the resale homes next door, not about what any builder will do. Many Cerritos buyers also look in Artesia, Norwalk, Lakewood, Bellflower, La Mirada and Buena Park, and Christine can pull the same comparison there.
Before you walk into a model home, send Christine a message. She will go over how she works, the written agreement, and the questions to ask, so you show up with your own representation from the first visit.
Message Christine before you visit a model home. It is much easier to start with your own agent than to add one later.
Should I bring my own agent to a new construction model home?
Yes, and before your first visit. The sales representative represents the builder, and your own agent represents you when it comes to incentives, the contract and the timeline.
Do builders negotiate on new construction in Cerritos?
In Christine’s experience, many builders working on new construction near Cerritos and across Southern California are negotiating. Incentives vary by builder, community and timing, and nothing is guaranteed.
Does it cost extra to bring my own agent to a builder?
Based on Christine’s experience, some new-home builders may offer compensation to a buyer’s agent or provide buyer incentives that can help offset the buyer’s costs. These arrangements vary by builder and community, are subject to negotiation and written agreement, and are not guaranteed. Buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and is not set by law. Here is the part that matters most: how any buyer’s agent is paid, and by whom, is set out in a written agreement before touring, and Christine goes over it with you first.
What incentives should I ask a builder about?
Ask about rate buydowns, closing cost credits and price reductions, which ones are available right now, and when they end. Ask whether any incentive depends on using the builder’s preferred lender.
Why does it matter when I bring my agent?
In Christine’s experience, many builders ask on the first visit whether you have an agent, and some have registration rules for buyer’s agents. Ask the builder what its rules are, and bring your agent from the start.
Who can help me buy new construction in Cerritos?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, helps buyers compare new construction with resale homes in Cerritos and across Southern California. Book a consultation or start the Buyer Bootcamp course.
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 figures calculated from monthly data.
If you’re thinking about buying and want to know what makes sense for you in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
In Christine’s experience, new construction incentives in Orange County and LA County are often on the table right now, and many buyers never ask about them. The sales representative in a model home works for the builder. Bring your own agent before you sign anything, and before your first visit. If you are looking at new construction, message Christine before you visit a model home.
For context, the average sale price for a single-family detached home in Orange County was $2,090,835 in Q3 2026, up 11.2% from a year earlier (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026). That average covers all homes, resale and new, and it is not the price of any one home.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. She also works with buyers across Buena Park and Cerritos plus Anaheim, Bellflower, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Lakewood, and Placentia, and she helps them walk into a builder’s community with someone on their side.
The numbers in this article cover all single-family detached homes in Orange County and Los Angeles County from CRMLS, January 2025 through September 2026, resale and new together. LA County homes are listed on more than one MLS, so LA County figures cover only LA County homes in CRMLS. The advice about new construction reflects Christine’s experience, is not a finding from the data, and is not legal or lending advice. A lender and an attorney answer the questions in their fields.
In Christine’s experience, many builders are open to negotiating right now, often through incentives rather than a lower sticker price. Builders need to move inventory, the same way resale sellers do.
That does not mean every builder is negotiating, or that every buyer gets the same thing. Incentives vary by builder, by community, and by timing. Nothing is guaranteed, which is exactly why it pays to ask.
The sales rep in a model home works for the builder. That is the job: to sell the builder’s homes for the builder. Your own agent works for you.
There is nothing wrong with that. The rep can be friendly and full of good information. The rep simply represents the builder, not you.
Your agent versus the builder’s rep
The table below shows what single-family homes did across each county in Q3 2026. Use it as a yardstick when you compare a new home with resale homes nearby.
Single-family detached homes in Orange County and Los Angeles County, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026. These figures cover all single-family detached homes, not new construction alone. LA County figures cover only LA County homes in CRMLS and may not include every sale in the county.
| Q3 2026 | Orange County | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price (Q3 2025) | $2,090,835 ($1,880,358) | $1,551,572 ($1,436,531) |
| Change from a year earlier | Up 11.2% | Up 8.0% |
| Average days active (Q3 2025) | 33 (34) | 35 (35) |
| Percent of original price (Q3 2025) | 97.9% (97.3%) | 98.8% (98.2%) |
| New listings (Q3 2025) | 3,972 (4,170) | 12,638 (13,337) |
| Closed sales (Q3 2025) | 3,174 (3,271) | 8,258 (8,229) |
How to read it:
In Christine’s experience, the three you hear about most are rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and price reductions. Sometimes these add up to tens of thousands of dollars. Incentives vary by builder, community, and timing, and nothing is guaranteed.
Your lender can help you compare these side by side.
Yes, bring your agent before the first visit if you can. In Christine’s experience, many builders ask on your very first visit whether you have an agent.
Some builders have registration rules for buyer’s agents, and those rules may affect whether your agent can represent you later. Ask the builder what its rules are. The simplest path is to message Christine before you visit a model home, whether that is a new community in or near Buena Park or Cerritos, or elsewhere in Southern California.
Based on Christine’s experience, some new-home builders may offer compensation to a buyer’s agent or provide buyer incentives that can help offset the buyer’s costs. These arrangements vary by builder and community, are subject to negotiation and written agreement, and are not guaranteed. Buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and is not set by law. Here is the part that matters most: how any buyer’s agent is paid, and by whom, is set out in a written agreement before touring.
Christine goes over that agreement with you first, so you know how it works before you commit to anything.
Ask questions first and sign second. Take your time with the contract.
A lender answers the loan questions, and an attorney answers the contract questions. Christine helps you ask them and keeps track of the answers.
Talk with Christine before you walk into a builder’s sales office. She will explain buyer representation, plan your questions with you, and negotiate incentives on your behalf.
Looking at new construction? Message Christine before you visit a model home.
Should I bring my own agent to a new construction model home?
Yes, if you want someone representing you. The sales rep works for the builder, and your own agent works for you. Bring your agent before your first visit.
Do builders negotiate on new construction in Orange County and LA County?
In Christine’s experience, many do, and new construction incentives in Orange County and LA County often come as rate buydowns, closing cost credits, or price reductions. Incentives vary by builder, community, and timing, and nothing is guaranteed.
Does it cost extra to bring my own agent to a builder?
Based on Christine’s experience, some new-home builders may offer compensation to a buyer’s agent or provide buyer incentives that can help offset the buyer’s costs. These arrangements vary by builder and community, are subject to negotiation and written agreement, and are not guaranteed. Buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and is not set by law. Here is the part that matters most: how any buyer’s agent is paid, and by whom, is set out in a written agreement before touring, and Christine goes over it with you first.
