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.

What does it cost to sell a house in Orange County, CA?

What does it cost to sell a house in Orange County, CA? Selling a home in Orange County involves several cost categories that reduce what you walk away with: agent commissions (fully negotiable), title and escrow fees, the county documentary transfer tax, HOA transfer demands, natural hazard disclos

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Selling a House in a Trust, Trustee Step by Step Guide

If you are the trustee of your family estate and you need to sell the family home, do you know exactly what you are supposed to do next. Many trustees are responsible people who want to do the right thing, but the process can still feel overwhelming because it involves family emotions, legal authori

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The Probate vs. Trust - Inherited Home Mistake That Gets Families Stuck in Court, California

If something happens to your parents, or your spouse, tomorrow, could your family sell the home quickly, or would the house get stuck in probate court for months, maybe even years. Most families do not realize how fast life can change, and how one missing detail can create a legal and financial mess

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