real estate

by Drew Blankenship

5 Times You Should Definitely Hire a Real Estate Lawyer The world of real estate can be incredibly complex. Certain situations demand professional legal help. Calling on a real... read the story

6 Tenant-Rights Myths That Fail on Renewal Many renters think they know their rights—until lease renewal season comes around. Suddenly, assumptions about rent hi... read the story

9 Types of Properties That Only Poor People Flock To Not all real estate is created equal—and some properties draw a very specific crowd for the wrong reasons. While “af... read the story

5 Home Equity Line Pitfalls Seniors in California Didn’t Expect For many California retirees, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) seems like a smart way to unlock value from decades o... read the story

10 Mortgage Interest Secrets Everyone Learns After Buying Their First Home Buying your first home is exciting—but once the dust settles, many homeowners realize how little they actually underst... read the story

5 Grandparent Gifting Laws in California You Didn’t Know About Many grandparents love helping their families financially—whether it’s funding a college account, giving cash for a ... read the story

Should You Downsize Now or Later? The Hidden Costs You’ll Face For many retirees, downsizing seems like the smart move—fewer rooms, less maintenance, and potentially lower expenses.... read the story

What Retirees Should Know About Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages For many retirees, their home is their most valuable asset—and often their biggest untapped source of income. Rising l... read the story

Are Rentals in Your Retirement State More Expensive Than Buying? Don’t Assume Conventional wisdom says owning beats renting—but in retirement, the math isn’t always simple. Rising insurance prem... read the story

Is a Second Home Still Worth It if Insurance Costs Keep Climbing? Owning a second home has long been seen as a retirement dream. Whether it’s a beach cottage, mountain cabin, or city c... read the story