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.

  • Proposition 19, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Basis Transfer Works, and How to Avoid Surprises,Dar Mardan

    Proposition 19, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Basis Transfer Works, and How to Avoid Surprises

    Proposition 19, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Basis Transfer Works, and How to Avoid Surprises (Watch the full breakdown in the video above) Prefer to watch? See the video version of this guide, with chapters and the full transcript. A homeowner called me and said, “Dar, I’m downsizing, but I’m terrifi

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  • Home Buyer Checklist Guide: How to Avoid Buying the Wrong House in Orange County,Dar Mardan

    Home Buyer Checklist Guide: How to Avoid Buying the Wrong House in Orange County

    Home Buyer Checklist Guide: How to Avoid Buying the Wrong House in Orange County (Watch the full breakdown in the video above) Sophia and Daniel were already halfway down the driveway when Daniel whispered, “This is the one.” The house felt warm and bright, the kind of place that makes you picture h

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