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 to Negotiate a Home Price in Orange County
Photo: Starboard Creek on Unsplash How do you negotiate a home price in Orange County?In Orange County, you negotiate with sold comps and days on market, then use California's C.A.R. counter offer and Request for Repair forms to trade on price, credits, timing and contingencies, not price alone. Mos
Buyer Closing Costs in Orange County: A Line-by-Line Guide
Photo: Ariel Blanco on Unsplash What closing costs does a buyer pay in Orange County?In Orange County, California, buyers typically pay lender fees, the lender's title policy, half the escrow fee, recording fees, prepaid interest, insurance and tax impounds, and some HOA charges. Most buyers know th
Moving to Orange County: A Relocation Guide for Home Buyers
Photo: David deLeon on Unsplash What should you know before moving to Orange County?Orange County, California offers coastal and master-planned living with a median price above $1.2 million as of August 2026, widespread HOAs, toll-road and airport access, and a DMV to-do list within 10 to 20 days. P
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