Avoiding Capital Gains Tax upon Sale of your Home
A month or so ago I attended the monthly Silicon Valley broker's meeting of my company. They always have a speaker every month, and last…
Category: Sellers
Your home is likely to be your most valuable asset by far. Understanding the myriad of options you have for selling it is crucial. Not all Bay Area home owners have the same priorities when it comes to selling, and the articles here will help you make the best decisions for when the time comes to sell your home.
Coming Soon Listings now on MLS
Most consumers probably are not aware of this, but our local MLS just went through a fairly large upgrade. The implementation left a lot to…
For Sale By Owner, North Monterey County Real Estate, Santa Cruz Real Estate, Sellers, Silicon Valley Real Estate
Private Sale vs. Public Sale on the MLS
times of low inventory and strong buyer demand, it seems that any home can be sold, before even so much as a for-sale sign goes…
Transition Assistance for Distressed Homeowners
This morning I received an email from Bank of America that there is still Transition Assistance for Distressed Homeowners in California. Not all homeowners will…
Turf Paint turns Dead Lawns Green
In most parts of California, we are today going through the worst drought in recorded history. As a consequence, water rationing is in effect in…
Holistic Valuation of Santa Cruz Real Estate
Properly evaluating homes in Santa Cruz can be tough work. Improperly evaluating properties is easy, and can be done in less than a minute on…
Make the Buyer pay the Seller’s Closing Costs
One of the major drawbacks to real estate as an investment is that it's not a liquid asset. You can't turn a house into a…
Home Owners Win when Buyers Compete
This is an email I just wrote with some sage advice to my client. There's a property he wants to put an offer in, but…
Seller Financing Can Provide Advantages to Buyers and Sellers
In today's lending environment, it's tough for many buyers - especially those who are self-employed - to qualify for a mortgage loan. Former Federal Reserve…
A Bad Real Estate Agent Can Cost You
Many people don't think much about how a bad real estate agent can cost you, but the truth is, a bad real estate agent can…