How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of Your Primary Residence — Even If You’ve Maxed Out the $500K Exemption
you’ve lived in (and owned) your home for 20 or 30 years here in the Bay Area, you might be sitting on a huge amount…
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Cost Segregation for Bay Area Real Estate Investors
strategies are often an overlooked aspect of real estate investment, but for savvy investors, one technique can make a significant difference in cash flow and…
What to Know about Real Estate Taxation with Chris Grindy
this interview I speak with Chris Grindy, the owner of Grindy Tax Service in San Jose, California. They discuss various tax topics, particularly as they…
The Tax Side of Moving: What Bay Area Homeowners Should Know Before Selling
If you've ever thought about packing up and making a move, you know it's not just about finding the perfect new place.There's a whole tax…
Trump’s Tax Plan Hits California Home Owners
Trump Tax Plan Hits California Home OwnersLast week, the White House released the outlines of the long-awaited Trump Tax Plan. Â The proposal has been characterized…
Reducing or Eliminating Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of Your Primary Home in the Bay Area
You know what's a good problem to have? Â Sitting on a huge mountain of equity that you've built up in your house over decades of…
Insights from the 2024 Santa Cruz Assessor Report and What It Means for Homeowners
The 2024 Santa Cruz County Assessor-Recorder Report offers a comprehensive analysis of property assessments and market trends, providing valuable insights for homeowners. Whether you’re thinking…
The Tax Benefits of Owning a Home in San Jose
Are you a homeowner in San Jose, or are you considering buying a home in the area? If so, you're in luck! Owning a home…
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…
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…