Why do builders ask if I have an agent on my first visit?
In Christine’s experience, many builders ask right away, and some have registration rules for buyer’s agents. Ask the builder what its rules are, and bring your agent from the start.
How do I compare a new home with resale homes nearby?
Compare recent resale prices, days on market, and percent of original price nearby with the builder’s price and incentives. Christine can walk through the numbers with you.
Who can help me buy new construction in Orange County and LA County?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, works with buyers across Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Southern California. Book a consultation or start the Buyer Bootcamp course.
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 figures calculated from monthly data.
If you’re thinking about buying and want to know what makes sense for you in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
I want to know what you would like to see more of when it comes to Buena Park community events and local businesses, beyond real estate news. Maybe it is city events. Maybe it is the small shop on your corner that more neighbors should know about. Maybe it is something only your street cares about.
This is a question, not a new series. Comment on this post, email us, or call me, and tell me what you want to see. I read every reply and use your answers to decide what to cover next.
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 she would rather hear from the people who live here than guess.
That is the whole question, and your answer sets the direction. Home prices are one part of living here. The rest is the park on Saturday, the family-run restaurant down the street, and the news that never makes the big outlets.
Here are a few starting points. None of them is a plan yet. They are ideas to react to.
| If you care about | Something we could look into |
|---|---|
| Things to do | Local events worth putting on your calendar |
| Shop local | Small businesses and longtime family spots |
| Neighborhood news | What is changing on your street or in your tract |
| Giving back | Benefit drives and volunteer days |
| Something else | You tell us |
Any kind of local event is on the table, as long as neighbors would want to know about it. Here are the types we are thinking about. Every one is a possibility, not a promise.
If you know about an event coming up, tell us what it is, when and where it happens, and who is putting it on. That helps more than you might think.
The ones you would tell a new neighbor about. That might be a corner bakery, a repair shop that treated you right, or a larger business that has been part of Buena Park for years.
A few ground rules, plainly:
If your favorite spot sits just over the line in Fullerton, Cypress, La Palma, Anaheim, or Cerritos, tell us about that too.
Tell us three things:
A couple of neighborhood events, with more ideas waiting on your answers. CA Real Estate Group (CARE Group) is handing out the Halloween Night Survival Kit at Heroes (San Marino) Park, with a reflective safety sash for parents and glow bracelets for kids.
CARE Group is also hosting the South San Tract Yard Sale, a neighborhood-wide yard sale in Buena Park on Saturday, November 14, 2026. One day, one map, and a whole tract out in their driveways at once.
Those are two examples. What would you like more of? More neighborhood events? More local business stories? Tell us.
Pick whichever way is easiest for you. Each one reaches Christine and her team directly.
What to tell us:
If you write in, we only contact you about what you asked, and you can ask me to stop at any time.
I read it. That is the first step every time.
There is no set schedule and no promise that every idea becomes a post. What you can count on is that your reply gets read.
Because my work happens in neighborhoods. A home is the street, the park, the school, and the shop down the block, not only the walls.
Buena Park is my home market. Knowing what is going on here helps me do my job, and sharing it is a way to show up for the city beyond real estate. This is not a sales pitch, and you never need to be buying or selling to take part.
The easiest way is a short call on your schedule. Bring an idea, a question, or both.
What would you like to see covered in Buena Park?
That is what I am asking you. Tell me which Buena Park community events and local businesses you want to see more of, whether that is city events, small businesses, or neighborhood news.
Can I tell you about my business or an event?
Yes to both. For a business, send the name, why neighbors should know it, and how to reach it. For an event, tell me what it is, when and where it happens, and whether I may mention it. I ask for permission before featuring anything, and coverage is never paid.
Do I have to buy or sell a home to take part?
No. This is about Buena Park, not a transaction.
Will you feature everything we send?
No promise there. I read every reply and use the answers to decide what to cover, and I ask permission before featuring any business, person, or photo.
How do I reach you?
Comment EVENTS, BUSINESSES, or BOTH on this post, email christine@carealestategroup.com, or call me at (714) 476-4637.
Who is behind this?
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. She has been licensed since 2004 and leads CA Real Estate Group under Caliber Real Estate Group. Book a time to talk.
If you’d like to talk about your next move in Southern California real estate, I’d be happy to help.
I want to hear what you would like to see more of when it comes to Cerritos community events and local businesses, beyond real estate news. Maybe it is a city event you never want to miss, a family-run shop down the street, or a story about the people who make this city feel like home.
Tell me in whatever way is easiest for you. Comment one word on this post, send an email, call, or book a time to talk. All four ways are listed below.
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 a question, not a new series, and your answers will shape what I cover next.
That is the whole question, and I would like your answer. I write about the market often, but Cerritos is more than home values.
Maybe you want to know what is happening this weekend, which local business is worth a visit, or a good story about the city. There is no wrong answer. If it matters to you and it happens in Cerritos, I want to hear about it.
Here are a few ideas to get you thinking. Each one is a possibility, not a promise, and your answers decide which ones come first.
| Idea | What it could look like | How you can help |
|---|---|---|
| City events and activities | A look ahead at things to do in Cerritos, from concerts to seasonal events | Tell us about an event you love or one that deserves more attention |
| School and community happenings | Fundraisers, community drives, or neighborhood gatherings open to the public | Share what is coming up and who we could ask about it |
| Local businesses, small to large | Restaurants, shops, services, and big employers that keep Cerritos running | Nominate a business and tell us why it stands out to you |
| People and stories behind the city | A neighbor, volunteer, or longtime resident with a story worth telling | Tell us who, and whether they would want to be asked |
| Neighborhood know-how | Parks, city services, and simple tips for everyday life in Cerritos | Send the question you wish someone had answered for you |
If your idea does not fit any of these rows, send it anyway.
The ones you nominate. When you tell me about a small business or a large one you think more neighbors should know about, your answers help decide what I cover.
A few things stay the same no matter what:
If you own a business in Cerritos, you are welcome to tell me about it yourself.
So far, mostly events. My Cerritos events in October 2026 roundup included:
CA Real Estate Group also hosts its own community events, like the Kids Halloween Coloring Contest 2026, which was open to everyone.
If you liked any of these, tell me which one. That helps me know what to do more of.
Pick any one of these four ways. Each takes less than a minute.
What to tell us:
If you write in by email, I will only contact you about what you asked, and you can ask me to stop at any time.
I read it, and your answer helps decide what comes next.
I will not give you a timeline, because some ideas take longer to do well than others.
Because my work happens in neighborhoods. Every home I help someone buy or sell sits on a street, near a park, close to a favorite restaurant or a weekend farmers market.
Knowing Cerritos well means knowing what makes people want to stay. Covering neighborhood news, things to do, and small business stories is one way to show up for the city beyond real estate. Neighbors in Artesia, Norwalk, Lakewood, Bellflower, La Mirada, and Buena Park are welcome to share ideas too, especially when they spend time in Cerritos.
If you would rather share your ideas in a conversation, I would like that.
And if you are ever curious about how homes in the city are doing, my Cerritos market reports are there when you want them.
What would you like to see covered in Cerritos?
That is what I am asking you. Tell me which Cerritos community events and local businesses you would like to see more of, or any local story you think deserves attention.
Can I tell you about my business or an event?
Yes to both. For a business, send me a note about it and why neighbors should know about it. For an event, tell me what it is, when and where it happens, and whether I may mention it. I ask for permission before featuring anything, and there is no paid placement.
Do I have to buy or sell a home to take part?
No. This is for anyone who cares about Cerritos. Real estate has nothing to do with it.
Will you feature everything we send?
I cannot promise that. I read every reply and use your answers to decide what to cover, and I ask for permission before featuring any business, person, or photo.
How do I reach you?
Comment on this post, email christine@carealestategroup.com with the subject “Cerritos ideas”, or call (714) 476-4637.
Who is behind this?
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. She has been licensed since 2004 and leads CA Real Estate Group under Caliber Real Estate Group. Book a time to talk.
If you’d like to talk about your next move in Southern California real estate, I’d be happy to help.
Christine Almarines wants to know if you would like a monthly market report for your city, or a short note on your own home, sent to your email. She already reports on Cerritos and Buena Park and could look at covering your area too. Comment, email, or book a time to tell her.
This is a question, not a finished product. Tell me which city and what you would want in it. Your answers help me decide what to build.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Replying commits you to nothing.
The numbers below are a sample of what a report could show: single-family detached homes from CRMLS, January 2025 through September 2026. Los Angeles County figures cover only LA County homes in CRMLS and may not include every sale. A home-specific note is based on recent comparable sales and is not an appraisal.
If you wonder what your home is worth, a monthly market report for your city would put your area’s numbers in your inbox. Christine is asking who wants one before she builds it.
Christine puts together market reports on single-family homes in Cerritos, Buena Park, Orange County and Los Angeles County from CRMLS data. Would a Cerritos market report, a Buena Park market report, or an Orange County and LA County market report be useful in your email each month? Would you rather see your own city, or a monthly home value report built around your address?
A city report would show what sold, for how much, how fast, and how many homes came on the market. Here is a sample.
Single-family detached homes, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026. Los Angeles County figures cover only LA County homes in CRMLS and may not include every sale in the county. This is a sample of what a report could show.
| Q3 2026 (Q3 2025 in parentheses) | Cerritos | Buena Park | Orange County | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $1,221,457 ($1,211,063) | $1,045,412 ($1,002,350) | $2,090,835 ($1,880,358) | $1,551,572 ($1,436,531) |
| Change in average price | Up 0.9% | Up 4.3% | Up 11.2% | Up 8.0% |
| Average days active in MLS | 17 (25) | 25 (24) | 33 (34) | 35 (35) |
| Percent of original price received | 99.7% (100.6%) | 98.5% (98.1%) | 97.9% (97.3%) | 98.8% (98.2%) |
| New listings | 76 (54) | 77 (84) | 3,972 (4,170) | 12,638 (13,337) |
| Closed sales | 59 (50) | 67 (80) | 3,174 (3,271) | 8,258 (8,229) |
How to read it:
A home note would add what recent comparable sales near your home suggest. It is not an appraisal and not a guarantee of value.
A city average describes the whole area. Your home has its own size, condition and updates. A home note looks at similar homes that sold nearby. It needs your address. Christine already offers this as a complimentary market evaluation. She is asking whether you would want a note like that each month.
Any city where you live or are thinking of buying. Christine already puts together reports on Cerritos, Buena Park, Orange County and Los Angeles County.
She also works in the surrounding cities:
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Christine reads each reply, decides what to build, and writes back.
There is no set start date yet. Christine would use your email to send what you asked for, and you can ask her to stop at any time.
A monthly report shows what is happening in your own area. A report on your own area answers a different question than regional headlines do.
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How do I tell Christine I want a report?
Comment CITY, HOME or BOTH on this post, email christine@carealestategroup.com with the subject “Monthly report”, call (714) 476-4637, or book a time.
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Which cities can I ask about?
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Who can help me understand my local market?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, works with homeowners and buyers in Cerritos, Buena Park, Orange County and Los Angeles County. Book a consultation or get your complimentary market evaluation.
Source: All market data is from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. InfoSparks © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Single-family detached, Cerritos, Buena Park, Orange County and Los Angeles County, monthly data January 2025 through September 2026, as of October 3, 2026. Quarterly figures calculated from monthly data.
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Looking for Orange County November events in 2026? We’ve rounded up 100+ things to do, including Día de los Muertos celebrations, Veterans Day events, Thanksgiving dinners and turkey trots, tree lightings, holiday light displays, concerts, wine and food experiences, family activities, art walks and community events throughout Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin and communities across OC.
Before you go: Event dates, times, admission prices and availability can change. Use the More Information link under each listing to confirm current details with the event source.
Looking back? See our 100+ things to do in Orange County in October, our things to do in Cerritos in October guide, and last week’s family-friendly Halloween weekend roundup.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
A string quartet plays the songs of José José by candlelight at the Hyatt Regency.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Anaheim Ducks celebrate Día de Muertos at Honda Center with a themed night against the Ottawa Senators.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Say goodbye to three exhibitions on Disney, Anaheim and SHAG at Muzeo’s closing reception, with music and bites.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Cypress
A community Día de los Muertos observance at Forest Lawn in Cypress honoring family and loved ones.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Garden Grove
A Día de los Muertos concert at Garden AMP with a lineup of live bands.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Orange County
A countywide guide to Día de los Muertos festivals, ofrendas, performances and family activities.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
A free evening at the Heritage Museum with live entertainment, food, vendors, crafts and a community ofrenda.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
A free family festival at the Bowers Museum with performances, art making, face painting and treats.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Irvine
See the National Theatre’s filmed-live production of Hamlet on the big screen at the Irvine Barclay.
