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How Do I Benefit from the Passage of California Proposition 19?

On November 3, 2020, California Proposition 19 passed with over 51% of the 15 million votes cast. Taking effect on April 1, 2021, the passage of Proposition 19 ushers in an unprecedented tax benefit for Californians aged 55 years and older. As you may recall from our earlier blog post “California Proposition 19: What You Need To Know”, an individual 55 years or older can take the...

Proposition 19 Why the delays

PROPOSITION 19: WHY THE DELAY? Below is information received from LA County Assessor Jeffery Prang: "I am receiving more and mor...

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16 Tasks You Should Do To Save A Lot Of Money In January

You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That's a good start, but there are jobs that homeowners often forget about, or don't even know about. To turn a daunting requirement into a more easily manageable checklist, we’ve broken down home maintenance tasks that...

7 Helpful Gadgets for Seniors

This is an article featured in AARP magazine. Several of these items would be good for any age, no matter how old you are. If I still had a landline, I would absolutely splurge on the spam blocker. Too bad they have not developed a great one for our cell phones. There are so many spammers and scammers. My next favorite is the tablet holder with an attached keyboard. My other favorite...

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Robbyn's 3 Top Posts January 2023

3 Top Blog Posts For January 2023 1: Homeowners over 55+ Prop19  Understand the new rules about selling and transferring property to children and grandchildren under Proposition 19. The new benefits and restrictions under Prop 19 Excerpt from the post:  Unlike the previous rules, this law provides significant benefits even if the replacement residence is more expens...

Robbyn Battles February Monthly Letter

Dear Friends, Hello! Welcome to February, It's time to catch up on things. As you know, housing is one of the most important aspects of life, whether you are a homeowner or a renter. So, in this letter, I'm sharing some of the latest news to help keep you up to date. On my home front, my mom is moving to North Carolina to live with my brother this month. If you have eve...

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1331 Torres Just Sold

The Journey of 1331 Torres Dr, Glendale 91207, Just Sold $1,250,000 Introduction: Nestled within Glendale's prestigious neighborhood off Royal Avenue, 1331 Torres Dr. tells a poignant story of resilience and new beginnings. This off-market property sale, conducted under unique terms, sheds light on the seller's challenges with hoarding disorder. With a deep understanding of their men...