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 youre 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…

[M07/S09] Real Estate Tax Information for Home Sellers

Before we talk about taxes, we need to issue a disclaimer: we are not tax professionals, and before you make any decisions about buying or…

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. The proposal has been characterized…

[M07/S10] 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange

While we are on the subject of taxes, Im going to briefly mention 1031 tax deferred exchanges. The usual disclaimer applies I am not an…

Signs of the Apocalypse in Santa Cruz

I plan to write a book that's a cross between Catcher in the Rye and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance . ... Speaking…