How to Rebuild Your Home’s Cost Basis When the Receipts Are Long Gone
What home improvements count toward cost basis, where to find proof in Santa Clara County permits and old records, and how much tax documenting improvements…
Author: Seb Frey
Meet Seb Frey: Your unpretentious and reliable Silicon Valley REALTOR blending warmth with expertise. With a wealth of experience, Seb guides clients through the real estate journey, ensuring precision and professionalism. Trust Seb to turn your dreams into keys or cash.
Villa Toscana Memory Care in Mountain View: A Family Guide With Photos
If you've lived in Mountain View for a while, you already know this address. Villa Toscana Memory Care sits at 939 W El Camino Real,…
Things to Do for Seniors in Silicon Valley: Clubs, Classes and Groups
Written By Seb Frey, Broker Associate at Compass, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), CA DRE# 01369847. Affiliate Member, Professional Fiduciary…
Computer History Museum in Mountain View: A Local’s Guide to the Exhibits That Built Silicon Valley
I'm a Bay Area native, and I've spent more than 23 years selling homes in Mountain View and the rest of Silicon Valley, so I've…
Estate Sale vs. Estate Liquidators vs. Cleanout: How to Clear a Silicon Valley Home
Estate liquidators, an estate sale, auction, or cleanout? Estate sale firms often keep 30-50%. See what families really net and how to clear a home…
Medicare and Health Coverage When You Move Out of the Bay Area to Be Near Family
What happens to Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medigap, and Medi-Cal when Silicon Valley retirees move near their children, the special enrollment window, and free help.
Moffett Field Museum in Mountain View: A Local’s Guide to Hangar One, Airships, and Hidden History
If you've driven Highway 101 anywhere between Mountain View and Sunnyvale in the last 90 years, you've seen Hangar One. You can't miss it. It's…
Silicon Valley Senior Centers: 2026 Guide to South Bay Centers
Written By Seb Frey, Broker Associate at Compass, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), CA DRE# 01369847. Affiliate Member, Professional Fiduciary…
What a Senior Move Manager Does and What It Costs in the Bay Area
What senior move managers do, how they charge, when they are worth it for downsizing or assisted living moves, and how to choose one in…
A Stroke Led to A Distressed But Successful Sale
Starting Over After a Health Setback, With No Money for Repairs3 bed, 2 bath · Sold for $630,000This sale started with a request for a…