Orange County Real Estate Blog

Straight answers from Dar Mardan, Realtor® + CPA, on selling, buying, taxes, Prop 19 and downsizing in Newport Beach, Irvine and across Orange County.

Managing an Inherited Property in Newport Beach

What do you need to do when you inherit a property in Newport Beach? Inheriting a Newport Beach property means working through a specific sequence: confirm how title was held, determine whether probate is required at the Orange County Superior Court, satisfy California's disclosure obligations, and

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How to Keep a Home Inspection From Killing Your Sale

The offer came in strong. The buyers loved the layout, the natural light, and the neighborhood. They could picture themselves living there. Everyone felt great. Then the home inspection happened. Two days later, a long inspection report landed in the buyer's inbox. Suddenly, the conversation changed

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Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranty: What's the Difference?

What is the difference between homeowners insurance and a home warranty?Homeowners insurance protects your home and belongings against covered damage from events like fire, theft, or vandalism, while a home warranty is a service contract that helps cover the repair or replacement of home systems and

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