COMPASS Silicon Valley Real Estate Specialist
Here in Silicon Valley we like to be at the sharp end of the innovation curve. One of the new entrants into the real estate marketplace is the automated iBuyer corporation. These are companies like OpenDoor and in some areas … Read More
Property Taxes Have you ever considered moving or downsizing, and been concerned about how property taxes could impact your finances? Is it possible to keep your low property tax basis and move it to the next house? The answer is … Read More
Before I tackle the current reality of today’s seller’s market, let’s start with a little context as to where the standard 20% down payment originated. Borrowers securing a mortgage to buy a property with less than a 20% down payment … Read More
We all know single family homes outperform condos and townhouses in Silicon Valley, right? One of the things I like about real estate is that I work with some great clients who ask me really interesting questions. Recently, one of … Read More
In this two-part series, I’ll cover the common scenarios of 1031 Exchanges. Simply put, a 1031 tax exchange is a way to sell a property, reinvest the proceeds and defer the capital gains taxes down the road. But of course, there … Read More
In the first post about 1031 Exchanges and rental properties, we discussed the secondary residence. But what about savings on capital gains on your primary residence? This post talks about combining the 1031 Exchange with an IRS section 121 primary … Read More
When calculating the square footage of a home, what is and isn’t included? Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home or to better understand what yours is worth, knowing the square footage and how it’s calculated is an … Read More
Making Sense of the 2018 tax changes Every new year brings changes to the tax laws. Here’s a quick recap of some of the new laws as per the National Association of Realtors and how I see them affecting current … Read More