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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Selling a House on the California FAIR Plan: What Changes at Escrow
A California FAIR Plan policy insures your house against fire, but it usually doesn’t satisfy a buyer’s mortgage lender on its own — here’s what that means if you’re selling.
Capital Gains Tax Exclusion When Selling Your CA Home
If you have owned and lived in your California home for at least two of the last five years, you can exclude up to $250,000 to $500,000 of profit from capital gains tax.
Do You Still Have to Disclose Selling As-Is in CA?
Selling as-is in California means you will not make repairs. It does not mean you are excused from disclosing what is wrong with the property.
Is a House Buyout in a California Divorce Taxable?
A divorce house buyout is not a taxable event under federal or California law. The tax complexity shows up later, when the house eventually gets sold.
