San Jose CA Appraisal Versus Assessment Prices
People typically confuse appraisal prices with assessment prices. As a real estate owner or potential buyer, it is important to understand how they differ (hint:  they are…
Category: Silicon Valley Real Estate
Single Family vs Condominium Properties In San Jose, CA
Given the high cost of housing in San Jose, many buyers (especially first time buyers) look into buying a condominium property instead of a single…
The 7-10 Year Real Estate Cycle
This morning I watched a new YouTube video that had recently been posted which touched on the 7-10 Year Real Estate Cycle. The video's author…
Caveat Venditor with the buyer’s Due Diligence
I have never worked as an agent in any other state aside from California, so I confess I am not an expert in the practice…
HOA Package Contents as Required by California Law
Below is a list of the HOA Package Contents as Required by California Law when a condominium is to be sold to a new owner. The buyer is…
San Jose CA Luxury Real Estate Sale Tips
Looking for some good San Jose CA Luxury Real Estate Sale Tips?  Selling luxury real estate in the Silicon Valley is much different than selling a run-of-the-mill tract…
Benefits Of 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges In San Jose CA
A 1031 exchange is a method for postponing taxes when selling one piece of real property and buying another. Properties used for business or investment…
Bay Area Real Estate Market Set to Explode in 2016
Ahh, a new year, and as always there's no shortage of prognostications of what we can expect in days, weeks, and months ahead. Predicting the…
How Much is a Granny Unit Worth?
I received an email the other day from a gentleman who was wondering how much is a granny unit worth in Santa Cruz? That's an…
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…