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.

  • Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranty: What's the Difference?,Dar Mardan

    Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranty: What's the Difference?

    What is the difference between homeowners insurance and a home warranty?Homeowners insurance protects your home and belongings against covered damage from events like fire, theft, or vandalism, while a home warranty is a service contract that helps cover the repair or replacement of home systems and

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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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