# Kent Martin

> Newport Beach-based Coldwell Banker Realty team serving coastal Orange County. The group handles residential sales, waterfront and manufactured-home niches, valuations, neighborhood guidance, and selected trust, probate, and investment-led transactions.

Newport Beach and coastal Orange County, Coldwell Banker Realty, luxury and waterfront homes, manufactured/mobile-home niche, trusts and probates, investors and sellers, in-house marketing support, neighborhood guides, home valuation lead generation

## Agent Bios

- [Newport Beach Real Estate Agent | Shawna Young](https://kentmartingroup.com/agents/shawna-young): Kent Martin Group profiles Shawna Young, a Newport Beach sales partner serving Orange County buyers, sellers, and investors.
- [Newport Beach CA Real Estate Agent | Kent Martin](https://kentmartingroup.com/agents/kent-martin): Kent Martin's Newport Beach agent profile highlights brokerage experience, investment expertise, and client testimonials.

## Neighborhood Guides

- [Balboa Island, CA Guide | Explore Homes & Lifestyle](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/balboa-island): Balboa Island, CA neighborhood page with MLS listings, census demographics, walkability scores, nearby businesses, and school search links.
- [Huntington Beach | Neighborhood Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/huntington-beach): Directory-style Huntington Beach neighborhood page with property listings, census stats, walk scores, and nearby schools.
- [Living in Dover Shores, CA | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/dover-shores): Kent Martin Group lists Dover Shores, Newport Beach properties alongside neighborhood demographics, schools, and nearby amenities.
- [Lido Island Newport Beach Real Estate | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/lido-island): Kent Martin Group lists luxury homes and neighborhood data for Lido Island in Newport Beach.
- [Weed, CA Real Estate for Sale | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/weed): Directory listing for Weed, CA real estate, with property listings and neighborhood stats.
- [Living in West Newport Beach, CA | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/west-newport-beach): West Newport Beach real estate listings and neighborhood overview in Newport Beach, California.
- [Laguna Beach | Neighborhood Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/laguna-beach): Laguna Beach real estate neighborhood page with property listings, census demographics, nearby points of interest, and schools.
- [Living in Peninsula Point, Newport Beach | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/peninsula-point): Peninsula Point, Newport Beach neighborhood page listing local homes, census snapshots, walkability scores, and nearby points of interest.
- [Living in Back Bay, Newport Beach, CA | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/back-bay): Back Bay, Newport Beach neighborhood page lists homes, local demographics, walkability scores, and nearby points of interest.
- [Living in Dana Point, CA | Kent Martin Group Team](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/dana-point): A Dana Point neighborhood page with property listings, local demographics, schools, and nearby points of interest.
- [Living in Cannery Village District, Newport Beach | Kent](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/cannery-village-district): Kent Martin Group's Cannery Village District page lists neighborhood properties and local demographics in Newport Beach.
- [Lido Marina | Neighborhood Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/lido-marina): Kent Martin Group's Lido Marina, CA neighborhood page presents listings, demographics, and nearby amenities.
- [Newport Beach | Neighborhood Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/newport-beach): Newport Beach real estate page with property listings, neighborhood statistics, local business highlights, and school information.
- [Living in Corona Del Mar, CA | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/corona-del-mar): Corona Del Mar neighborhood page with local listings, demographic snapshots, walkability data, and nearby points of interest.
- [Long Beach, CA Neighborhood Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/long-beach): Kent Martin Group's Long Beach, CA neighborhood page combines property listings with local demographics, walkability scores, and nearby businesses.
- [Living in Seal Beach, CA | Kent Martin Group Team](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/seal-beach): Seal Beach neighborhood page from Kent Martin Group featuring current listings plus demographic and transit data.
- [Living in Newport Coast, CA | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/newport-coast): Newport Coast property listings page with luxury home listings, neighborhood demographics, local businesses, and school links.
- [Newport Heights, CA Homes for Sale | Explore the Area](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/newport-heights): Kent Martin Group lists Newport Heights, CA properties and neighborhood data for home shoppers.
- [Balboa Peninsula | Neighborhood Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/balboa-peninsula): Balboa Peninsula neighborhood listing page with property results, census stats, walkability scores, and nearby businesses.
- [Costa Mesa, CA Homes & Lifestyle | Explore the Area](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods/costa-mesa): Costa Mesa, CA neighborhood listing page with property results, local demographics, school info, and nearby points of interest.

