Orange County Real Estate Blog

Straight answers from Dar Mardan, Realtor® + CPA, on selling, buying, taxes, Prop 19 and downsizing in Newport Beach, Irvine and across Orange County.

Orange County Waterfront Homes: Luxury Meets Lifestyle

Orange County waterfront homes, especially in Newport Beach, combine private dock access, harbor views, and walkable coastal amenities with some of California's most sought-after real estate. Median sold prices in Newport Beach ran between $3.28 and $3.7 million across the first half of 2026, with p

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Best Orange County Neighborhoods for Retirement

Orange County offers retirees a range of options, from walkable coastal communities like Newport Beach and Corona del Mar to inland master-planned cities like Irvine and Mission Viejo, and dedicated 55+ communities like Laguna Woods Village. The tradeoff is lifestyle and amenities against one of Cal

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Your Home Didn't Sell? What Must Change Next

If your listing expired, was canceled, sat on the market without selling, or went into escrow only to have the buyer walk away, the most important question before you put it back on the market is: What is going to be different this time? Because changing the listing date without changing the strateg

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