Inherited a Parent's Home? Prop 19 and Your Property Taxes
by: Tricia GarciaPublished on: 20/10/2026Under Prop 19, a child keeps a parent's property tax base only by moving in, and only up to a cap. What heirs in Ventura County need to know, with deadlines.
Inherited a House in Ventura County? Your First 30 Days
by: Tricia GarciaPublished on: 02/08/2026Just inherited a home in Ventura County? A calm, week-by-week checklist: secure the house, find out about trust or probate, keep bills paid, then decide.
How to Sell a Home During a Major Life Change in 2026
by: Tricia GarciaPublished on: 30/01/2026Selling a home during divorce, inheritance, downsizing, or relocation? How Ventura and Los Angeles County homeowners can move forward with clarity in 2026.
California Buyers Adjust to the “New Normal” Housing Market
by: Tricia GarciaPublished on: 28/01/2026California buyers are adapting to the new normal housing market. Learn how buyer behavior, pricing, and strategy are changing statewide.
Simi Valley Real Estate Blog
Plain-English guides for buying, selling, and inheriting a home in Simi Valley and Ventura County, from local agents Steve Hise and Tricia Garcia.
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