## Tools

- [Newport Beach Home Valuation | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/home-valuation): A Newport Beach home valuation landing page promotes instant property valuation and a free valuation request.

## Featured Blog Posts

- [Lido Marina Land Lease Homes: How They Work Nearby | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/how-land-lease-communities-work-near-lido-marina): A Newport Beach guide explains how land-lease manufactured-home communities near Lido Marina affect ownership, rent, approval, taxes, and resale.
- [Preparing a West Newport Beach Home for Market | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/preparing-a-west-newport-beach-home-for-the-market): West Newport Beach sellers are advised to gather disclosures, fix coastal wear, and stage for buyers concerned with flood, maintenance, and association details.
- [Cannery Village Newport Beach Living Guide | See If It Fits | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/living-in-cannery-village-near-newport-harbor): A Newport Beach neighborhood guide to Cannery Village's harbor access, mixed-use housing, walkability, and nearby Lido Marina Village.
- [Things Not to Do When Buying a Home | Kent Martin Group | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/things-you-shouldnt-do-when-buying-a-home): Kent Martin Group outlines nine common home-buying mistakes, focusing on budgeting, credit behavior, and mortgage approval.
- [Newport Beach Real Estate Market: How to Read It | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/how-to-read-the-newport-beach-real-estate-market): Guide to reading the Newport Beach real estate market through inventory, timing, negotiation ratios, and property segments.
- [Get the Most From Your Holiday Rental | Kent Martin | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/get-the-most-from-your-holiday-rental): Kent Martin Group blog page titled 'Get the Most From Your Holiday Rental' featuring Kent Martin's startup reflections and related post links.
- [7 Home Renovations to Boost Resale Value | Kent Martin Group | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/7-home-renos-that-will-increase-your-resale-value-big-time): Kent Martin Group lists seven remodeling projects intended to raise resale value, emphasizing kitchens, bathrooms, curb appeal, and garage doors.
- [The Future of Real Estate Commissions | Kent Martin | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/the-future-of-real-estate-commissions): Kent Martin Group blog post on real estate commissions, though the visible article text focuses on staging furniture and accessories.
- [Dover Shores vs Newport Heights in Newport Beach Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/dover-shores-vs-newport-heights-which-fits-you-best): Compares Dover Shores and Newport Heights in Newport Beach by lifestyle, housing, access, and pricing.
- [Costa Mesa vs Newport Beach: Which Fits You Best Today? | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/is-costa-mesa-the-smart-alternative-to-newport-beach): Blog compares Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for coastal buyers weighing price, housing mix, and direct beach access.
- [Cannery Village Newport Lifestyle | Explore Daily Life | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/everyday-coastal-living-in-newports-cannery-village-district): A neighborhood guide to everyday coastal living, housing, walkability, and waterfront access in Newport Beach's Cannery Village district.
- [Sell Home Corona Del Mar: Position for a Premium Sale | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/positioning-your-corona-del-mar-home-for-a-premium-sale): Kent Martin Group outlines pricing, timing, staging, and micro-market strategy for selling a Corona del Mar home at a premium.
- [Rent or Buy a Home? Expert Guide by Kent Martin | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/should-i-rent-or-buy-a-home): A Kent Martin Group guide weighs rent-versus-buy tradeoffs, emphasizing costs, lifestyle, timing, and long-term goals.
- [Balboa Peninsula Second Home: What Buyers Should Know | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/what-to-know-about-second-home-life-on-balboa-peninsula): Buyer guidance on second-home ownership in Balboa Peninsula, centered on parking, beach access, boating, and rental rules.
- [Newport Heights Guide: Bluff-Top Living in Newport Beach | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/newport-heights-neighborhood-guide-for-bluff-top-living): A Newport Beach neighborhood guide to Newport Heights' bluff-top setting, housing mix, amenities, and market position.
- [Sell Newport Beach Trust Property | Start With Authority | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/selling-a-newport-beach-home-from-a-trust-or-estate): Guide to selling a Newport Beach home from a trust or estate, covering authority, probate steps, and Orange County filing requirements.
- [Lido Marina Condos vs Land-Lease Homes Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/lido-marina-condos-versus-nearby-land-lease-homes): A comparison of Lido Marina condos and nearby land-lease homes, covering ownership, costs, lifestyle, governance, resale, and local protections.
- [The Hour-by-Hour Rhythm of a West Newport Beach Day | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/the-hour-by-hour-rhythm-of-a-west-newport-beach-day): A local guide explains West Newport Beach through its hourly beach, surf, coffee, dining, and emergency rhythms.
- [Costa Mesa Weekend Guide to the Coastal Corridor Today | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/a-local-style-weekend-in-costa-mesas-coastal-corridor): Costa Mesa blog guide to a local-style weekend through arts, shopping, parks, and beach access.
- [The Wedge Season: What This Year's Swells Actually Uncovered | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/the-wedge-season-what-this-years-swells-actually-uncovered): A local analysis of The Wedge's active swell season, exposed infrastructure, erosion risks, beach rules, and implications for Peninsula residents.
- [Corona del Mar Village Calendar: A Local's Guide to 2026 | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/the-corona-del-mar-village-calendar-a-local-actually-uses): A local guide to Corona del Mar Village's recurring events, anchor institutions, dining options, and seasonal community rhythm.
- [Newport Beach Fall 2026 Restaurant Openings: A Resident's Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/the-fall-2026-opening-wave-reshaping-newport-beach-dining): A resident-style guide to new and forthcoming restaurants reshaping dining along Newport Beach's Mariners' Mile, Balboa Island, and Fashion Island.
- [Living Near the Beach in Huntington Beach | Explore Life | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/what-its-like-to-live-near-the-sand-in-huntington-beach): A Huntington Beach guide to life near the sand, comparing coastal pockets, beach access, events, and daily tradeoffs.
- [Dover Shores Waterfront and View Premiums Guide | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/understanding-dover-shores-waterfront-and-view-premiums): Blog explains Dover Shores waterfront, dock, and view premiums in Newport Beach using public sales examples.
- [Balboa Fun Zone's $115M Plan Is Still Just a Plan | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/the-balboa-fun-zones-dollar115-million-plan-is-still-just-a-plan-heres-whats-actually-different-right-now): A local update separates the Balboa Fun Zone's completed improvements from its still-planned $115 million revitalization.
- [Dover Shores Newport Beach: What's New This Season Near the Back Bay | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog/wild-in-the-back-whole-foods-out-front-this-season-in-dover-shores): A local guide contrasts Dover Shores' Back Bay nature access with Westcliff Plaza's expanding retail and dining corridor.

