Orange County Real Estate Blog

Orange County Property Taxes: Prop 13, Supplemental Bills and Mello-Roos

Photo: T M on Unsplash How are property taxes calculated in Orange County?In Orange County, California, you pay a 1% base tax on your assessed value plus voter-approved debt and any special assessments. Prop 13 resets that value when you buy and caps yearly increases at 2%. If you are moving to Oran

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Refinancing and Retitling the House After Divorce in Orange County

If I keep the house in an Orange County divorce, how do I get my ex off the mortgage and the title? Two separate steps, usually completed together in 1 escrow. The mortgage is changed by refinancing into a loan in your name alone, which releases your ex from the debt. The title is changed by recordi

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What Newport Beach's New High-Rises Mean for Residents Who Want to Downsize

Photo: Ariel Blanco / Unsplash Can you downsize without leaving Newport Beach? Yes, and soon with more choices. The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Related California's twin towers at the old Big Newport theater will add about 300 luxury, single-level condos near Fashion Island, built for owners who wan

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