In real estate, we often talk about market timing. But for Baby Boomers and seniors, Life Timing is far more critical when considering a downsize. I call this finding the Goldilocks Window—the time when everything is “just right.” The Problem with “Too Early” or “Too Late” Too Early: ...
Continue ReadingOne of the most unpleasant conversations an attorney has to have with heirs today revolves around the “Step-Up” in property taxes. Since the implementation of California’s Proposition 19, the ability for children to inherit their parents’ low property tax base has been severely restricted. What was once a simple transfer ...
Continue ReadingMuchos de mis clientes mayores de 55 años sueñan con mudarse a una casa más pequeña, más manejable o más cerca de la familia, pero se sienten atrapados en su casa actual. La razón principal es el miedo a que sus impuestos prediales (property taxes) se disparen al comprar una ...
Continue ReadingBeing named the executor or administrator of an estate is a tremendous responsibility. When that estate is in California and you are hundreds or even thousands of miles away, that responsibility can feel impossible. How can you manage a property you can’t see? How do you handle repairs, showings, and ...
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