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…
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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…
Why Selling Your Silicon Valley Home As-Is Means Selling For More
takeawaysSelling “as-is” can net you more cash at closing because you avoid high-cost remodels that often don’t pay back, and instead focus on the few…
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…
Predicting The Next Silicon Valley Market Crash: Planning For 2026 and Beyond
takeawaysCrash talk is back not because Silicon Valley is “collapsing,” but because demand is softer (high payments + affordability stress) while prices are still being…