Selling a House With Unpermitted Work in California: A Silicon Valley Seller’s Guide
If you've lived in your Silicon Valley home for 30 or 40 years, I'd bet there's something in it that was never permitted. Maybe it's…
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.
How to Sell a House As-Is in California Without Giving Away Your Equity
"Can I just sell the house as-is?" is one of the first questions I hear from longtime owners and from adult children dealing with a…
Sebastian Frey: Best Real Estate Agent for Downsizing in Silicon Valley
Key TakeawaysSeb Frey is a Broker Associate with Compass in Los Gatos who has worked Silicon Valley real estate full time since 2003, with more…
What to Know About Selling a Home with Deferred Maintenance in Silicon Valley
Key TakeawaysA fast market doesn't rescue a neglected house. Santa Clara County homes sold in a median of 19 days in August 2026, but buyers…
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home in Silicon Valley
Key TakeawaysThe exclusion is $250,000 or $500,000. If you've owned and lived in the home for two of the last five years, you can exclude…
Care for an Elderly Parent at Home: How Silicon Valley Families Pay for It
Bay Area in-home care costs by level of help, what Medicare does not cover, and how families pay: long-term care insurance, home equity, veterans benefits,…
Selling a Very Full or Hoarded House in Silicon Valley
How to sell a heavily filled home in Silicon Valley with care: safety, specialized cleanup, finding important papers, sell as-is vs. clear first, and disclosures.
How to Handle Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time in Silicon Valley
Key TakeawaysYou have three basic paths. Buy first, sell first, or close both on the same day. Each one trades money, risk and convenience differently.Buying…
Preparing for a Silicon Valley Move: How to Clear Out and Declutter in 2026
Key TakeawaysStart eight to twelve weeks out. Charity pickups, estate sale companies and hazardous waste appointments all book up, and decisions get harder under deadline…
Selling Your Home Quickly When Downsizing in Silicon Valley
Key TakeawaysThe market rewards prepared sellers. In August 2026, Santa Clara County homes sold in a median of 19 days at about 102% of list…