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.
Inheriting a House With Siblings in Orange County: Keep, Buy Out or Sell
What happens when siblings inherit a house together in Orange County and cannot agree on what to do with it? There are 4 realistic outcomes: everyone agrees to sell and split the proceeds, 1 sibling buys out the others, the siblings keep it together under a written co-ownership agreement, or someone
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
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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