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Foreclosure Guidance

Can You Sell a Property With a Lis Pendens in California?

A California property can sometimes be sold while a lis pendens is recorded, but the filing warns that the pending real-property claim may affect a buyer’s…

Updated September 3, 2026

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Probate & Inherited Homes

Selling an Inherited House in California: What to Know

Yes, you can sell an inherited house in California, but the person who can sign depends on how title was held and which transfer process applies.…

Updated September 3, 2026

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Sell As-Is Homes

Selling a House With Mold in California

The question sellers ask me most often when mold is involved is whether they can actually sell. The answer is yes, and the real question is…

Updated September 3, 2026

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General Selling Advice

Selling a House With a Reverse Mortgage in California

For a sale with enough proceeds, escrow can pay an authorized reverse-mortgage payoff at closing as it would another mortgage payoff. The important differences are the…

Updated September 3, 2026

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Selling Costs & Taxes

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in California?

There is no single statewide percentage for the cost to sell a house in California. Your net can include negotiated broker compensation, transfer taxes, title and…

Updated September 3, 2026

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Liens & Legal Issues

Can You Sell a House With a Lien on It in California?

A lien does not automatically prevent a property from being sold, but it can prevent clear title from transferring until the lien is paid, released, subordinated,…

Updated September 3, 2026

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Rental Property & Tenants

Can You Sell a House With Squatters in California?

Yes, and the squatters don’t need to be gone before you close. California law doesn’t prevent a property owner from selling with an unauthorized occupant still…

Updated September 3, 2026

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Foreclosure Guidance

The California Foreclosure Process: A Stage-by-Stage Timeline

Explore the California foreclosure process timeline, from the first missed payment to the final auction date. Understand the pre-foreclosure stages, your options to stop foreclosure, and…

Updated September 3, 2026

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Probate & Inherited Homes

Can You Sell a House During Probate in California?

Yes, you can sell a house during probate. But not right away, and not without the right authority in place first. Most executors and adult children…

Updated September 3, 2026

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