These terms hold significant legal and financial implications and must be understood thoroughly to avoid complications with taxes, legal issues, and more.

Yesterday I completed the requirements to earn a certificate in property management by the California Association of Realtors®. I decided to add this designation to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing today's investors and property owners.

This weekend while I was enjoying a ride through the Laguna Woods Village golf cart tunnel, I reflected on some of the adventures I am having as I settle into The Village.

When individuals and families decide to set a strategy for aging in place, they should address these important considerations.

This tax-deferred strategy allows investors to sell their investment property and use the proceeds to purchase a new property within a certain period of time, all while deferring capital gains taxes.

A traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or SEP can own real estate in a self-directed account.

The most common types of assets that investors invest in include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and commodities.

I am working with a buyer who is seeking to replace her rural ranch property for 10 acres close to an urban area. She is seeking 2-3 bedrooms and would like multiple outbuildings. The buyer is seeking ample water during California's driest periods.