Sibling Conflict During a Parent’s Home Sale: How to Navigate It Without Destroying Your Family

takeawaysSibling conflict during a parent's home sale is nearly universal. It doesn't mean your family is broken or unusual.The fight is rarely actually about money…

How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Selling the Family Home In The Bay Area

takeawaysThis conversation is rarely a one-time event. It usually unfolds gradually over weeks or even months.Start with your parent's vision for the future rather than…

Jimmy Panetta’s March 2026 Remarks About His More Homes On The Market Act

courtesy of Tracy Thu Nguyen, Golden Summit WealthEarlier this week I had the chance to hear Congressman Jimmy Panetta speak at the Evergreen Rotary Club…

Selling Your Home in San Jose After 30 Plus Years: What’s Changed and What to Expect

takeawaysYour San Jose home has likely created life-changing equity—your main job now is maximizing net proceeds, not chasing trendy renovations.Today’s buyers are buying location, schools,…

Strategic Pricing and MLS Optimization: How I Maximize Exposure for Every Listing

Key takeawaysPrice at the right thresholds to widen your buyer pool.Inman advises against “99” pricing and says buyers search in price bands; a round number…

Signs It’s Time to Help Your Parents Downsize (Even When They Don’t Want To)

takeawaysMost families wait too long. Acting before a crisis forces a decision is almost always the better path.Safety concerns are the most urgent signals. Emotional…

Looking for Senior Living in San Jose? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before You Sell

Key takeawaysSelling a long-time San Jose home before moving to senior living is not just about price. Capital gains taxes, Proposition 19, and even step-up-in-basis…

The More Homes on the Market Act: Why This Proposed Tax Change Could Matter for Long-Time Bay Area Homeowners

Key takeawaysThe More Homes on the Market Act would raise the federal capital gains exclusion on the sale of a primary residence from $250,000 to…

The Spring 2026 Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Is Off To A Weak Start, And It Could Be About To Get Worse

takeawaysThe early spring 2026 market signals are weaker than what many Silicon Valley sellers are used to—demand looks softer, buyers are more cautious, and the…

What is the Best Day of the Year to List My Bay Area Home for Sale?

takeawaysIf you force me to pick one “best day,” it’s March 15.Not because there’s anything magical about that date, but because it’s often the moment…