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.

Condo or Single-Family Home in Orange County? Buy What They Can't Make More Of

Should you buy a condo or a single-family home in Orange County? If you're buying for the long term, a detached single-family home is usually the stronger choice. Land in Orange County is limited, new detached construction is shrinking, and you can't manufacture more of it. Picture 2 homes at a simi

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Selling a Family Home in Orange County Without Losing Yourself

Selling a long-held family home in Orange County is as much an emotional process as a financial one. Most sellers experience grief-like responses, guilt, and identity loss, especially in a high-value market like Newport Beach where the home often represents decades of memories and a once-in-a-lifeti

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Can My Parents Transfer Their House to Me Without a Property Tax Increase?

Can parents transfer a house to a child in California without a property tax increase?Yes, up to a limit. Under Proposition 19, a child who moves in keeps the parent's taxable value as long as the home is worth no more than that value plus $1,044,586. Anything above that line gets added to the asses

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