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 I Do It: The Story Behind Vidar Group and Your Next Chapter
Why does a CPA and MBA choose to sell homes in Orange County? Dar Mardan of Vidar Group built his real estate practice around a simple idea: helping homeowners in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Irvine, and across Orange County make confident, financially sound decisions during life's biggest transit

Condo vs. House for Downsizing in Orange County
If you're downsizing in Orange County, one of the biggest decisions isn't simply how much smaller your next home should be. It's what kind of home you want next. For many longtime homeowners, the choice eventually comes down to two options: A condominium with less exterior maintenance and a more loc

LESS HOUSE. MORE LIFE.
Why Downsizing Can Give Orange County Homeowners More Freedom For years, the goal was often more house. More bedrooms. More bathrooms. A bigger yard. More room for the kids. More space for family gatherings. Maybe a pool, a three-car garage, a formal dining room, an office, and enough storage for ev
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