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 Newport Beach Home as a Trustee or Executor: What You Owe the Heirs

What does a trustee or executor owe the heirs when selling a Newport Beach home? A fair price reached through a sound process, equal treatment of every beneficiary, no personal benefit from the sale, and enough information along the way that the heirs can see the job was done properly. In California

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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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Managing an Inherited Property in Newport Beach

What do you need to do when you inherit a property in Newport Beach? Inheriting a Newport Beach property means working through a specific sequence: confirm how title was held, determine whether probate is required at the Orange County Superior Court, satisfy California's disclosure obligations, and

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