Is Your House a Good Place to Park Your Wealth? Is it Tax Favorable?

Is your wealth in the house (equity) receiving favorable tax treatment? To answer that question you must first understand what we mean by favorable tax treatment. Let’s define tax treatment as the method of taxation the principal and/or growth could potentially be subject to. Understanding the tax treatment of an Read More >

Beware of Homestead Declaration Scam

If you have ever purchased or refinanced a house in California, you have most likely received a letter offering to prepare a Declaration of Homestead. This company typically offers to prepare the document for a fee ranging from $25 to $75. If you send the company the amount they request, they will prepare the Homestead Read More >