New data from Cotality shows just what it takes for younger generations to own a home in the Golden State as affordability worsens.

Don't let death taxes surprise your heirs. Learn the difference between estate and inheritance taxes and how to plan for them.

About 18% of California property transfers last year, roughly 60,000 homes, were inherited, according to real-estate analytics firm Cotality. That’s a record share dating back to 1995, up from 12% in ...

How much will your children — or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.