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Liquidating an Estate: Alhambra fixer closed
Our Alhambra fixer closed! And this is how it happened: I sold a San Gabriel fixer for a trustee several years ago. And she recently referred me to her co-worker who was the trustee of her father’s estate. Often the trustee is overwhelmed wi...
Is a reverse mortgage the right option for you?
How do you determine if a reverse mortgage is the right option for you? It really depends on your circumstances and needs. Many of us have different retirement goals. More and more seniors are opting to "age in place". This sometimes requ...
Why have a living trust?
One of the first things George and I did after having children was create a living trust. This is a legal document similar to a will. Both outline exactly what your wishes are in regard to your dependents, your heirs and your assets. A primar...
The Mills Act and historic preservation
The Mills Act is a California program that allows owners of qualified historic homes to receive a property tax reduction. Cities utilize the Mills Act to encourage historic preservation. Each local government establishes its own criteria. And...
The dirty secret of major real estate websites
The dirty secret of major real estate websites: This may come as a surprise. When  you complete your contact information when accessing real estate web sites such as Realtor.com and Zillow you generally aren’t getting in touch with the actua...
First Time Buyer Woes
Dear Phyllis, We have been married for five years and managed to save over $50,000. Although, we haven’t started a family, we really want to purchase in La Crescenta because of the school district. With a starter home going for well ov...
917 E Mendocino St Altadena – Just Listed
917 E Mendocino St Altadena:Â We just listed a five-unit apartment building comprised of five one-bedroom, one bath units in at 917 E Mendocino St Altadena. This property features five one-bedroom, one-bath units and is situated in one of t...
How to Plan Your Retirement Move
Ideally you have been planning the financial aspect of retirement for years. Deciding where to live is another matter. Obviously the amount of equity in your home will impact where you relocate. The good news is that Southern California re...
