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…
Category: Governmental
California Prop 19 for Seniors: Your Complete Explainer
Updated October 2026 takeawaysProp 19 allows California homeowners 55+ to transfer their Prop 13 property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in the state,…
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…
Santa Cruz County Septic Inspection Ordinance
Santa Cruz County in California is known for its picturesque landscapes, pristine beaches, and vibrant communities. However, many homeowners in the county have to deal…
Morgan Hill Sewer Lateral Inspection Ordinance
The health of a community and its environment is highly dependent on its sewer system's efficiency. In this article, we uncover the in-depth details of…
What Happens to Your Home When a Parent Goes on Medi-Cal: A Silicon Valley Family Guide
on this page should be considered to be tax, accounting, legal, or investment advice. If you need a referral to an expert in these areas,…
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…
What You Need to Know about Performing a Lot Split Under California’s SB-9 in the Bay Area
If you’re a homeowner in California thinking about splitting your lot under SB-9, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about this new law. Maybe…
Santa Cruz County Sewer Lateral Inspection Ordinance
Maintaining the integrity of the sewer system is a shared responsibility. In the Santa Cruz County, homeowners shoulder a significant part of this task. Understanding…
California Proposition 19 FAQ
Californians voted in November 2020 to make some significant changes to Proposition 13, which was passed in 1978 to greatly limit the amount of property…