The main difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust is the degree of control that the person creating the trust (the "grantor") has over the assets in the trust. A revocable trust, also known as a living trust, is a trust that can be modified, amended, or terminated by the grantor ... » Learn More about Your Tax Benefits; Understanding How Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts Impact 1031 Exchanges
Change in Home Value After 10 Years
Talk about a winning record! Buying a home and holding it for 10 years has earned a profit every year except one since 1942. Just look at those returns, too! Housing builds significant, long-term wealth. Ron Henderson GRI, SRES, SFR, RECS, CIAS, GREENPresident/BrokerMulti Real Estate Services, ... » Learn More about Change in Home Value After 10 Years
New Free Real Estate Book INHERITED – WILLS, TRUSTS AND REAL ESTATE : INHERITANCE STRATEGIES
Do you know anyone who recently inherited a home, setting up an estate plan, or dealing with the loss of a loved one? I’ve made it my mission to help home sellers & families who may be going through a difficult time and need help to analyze their options regarding their real estate holdings. ... » Learn More about New Free Real Estate Book INHERITED – WILLS, TRUSTS AND REAL ESTATE : INHERITANCE STRATEGIES
Are You Missing Out On Your Property Tax Exemption?
Since 1974, the state of California has offered to reduce the assessed value of any "owner-occupied home" by $7,000. That, in turn, reduces the home’s annual tax bill. You just have to apply once, and the ‘homeowners exemption’ will be applied automatically to your assessment until you move out or ... » Learn More about Are You Missing Out On Your Property Tax Exemption?
Update San Fernando Valley Home Prices 1959-2023
The end of 2023 saw the real estate residential home values in the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles) reflect an aggregate average sales price of $875,000, 4% higher than the end of 2022. That doesn’t give the full story of the year though. Most of 2023 was in the throws of interest rate increases ... » Learn More about Update San Fernando Valley Home Prices 1959-2023