The Coffee Can Challenge
While sorting through Mom's house, you find $20,000 tucked away in three coffee cans in the back of the pantry. You're getting her house ready to sell. Where would you spend it?
Tap items on the prep list to spend the money. You can't go over $20,000. When you're done, see what typically matters most to buyers of an inherited home.
Your prep list
Prices are typical Los Angeles estimates for a single-family home. Your actual costs will vary.
Here's how you did
What typically matters most, and why
Real-life tip
If you ever do find cash in a loved one's house, it's part of the estate. Let the executor and the estate's attorney know before spending any of it.
Curious what your family's house actually needs?
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Estimates only. This game is general educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice, and it doesn't predict any sale price or result. Every house and estate is different. Please talk with your probate attorney, CPA or financial advisor about your specific situation. Aurora Trevino is a California-licensed real estate broker (DRE #01338241), not an attorney or tax professional.
