Navigating New California Proposition 19: Its Dramatic Property Tax Increase on Inherited Property and Added Benefits to Portability For Those 55 and Older

  • November 29, 2021
  • devinlucas

Editorial Summary

California Proposition 19 is a massive property tax hike on the next generation of property owners. It wipes out the current Proposition 58 and Proposition 193 family transfer benefits, effective February 16, 2021. This is potentially the largest property tax increase in California history… but it will only impact the next generations; this is a new death tax and inheritance tax on real property owners’ heirs.

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End of the California Eviction Moratorium – Quick Guide

  • November 10, 2021
  • devinlucas

The following is an extremely brief update on the current status of California Landlord Tenant laws give the expiration of the statewide moratorium as prepared by the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.).

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How to Write a Real Estate Mediation Brief

  • May 22, 2020
  • devinlucas

Preparing for a real estate mediation can be stressful, but a well prepared concise brief will not only help the mediator to understand your case, it will also help you to organize your thoughts and positions.  Here, we discuss what makes a good mediation brief and some suggestions for the same.   BACKGROUND  Real estate disputes … Continue Reading