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Lekasa Real Estate - Leo & Katherine LEKASA Real Estate, Broker/Agent
Leonardo Chervin DRE #01827072
Katherine Jankowski DRE #013668

ABOUT US:
Leo & Katherine's real estate group's philosophy has been to provide what's expected, a full-service, tailored selling experience at a much more affordable fee. That's why they opened their own boutique real estate office in 2011 and are the owners and Broker of record. In their 16 years in real estate, Leo & Katherine have sold hundreds of homes and gained invaluable knowledgeable by working with the top three companies in the world: Century 21, Coldwell Banker and Keller Williams; receiving several top recognition's. Their real estate expertise was even recognized by Wells Fargo Bank. Leo & Katherine were contracted by their division and trusted to manage the sales of their real estate assets throughout the Inland Empire and Orange County for 5 years. Additionally, Keller Williams Corporation honored Leo & Katherine with a prestigious gold medallion for their success and for being a part of their leadership council where they had direct input on the company's operations. Katherine always intended to have a real estate career and obtained her real estate license before she even graduated from Cal State University. Leo obtained his degree from Irvine Valley College with a major in computer science. Together, they offer services in Spanish and Polish and are members of the National Association of Realtors.

10/15/2026

🏡 YOUR SHARED FENCE FALLS DOWN… WHO PAYS?

You? Your neighbor? Both? 🤔

In California, the starting point is generally BOTH. The Good Neighbor Fence Act presumes adjoining property owners benefit equally from a shared fence and share equally in its reasonable maintenance, repair, or replacement costs—but exceptions apply. ⚠️ That doesn’t mean you should replace it and hand your neighbor half the bill!

Before moving forward:
✅ Talk with your neighbor.
✅ Get multiple written estimates.
✅ Learn all about The Good Neighbor Fence Act 

A little planning now could help prevent a bigger dispute later.

💬 Have you ever had to split a fence repair with a neighbor? How did it go?

Save this post and share it with a California homeowner.

Leo & Katherine | Lekasa® Real Estate
DRE 01900996 | DRE 01827072 | DRE 01366857

General information only, not legal advice. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Each situation is different; consult a qualified California attorney about a fence or boundary dispute.

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🏡 WHY BUY A FIXER WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE ALREADY DONE?Imagine moving into a home where the kitchen is remodeled, the pool...
10/14/2026

🏡 WHY BUY A FIXER WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE ALREADY DONE?

Imagine moving into a home where the kitchen is remodeled, the pool is waiting, the entertaining spaces are ready, and the solar is already paid off!

Welcome to 17467 Sandlewood Drive in Riverside's gated Victoria Grove community.

✨ Resort-style pool, spa, BBQ palapa & views
✨ Remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry & Café appliances
✨ Custom entertainment bar & beverage refrigerators
✨ Upgraded bathroom & tile flooring
✨ Spacious laundry room with built-in storage
✨ Paid-off solar & upgraded garage door

5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3,446 Sq Ft

💰 Offered at $989,900

Why spend your weekends remodeling when you could be enjoying your new home?

👉 Swipe through the upgrades and see what makes this home special!

🔗 Full property details, photos & 3D tour:
www.OMGthisHouse.com

📲 Schedule a private showing: (951) 898-9800

🏡 Lekasa® Real Estate
Brokerage DRE 01900996
Leonardo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857
Equal Housing Opportunity

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to independently verify all property information.

 

10/13/2026

🏡 HOA: YES or NO? Would you buy a home in an HOA community?

Some homeowners love the clean neighborhoods, maintained common areas, and rules that can help protect property values.

Others? They'd rather not have someone telling them what color to paint their house or where they can park their RV! 🚐

The truth is, an HOA isn't necessarily good or bad. It comes down to your lifestyle and how much control you want over your property.

👇 Let's settle this! Are you TEAM HOA ✅ or TEAM NO HOA ❌?

Tell us WHY in the comments!

🏡 Lekasa® Real Estate | Helping Inland Empire buyers and sellers make confident real estate decisions.

Leo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857
Brokerage | DRE 01900996
Equal Housing Opportunity

Disclaimer: For informational and educational purposes only. This is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and may be subject to change.

10/08/2026

Inheriting a home in California? The low property taxes may not come with it.

Before Prop 19, a child could inherit a parent’s home and generally keep the existing assessed value, even if they rented the property out or left it vacant.
That changed in 2021.

Under Prop 19, if you inherit your parents’ home and want to preserve the property tax benefit, you generally need to:

✅ Make the home your primary residence within 1 year
✅ File for the homeowners exemption
✅ File the appropriate Prop 19 claim with the county assessor

If you inherit the property and decide to use it as a rental, second home, or simply keep it vacant, the property can be reassessed at current market value.

That can create a huge difference in the annual property tax bill, especially on a home your parents owned for decades.

And even if you do move into the home, there are limits to how much of the existing assessed value can be protected depending on the property’s value.

This is one of those rules families should understand before the inheritance happens, not after.

If your parents own a home with a very low assessed value, have the conversation now with your CPA or estate planning attorney so everyone understands the options.

We are real estate professionals, not tax advisors or attorneys. Prop 19 rules can depend on the specific situation, and your county assessor is the final authority on the property tax treatment.  

LEKASA® Real Estate | DRE 01900996
Leo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857
Equal Housing Opportunity

**For informational and educational purposes only. This is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and may be subject to change. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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10/06/2026

Your stucco walls need a way to let water out. Yes, you read that right.

That is where the weep screed comes in. It sits at the bottom of the stucco and helps moisture drain out from behind the wall system.

