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.
How Do Personal Life Changes Affect Real Estate Decisions in Newport Beach?
Major life events, divorce, a new baby, retirement, or inheritance, are among the most common reasons homeowners in Newport Beach and Orange County buy, sell, or restructure their real estate. Each milestone carries its own timeline, financial stakes, and planning needs in a market where average hom
Selling Your Longtime Home in Newport Beach
Selling a home you've lived in for decades means balancing real emotional weight against real financial decisions. In Newport Beach's balanced 2026 market, data-driven pricing, thoughtful preparation, and a clear-eyed plan let you honor your memories without leaving equity on the table. How do you b
Cost to Sell a Home in Newport Beach (2026)
Selling a Newport Beach home involves several cost categories beyond agent compensation: owner's title insurance, escrow fees, the Orange County documentary transfer tax, HOA transfer documents, a Natural Hazard Disclosure report, and any pre-sale prep. Each line is negotiable to varying degrees, an
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