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.

Selling a Family Home in Orange County Without Losing Yourself

Selling a long-held family home in Orange County is as much an emotional process as a financial one. Most sellers experience grief-like responses, guilt, and identity loss, especially in a high-value market like Newport Beach where the home often represents decades of memories and a once-in-a-lifeti

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Can My Parents Transfer Their House to Me Without a Property Tax Increase?

Can parents transfer a house to a child in California without a property tax increase?Yes, up to a limit. Under Proposition 19, a child who moves in keeps the parent's taxable value as long as the home is worth no more than that value plus $1,044,586. Anything above that line gets added to the asses

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Prop 19 and an Inherited Home: The One-Year Rule That Decides Your Property Tax

Watch the full breakdown in the video above. What happens to property taxes when you inherit a home in California? Under Proposition 19, an inherited California home is reassessed to full market value unless a child moves in as their principal residence within one year and files for the homeowners’

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