Find Your Home in Newport Beach & Orange County

We know the streets, HOAs and price differences from Newport Beach and Laguna Beach to Irvine and South County.

A pricing analysis of recent comparable sales on every home you're serious about, so you know what it's really worth.

Cesar and Sahar lead every search personally. Call or text 7 days a week, 7 AM to 8 PM.

We begin with a 30-minute call or coffee about what you want: areas, style of home, must-haves, timeline and budget comfort. California requires a written buyer representation agreement before we tour homes together. We'll walk you through it in clear, simple terms, including the services we provide and how our compensation works. It's negotiable, and in many sales part or all of it is paid by the seller.

Start with the monthly payment that fits your life, not the biggest number a lender will approve. In Orange County, plan for more than the mortgage: property taxes (roughly 1% of the purchase price plus local assessments, including Mello-Roos in some Irvine and South County communities), HOA dues, homeowners insurance, and flood insurance for some homes near the harbor or beach.

A full pre-approval, not just a prequalification, makes your offer stronger. Many coastal homes call for jumbo financing, which has its own rules for reserves and down payment. Paying cash? A recent proof-of-funds letter does the same job. We're happy to introduce you to trusted local lenders.

Each community has a different feel and price point. Newport Beach offers harbor and beach living from Balboa Island to Newport Coast; Corona del Mar has village walkability; Laguna Beach has its art scene and coves; Irvine is known for planned communities and schools; Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita each offer more space for the money. We'll help you compare them side by side.

We set up instant listing alerts in your private search portal and schedule tours around your calendar. Through our network we often hear about homes before they hit the market. At each showing, look past the staging: check the light at different times of day, parking, noise, and how the home sits on the street.

Price is only part of a winning offer. We'll build yours on recent comparable sales and shape the terms sellers care about: deposit size, contingency periods, closing date and, if needed, a rent-back. If the seller counters, we negotiate for you.

Once your offer is accepted, escrow opens and your good-faith deposit (often around 3% of the price) is typically due within three business days. Important: wire fraud targets home buyers. Before you send any money, call your escrow officer at a number you've verified yourself. Never trust wiring instructions that arrive only by email.

Under the standard California purchase contract you usually have 17 days (unless negotiated otherwise) to complete inspections, review seller disclosures and HOA documents, and approve or ask for repairs. Beyond a general home inspection, coastal homes may also need a sewer line, roof, termite, geological or seawall inspection. We'll tell you which ones make sense for the property.

Your lender orders an appraisal to confirm the value and finalizes your loan. If the appraisal comes in low, we'll go over your options, including renegotiating the price.

A few days before closing, we walk the home together to confirm it's in the agreed condition and any repairs are done. You sign your final documents, the loan funds, the deed records with the county, and you get your keys. After closing, we're still your team: you'll get our list of trusted local vendors and a yearly update on what your home is worth.

You can start browsing anytime, but get pre-approved before touring seriously. Most sellers expect it with an offer, and it tells you your real price range.

Yes. In California, a written buyer representation agreement is required before an agent shows you homes. It explains our services and compensation, and the terms are negotiable.

It's negotiable, but around 3% of the purchase price is common. It goes to escrow, not the seller, and counts toward your down payment.

Usually about 30 days with a loan, and it can be shorter for cash buyers.

Often, yes. We can plan the timing so you're not stuck with two homes or none, using options like a contingent offer, bridge financing or a rent-back. Visit our Sellers page to see how we handle the selling side.

A few things to check early. Insurance: some coastal and canyon areas have limited homeowners insurance options, so get quotes during your contingency period. Remodel plans: homes in the Coastal Zone may need extra permits for additions or major remodels. Short-term rentals: each city has its own rules, and some neighborhoods don't allow them. HOAs: review the rules, reserves and any upcoming special assessments. Bluff, slope and bayfront homes: ask about geology, drainage and seawall condition.

Newport Beach (including Corona del Mar, Newport Coast and Balboa Island), Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita.