Mike and Mary Jafarkhani Team

06/09/2026

Planning to buy your next home while selling your current one?

Do you sell, then buy? Buy, then sell? Or try to line up both closings around the same time?

This week, we’re breaking down the three main ways to make a move, so you can understand the options before you’re in the middle of them.

Read the full post here

Buying a new home while selling your current one is one of the most common and most complicated moves in real estate. Here's how to think through the options before you commit to a direction.

06/08/2026

👀✨ Coming soon to Portola Springs, Irvine…and this one checks every box.

🏡 3 bed | 3 bath | Portola Springs, Irvine 92618

Here’s what makes this floor plan so rare:
✔️ Main level bedroom suite, perfect for guests, in-laws, or a private home office
✔️ Soaring two-story ceilings that make every room feel like a retreat
✔️ Bright, open great room made for living and entertaining
✔️ Tucked in the heart of one of Irvine’s most desirable communities

Homes with this layout in Portola Springs don’t sit and this one isn’t even on the market yet.

Drop a 🏠 below if you want to be first through the door before it goes live.

06/05/2026

37 years of service and 20 years with RE/MAX, there are no words that fully capture what this milestone means to us.

Mike and I have built this business on trust, hard work, and a genuine love for helping people make the real estate dream come true. To every client, colleague, and friend who has been part of this journey, thank you.

We don’t take a single year for granted. Looking forward to continue service our clients for many more years to come.🏡❤️

06/02/2026

Pricing a home this summer takes a more current read than pricing one earlier in the spring.

Our latest post explains how to think through pricing before you list this summer, including what data matters most and how to avoid starting too high in a market where buyers are comparing carefully.

Read the full guide at the link below.

Pricing a home takes more than checking recent sales. Learn how active listings, price reductions, buyer search behavior, and current competition can help guide your list price.

05/29/2026

Just Listed in Woodbury East, Irvine ✨ Detached. Bright. Move-in ready.

📍 41 Serenity, Irvine CA 92618 | $1,500,00

Just hit the market and it’s everything.
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,735 SF with a private backyard and a primary suite that feels like a retreat.

Open House this Sat & Sun 1–4PM.
Link in bio for photos, details, and more!

05/29/2026

Happy Friday JUST SOLD in Woodbury, Irvine 🏡✨

We represented BOTH the sellers AND the buyers on this one and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone we got to serve.

Woodbury is one of Irvine’s most sought-after communities, and this home is proof of why.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Irvine, let’s talk. Having the right team in your corner makes all the difference.

📲 DM us to get started

05/26/2026

A smaller home can be wonderful to live in, but only if the space works with your everyday life.

If you’re living in a smaller home, thinking about downsizing, or trying to make your current space feel a little easier, this one’s for you.

Read our latest post for simple ideas that can make a small home feel brighter, lighter, and more comfortable. ⤵️

A smaller home doesn’t have to feel cramped. Use these practical small-space living tips to make your home feel bigger, brighter, and easier to live in.

05/20/2026

JUST SOLD ✨ can you buy before you sell?

When our longtime friends decided it was time to be closer to their kids, they trusted us with one of the biggest moves of their lives.

We found their dream home before their current home ever hit the market, and helped them buy it without being contingent on selling first.

No stress. No compromises. Just the right home at the right time.

This is exactly what we do for our clients, and we’d love to do it for you too.

If you’ve been holding back because you haven’t sold yet, let’s talk. We know programs that can get you into your next home without waiting, and without the risk.

📩 DM us or drop a comment below. Let’s make your move happen.

05/19/2026

Selling a home you've owned for 15, 20, or 30 years involves decisions that most seller guides skip entirely. What do you do with decades of belongings before you list? Which original features need updating and which ones buyers will love? What happens with capital gains on a home you bought at a fraction of today's value?

We put together a practical guide for long-term homeowners covering exactly these questions, from sorting and prep to pricing, logistics, and what to think through before committing to a listing date.

If you're starting to think about what selling looks like after years in the same home, this one's for you. DM us the word SELLING and we'll send you the full blog post directly.

Selling a home you've lived in for 15 or 20 years involves decisions that most seller guides don't cover. Here's a practical look at what's different and how to approach it.

05/16/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Woodbury Community Garage Sale this year and would love for you to stop by and say hi.

📍 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620
🕖 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

There will be 55 families participating, making this the biggest Woodbury garage sale yet.

We’ll have coffee and donuts at our stop, so come by, grab a treat, and enjoy a fun morning exploring the neighborhood and finding some great deals. Hope to see you there!