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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. In January 2020, Assembly Bill… 
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. The term gets its name… 
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 they are prohibited due reasons… 
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 for one year, sets out… 
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 Bill 1482 will go into… 
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, minimal to no taxes would… 
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 to know how much if… 
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 easy. Lenders are usually reluctant… 
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 qualification requirements relatively more strenuous… 
California Real Estate Dichotomy Improvement on the Coastal Areas and Exacerbation in Inland Areas California real estate recovery is a rather complicated case. In fact, statistics show the coastal areas’ economy and real estate are improving while the inland areas’… 
