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About John Yasko
John was honored as the Newport Beach Association of
Realtors as "2023 Realtor(R) of the
Year", recognizing both his production and his leadership
within the industry. In 2025, John was elected President of the Newport
Beach Association of Realtors(R), a distinction that reflects the trust and
confidence of his fellow real estate professionals to lead the local
industry. For buyers and sellers, that leadership translates to deep
insight into local market trends and pricing; active involvement in policy,
ethics, and industry best practices; strong relationships with leading agents
and brokers; advocacy focused on protecting homeowners' interests. When
the stakes are high, leadership matters. Highly respected as a Orange
County luxury real estate professional, John has been a a top-producing sales
partner with the Tim Smith Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker Realty for over
16 years. He has built a reputation for
strategic preparation and pricing, sophisticated marketing, and disciplined
negotiation•consistently delivering exceptional outcomes for sellers throughout
Newport Beach and coastal Orange County. A graduate of the University of Southern
California (USC), John earned a B.S. in Finance with an emphasis in real estate
investments from USC Marshall School of Business. John approaches every transaction with an
investor's mindset and analytical precision. His ability to combine financial
expertise with hyper-local market knowledge has positioned him among the area's
most trusted advisors. John's professional recognition includes being
awarded the prestigious Coldwell Banker International Society of Excellence
designation (top 1/4 of 1% Coldwell Banker agents worldwide) annually since
2011 and was named and Orange County Real Estate All-Star by Orange Coast
Magazine (top 1% of Orange County real estate agents) each year since 2019.
Beyond production numbers and accolades, John is deeply rooted in the community
he serves. He and his wife Vickie
married over 30+ years ago in Newport Beach and reside in Dover Shores, where
they raised their three children. Their family's commitment to service is
reflected in their now, adult children's careers in public safety, serving the
community as ocean lifeguards, firefighter/paramedics, an RN at CHOC emergency
room, and in Vickie's work in special education within the Newport-Mesa Unified
School District. For John, real estate is more than transactions•it is
about stewardship, legacy, and helping families build community and wealth in
the place he proudly calls home.
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Mortgage rates had actually been improving and briefly dipped below 6% average for the first time since 2022, but the conflict in Iran has pushed oil prices higher, which raises inflation concerns and caused bond yields, and mortgage rates, to rise slightly again, now just above 6%. The increase is small at this point in time and won't dramatically change affordability for most buyers, but crossing the 6% mark can feel psychologically significant. If the conflict is short, the impact on housing will likely be temporary and simply delay some spring buyers. But if the war drags on and keeps energy prices elevated, mortgage rates could stay higher longer and slow the market a bit. It would be a positive for the market if the war goes on longer, that tankers with oil can move freely through the Strait of Hormuz. In my marketplace, clients are buying. If rates come down in the future, you can refinance your loan. Stay tuned.
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