Insights
Buy, sell, rent, inherit or hold: the practical property choices owners and landlords have to make.
Property Decisions
Recent changes to eviction law, short-term rental regulations, and federal tax provisions have meaningfully shifted the landscape for rental property owners. Here's what to know and what to review.
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM
Property Decisions
Inheriting a family home comes with emotional and financial complexity most people are unprepared for. Here's a practical framework for making the right decision, clearly and without regret.
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM
Property Decisions
The rent vs. own decision isn't one-size-fits-all. Here's how to run the real financial analysis, including the factors most people overlook on both sides.
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM
Property Decisions
When a tenant dies, landlords face immediate legal, financial, and human responsibilities most were never prepared for. Here's a clear-headed guide to navigating this difficult situation.
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM
Property Decisions
Older homeowners frequently leave money on the table when they sell, and the reasons go beyond pricing. Here's what's really happening and how to protect yourself.
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM
Property Decisions
Splitting rent is often framed as a compromise. Done right, it's a financial strategy. Here's how to think about it, whether you're the tenant or the property owner.
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM
Property Decisions
Year-end "hot market" lists are everywhere in real estate media. Here's how to interpret them like an investor, and avoid the markets that look hot but aren't built to stay that way.
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM
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