Date: Sep 12–Nov 8, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Raise a stein at Old World’s Oktoberfest, with German food, music and dancing through the first weekend of November.
Date: Nov 1–28, 2026
Location: Orange County
Thanksgiving-season 5Ks, 10Ks and family runs across Orange County, with race listings through Nov 28.
Date: Nov 1, 2026
Location: Brea
A Rocky Horror-themed drag show and brunch at the Brea Improv.
Date: Nov 1–26, 2026
Location: Orange County
Resort buffets, prix-fixe dinners and traditional turkey feasts, with reservation details for Thanksgiving.
Date: Nov 1–4, 2026
Location: Orange County
David Lynch’s cult classic returns to select Orange County movie theaters for a limited run.
Date: Nov 2–8, 2026
Location: Brea
Prix-fixe menus, two-for-one offers and special deals at participating Brea restaurants all week.
Date: Nov 3–12, 2026
Location: Orange County
The new Godzilla film opens in Orange County theaters.
Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location: Tustin
A beginner class where you pick a model, run the print, paint it and take it home.
Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location: Orange
A hands-on woodworking class on cabinet design, materials and building a basic box.
Date: Nov 5, 2026
Location: Yorba Linda
A live string quartet plays Queen and ABBA favorites in a candlelit setting at the Nixon Library.
Date: Nov 5, 2026
Location: Dana Point
A five-course dinner pairing Caymus Vineyards wines with chef-created dishes overlooking the harbor.
Date: Nov 5, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, including dough, rolling and a classic sauce.
Date: Nov 5, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
A family-style fall dinner with wine pairings and world music at The CAMP.
Date: Nov 5–Dec 30, 2026
Location: Irvine
Lanterns, cultural performances, acrobatics and a lantern workshop light up Wild Rivers through Dec 30.
Date: Nov 5–7, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
A 21+ immersive evening of Poe stories and themed cocktails inside Fairhaven Memorial Park.
Date: Nov 5, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Gallery receptions, artist demos, free museum admission and trolley service in Laguna Beach.
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Dan + Shay bring The Young Tour to Honda Center with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross.
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: Anaheim Hills
Dinner and live Sinatra-style music at Keno’s in Anaheim Hills.
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: Fullerton
Galleries, live art, pop-ups, music, poetry and local vendors downtown on first Friday.
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: Fountain Valley
Skate to EDM hits under the rink lights in a late-night session.
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: Anaheim
An 18+ K-pop dance night at House of Blues Anaheim.
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: San Clemente
Tasting stations from local restaurants, wineries and breweries with live music and dancing.
Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
A half marathon, 10K and 5K with a beer stroll, brewery tastings, food trucks and live music.
Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Anaheim
The alternative rock band plays Honda Center, with parking included with tickets.
Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
German trance duo Cosmic Gate plays a high-energy set at TIME Nightclub.
Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
A free, all-ages monthly ArtWalk that turns the streets of downtown Santa Ana into an open-air gallery.
Date: Nov 7–8, 2026
Location: Orange
A beginner-friendly class (ages 14+) where you turn two custom wooden ornaments to take home.
Date: Nov 7–11, 2026
Location: Orange County
Rocky returns to select Orange County theaters for its 50th anniversary, Nov 7–11.
Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Tustin
A community celebration with a car show and vendors honoring local veterans in Tustin.
Date: Nov 7–12, 2026
Location: Orange
More than 1,200 American flags on display in Orange, each honoring a service member.
Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
A small wine tasting paired with a tour of a historic Victorian home in downtown Santa Ana.
Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Anaheim
A five-course wagyu dinner paired with wines and handcrafted whiskey cocktails at Morton’s.
Date: Nov 8, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
The folk-rock singer-songwriter behind “American Pie” plays The Coach House.
Date: Nov 8, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Three-hour tasting sessions with 30+ vendors, 100+ wines, music and food trucks, Nov 7–8.
Date: Nov 8, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Modified Porsches line up on Huntington Beach Pier at this free-to-watch car gathering.
Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Anaheim
The Ducks honor military members on Veterans Day at Honda Center.
Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
The founders of Levain Bakery discuss and sign their book celebrating 30 years of cookies.
Date: Nov 12, 2026
Location: Anaheim
A hands-on class on making dumplings from scratch with fresh ingredients.
Date: Nov 12–Jan 10, 2027
Location: Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor’s holiday light display runs Nov 12 to Jan 10 with returning favorites.
Date: Nov 12, 2026
Location: Corona del Mar
Make holiday-scented cold-process soap at Sherman Library & Gardens.
Date: Nov 12, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Holiday shopping, wine and light bites at Roger’s Gardens, supporting Susan G. Komen.
Date: Nov 13, 2026
Location: Fullerton
Stand-up comedy and six wine tastings at The Charleston in Fullerton.
Date: Nov 13, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
English punk legends Buzzcocks play The Observatory.
Date: Nov 13, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
House DJ and producer Noizu plays TIME Nightclub.
Date: Nov 13, 2026
Location: Westminster
An interactive courtroom drama where the audience is the jury and decides the verdict.
Date: Nov 14–15, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Broadway-inspired drag performances at the Segerstrom Center, Nov 13–14.
Date: Nov 14, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
A beachfront festival of new wave, post-punk and alternative bands on the sand.
Date: Nov 14–15, 2026
Location: Crystal Cove
A beginner-friendly guided overnight with hiking and camp setup at Crystal Cove State Park.
Date: Nov 14, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
A beginner class on exposure, flash and the basics of digital photography.
Date: Nov 14, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Cocktail tastings, bartender instruction and brunch bites at Parkside Market.
Date: Nov 14, 2026
Location: Tustin
Independent booksellers, author signings, panels, poetry and kids’ activities.
Date: Nov 14, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
A tribute to Vietnam veterans with 1960s and 1970s music and family activities.
Date: Nov 14, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
An unofficial after party with an ’80s tribute band to keep Darker Waves going.
Date: Nov 15, 2026
Location: Anaheim
The Ducks host Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Honda Center against the Calgary Flames.
Date: Nov 15, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
A live string tribute to Metallica at the Lido Theater by candlelight.
Date: Nov 15, 2026
Location: Fullerton
The Fullerton Jazz Orchestra and symphony play the music of Henry Mancini.
Date: Nov 15, 2026
Location: Tustin
A Cars & Coffee-style toy drive at the Marconi Automotive Museum benefiting local children.
