What Are the Biggest Mistakes Families Make With Inherited Property?

The biggest mistakes families make with inherited property are making repair decisions too early, renovating without a clear strategy, accepting offers before exploring all options, delaying important decisions, and failing to assemble the right professional team. These mistakes can increase costs, create unnecessary delays, and reduce flexibility during probate or trust administration. The good news […]

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What You’ll Be Glad You Fixed Before Summer

Spring Is Almost Over: What Have You Not Addressed Yet? If summer arrived tomorrow, what repair around your home would you wish you had already completed? Spring officially ends in just a couple of weeks. Before we find ourselves talking about triple digit temperatures, higher electric bills, and air conditioners working overtime, now is the

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The Fed Is Not Your Business Partner

Over the past couple of  weeks, I listened closely to a fascinating conversation between real estate investor Ken McElroy and investor and educator Tarl Yarber as they unpacked what is happening with inflation, interest rates, bond yields, and the broader economy right now. What stood out to me as I listened was how closely these national economic conversations mirror

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What California Buyers and Investors Need to Know About Rates, Inflation, and Rental Demand in 2026

Charlotte Volsch is a Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist and Estate Property Advisor with over 24 years of experience and more than 230 probate and trust property sales. She helps attorneys, executors, and families navigate the sale of inherited property, including determining whether to renovate, list, or sell as-is. California real estate in 2026

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What Happens When Leadership Changes? Market Uncertainty Explained and What It Means for Real Estate

Introduction: Why Leadership Transitions Create Uncertainty When leadership changes at the top, whether in a company, the economy, or your personal life, something shifts. You may not be able to name it right away, but you can feel it. This is what happened recently at Berkshire Hathaway when Warren Buffett stepped back from leading the annual shareholder meeting and Greg

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How Is the Iran Conflict Affecting the Inland Empire and High Desert Housing Market?

Charlotte Volsch is a California real estate broker serving the Inland Empire and High Desert, known for helping people navigate major property transitions with clarity, protection, and confidence. The Short Answer The conflict involving Iran is not directly changing home values in the Inland Empire or High Desert. However, it is influencing the housing market

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