## Testimonials

- [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/testimonials): Client testimonials praise Kent Martin Group for Newport Beach home purchases and sales.

## Core Pages

- [Newport Beach Real Estate Agent | Work With Kent Martin](https://kentmartingroup.com/): Kent Martin Group promotes a free home valuation and instant property valuation service.

## Other Pages

- [Contact Us | Kent Martin Group | Newport Beach, CA](https://kentmartingroup.com/contact): Contact page for Kent Martin Group's Newport Beach real estate office.
- [Newport Beach, CA Real Estate Blog | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/blog): Kent Martin Group's blog indexes Newport Beach and Orange County real estate articles and neighborhood guides.
- [Kent Martin Group | Team Serving Newport Beach, CA](https://kentmartingroup.com/team): Kent Martin Group's team page lists agents, testimonials, and notable property transactions in Newport Beach.
- [Privacy Policy | Kent Martin Group | Newport Beach, CA](https://kentmartingroup.com/terms-and-conditions): Kent Martin Group's privacy policy and terms of use outlines collection, AI-assisted communications, advertising tracking, and opt-out rights.
- [Find Places to Live in Newport Beach, CA | Kent Martin Group](https://kentmartingroup.com/neighborhoods): Kent Martin Group's neighborhood directory links to lifestyle guides across Newport Beach and nearby coastal communities.