Date: Nov 15, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
British punk pioneers The Damned play The Observatory.
Date: Nov 16, 2026
Location: Orange
A beginner workshop on sourdough basics that sends you home with an active starter.
Date: Nov 17, 2026
Location: Corona del Mar
Guided meditation, crystal bowls and gongs by the fire at Sherman Library & Gardens.
Date: Nov 19, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Meet the founder of Thacher Winery for an intimate tasting of Central Coast wines.
Date: Nov 20, 2026
Location: Tustin
Indoor golf, putting, drinks, music and networking at Ever Club.
Date: Nov 20, 2026
Location: Anaheim
An 18+ dance party celebrating the music of Olivia Rodrigo.
Date: Nov 20, 2026
Location: Anaheim
A hands-on baking class covering meringue, piping, fillings and assembly.
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Location: Newport Coast
A string quartet plays Taylor Swift favorites by candlelight at Pelican Hill.
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
A seated tasting of Louis Roederer Champagne, including Cristal, with three Saturday sessions.
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Volunteer to remove invasive plants and restore native habitat at Fairview Park.
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Location: Anaheim
The Puerto Rican reggaeton icon plays House of Blues Anaheim.
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Location: Irvine
Show cars, drag builds, stance cars, DJs, vendors and a trophy ceremony.
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Meet Radko designer Joe Walden and get an ornament signed at Roger’s Gardens.
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
A social night with live violin and piano, magic, comedy and dancing for meeting new people.
Date: Nov 22, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Hard rock band Alter Bridge brings its What Lies Within Tour to House of Blues Anaheim.
Date: Nov 22, 2026
Location: Yorba Linda
The Orchid Quartet plays The Beatles by candlelight at the Nixon Library.
Date: Nov 22, 2026
Location: Buena Park
Vinyl records, music collectibles and rare finds from collectors and vendors.
Date: Nov 24, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Journey brings the Final Frontier Tour to Honda Center.
Date: Nov 24, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Downtown Huntington Beach kicks off the holidays with a tree lighting, Santa and live music.
Date: Nov 26, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
A Baja-inspired, family-style Thanksgiving feast with a carving station.
Date: Nov 26, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
A Thanksgiving meal with an ocean view at Splashes.
Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
More than 50 floating holiday displays light up Back Bay on opening night.
Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: Anaheim
The Mexican music star plays House of Blues Anaheim on her Bendita Locura Tour.
Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Catch the Ducks vs. Kings on Black Friday with an exclusive merchandise drop.
Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: Irvine
Opening night of the festival of lights at Tanaka Farms, with illuminated displays and wagon rides.
Date: Nov 27–28, 2026
Location: Irvine
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jeremy Piven performs stand-up at the Irvine Improv, Nov 27–28.
Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: La Mirada
Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley and Boober star in a live musical at the La Mirada Theatre.
Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: Brea
The filmmaker and comedian performs stand-up the night after Thanksgiving.
Date: Nov 27–Dec 27, 2026
Location: Anaheim
A festive musical take on A Christmas Carol at Chance Theater, Nov 27 to Dec 27.
Date: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026
Location: Corona del Mar
An immersive Christmas boutique at Roger’s Gardens, open Nov 27 to Dec 24.
Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Opening night of Winter Fest OC with a tree lighting, snow play, holiday lights and entertainment.
Date: Nov 28–Dec 27, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
South Coast Repertory’s 46th anniversary production of the holiday classic, Nov 28 to Dec 27.
Date: Nov 28, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
A string quartet plays Michael Jackson classics by candlelight at the Lido Theater.
Date: Nov 28, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Spanish DJ and producer Danny Avila plays TIME Nightclub.
Date: Nov 28, 2026
Location: Anaheim
A night of regional Mexican music at Honda Center.
Date: Nov 28, 2026
Location: Orange
Vintage finds, collectibles, apparel and décor at the Old Towne market.
Date: Nov 28, 2026
Location: Anaheim
A V-Pop showcase with about 30 Vietnamese artists and idol groups at Honda Center.
Date: Nov 29, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort’s annual tree lighting with live performances and a holiday spectacular.
Date: Nov 29, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Santa and Mrs. Claus, real snow, sledding, cookie decorating and a magician at Anaheim Town Square.
There are 105 Orange County events listed for November 2026, including Día de los Muertos celebrations, Veterans Day events, turkey trots and Thanksgiving dinners, holiday tree lightings and light displays, concerts, wine and food experiences, family activities and art walks.
Popular November events include the Orange County Wine Fest, Darker Waves Festival, the Lighting of the Bay, Winter Fest OC, Hikari Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms, Magic on Main Street in Huntington Beach and Anaheim Ducks games at Honda Center.
Yes. Families can find Día de los Muertos festivals, Veterans Day celebrations, the Holiday Carnival at Anaheim Town Square, Winter Fest OC, Dream Glow Festival, Happy Harbor Days in Dana Point and holiday tree lightings across the county.
Use the Thanksgiving Dinner in Orange County listing for resort buffets and prix-fixe dinners, the Orange County Turkey Trots listing for Thanksgiving Day runs, and individual restaurant listings such as Mayor’s Table in Newport Beach and Splashes in Laguna Beach.
Holiday events begin in mid to late November, including Happy Harbor Days in Dana Point Harbor (starting November 12), the Lighting of the Bay and Hikari Festival of Lights (November 27), Winter Fest OC (November 27) and tree lightings in Huntington Beach (November 24) and Newport Beach (November 29).
Yes. Several November events offer free admission or participation, including the art walks in Laguna Beach, Fullerton and downtown Santa Ana, Día de los Muertos festivals at the Heritage Museum and Bowers Museum, and the Porsche gathering at Huntington Beach Pier. Individual attractions or purchases may still have a fee.
November is when Orange County shifts from fall to the holidays. Between Día de los Muertos, Veterans Day tributes, Thanksgiving traditions, tree lightings, light displays, concerts and weekend art walks, there is something happening almost every day.
Save this guide and check back as you make your November plans. Event information can change, so always confirm dates, times, pricing, tickets and other details with the event organizer before attending.
Event information compiled from The Guide OC’s November 2026 events calendar.
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By Christine Almarines | Published September 2026 | Updated October 19, 2026
Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11. Here are the Veterans Day Orange County ceremonies and observances, plus the ones just over the line in Los Angeles County, starting closest to Cerritos and Buena Park. Each one is marked confirmed (the city or organizer has posted 2026 details), listed (an event listing shows it but the city page has no details yet), or not posted yet. Details are current as of October 19.
