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Straight answers on the topics buyers and sellers ask most about Newport Beach and South Orange County real estate.
- What are the best luxury neighborhoods in Newport Beach?The most sought-after luxury neighborhoods in Newport Beach — Newport Coast, Lido Isle, Bayshores, Harbor View Hills, and the bayfront — explained by Coldwell Banker Global Luxury agent Susie McCollom.
- What is my Irvine home worth?What determines your Irvine home's value — village, lot size, school assignment, and current comparable sales — and how to get a free, no-obligation comparative market analysis from agent Susie McCollom.
- Should I sell before buying in Newport Beach?Selling before buying in Newport Beach usually gives you a stronger negotiating position — here's how bridge financing, rent-back agreements, and contingent offers help you manage the gap, explained by agent Susie McCollom.
- How much should I overbid in Orange County?There's no universal number for offering over asking in Orange County — it depends on days on market, comparable sales, and competing offers. Agent Susie McCollom pulls current comparables before every offer.
- What should I know about moving to Newport Beach from out of state?Relocating to Newport Beach from out of state? Plan for California's property-tax reassessment at purchase price, HOA and Mello-Roos costs, and a fast market — agent Susie McCollom works extensively with relocating buyers.