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.

  • How does selling a house after divorce work in Orange County?,Dar Mardan

    How does selling a house after divorce work in Orange County?

    How does selling a house after divorce work in Orange County? Selling a home after divorce in Orange County involves California community property law, Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs), coordinated escrow, and full statutory disclosure obligations. Both spouses typically must agree to

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  • Selling Your Home Isn’t One Step—It’s Three,Dar Mardan

    Selling Your Home Isn’t One Step—It’s Three

    The strategy to get top dollar and keep the deal from falling out of escrow A couple months ago, a homeowner called me and said, “Dar, we finally got an offer. We’re done, right?” They sounded relieved. And I get it—getting an offer feels like the finish line. But a week later, they called again… an

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  • 9 Silent Deal-Killers That Make Buyers Walk Away Instantly ,Dar Mardan

    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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