Asking Lida Rippe about Los Angeles and Orange County is like asking an artist about their two favorite paintings. Her enthusiasm is contagious — there is so much to love about LA and OC.
If you’re an out-of-state or international buyer, your adventure in Southern California real estate heats up as your plane lands at LAX. It’s surprisingly close (18 miles) to downtown LA and about a 45-minute Uber to Orange County. As you pass through the city, you have time to notice the clear blue skies and revisit your plans.
Sprawling Los Angeles is connected by more than its signature freeways. Its 24 miles of beach, ideal climate, and entertainment industry are points of civic pride. The iconic Hollywood sign keeps watch over the likes of Paramount Pictures, Universal, and Warner Brothers. Everyone has a favorite star on the Walk of Fame, a restaurant to recommend, and a preferred comedy club or music venue.
Perhaps best known for Disneyland, Orange County turns out to be a sanctuary for three million people who love the peaceful outdoors. “The OC” has 42 miles of beach (even more than LA) and encompasses several municipalities, including Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. You can surf, yacht, boat, bike, hike, jog, walk, and wander to your heart’s content. Few places enrich residents with convenient access to oceans and mountains.
LA and OC are separate yet intertwined, with many desirable qualities in common. Each has a world-class food scene where enduring restaurants like Spago or Bestia compete with a neverending parade of new joints. Both areas have signature museums (like Orange County Museum of Art and The Getty) and more galleries than you could tour in a month. Outside Silicon Valley and New York City, Los Angeles has the nation’s largest startup ecosystem, with many employees commuting from or working remotely in Orange County. Fashion icons, social media influencers, and creative execs all share in the entrepreneurial spirit of SoCal. Together, LA and the OC present a near-infinity of job opportunities, residential neighborhoods, and lifestyle choices.
With so much on your plate, an expert local agent like Lida Rippe is a godsend. Whether you prefer Los Angeles or Orange County, her passion is to find you the perfect place to live. Beginning with a personalized consultation, she will gather your priorities (choice of schools, proximity to parks, access to public transportation, etc.) and find homes in neighborhoods that suit your lifestyle. You can tour select properties in person or virtually. She will negotiate the best deal possible, get you your keys, and help you settle in after you relocate.
As a long-tenured agent, Lida knows the value of having customized, efficient game plans for each client. Because she regularly works with clients based outside Los Angeles and Orange County, Lida has perfected her relocation services and communication skills (via phone, email, or text — whichever you prefer).
Her process involves steps such as:
- Curated home search according to your lifestyle and budget
- Hyperlocal market assessment
- Virtual tours convenient for out-of-area buyers
- Negotiation and offer strategy
SoCal locals expect the best service, and our team’s client offerings go above and beyond. They include:
- Corporate relocation
- Investment planning
- Property management through our expansive network of service providers and contractors
- Tried-and-true guides for buyers and sellers
Luxury homes throughout LA and the OC are architectural wonders representing an array of styles. Many have extravagant landscaping, pools, and private drives off winding avenues. You can find luxury condos, hillside estates, and mansions with dramatic ocean views. The choice is yours, and Lida will be here to assist you with any and all of your real estate needs.
Ready to relocate? Los Angeles and Orange County are perfect settings, and with Lida Rippe on your side, you’ll find new horizons suddenly within your reach. Reach out to the Lida Rippe Real Estate Team to get the best possible service before, during, and after your big move.