The problem is when someone adds concrete, a walkway, patio, or planter and covers it up.
Moisture that should be able to drain out can become trapped inside the wall, potentially damaging the sheathing and framing and creating conditions where mold can grow.

A good rule to remember:

2 inches above paved surfaces
4 inches above soil

When we’re walking through a home with buyers, we’re looking beyond the finishes. Details like a covered weep screed are things we can flag for the home inspector to evaluate. Depending on the findings, that could mean requesting repairs or negotiating a credit. It’s one more reason experience matters when you’re buying a home.

That is part of what we believe good buyer representation should look like. Not just helping you find a home you love, but also paying attention to the details that may deserve a closer look.

If you see something that concerns you, always have the appropriate qualified professional evaluate it.
Let's Talk!

LEKASA® Real Estate | DRE 01900996
Leo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857
Equal Housing Opportunity
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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10/05/2026

If you're looking at homes for $995,000 in Riverside, don't overlook what THIS home already gives you. 🏡

When you're comparing this home with others, don't compare price alone. Compare what you're actually getting, FLEX SPACE!

Because the right home isn't necessarily just the one that works for you today. It may be the one that can change with you tomorrow.

That's where 17565 Cedarwood Drive is different.

In addition to the main home, there's approximately 600 sq. ft. of attached flex space with its own private entrance, living area, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.

And that space can mean very different things at different stages of life.

→ Adult children can have more independence while staying close to home.
→ Aging parents can live with you, while maintaining their own space.
→ Extended family or guests have somewhere comfortable to stay.
→ Working from home? Create separation between work and everyday life.
→ And there is potential for rental income!

That's value that's potentially expensive to recreate after you buy. 

🏡 ONE home. MORE ways to live.
📍 17565 Cedarwood Drive | Riverside, CA

LEKASA® Real Estate
Leo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857
LK & Associates, Inc. | DRE 01900996

Buyer to independently investigate and verify permits, allowable uses, ADU feasibility, costs and potential rental income.

09/27/2026

Some homes make you imagine what they could become. This one lets you start living it.

Welcome to 17467 Sandlewood Drive in Riverside’s gated Victoria Grove community.

✨ Remodeled kitchen with Café appliances
☀️ Paid-off solar
🏊 Pool & spa
🔥 BBQ island + fire pit
🌴 Covered outdoor entertaining space
🛏️ Oversized primary suite & bath with fireplace
🌄 Privacy + a view

And there’s plenty more to see.

🎥 Turn up the sound and take the tour!

📍 17467 Sandlewood Drive | Riverside, CA
🏡 OMGThisHouse.com

Which would you enjoy most—the pool, outdoor entertaining space, or remodeled kitchen? 👇

🔑 Listed by LEKASA® Real Estate
DRE 01900996
Leo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857

Equal Housing Opportunity. Property information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Square footage, permits, property features, HOA information, and allowable uses should be independently verified by the buyer and buyer’s agent.

09/09/2026

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY CHEAPER TO BENEFIT FROM PROP 19.

A lot of California homeowners over 55 believe Prop 19 only helps if they downsize.

It does not.

Here is the example we break down in this video.

Current assessed value: $290,000

Sell your home for: $750,000

Buy your next home for: $900,000

If the replacement property is purchased within the first year after the sale, the threshold in this example is 105% of the sale price.

$750,000 × 105% = $787,500

The new home is $112,500 above that amount.

Only that overage gets added to the old assessed value.

$290,000 + $112,500 = $402,500

So although the homeowner purchased a $900,000 home, the estimated new assessed value in this example is approximately $402,500.

Using our illustrative 1.1% tax rate, that works out to about:

$4,400 per year instead of approximately $9,900 per year.

That is roughly $5,500 per year in potential property tax savings.

So if you have been thinking:

“I would move, but I do not want to buy something smaller.”

Prop 19 may give you more options than you realized.

Save this video or share it with someone who could benefit from understanding how this works.

We are breaking down Prop 19 one real world scenario at a time.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not tax or legal advice. Prop 19 eligibility and property tax calculations depend on the individual situation. Always confirm your specific circumstances with the applicable county assessor and your CPA or tax professional. The tax rate used in this example is illustrative. Actual tax rates, bonds and special assessments vary by parcel. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

LEKASA® Real Estate | DRE 01900996
Leo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857
Equal Housing Opportunity

09/01/2026

What if a home could tell its own story… tango style? 💃🕺🎶
¿Y si una casa pudiera contar su propia historia... al ritmo del tango?

This one does.
Esta sí.

We created an original tango song for 17565 Cedarwood Drive in Riverside, and the lyrics tell you why this home is so unique.

Beyond the beautifully updated main residence, this property also offers flexible attached living quarters with a private entrance — creating possibilities for extended family, guests, a home office, or simply extra space to live more comfortably.

Add in the gated Victoria Grove community, a spacious three-car garage, and a layout designed to grow and change with you, and this is a home worth seeing — and hearing.

🎥 Turn the sound ON and take the tango tour.

📍 17565 Cedarwood Drive | Riverside, CA
🔑 Listed by LEKASA® Real Estate
DRE 01900996
Leo Chervin | DRE 01827072
Katherine Jankowski | DRE 01366857

Equal Housing Opportunity. Property information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Square footage, permits, property features, HOA information, and allowable uses should be independently verified.

06/03/2026

Even Hank, our Chief Happiness Officer, has officially had enough of the spam texts 😂🐾

We keep getting messages for someone named “Nan” and honestly… we still have no idea who Nan is.

So naturally, we turned the spam texts into a song 🤘📱🎸

If you know who Nan is… please let them know we have a few texts waiting for them lol.

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4160 Temescal Canyon Road Ste 401
Corona, CA
92883

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