Cerritos holds its Veterans Day commemoration on Wednesday, November 11 at 10am at the Civic Center, and the city has posted it. Several other observances fall on a different day: Buena Park’s honor lunch is Wednesday, November 4, and Artesia and La Palma are on Saturday, November 7. Long Beach and the OC Fairgrounds’ Heroes Hall are on Saturdays too (November 7 and November 14).
Before you plan around any ceremony, confirm the time with the city. Phone numbers are listed below. A few times, such as Mission Viejo and Santa Fe Springs, still haven’t been posted.
| Ceremony | City | 2026 date & time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park Veterans Honor Lunch | Buena Park | Wed, Nov 4, 12pm | Confirmed. Registration required |
| Artesia Veteran’s Day Celebration | Artesia | Sat, Nov 7, 10am-1pm | Confirmed |
| La Palma Veterans Day Ceremony | La Palma | Sat, Nov 7 (time to confirm) | Date listed. Call about RSVP |
| Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration | Long Beach | Sat, Nov 7, 12-4pm | Listed. Free |
| Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Day Ceremony | Hawaiian Gardens | Fri, Nov 6 (time to confirm) | On the city calendar. Call first |
| Norwalk Veterans Recognition Ceremony | Norwalk | Tue, Nov 10 (time to confirm) | Confirmed date |
| Cerritos Veterans Day Commemoration | Cerritos | Wed, Nov 11, 10am | Confirmed |
| Placentia Veterans Day Ceremony | Placentia | Wed, Nov 11, 10-11am | Listed |
| Paramount Veterans Celebration | Paramount | Wed, Nov 11, 10-11:30am | Confirmed. Lunch after |
| VA Long Beach Healthcare System | Long Beach | Wed, Nov 11, 10am-2pm | Listed by the VA |
| Norwalk Veterans Day Ceremony | Norwalk | Wed, Nov 11 (time to confirm) | Confirmed date |
| Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony | Irvine | Wed, Nov 11, 11am-12:30pm | Listed. Free |
| 37th Annual Veterans Day Program | Lake Forest | Wed, Nov 11, 11am | Confirmed. Rain or shine |
| SFV Veterans Day Parade | Pacoima | Wed, Nov 11, 11:11am | Confirmed |
| Mission Viejo Ceremony and Resource Fair | Mission Viejo | Wed, Nov 11 (time not posted) | Date listed |
| Yorba Linda Veterans Day Ceremony | Yorba Linda | Wed, Nov 11, 2pm | Listed. Details to come |
| Santa Fe Springs Veterans Day Program | Santa Fe Springs | Wed, Nov 11 (time not posted) | On the city events page |
| Heroes Hall Veterans Day Celebration | Costa Mesa | Sat, Nov 14, 12-3pm | Listed by the OC Fair. Call to confirm |
Cerritos Civic Center near the Veterans Memorial, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Wednesday, November 11 at 10am. The city’s program includes patriotic music, remarks from City Council members and dignitaries, a wreath laying and a moment of silence. It is held rain or shine, and free parking is available at the Civic Center. The city posted this on October 9. Questions: City Hall at 562-860-0311. cerritos.gov
Veterans Memorial at the Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Avenue, Wednesday, November 4 at noon. Lunch and a resource fair for local veterans. Register by phone at 714-236-3870, by email at seniors@buenapark.com, or in person at the Buena Park Senior Center. The city’s page does not state a cost, and one event guide says registration closes October 23, so call soon. This is Buena Park’s main observance; no separate November 11 ceremony is posted. buenapark.com
Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Saturday, November 7, 10am to 1pm. A community celebration with veteran services booths. The city’s page does not state an admission price. Parks & Recreation: 562-860-3361. cityofartesia.us
The City of La Palma lists a Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 7. Earlier city information placed it at the La Palma Community Center at Central Park, 7821 Walker Street, at 11am, with an RSVP required and veterans given priority. I could not re-confirm the time or whether RSVPs are still open, so call City Hall at 714-690-3300 (open Monday through Thursday) before you go. lapalmaca.gov
The City of Norwalk confirms two 2026 events: a Veterans Recognition ceremony on Tuesday, November 10 and a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11. The city page does not post times or venues. Earlier information pointed to the Norwalk Cultural Arts Center, 13200 Clarkdale Avenue, from 11am to 1pm on November 11 (arrive by 10:45am), and the Norwalk Senior Center, 14040 San Antonio Drive, from 3:30 to 5pm on November 10. Treat those as last known details and confirm with Recreation at 562-929-5566. The Arts & Sports Complex closes at 4pm on November 11. norwalk.org
Paramount Armed Forces Memorial, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Wednesday, November 11, 10 to 11:30am. Challenge coins are distributed, and lunch follows at the American Legion, 7550 Somerset Boulevard. Questions: 562-220-2121. Paramount has had an older event page with a 2025 date, so use this one: paramountcity.gov
Civic Center Veterans Monument, 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Wednesday, November 11, 10 to 11am, from a 2026 Orange County event listing. The city’s own page has no details yet, so call City Hall at 714-993-8117 to confirm. Event listing
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Wednesday, November 11, 11am to 12:30pm, free, from a 2026 event listing. Check the city’s page for a weather plan. A separate Veterans of the Year Celebration is listed for Thursday, November 12 at 6pm at the Los Olivos Community Center, 101 Alfonso, with an RSVP required. Event listing
25751 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, Wednesday, November 11 at 11am. Hosted with VFW Post 6024, with a color guard, wreath presentations and a rifle salute. Held rain or shine. occemeterydistrict.specialdistrict.org
Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Wednesday, November 11. The city lists a ceremony and veteran resources fair, but the start time has not been posted. Call 949-470-3061. Earlier information said the ceremony includes sign language interpretation; ask the city to confirm. missionviejo.gov
Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial, 4766 Valley View Avenue, Wednesday, November 11 at 2pm, with more details to come. The time comes from an event listing rather than the city, so confirm before you go. yorbalindaveteransmemorial.com
Town Center Plaza, 11740 Telegraph Road, Wednesday, November 11. It is on the city’s events page, but no start time has been posted. Call 562-868-0511. santafesprings.gov
Lot F2, 5901 E. Seventh Street, Wednesday, November 11, 10am to 2pm, on the VA’s events listing. va.gov
The parade steps off at 11:11am on Wednesday, November 11 from Laurel Canyon and San Fernando Mission Boulevards and ends at the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Pacoima. sfvveteransdayparade.com
Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The OC Fair lists a Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 14, 12 to 3pm, with an opening aircraft flyover, live music, family activities and free hot dogs and chips. Note that this is the Saturday after Veterans Day. The listing shows no year and no admission price, so call 714-708-1500 to confirm. ocfair.com
Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue, Saturday, November 7, 12 to 4pm. Free and family friendly. The city’s page has a year mismatch in its text, so confirm with the city before you go. ADA parking and paratransit drop-off are on Harding Street between Atlantic and Myrtle. longbeach.gov
C. Robert Lee Activity Center, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard. The city’s 2026 events calendar lists the ceremony on Friday, November 6, with a registration link, rather than November 11. No time was visible, so call 562-420-2641 first. hgcity.org
These cities have not posted 2026 details that I could find as of October 19. Most calendars fill in during the last two weeks of October, and the year-to-year patterns are below only as a guide, not as 2026 times.
