California Rent Control
California Rent Control In California we have seen a drastic rise of rent prices and homelessness. In most counties, rent has soared through the roof and rent-control has become a pressing issue for tenants.…
A 1031 Exchange
Savvy investors will use 1031 exchanges to build wealth by deferring capital gains. The main benefit of a 1031 exchange rather than simply selling one property and buying another is because of the tax deferral.…
California Public Records Act
California Public Records Act You may have heard about the Freedom of Information Act, which is a federal law that allows the public to request government documents and information – and to receive them (unless…
Breaking a Lease in California
Breaking a Lease in California When renting a space, a tenant signs a contract with a landlord and one of the most important aspects of this contract is the lease agreement. A lease, typically lasting…
California’s Rent-Control Law
California’s Rent-Control Law The California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new rent-control law in October, which is aimed at tackling the housing crisis in the state as rent prices have soared in recent years. Assembly…
What is A 1031 Exchange?
What is A 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange is the exchanging of one investment asset for another. This takes place by deferring the tax consequences of the sale of the investment asset. If done properly,…
How To Lower Your Rent
How To Lower Your Rent Thinking whether you are paying a fair rent to your landlord, the following tips help you intelligently negotiate to hopefully reduce it. RESEARCH YOUR MARKET The most important factor is…
Help from Government to Accelerate Short Sales
New Help from Government to Accelerate Short Sales Short sales, sometimes, are the last resort for struggling homeowners seeking to unload the burden of property worth less than its mortgage. However, short sales are not…
Qualify For A Home Mortgage
How To Qualify For A Home Mortgage In This Economy Despite government efforts to encourage the banking industry to restart approving and providing home mortgages to worthy potential home buyers, the banks have made their…