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.

What Newport Beach's New High-Rises Mean for Residents Who Want to Downsize

Photo: Ariel Blanco / Unsplash Can you downsize without leaving Newport Beach? Yes, and soon with more choices. The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Related California's twin towers at the old Big Newport theater will add about 300 luxury, single-level condos near Fashion Island, built for owners who wan

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Newport Beach Skyline Watch, Part 2: How the New High-Rises Will Change Newport Beach

See what's coming: official renderings of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Newport Beach and Related California's twin towers at Big Newport (both open in a new tab). How will the new high-rises change Newport Beach? They bring a full-service, luxury condo lifestyle Orange County has rarely offered, alo

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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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