Irene and Ricky Zhang Real Estate Group

11/02/2026

Across from the park in Turtle Rock, a new chapter begins.

Just sold: 18846 Saginaw, Irvine. Closed October 23, 2026, at $2,120,000. This single-level home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,774 sq ft, with a private atrium and a community park directly across the street.

Congratulations to the sellers and new owners! Thinking about your next move in Turtle Rock? Connect with us through the link in bio.

11/01/2026

23 Irvine homes went under contract last week, up from 20. Still about half a normal week.

The good news: where list prices have reset, buyers are signing. Great Park led with six new contracts at an average list price of $700 a foot. Eastwood had three, listed at $851, down from list prices near $1,000 at its peak.

Buying? New listings are asking about $47 a foot more than the list prices of homes that went under contract, so compare carefully before you offer. Selling? Price it right, plan on three to four months, and review the price after two weeks.

Full update:

Irvine, CA, Oct 22–28, 2026: 23 homes went under contract. Great Park led at a $700/sq ft list price; Eastwood $851. 20 closings averaged $796, down from $822.

10/31/2026

New showcase video: 15 Southern Wood, Irvine

A remodeled single-family home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Turtle Rock, sitting on an 8,060 sq ft lot with no rear neighbors and a natural hillside behind it. Two-story ceilings in the living room, new flooring, a remodeled kitchen, and a family room that opens straight to the backyard.

The backyard is the highlight: a covered California Room, four raised garden beds, and lemon, orange, avocado, nectarine and apple trees. No Mello-Roos, low HOA, and a short walk to Bonita Canyon Elementary.

Watch the tour: https://youtu.be/pwt12PTmh2I

No Mello-Roos, Low HOA! This remodeled single-family home on a quie...

10/30/2026

Just sold: 124 Chant, Irvine, CA 92618

Closed on October 29, 2026 for $2,541,106.

4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3,680 sq ft on a 4,968 sq ft lot, built in 2021.

Congratulations to our sellers, and thank you for trusting us with your home.

Thinking about selling in Irvine? Call or text Ricky at (949) 208-5555 and we'll walk you through what your home could sell for.

Irene and Ricky Zhang Real Estate Group | Keller Williams Realty Irvine
2026 RealTrends Verified: #1 small team in Irvine by volume and by sides

10/30/2026

Just listed: 446 Chorus, Irvine, CA 92618 | $1,699,000

A detached home on a corner lot in Great Park, built in 2022. 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2,669 sq ft.

The floor plan is the reason to see this one. There's a bedroom with its own full bath on the main level, a big loft upstairs, two upstairs bedrooms with their own ensuite baths, and a fourth bath right by the loft. The corner lot lets in a lot of natural light.

You also get three outdoor spaces: a front courtyard, a side yard off the living room's sliding doors, and a private balcony off the primary suite. The primary bath has a freestanding soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower.

Location is walkable. Solis Park K-8 and Portola High are both about 0.3 miles away, and Rise Park, its pool and the trail are close by. HOA is $240/mo.

Open house: Saturday 10/31 and Sunday 11/1, 1-4 PM.

Details: https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/446-Chorus-92618/home/188061008

Questions or want a private showing? Call or text Ricky at (949) 208-5555.

Irene and Ricky Zhang Real Estate Group | Keller Williams Realty Irvine
2026 RealTrends Verified: #1 small team in Irvine by volume and by sides

10/30/2026

Will an appraisal match the price a buyer offers?

Keep improvement records, and don't assume renovation costs equal added value.
In our Irvine listing work, we look at price and contract terms together.

Schedule a Free Listing Consultation.

10/30/2026

Irvine listing expired? You have four real options: relist now with changes, wait for spring 2027, rent it out, or switch agents.

Waiting for spring is a bet, not a sure thing. The last time Irvine sellers waited, the median detached resale went from $899 a square foot in Q4 2025 to $854 in Q2 2026, while condos held about flat. The year before went the other way, so spring isn't a rule.

Also in the post: the protection-period clause to check before you sign with a new agent, and a Great Park home we relaunched in September that went into contract in 16 days.

Irvine listing expired? Compare relisting now, waiting for spring, renting it out or switching agents, plus Irvine sales data on what waiting cost.

10/28/2026

Just listed: 111 Bumblebee, Irvine, CA 92618 — $1,680,000

A detached home in Pavilion Park, Great Park, on a quiet interior street away from the main roads.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,332 sq ft, built in 2014. HOA is $240 a month.

You walk into a two-story foyer with a big chandelier, and the main floor opens up into living, dining and kitchen, all on upgraded LVT. The family room has a stacked-stone fireplace wall. The kitchen has a large quartz island with seating, white cabinets, stainless appliances and built-in double ovens.

All three bedrooms are upstairs. The primary suite looks out on greenery and has a sitting area by the window, dual vanities, a soaking tub, a separate shower and a remodeled walk-in closet.

The backyard is the part people will remember: pergola patio, built-in BBQ island with bar seating, turf and landscape lighting. The owners also put in a new water heater, epoxy garage floors and an EV charging outlet.

You get the Great Park pools, parks, sports courts and trails, and the home is assigned to Beacon Park K-8 and Portola High in Irvine Unified.

Open house: Saturday 10/31 and Sunday 11/1, 1–4 PM.

Details and photos: https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/111-Bumblebee-92618/home/109243149

Questions or a private showing: call or text Irene and Ricky at (949) 208-5555.

Irene and Ricky Zhang Real Estate Group | Keller Williams Realty Irvine
2026 RealTrends Verified: #1 small team in Irvine by volume and by sides

10/28/2026

Living at home while selling? A showing plan keeps daily life in the picture.

• Before listing, agree with your agent on notice and realistic showing hours.
• Use a catchall basket for daily clutter, then tuck it away before each showing.
• Plan a safe spot for pets and somewhere to go during appointments.
• Secure valuables, medications and sensitive documents.
• Review feedback with your agent for recurring questions, not every isolated comment.

Message us to build a showing plan that balances buyer access with your routine.

10/28/2026

New showcase video: 7 Lake Rd, Irvine

A beautifully remodeled home in Woodbridge, steps from Smokestone Park. Two spacious upstairs bedroom suites, each with its own private bathroom, high ceilings, a redesigned open-concept main level and a remodeled kitchen open to the dining area. The secondary suite has its own private balcony, and there is a private backyard and a charming front yard.

Walkable to South Lake, Woodbridge High School, Meadow Park Elementary School and Mike Ward Community Park.

Watch the tour: https://youtu.be/kJLNX-hgSeA

Beautifully remodeled throughout and ideally located steps from Smo...