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.

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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Orange County Trusts & Probate: Selling a Home

Selling a home through a trust or probate in Orange County follows California-specific rules around court confirmation, disclosures, and timelines. Trust sales typically move faster and avoid court oversight, while probate sales may require a court hearing, overbidding process, and longer escrow, al

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Inherited a House in California? What to Do Next?

Prefer to watch? See the video version of this guide, with chapters and the full transcript. A few days after losing someone you love, the house can suddenly become much more than a home. It becomes paperwork. Insurance. Mortgage statements. Family opinions. Keys. Personal belongings. Property taxes

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