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Matthew Phelan's Blog Posts

Senior Relocation Guide: 5 Easy Steps to Manage the Move and the Sale

Senior Relocation Guide: 5 Easy Steps to Manage the Move and the SaleAt Lock, Stock, and Barrel (LSB), we believe this season of life shouldn't be defined by stress or exhaustion. Our mission is to

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Probate Vs. Trust Sales: What Every California Heir Needs to Know Right Now

Probate Vs. Trust Sales: What Every California Heir Needs to Know Right NowThe Great California Comparison: Probate vs. TrustThe Great California Comparison: Probate vs. TrustIf the property was

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Can You Sell an Inherited House Before Probate Ends? (The Short Answer is Yes, But...)

Can You Sell an Inherited House Before Probate Ends? (The Short Answer is Yes, But...)So, you’ve inherited a house. First off, I am truly sorry for your loss. Dealing with the passing of a

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Why Your Parents' House Needs a "Refresh" Before It Hits the Market: Maximizing Your Inheritance

Why Your Parents' House Needs a "Refresh" Before It Hits the Market: Maximizing Your InheritanceWhat feels "fine for now" to the family often reads as "expensive project" to buyers. And when buyers

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Inheriting a House? Here Are the First 3 Things You Should Actually Do

Inheriting a House? Here Are the First 3 Things You Should Actually DoInheriting a home is a profound moment in anyone’s life. On one hand, it is a generous gift: a piece of history and a

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Simplifying the Overwhelming: A Product for People in Transition

Lock, Stock, and BarrelSimplifying the Overwhelming: A Product for People in TransitionMatt Phelan, your transition specialistNavigating the transition of a family estate is one of the most

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Estate Sale & Home Selling Services | Sacramento | Lock, Stock, and Barrel

Simplifying the Journey: A Guide to Managing Estate Transitions in the Greater Sacramento AreaIntroduction: When a Home Represents a LifetimeWhen a family home holds a lifetime of memories,

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Lock, Stock, & Barrel Blog: Reconditioning for Results

Reconditioning for Results: The Fixes That Help Homes Sell Faster Preparing a home for sale can feel overwhelming, especially when it has been lived in for many years or needs attention before

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From Clutter to Contract: Turning an Estate Cleanout into a Home Sale

Managing a loved one’s home or preparing to downsize can be one of life’s most emotional transitions. Beyond the memories, there is often a long list of tasks to handle. Sorting

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