Effective Date: 2026-05-01
Last Updated: 2026-05-19
Venture: Orange County is an independent editorial publication operated by Ethan Hauptli, a California-licensed real estate salesperson and REALTOR® (CA DRE #02191280) at Real Broker (CA DRE #02022092). Designated California Broker: Rachel Stalnaker.
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