Almost no organizer publishes this, so here is what has actually been posted:
For every other ceremony, call the organizer before you go if mobility, seating or shade matters. Mission Viejo and Yorba Linda have mentioned sign language interpretation and a shade tent in the past; ask them to confirm for 2026.
Veterans Day Orange County listings get copied forward year to year, so some of what circulates is wrong. Here is what I found as of October 19:
Veterans Day is a commemoration rather than a promotion, so this is deliberately short. I could not find a 2026 free-admission announcement for the Nixon Library; past years offered one, so call 714-993-5075 before you plan around it. Several national restaurant chains run long-standing free-meal programs that day. Check the restaurant’s own website in early November, since most post their offer and ID requirements a week or two ahead.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Several nearby cities hold their ceremonies on a different day: Buena Park on Wednesday, November 4, Artesia and La Palma on Saturday, November 7, Hawaiian Gardens on Friday, November 6, and Norwalk adds a recognition ceremony on Tuesday, November 10.
Yes. The city’s Veterans Day Commemoration is on Wednesday, November 11 at 10am at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, near the Veterans Memorial. It includes patriotic music, remarks, a wreath laying and a moment of silence, runs rain or shine, and has free parking at the Civic Center.
Buena Park’s main observance is the Veterans Honor Lunch and Resource Fair at the Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Avenue, on Wednesday, November 4 at noon. Register at 714-236-3870, by email at seniors@buenapark.com, or at the Buena Park Senior Center. One event guide says registration closes October 23, so call soon.
Cerritos at 10am, Placentia from 10 to 11am, Paramount from 10 to 11:30am, VA Long Beach from 10am to 2pm, Irvine from 11am to 12:30pm, El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest at 11am, the San Fernando Valley Parade at 11:11am and Yorba Linda at 2pm. Norwalk, Mission Viejo and Santa Fe Springs also hold theirs on November 11, with times not yet posted.
Few organizers publish this. Long Beach posts ADA parking and paratransit drop-off, and Cerritos has free parking at the Civic Center. For anything else, call the organizer ahead of time.
No Veterans Day ceremony is listed on the VA’s page for Los Angeles National Cemetery. Call 310-268-4675 to confirm before planning a visit around an event.
Buena Park’s honor lunch requires registration at 714-236-3870. Irvine’s Veterans of the Year Celebration on November 12 lists an RSVP, and Hawaiian Gardens shows a registration link. La Palma has required an RSVP in the past, so call City Hall at 714-690-3300 to check. The others do not list a requirement.
If you know of a Veterans Day Orange County ceremony that belongs on this list, or your organization is holding one, let me know and I’ll add it.
I’ll update this guide again in early November, once the remaining cities post their 2026 times.
If you’d like to talk about your next move in Southern California real estate, I’d be happy to help.
If you want to sell your house and buy another in Orange County and LA County, you do not have to pick between selling first with nowhere to go and buying first with two payments. There are ways to structure the move, and each one has tradeoffs. The key is to build the plan before you list, not in the middle of escrow.
Homes are still selling for close to their original asking price. In Q3 2026, Orange County single-family homes sold for 97.9% of original price on average, and LA County homes in CRMLS sold for 98.8% (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026). That means your plan matters on both sides of the move.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. She helps move-up families line up the sale and the purchase before the sign goes up.
The numbers in this article cover single-family detached homes in Orange County and Los Angeles County from CRMLS, January 2025 through September 2026. LA 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. The advice about timing a move reflects Christine’s experience, is not a finding from the data, and is not legal or lending advice, so a lender and an attorney answer the questions in their fields.
You start with a written plan for both sides of the move before you list. That plan answers three questions: where you will live in between, what you can afford to carry, and which structure fits your situation.
Selling and buying at the same time works best when the order of steps is decided early. You talk to a lender about what you can buy before your current home sells. You get a clear picture of what your home could sell for. Then you choose how the two transactions connect.
None of this removes every risk. A plan lowers the chance of a scramble. It does not promise a perfect handoff.
In Christine’s experience, timing is the number one thing that stops move-up sellers. Most people fear one of two things: a stretch without a home, or two house payments at once.
Neither outcome is certain. Both are possible. In Christine’s experience, the fear shrinks when you know what happens first, what happens next, and what you will do if a step slips.
A plan reduces the risk. It cannot remove it. That is why it belongs before the listing, not after.
There are three common tools, and each one protects you in one way and limits you in another.
Your agent helps you weigh these in the contract. Your lender answers the money questions, and an attorney answers the legal ones.
Both counties saw higher average sale prices in Q3 2026 than a year earlier, with homes going under contract in about a month on average. Orange County was up 11.2% year over year, and LA County homes in CRMLS were up 8.0%. That is last year’s direction, not a prediction.
The LA County figures below cover only LA County homes in CRMLS, because homes there are listed on more than one MLS. They may not include every sale in the county.
Single-family detached homes in Orange County and Los Angeles County, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026.
| Q3 2026 measure (Q3 2025 in parentheses) | Orange County | Los Angeles County (CRMLS homes only) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $2,090,835 ($1,880,358) | $1,551,572 ($1,436,531) |
| Change in average sale price | Up 11.2% | Up 8.0% |
| Average days active | 33 (34) | 35 (35) |
| Percent of original price | 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 |
How to read it:
LA County homes in CRMLS also held up across the year. From January through September 2026, the average sale price was $1,528,775, up 13% from $1,349,577, with 23,660 closed sales, also up 13%.
