New Tax Benefit for Investment Properties
If you own an investment property, I’ve got good news for you. The IRS has a regulation called…
Hiring a Realtor to Buy a Home
There’s a new law that requires real estate agents to enter into a contract with anyone they are…
LA Fires and Homeowners’ Insurance
As of this writing on January 14, fires in the Los Angeles Basin have destroyed more than 10,000…
Navigating Abandoned Property as a Landlord: Rules, Risks, …
If you’re a landlord, what should you do if a tenant leaves personal property behind? While the answer…
Technology requires a human touch
When people become interested in the real estate market, they often start online, perusing one of the myriad…
Planning for 2025: Identify Problems Early
If you own your home or any investment properties, it’s likely that these are your most valuable assets,…
End-of-year tax deductions
If you are a W2 wage earner, your income doesn’t fluctuate with the ups and downs of your…
Ready to Make an Offer?
Buying a house can be so exciting. Once you think you’re ready to make an offer, here are…
Rules for Homebuyers are Changing
A new rule is on the books, and it improves transparency about who pays what to whom in…
Laws that affect landlords
As we look ahead to 2025, we see a number of new laws hitting the books, many of…
What you need to know about mediation and …
Any time two or more parties sign a legally binding contract, the need for conflict resolution may arise,…
Selling in Winter
Many people, including some REALTORs, think winter is a terrible time to buy or sell a house (or…