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.

9 Silent Deal-Killers That Make Buyers Walk Away Instantly

(Watch the full breakdown in the video above) It was a Saturday in Orange County, the kind of day when the sun makes everything look a little more optimistic than it really is. We had two showings back-to-back for a home that should have been an easy sale. Great neighborhood. Solid layout. Nice lot.

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The Probate vs. Trust - Inherited Home Mistake That Gets Families Stuck in Court, California

If something happens to your parents, or your spouse, tomorrow, could your family sell the home quickly, or would the house get stuck in probate court for months, maybe even years. Most families do not realize how fast life can change, and how one missing detail can create a legal and financial mess

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How to Lower Your Home Insurance Cost in California With a Home Inspection

Can a home inspection lower your home insurance cost in California?Yes, in many cases. An inspection focused on the roof, plumbing, electrical and wildfire hardening shows you what insurers will object to. Fixing those items and documenting the work can qualify you for discounts, including the wildf

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