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What Not to Fix When Selling a …
Most sellers lose money before the house reaches the market, on repairs nobody asked for.…
Probate Fees in California Are Based on …
California sets probate fees by statute on the gross value of the estate, so the…
What the Orange County Housing Market Is …
Orange County buyer demand fell to its lowest October reading since 2007 as mortgage rates…
Miami Real Estate: 10 Things to Check …
Before you buy a Miami condo, look past the staging. Here are the ten things…
Property Division in a California Divorce: Do …
No one in California has to accept a buyout of the family home simply because…
Newport Beach Real Estate: Don't Pick the …
Newport Beach is a set of distinct villages, not one market. Balboa Island, the Peninsula,…
Miami Real Estate vs Orange County: What …
Orange County buys more private square footage at $2 million. Miami buys newer construction and…
Downsizing in Orange County: When the $500,000 …
If you bought your Orange County home before 2000, the $500,000 federal exclusion probably does…
Should You 1031 Exchange Your Orange County …
A 1031 exchange defers the tax on an Orange County rental instead of erasing it.…