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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Newport Beach Skyline Watch, Part 1: The High-Rises Reshaping Newport Center

What high-rises are coming to Newport Beach? Several residential towers up to 22 stories are moving through city approval around Fashion Island and Newport Center, including the branded Ritz-Carlton Residences and twin condo towers replacing the Big Newport theater — the biggest change to the city's

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