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“Casitas” (ADUs): Cómo Generar Ingresos o Cuidar a la Familia sin Mudarse

¿Ha notado cuántas casas en el sur de California están construyendo una pequeña unidad en el patio trasero?   Se llaman ADUs (Unidades de Vivienda Accesoria) o “Casitas”, y se han convertido en una opción fantástica para los Baby Boomers. No solo es una tendencia; es una estrategia financiera y ...

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Solving the “Tenant in Place” Nightmare in Probate Sales

Selling a probate property is complex enough. Selling one with a tenant living in it, especially one who pays low, rent-controlled rent or has stopped paying altogether, adds a layer of difficulty that scares off most general agents. This is a problem that falls directly into the attorney’s lap unless ...

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The Vacant Home Liability: Why “Deferred Maintenance” is a Legal Risk

In probate cases, the real property often sits vacant for months during the administration process. To a general real estate agent, a vacant house is just an empty listing. To a probate specialist and, crucially, to the probate attorney, a vacant house is a liability magnet that can jeopardize the ...

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The “Goldilocks” Window: Why Timing Your Downsize Matters

In real estate, we often talk about market timing. But for Baby Boomers and seniors, Life Timing is far more critical when considering a downsize. I call this finding the Goldilocks Window—the time when everything is “just right.”   The Problem with “Too Early” or “Too Late”   Too Early: ...

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