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.

  • Why does mortgage pre-approval matter so much in Orange County?,Dar Mardan

    Why does mortgage pre-approval matter so much in Orange County?

    Why does mortgage pre-approval matter so much in Orange County? In Orange County and Newport Beach, mortgage pre-approval is a critical first step before you tour a single home. Because home values here rank among the highest in California, pre-approval confirms your borrowing capacity, signals fina

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  • How to Lower Your Home Insurance Cost in California With a Home Inspection,Dar Mardan

    How to Lower Your Home Insurance Cost in California With a Home Inspection

    Can a home inspection lower your home insurance cost in California?Yes, in many cases. An inspection focused on the roof, plumbing, electrical and wildfire hardening shows you what insurers will object to. Fixing those items and documenting the work can qualify you for discounts, including the wildf

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