The $400,000 Sibling Buyout Mistake Scott Stollar August 31st, 2026 A Prop 19 sibling buyout can quietly destroy your parents’ low property tax basis if you take the wrong first step. Here’s why taking an inherited home out of the trust can trigger a massi...
I Inherited a House with a Mortgage: Now What? (A First 30-Day Guide) Scott Stollar March 16th, 2026 An inherited house with a mortgage doesn’t mean the bank takes it because the owner died. You can often assume the existing loan if you keep the home, or pay it off from the sale if you sell. Th...
Selling a Home? Here’s How Capital Gains Taxes Really Work Scott Stollar February 23rd, 2026 Before selling a home, it’s important to understand how capital gains taxes work, and what you can still do about them. Discover the strategies, timelines, and decisions that can impact how much...
Understanding the Timeline for Inherited Properties Scott Stollar January 12th, 2026 There’s no single deadline forcing you to sell an inherited property in California, but waiting has real costs: insurance, taxes, utilities, and deferred maintenance keep adding up. The right ti...
Why Zillow Won’t Help You Value Inherited Homes Scott Stollar December 31st, 2025 Zillow’s Zestimate can’t fully account for condition, layout, gated access, or buyer perception, the things that actually determine what a home sells for. One gated-community home sold for...
Should You Renovate or Sell Your Inherited Home in San Diego? Scott Stollar December 23rd, 2025 Selling an inherited home as-is usually beats renovating first. Major renovations rarely return a dollar for dollar, and they add unexpected costs, delayed timelines, and family disputes. A thorough c...
California Prop 19: Essential Guide for Inherited Homes Scott Stollar December 11th, 2025 Prop 19 comes down to one deadline: you keep a parent’s lower property tax base only if you move into the inherited home as your primary residence within one year of the transfer. Miss it, and t...
What To Do With Inherited Rental Property in California Scott Stollar December 11th, 2025 Inheriting rental property in California is more forgiving than most people expect: federal law generally stops lenders from calling the loan due just because ownership changed, so you can usually kee...
Healing After Inheriting a Family Home Scott Stollar November 26th, 2025 Letting go of an inherited house does not mean letting go of the people you loved. The memories live in you, not the walls, and your duty under California law is to decide what’s best for the es...
What to Know Before Renting Your Inherited Home Scott Stollar November 26th, 2025 Renting out an inherited home in San Diego comes down to four questions: realistic rent, true net income after hidden costs, California tenant law, and whether it fits your life. Skipping one is how &...
