COMPASS Silicon Valley Real Estate Specialist
While many people are at home during this shelter in place order, I wanted to share an idea that you might find helpful if you have some extra time. It’s something that you can do remotely that might be of … Read More
Earthquake shut-off valves (sometimes called seismic valves) regulate the flow of gas in the event of an earthquake. They are installed directly to your meter, and they work by using motion-sensor technology to detect seismic activity and in turn automatically … Read More
Despite the ongoing health and economic crisis precipitated by COVID-19, the real estate market made a dramatic recovery from the steep declines in March and April. The median house sales price in Q2 was only a tad below its 2018 … Read More
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
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
Six things you need to know before you call for that home inspection. I see it all the time: Inspection reports citing issues that need to be “repaired”, often providing a negative first impression of a property that can lower … 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