‘Interest rates’ two words that drove the bay area real estate market in the first quarter of 2021. Prospective homebuyers were spurred into action at the thought of rising interest rates and low inventory. Record low rates and the thought that the Federal Reserve would likely raise rates in 2022 pushed wavering home buyers that …
As much as HGTV would like us to believe, a home renovation project doesn’t just end with the before-and-after reveal. If you’re about to embark on an extensive remodeling project, be prepared for your property taxes to increase. Here’s what you need to know: What kind of renovations trigger a property value reassessment? Under …
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If you’ve been thinking of selling your home, chances are high that you’ve checked out services like Zillow and Redfin to get a sense of how much money you could make through sale. Here, we break down what you need to know about online estimate tools and how much trust you can place into those …
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law two new housing bills, SB 9 and SB 10, that will essentially end single-family zoning and increase the state’s housing production. Though it remains to be seen whether the new laws will help alleviate California’s mounting housing crisis, the legislation will begin to impact homeowners and developers at …
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President Biden unveiled a $3.6 trillion tax plan earlier this year that could have significant tax implications for real estate investors, inheritors, and married couples making $509,300 or more a year, or single individuals making $452,700 or more a year. The plan still needs to be approved by Congress and has already received significant pushback …
Greetings! Hope all is well and you are enjoying some semblance of return to normalcy with California reopening. For a great primer on what that means, the Mercury News put out a helpful FAQ. Market Update From a macro perspective we’ve seen home prices continue to hold with the greatest increases in the single family …
There are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. And if you’re about to sell a property, then you know what’s coming next: capital gains tax. In the context of real estate, capital gains taxes are taxes that you owe for profits you make from the sale of a property. Homeowners …
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Proposition 19, which passed in the November election by a slim majority in California, will implement a number of key changes to how you can — or can’t — retain your property tax benefits after selling or transferring your home. Major provisions in the legislation begin going into effect February 2021, but Prop. 19 won’t …
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Finding your home starts with arming yourself with knowledge. As highly educated professionals local professionals, we’ve taken time to thoroughly research, detail, and explain the nuances of the different neighborhoods in our areas.
The first step in finding a home is to select the right neighborhood. Becoming a home owner has many legal and financial ramifications. It may not be prudent to choose an agent on “personal connection” or because an agent is “nice”. Just like lawyers and doctors, the best agents are equipped with specific knowledge of …
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