Bay Area Real Estate Market Update Bay area real estate during the first half of 2023 saw a marked increase in listings going into contract with days on market decreasing. This was driven mainly by 3 factors. 1. Historically low inventory; 2. Nasdaq index increasing significantly; 3. Buyers trying to lock in homes at current rates and refinance later; Low […]
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March Inflation Figures: On Wednesday, the much-anticipated March inflation figures were released. The overall inflation rate saw a significant drop from 6% to 5%. However, the “core” inflation rate, which excludes the volatile food and energy sectors, experienced a slight increase, ticking up to 5.6%. These diverging numbers have led to different interpretations among analysts
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‘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
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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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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
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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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Professional Photos We start with professional photos. Our photographers have worked for national publications including Vanity Fair and the New York Times and it shows. The popularity of social media and online portals means 90% of homebuyers start their search process on the internet. This is why we make sure the photos displayed on the
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Our track record of home listing preparation, marketing, and proven negotiation skills means that our listed homes consistently sell for more. In apples to apples comparisons of listed homes, our past sales have consistently sold for higher prices in shorter days on market.
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