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#Vacation Rental

Vacation/short-term rental coverage, permits, TOT, pricing tools, and city-by-city ordinances on the CA coast.

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Apartments

Fighting HOA Rental Bans in Orange County

Orange County HOAs increasingly restrict or ban rentals through CC&R amendments. Understand your legal options, enforcement patterns, and compliance strategies.

Paul Johnston Apr 6, 2026 12 min
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Single Family Homes

Laguna Beach HOA Rental Rules in 2026

Laguna Beach HOAs are tightening rental enforcement in 2026. Learn how to navigate new restrictions, avoid fines, and maintain compliance in coastal communities.

Paul Johnston Mar 26, 2026 12 min
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Short Term Rentals

Manhattan Beach's STR Ban in R-1 Zones

Manhattan Beach's STR ordinance prohibits vacation rentals in R-1 zones while preserving pathways in mixed-use districts. We decode the compliance mechanics and ROI trade-offs for $2M–$10M coastal investors.

Paul Johnston Mar 16, 2026 12 min
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Short Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Compliance Across Coastal California

Every coastal California city governs short-term rentals differently. This pillar guide breaks down permit pathway, owner-occupancy, night caps, TOT, and Coastal Commission posture from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

Paul Johnston Jan 27, 2026 11 min
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Trends

San Diego Beachfront Vacancy in Q2 2026

Q2 2026 San Diego beachfront vacancy dropped to 2.8%, while luxury rents climbed 7.3% YoY. Submarket analysis reveals where coastal investors are capturing premium yields.

Paul Johnston Jan 5, 2026 12 min
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Trends

Laguna Beach Luxury Rental Yields in Q2 2026

Q2 2026 data reveals Laguna Beach luxury rentals delivering 4.8–7.2% gross yields, with short-term strategies outperforming long-term holds by 180 basis points in oceanfront zones.

Chris Kerstner Jan 2, 2026 12 min
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Short Term Rentals

Santa Monica Short-Term Rental Licensing in 2026

Santa Monica's short-term rental ordinance requires active licensing with strict occupancy limits and primary residence verification. Here's your complete compliance roadmap.

Paul Johnston Dec 17, 2025 12 min
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Short Term Rentals

Newport Beach Short-Term Rental Permits in 2026

Newport Beach's 2026 STR ordinance requires permits, TOT registration, and coastal compliance. Understand licensing, occupancy limits, and enforcement penalties.

Paul Johnston Dec 8, 2025 13 min