Orange, California Real Estate Agent - Ron Holborn
Ron Holborn has been in the real estate industry for over 22 years, has been the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX North Orange County since 1988, his agency has closed over 8,000 residential and commercial real estate transactions, and he has earned RE/MAX's prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award. Being an adventurer at heart Ron loves to give back to the community and support local causes. His community involvement includes being a strong supporter of the Children's Miracle Network, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Meals on Wheels, Toys for Tots and the Fullerton Rotary.
Ron's areas of sales and expertise include pre-foreclosures, foreclosure sales, bank repossessions, 1-4 unit apartments, rental properties, probate sales, horse properties, and other real estate in Orange. Because he uses the latest technology and communication tools you'll not only find him by visiting his find him on his Orange real estate website but also on Facebook, ActiveRain, and Zillow. So whether you are looking to buy your next home in Orange or one of the surrounding areas or are wanting to sell your home here don't settle for just any real estate agent or company for your real estate needs in Orange County. Give yourself the advantage of working with the best... Ron Holborn!
Orange Facts, History, and Local Events
The city of Orange, California is at the north central end of Orange County. Sometimes referred to as a major city with a small-town charm, orange has a well preserved heritage in the form of numerous homes built before the 1920s. However, Orange is not just about history. There are all the "mod cons" within easy reach for both the resident and the visitor of Orange. Fine, world class dining, shopping for antiques, retail therapy at the malls, live cultural events and attractions, go very well with the historic Old Towne district, to make the city a great attraction for visitors and new residents. Within an easy three miles of Santa Ana, Orange is an affluent city that preserves its built heritage, rather than destroying it, like many cities in the county. Today, more than 135,000 people call it home, and live in this 38 square mile small big town, a mere half hour drive from Los Angeles.
The history of the city of Orange officially starts around 1869. Two lawyers, Alfred Chapman and Andrew Glassell were given land as legal fees -- over 1,300 acres of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. However, Chapman and Glassell were, by no means, the first to inhabit the area. The Tongva and Juaneqo native American nations lived in this area long before these settlers arrived. After being given the land, the two lawyers began to lay out plans for a town. The main town was to be one square mile, the total town site was to be forty acres, and ten-acre farm lots would surround the central town. The center of that town site, the Plaza, is a living symbol of the history of the community, and still has many of the original buildings. Originally named Richland, the city got its current name in 1873, when applying for a post office, when another Richland was found to already exist in California. The town was incorporated in 1888.
The community grew prosperous, and attracted more settlers, in the final decade of the 19th century when the demands for the citrus fruits grown in this area were high. After the railroad came to southern California, and to Orange, there was another increase in population. The local economy continued to be agriculture based, and the next few decades saw slow, but steady, growth. The 1950s saw another real estate boom, when a freeway system was built that connected Los Angeles' with the rest of the county. After World War II, servicemen returning from the war, originally trained in Southern California, brought their families and chose to settle here, as in many cities across California. This led to a further, furious growth in the community. During the post war years, due attention was paid to prevent the city from becoming too large. Also, a balance was struck with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zoning.
Today, Orange is home to big businesses, and small, whether Fortune 500 companies or mom and pop stores, making it a great place to work. Good civic amenities and lovely homes, combine with a close knit feeling of community to make Orange a good place to live. It's a good place to bring up a family too, and apart from the schools, Chapman University has its home right here, as well as the Santiago Canyon College. For the resident and the visitor, there are numerous options for leisure and recreation. A historical downtown area offers antique stores and art galleries, not to mention some fine restaurants. Orange has successfully made the transition from a thriving agricultural center to morph into a charming city in the space of a century.
