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Selling Your Home After Your Spouse Dies in California: The 2-Year Rule and Step-Up in Basis
If you've lost a spouse and may eventually sell your California home, there's an important two-year tax rule to know. Learn how the home-sale exclusion and step-up in basis could potentially save you ... ...more
Probate Real Estate ,Realtor in Orange County / Los Angeles
September 30, 2026•5 min read
Should You Sell a Probate Property Directly to an Investor or List It on the MLS?
Should you sell a probate property directly to an investor or list it on the MLS? Learn why open-market exposure can help protect the estate, create buyer competition, and maximize both price and term... ...more
Probate Real Estate
September 30, 2026•7 min read
Pro Per Probate: What Executors and Administrators Need to Know Before Selling the Property
Handling a California probate without an attorney? Learn what pro per Executors and Administrators need to know before selling estate property, including pricing, as-is sales, court confirmation, mark... ...more
Probate Real Estate
September 15, 2026•4 min read
What Happens When Heirs Disagree on Selling a Probate Property
Not every family agrees on what to do with an inherited home. Learn what happens when heirs disagree on selling a probate property, from buyouts and mediation to court-ordered sales, with insight from... ...more
Probate Real Estate
August 28, 2026•4 min read
Selling a Probate Home When Heirs Live Out of State
Living out of state doesn't stop you from selling a California probate home. Learn how executors and administrators handle vendor coordination, paperwork, and signing remotely, with an experienced OC ... ...more
Probate Real Estate
August 27, 2026•5 min read
How to Get an EIN for a Trust or Probate Estate in California (Step-by-Step)
If you've just become a trustee, executor, or administrator, getting an EIN is one of the first steps — and it can hold up a home sale if missed. Here's who applies, what you'll need, and how to do it... ...more
Realtor in Orange County / Los Angeles
August 13, 2026•4 min read
Why Not Every Real Estate Agent Can Handle a Probate Sale
Not every real estate agent can handle a probate sale. Court deadlines, extra disclosures, and judge approval make it a different process — here's what to actually look for before you hire someone to ... ...more
Probate Real Estate
August 03, 2026•4 min read
Probate Referee Value vs. Market Value: What's the Difference in California Probate Sales?
Wondering why a Probate Referee's valuation doesn't match your home's listing price? Learn how the two are calculated differently — & why a higher referee value doesn't mean the estate is underpricing... ...more
Probate Real Estate
July 24, 2026•3 min read
What Is Court Confirmation and Overbidding in a California Probate Sale?
Wondering what happens if your probate sale requires court confirmation? Learn how overbidding works, what it means for buyers and estates, and why full authority sales skip this process entirely. Fro... ...more
Probate Real Estate
July 17, 2026•5 min read
Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property in California?
Wondering if you'll owe capital gains tax on an inherited home in California? Learn how step-up in basis works, when it applies, and why a proper date-of-death valuation could save you thousands when ... ...more
Probate Real Estate
July 11, 2026•3 min read
Should You Remodel a Probate Home Before Selling in Orange County, CA?
Wondering if you should remodel a probate home before selling in Orange County? Get a clear framework for when repairs pay off, when to sell as-is, and how to protect the estate's money — from a 20-ye... ...more
Probate Real Estate
July 03, 2026•5 min read
California Median Home Price Surpasses $900,000: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers
California's median home price continues to reach new highs. Learn what today's housing market means for buyers, sellers, and homeowners, and why local market conditions matter more than statewide ave... ...more
Realtor in Orange County / Los Angeles
June 25, 2026•3 min read
Do You Have to Sell a House in Probate in California?
Do you have to sell a probate home in CA? Learn your options and when heirs can keep it. ...more
Probate Real Estate
May 07, 2026•3 min read
Why Pricing Your Home Too High Can Cost You Money in Today’s Market
Overpricing your home may seem like a smart strategy, but it can actually cost you time and money. Learn how pricing your home correctly attracts buyers, creates demand, and leads to stronger offers i... ...more
Realtor in Orange County / Los Angeles
March 31, 2026•3 min read
A New Push to Eliminate Capital Gains Taxes on Home Sales
A new proposal in Congress could eliminate capital gains taxes on home sales. Here’s what homeowners should know and how it could impact housing supply, prices, and future moves ...more
Realtor in Newport Beach, CA
January 27, 2026•2 min read
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