ArchiWise tracks 32 stories about real estate, zoning, permitting, and policy in Orange County, California. We surface the local decisions (rezonings, council debates, infrastructure investment, hazard mapping updates) that change how property gets built and bought. Updated as new coverage publishes.
Economos DeWolf recently facilitated the sale of a 22,193-square-foot office building at 2391 Morse Avenue in Irvine, California, for $15.7 million. The transaction involved undisclosed parties and highlights the valuation of renovated office assets in the Orange County market.
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Taco Bell has signed a 254,162-square-foot lease at Irvine Company's Alton HQ in Irvine, marking the largest office deal in Orange County in half a decade. This significant transaction contributes to a healthier regional office market, characterized by decreasing vacancy rates and rising average asking rents.
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Westwood Financial has purchased the 95,416-square-foot Peninsula Marketplace in Huntington Beach, California, from Blackstone for approximately $56.2 million. This acquisition adds a key grocery-anchored property in Orange County to Westwood's portfolio, reflecting strong investor interest in coastal retail assets.
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Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. has sold its long-standing 25-acre headquarters campus in Cypress, Orange County, which features industrial, flex, and office space. The company will lease back the property until late 2028 as part of its corporate relocation plans.
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Westwood Financial has completed the acquisition of Peninsula Marketplace, a significant retail property in Huntington Beach, California, anchored by a Ralphs grocery store and nearly fully leased.
Read articleNews from Huntington Beach, Orange County, CaliforniaThe entertainment giant has purchased the 25-acre, industrial-zoned property, which includes 279,000 square feet across three buildings, though future plans for the site remain undisclosed.
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An affiliate of Nexus Development has obtained $276 million in refinancing for two senior living communities in Newport Beach, California, totaling 395 units. The transaction involved separate loans from Bank of America and JLL Real Estate Capital.
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A global retailer and e-commerce wholesaler has acquired a 29,932-square-foot industrial warehouse in Santa Ana, California, in an off-market transaction facilitated by DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services.
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The Costa Mesa City Council recently approved a development plan for 2,300 homes on state-owned land, a figure significantly below initial proposals and state targets. This approval comes as California continues its lawsuit against the city for failing to meet state-mandated housing element deadlines and quotas.
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Construction is progressing on Legado at the Met, a six-story residential building in Santa Ana, which will introduce 270 new apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, along with extensive amenities and parking.
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Hoag Hospital Irvine has finalized a six-building, $1 billion expansion, significantly increasing its patient capacity and enhancing specialized care services. The new Sun Family Campus introduces advanced facilities for cancer, women's health, and surgical procedures.
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Hoag Hospital Irvine has completed its six-building, $1 billion Sun Family Campus expansion, significantly increasing its patient capacity and adding specialized facilities for various medical services.
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The Costa Mesa City Council has greenlit a significant housing development featuring 2,300 residences, including 920 affordable units, on the 80-acre former Fairview Developmental Center property, aiming to address state housing mandates.
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The Costa Mesa City Council has greenlit a significant residential project, including 920 affordable units, on the 80-acre site of the former Fairview Developmental Center, addressing state housing mandates.
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The Costa Mesa City Council has greenlit a significant housing development featuring 2,300 residences, including 920 affordable units, on the former Fairview Developmental Center campus, addressing state housing mandates and local housing needs.
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The Costa Mesa City Council has greenlit a significant housing development, including 920 affordable units, on the 80-acre site of the former Fairview Developmental Center, aiming to address state housing mandates.
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Whittier Comstock, a subsidiary of MW Investment, has purchased the Fairway Center II office building in Brea, California, for $27.8 million, marking a significant transaction in the Orange County office market.
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Broadcom purchased its 660,000-square-foot Irvine research campus for $325 million, marking a reacquisition of the property it originally developed. This transaction highlights a trend of well-funded companies converting from tenants to owners amid depressed real estate values.
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MBK Rental Living and Haseko Corp. have sold the 315-unit Zia apartment community in Anaheim to Boston-based TA Realty for $147.5 million, achieving a price per unit well above the regional median.
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Billionaire sports owner Stan Kroenke is acquiring a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels, prompting Anaheim officials to consider restarting talks for a mixed-use master plan surrounding Angel Stadium.
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Framing is now underway on Central Pointe, a major mixed-use development by Ledcor Properties at 1801 East 4th Street in Santa Ana. The multi-phase project will deliver 644 apartments, 15,000 square feet of retail, and structured parking.
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The Carina at MainPlace, an eight-story complex by Lowe and Affinius Capital, is under construction next to the MainPlace Mall, slated for completion in 2028.
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The $5 billion OCVibe project, surrounding the Honda Center, is expanding its culinary offerings with five additional restaurants for its 50,000-square-foot Katella Commons market hall, slated to open in early 2027.
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The 100-acre OCVibe development, privately financed by Anaheim Ducks owners, is converting vast parking lots around the Honda Center into a dense urban environment featuring residential, office, retail, and entertainment spaces. This ambitious project aims to create a year-round destination and address Orange County's housing and cultural amenity gaps.
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Shea Homes has acquired an entitled site from Shopoff Realty Investments for 23 townhomes at Newport Beach's Uptown Newport Village. This development marks the completion of the initial phase for the 25-acre mixed-use project.
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USA Properties Fund and Irvine Co. have broken ground on Terracina at Tustin Legacy, a 338-unit affordable apartment complex. This development is part of a larger 1,600-acre master-planned community on a former Marine Corps Air Station, aiming to address housing needs in the region.
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Shopoff Realty Investments has secured entitlements from the Buena Park City Council for a new residential community at 5600 Beach Boulevard, transforming a nearly 14-acre industrial site into 231 townhomes and duplex units, alongside 50 units of senior affordable housing.
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The Bascom Group, an Irvine-based investment firm, has expanded its multifamily portfolio with the purchase of Castlewood Park Apartments, a significant transaction in Orange County's supply-constrained market. This acquisition marks one of the largest multifamily sales in north Orange County recently.
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Eagle Real Estate Partners and the Vistria Group have acquired the 402-unit Crystal View Apartments in Garden Grove for $132.5 million, extending and expanding affordability restrictions at the property.
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Indianapolis-based Milhaus has merged with SRG Residential, a subsidiary of California's Sares Regis Group, forming a major multifamily platform with plans to expand development in Southern California.
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Eagle Real Estate Partners and Vistria Group have purchased the 402-unit Crystal View Apartments in Garden Grove for $132.5 million. The deal preserves and extends affordability restrictions at the property.
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After years of resistance and facing escalating fines, the Huntington Beach City Council has approved a state-mandated housing element to address its housing production goals.
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