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Selling An Inherited House In California: Cash Offer …

Selling An Inherited House In California: Cash Offer …

August 14, 2026

Cash offer: $800,000. As is on the market: $950,000. Prepared: $1,190,000. Same Anaheim house, same month. Paula Aragone…

Moving to Miami From California: What Orange County …

Moving to Miami From California: What Orange County …

August 12, 2026

Moving to Miami from California is five decisions, not one, and most buyers make them in the wrong…

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a …

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a …

August 11, 2026

Most Orange County sellers spend 6-9% of the sale price in total selling costs. Here's the line-by-line breakdown…

Probate Real Estate in California: How Long Does …

Probate Real Estate in California: How Long Does …

August 7, 2026

Some probate sales close in 30-60 days; others take 6+ months after an offer is accepted. The difference…

The Trust Property Sale Closed. Here's Why You …

The Trust Property Sale Closed. Here's Why You …

August 5, 2026

When a trust property sale closes, the sale proceeds usually go into a trust account first, not directly…

Buying a House in a Trust or in …

Buying a House in a Trust or in …

July 31, 2026

If you already have a living trust, the best practice is to purchase your new home directly in…

Understanding the Trust Property Sale Timeline

Understanding the Trust Property Sale Timeline

July 29, 2026

Paula Aragone Orange County & Southern California  |  CPRES · SRES · Certified Luxury · REO · Relocation  …

Is Your Trust Property Priced Right

Is Your Trust Property Priced Right

July 22, 2026

A trust property is priced right when the successor trustee can show the evidence behind the number. Here…

Selling Your House During a Divorce in California: …

Selling Your House During a Divorce in California: …

July 20, 2026

Selling a home during a divorce in California is rarely straightforward. Who decides the price, what happens to…

Can a Beneficiary Stop the Sale of a …

Can a Beneficiary Stop the Sale of a …

July 16, 2026

One beneficiary's objection rarely stops a trust property sale in California. The trustee's job is to carry out…

Inside a Skyline OC 2-Bedroom Residence: A Full …

Inside a Skyline OC 2-Bedroom Residence: A Full …

July 13, 2026

Paula Aragone took cameras inside a 2-bedroom residence at Skyline OC, Orange County's tallest luxury high-rise in Costa…

Can a Trustee Be Sued? What Every Trustee …

Can a Trustee Be Sued? What Every Trustee …

July 9, 2026

Yes, a trustee can be sued over a trust property sale, but the real risk isn't a bad…

Skyline OC: Inside Orange County's Tallest Luxury High-Rise

Skyline OC: Inside Orange County's Tallest Luxury High-Rise

July 3, 2026

Skyline OC is the tallest residential building in Orange County, twin 25-story luxury towers in Costa Mesa beside…

Should You Sell a Trust Property As-Is or …

Should You Sell a Trust Property As-Is or …

July 1, 2026

Most trustees default to selling as-is without realizing what that decision is actually costing the estate. Three real…

Should You Buy a Probate Property in Orange …

Should You Buy a Probate Property in Orange …

June 29, 2026

Probate listings in Orange County often price below market, but the trade-offs are real: no seller disclosures, an…

What Every Executor Needs to Know Before Selling …

What Every Executor Needs to Know Before Selling …

June 26, 2026

Most executors don't realize that selling estate property in California comes with personal legal exposure, not just administrative…

What Happens If a Home Was Never Transferred …

What Happens If a Home Was Never Transferred …

June 24, 2026

A family believed their home was protected in a trust. They had the documents, the planning, everything in…

Orange County Housing Market Update. June 2026

Orange County Housing Market Update. June 2026

June 19, 2026

The Orange County housing market is holding steady in June 2026, but the story splits in three directions…

Can a Trustee Sell a Home Directly From …

Can a Trustee Sell a Home Directly From …

June 17, 2026

Most trustees assume selling a trust property works just like any other home sale, but they don't always…

Should I Renovate Before Selling My Home in …

Should I Renovate Before Selling My Home in …

June 15, 2026

Most Newport Beach sellers overspend or undersell by guessing wrong on renovations. See a real $7.2M case study…