What Not To Fix Before Selling Your Home So You Do Not Lose Money

What Not To Fix Before Selling Your Home So You Do Not Lose Money (Video link below) When Sarah called me, she sounded excited and exhausted at the same time. “We are almost ready to sell,” she said. “We are thinking about doing a full kitchen remodel, new bathrooms, new floors, maybe even a new roo

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Inherited a House? Now What? A California Checklist to Protect Your Money (and Your Family)

Inherited a House? Now What? A California Checklist to Protect Your Money (and Your Family) A few days after a loss, the house becomes more than a home. It becomes paperwork, pressure, family opinions, and a thousand unanswered questions. Most people think inheriting a house feels like winning the l

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Proposition 19, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Basis Transfer Works, and How to Avoid Surprises

Proposition 19, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Basis Transfer Works, and How to Avoid Surprises (Video Link Below) A homeowner called me and said, “Dar, I’m downsizing, but I’m terrified my property taxes will jump.” That fear is real in California. The good news is Proposition 19 can save you a signifi

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