The Military Home-Sale Tax Exclusion (Section 121)
How A House in Probate Impacts Your Finances Service members often worry that being stationed away will cost them the home-sale tax break. There is a special rule that helps: the Section 121 military suspension can preserve the exclusion even…
Sell or Rent Out Your Home During a PCS?
How A House in Probate Impacts Your Finances One of the biggest decisions during a PCS is whether to sell the home or rent it out. Renting can sound appealing – keep the property, collect income – but being a…
PCS Orders and a Tight Timeline: Selling Your House Fast
How A House in Probate Impacts Your Finances When PCS orders land, the report date becomes the deadline that everything else bends around – including selling your house. A traditional sale’s timeline is unpredictable; a deadline-driven move needs certainty. Here…
Selling Your Home for a Military PCS near NAS Lemoore
How A House in Probate Impacts Your Finances If you have PCS orders out of NAS Lemoore, the clock is already running. A Permanent Change of Station moves your whole life on a fixed report date, and the house you…
California’s Homestead Exemption and Your Home Equity in Bankruptcy
How A House in Probate Impacts Your Finances Whether you keep your home in a California bankruptcy often comes down to one thing: the homestead exemption, which protects a chunk of your home equity from creditors. California’s is generous compared…
The Automatic Stay and the Trustee: Selling During Bankruptcy
How A House in Probate Impacts Your Finances Many homeowners want to sell during their bankruptcy – to free up equity or simplify their lives. You often can, but not on your own: the automatic stay and the trustee shape…