Yes. In Christine’s experience, moving from a smaller home to a larger one often changes the numbers on both sides of the move.
What you net from your sale and what you need for the next purchase may not line up the way you expect. That gap shapes which structure makes sense for you. It is one more reason to run both sides before you list, with your agent and your lender at the same table.
A planned move follows a clear order, so each step is decided before the next one starts.
Illustration only, not data.
Christine and the CA Real Estate Group team serve move-up families in Buena Park and Cerritos, plus Anaheim, Bellflower, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Lakewood, and Placentia.
The best time to plan your move is before your home is on the market. Pick the step that fits where you are today.
If you are outgrowing your home, message Christine and set up a time. The goal is to leave with a plan for both sides of the move.
Should I sell first or buy first in Orange County and LA County?
It depends on your situation, and there is no one answer for every family. If you want to sell your house and buy another in Orange County and LA County, a plan built before you list reduces the risk on both sides.
How do I plan a move-up in Orange County and LA County?
Start with your agent and a lender before you list. Get a market evaluation, choose a structure, and decide the order of each step in advance.
What is a contingent offer?
It is an offer on the next home that depends on your current home selling. It protects you from owning two homes, but some sellers prefer offers without one.
What is a rent-back agreement?
It lets you stay in your home for a period after it sells, as the buyer’s tenant. Whether it is possible depends on what your buyer agrees to in the contract.
Will I have to carry two mortgages if I buy first?
Not always, but it can happen. Your lender can explain which options fit your finances, and a plan helps you see the risk before you commit.
Who can help me plan a move in Orange County and LA County?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, helps move-up families plan both sides of the move. Book a time to map out your move or get your complimentary market evaluation.
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 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 whether to sell first or buy first in Buena Park, you do not have to choose one and hope it works out. There are ways to structure a move-up, including contingent offers, rent-back agreements and bridge options. Each one has tradeoffs. The plan works best when it is built before your home is listed.
Buena Park single-family homes averaged 25 days active in the MLS in Q3 2026 and sold for 98.5% of their original list price on average (CRMLS, pulled October 3, 2026). Those numbers describe the selling side. The timing of your whole move is something you plan.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. She helps move-up families decide on the order of their move before the sign goes up.
Numbers cover single-family detached homes in Buena Park from CRMLS, January 2025 through September 2026. The advice about timing a move reflects Christine’s experience, is not a finding from the data, and is not legal or lending advice. A lender and an attorney answer the questions in their fields.
It depends on your situation, and there is no single right order. What matters more than the order is having a plan in place before you list.
Selling first gives you a clear number to shop with, but you may need somewhere to stay. Buying first lets you move once, but you may carry two housing payments for a while. Some families combine the two by selling and buying at the same time, with terms that link the dates. Your equity, your income, your next price range and your family’s flexibility all shape the answer.
In Christine’s experience, timing is the number one thing that holds move-up sellers back. The fear usually comes down to two outcomes: being without a home for a stretch, or carrying two payments at once.
Neither outcome is certain, and neither has to happen when the plan is built first. A plan does not remove every risk. It turns a vague worry into decisions you make ahead of time with your agent, your lender and, for legal questions, an attorney.
Three common structures are contingent offers, rent-back agreements and bridge options. Each is meant to protect one side of the move, and each comes with something you give up.
| Tool | What it is, in plain words | What it can protect | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contingent offer | An offer on your next home that depends on your current home selling first. | Protects you from owning two homes if yours does not sell. | Ask your agent: How will a seller in my price range view a contingent offer? What happens if my home does not sell in time? |
| Rent-back agreement | After your sale closes, you stay in the home for a period as the buyer’s tenant. | Protects you from moving twice or having nowhere to go between homes. | Ask your agent: Will buyers for my home agree to a rent-back? Ask an attorney: What should the agreement cover? |
| Bridge options | Financing that may let you use the equity in your current home toward the next one before it sells. | Protects your ability to buy before you sell. | Ask your lender: Do I qualify? What would it cost me? What happens if my home takes longer to sell? |
A seller on the other side may prefer an offer without a contingency. A rent-back depends on what your buyer agrees to. Bridge options depend on a lender’s rules. What is available, and what it costs, depends on the contract, the lender and your situation.
Settle five things first. Each one removes a guess you would otherwise make under pressure.
Buena Park homes sold close to their original price and about as fast as a year ago. Fewer homes came on the market, which matters for the buying side.
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% |
| January to September average sale price | $1,040,850 (190 sales) | $993,172 (205 sales) | Up 4.8% |
| Q3 closed sales | 67 | 80 | Down 16% |
| Q3 new listings | 77 | 84 | Down 8% |
| Q3 average days active in MLS | 25 | 24 | About the same |
| Q3 percent of original list price received | 98.5% | 98.1% | Slightly higher |
How to read it:
Move-up families in Buena Park often look in nearby Fullerton, Cypress, La Palma, Anaheim and Cerritos too, and each of those has its own pace.
You lose options. Once your home is under contract, dates are set, and in Christine’s experience several of the structures above get harder to arrange.
In Christine’s experience, the families who struggle are the ones figuring out the timing mid-transaction. The plan has to exist before the sign goes up.
Buena Park is Christine’s home market. Planning a move-up here starts with a conversation, not a listing.
If you are outgrowing your home, message Christine and set up a time. The goal is to leave with a plan for both sides of the move.
Should I sell first or buy first in Buena Park?
Whether to sell first or buy first in Buena Park depends on your situation, and there is no one answer for every family. A plan built before you list reduces the risk on both sides, though no plan removes it completely.
How do I plan a move-up in Buena Park?
Start with your home’s real number, what you are comfortable paying next, and which structure you want. Then decide how flexible your move date is.
What is a contingent offer?
It is an offer on your next home that depends on your current home selling. It can protect you from owning two homes, but some sellers prefer offers without one.
What is a rent-back agreement?
It lets you stay in your home for a period after your sale closes, as the buyer’s tenant. It only works if your buyer agrees to it.
How fast are Buena Park homes selling?
Single-family homes in Buena Park averaged 25 days active in the MLS in Q3 2026, according to CRMLS. That is the time before an accepted offer, not the length of a whole move.
Who can help me plan a move in Buena Park?
Christine Almarines of CA Real Estate Group, licensed since 2004, helps Buena Park homeowners plan a move-up before they list. Book a time to map out your move or get your complimentary market evaluation.
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 figures calculated from monthly data.
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