Homeowners, buyers, investors, and seasonal renters across Coastal Orange County can now access Cynthia Ayers’ 2026 market forecast, offering localized insights and concierge-level guidance shaped by more than three decades of experience in luxury real estate.
Laguna Beach, CA, July 20, 2026 — Cynthia Ayers, broker and founder of Laguna Coast Real Estate, is proud to announce the release of a 2026 market forecast for coastal Orange County. The report covers Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point and Monarch Beach, giving buyers, sellers and renters a clearer look at where the local market stands heading into next year.
Inventory along the coast has stayed tight for months, and Ayers doesn’t expect much relief in 2026. Buyers are also doing far more homework before they ever pick up the phone.
Many spend weeks in search for homes online, weighing prices, rental history, and neighborhood data, almost as they’d research a stock before buying it. Ayers built the forecast with that buyer in mind, gathering data she says usually stays scattered across too many sources.
The report also looks closely at seasonal rentals, an area where Laguna Beach has quietly become a solid investment case. Vacancy rates along the coast remain near historic lows, and furnished turnkey rentals have kept delivering steady returns for owners who bought with income, not just appreciation, in mind.
“People want numbers right now, not a pitch,” Ayers said. “So we pulled the real pricing shifts and rental data we’re seeing and put it in one place. If someone’s trying to decide whether to buy in Laguna Beach this year or wait, this gives them something honest to work from.”
Laguna Coast Real Estate has worked out of downtown Laguna Village since 2006, and most of its business still comes through referrals rather than advertising. Ayers works closely with fellow agent Cathy Porter, and both stay personally involved in every deal, from the first showing through closing day. The firm also handles luxury rentals for resorts in Monarch Beach and services the Montage Resort and Spa in Laguna Beach, a detail that carries weight with renters at the higher end of the market.
The firm hasn’t skipped digital marketing, either. Listings get professional photography, SEO-driven placement, and coverage in national outlets, in addition to the phone calls and in-person visits the team has always relied on.
“Buyers expect the digital side now, and we deliver it,” Ayers said. “But someone still has to pick up the phone and actually know the answer. That hasn’t changed in thirty years, and I don’t think it will.”
Ayers expects competition for oceanfront and view properties to stay strong through the rest of 2026. Buyers, sellers, and investors can request the full forecast at lagunacoastrealestate.com or by calling (949) 494-0490.
About Laguna Coast Real Estate:
Laguna Coast Real Estate is a boutique residential brokerage based in Laguna Beach, serving coastal Orange County communities including Newport Coast, Dana Point, and Laguna Niguel. Founded in 2006, the firm focuses on luxury oceanfront properties, seasonal rentals, and hands-on advisory work for buyers, sellers, and investors along the Laguna Coast.
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Organization: Laguna Coast Real Estate
Contact Person: Cynthia Ayers
Phone Number: (949) 494-0490
Address: 301 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, United States
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://lagunacoastrealestate.com/
