Selling an Inherited House in Los Angeles: What’s Different Here
Los Angeles adds its own wrinkles to selling an inherited house: the busiest probate court in California and a Prop 19 tax bill most heirs don’t expect.
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Short Sales in California: The Deficiency Protection Most Sellers Miss
California law usually waives the lender’s right to sue you for the difference after a short sale. Here is how that protection actually works.
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Spousal Property Petition in California: Skipping Straight to a Sale
A spousal property petition can clear title to the house in months instead of the 9 to 18 months full probate takes. Here is what it costs and covers.
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Can You Sell a House With a Life Estate in California?
Yes, but only if the life tenant and remainderman both sign. Here is how a life estate sale actually works in California, and what it does to your taxes.
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How to Get Rid of Squatters in California
Removing a squatter in California almost always means an unlawful detainer lawsuit, not a call to police. Here is the real process, cost, and timeline.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Selling Your House in California
In a California Chapter 7 bankruptcy, whether you keep your house depends entirely on how much equity sits above your homestead exemption.
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You Inherited a House Through a TOD Deed in California — Now What?
Inheriting a house through a California transfer on death deed skips probate, but it comes with personal debt exposure and a title-insurance delay that can stall a quick sale.
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1031 Exchange on a California Rental Property: What It Requires
A 1031 exchange lets you defer tax on a California rental sale, but the state’s clawback rule requires an annual filing for years afterward if you buy replacement property out of state.
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Selling a House With a Reverse Mortgage in California
You can sell a house with a reverse mortgage in California, but heirs face a tight HUD deadline and a fast, non-judicial foreclosure track if they miss it.
