How Estate Sales Really Work in the Bay Area – With Jason Smith of Blue Moon Estate Sales

By Seb Frey, Broker Associate at Compass, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), CA DRE# 01369847. Affiliate Member, Professional Fiduciary Association…

Moving to Northern Delaware From the Bay Area: Homes, Taxes, and 55+ Living

By Seb Frey, Broker Associate at Compass, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), CA DRE# 01369847. Affiliate Member, Professional Fiduciary Association…

Oakmont of Mariner Point in Alameda: 2026 Costs, Care and What Families Should Know

someone you love is starting to need more help than the family can give, and an adult child lives in Oakland, Alameda or San Francisco,…

Should I Sell My RSUs to Buy a House in Silicon Valley?

If you work in tech and you're thinking about buying your first home in Silicon Valley, there's a good chance your down payment is sitting…

The BOE-502-D Change in Ownership Statement After a Death in Santa Clara County

The BOE-502-D is due within 150 days of a property owner's death. Who files it in Santa Clara County, the penalty for missing it, supplemental…

Halloween in Downtown Santa Cruz: A Local’s Guide to Pacific Avenue’s Biggest Night

you've never been to downtown Santa Cruz on Halloween, picture somewhere around 15,000 people in costume packed onto Pacific Avenue, a band or DJ on…

Willow Glen: Why It’s My Favorite Neighborhood In San Jose

TakeawaysWillow Glen is a historic district of San Jose in ZIP code 95125 (with parts of 95126), roughly bounded by Interstate 280 to the north,…

A Visit to History Park in San Jose

grew up in the Bay Area and I've spent more than 23 years selling homes in San Jose and the surrounding towns, so you'd think…

Downsizing in Silicon Valley: How Much Money Will You Really Free Up?

The full downsizing math on a $2.4M Willow Glen house and a $1.3M Los Gatos condo: commission, capital gains, Prop 19, HOA dues, and the…

Atria Willow Glen in San Jose: Tour, Costs and Care Levels

I toured Atria Willow Glen on Gaton Drive in San Jose to see its independent living, assisted living and memory care up close. Here's what…

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