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California Prop 19: Transferring Your Property Tax Basis + Saving Money   Prop 19 is designed to make it more affordable for homeowners aged 55 and older who wish to sell their primary residence and move to another home within the state of California by allowing them to transfer their existing property tax basis.    […]

On September 16th, the governor signed off on SB 9, also known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, which officially became law on January 1, 2022.    California SB 9 allows two things to happen for single-family zoned properties (You can choose one or the other or a combination)   Urban

On Saturday we had the pleasure of taking the Fort Point Lantern Tour and it was such a unique experience! Built in 1861, Fort Point was built as part of a defense system of forts to protect the San Francisco Bay. Originally built for the Civil War, Fort Point was used the most during World

Home appraisals have been a hot topic this month, so we thought we would take a moment to outline what a home appraisal is, and what the process looks like, specifically for buyers in today’s market.   What is a home appraisal?    A home appraisal is where a licensed real estate appraiser acts as

How would you like to off-set your mortgage, and other monthly home ownership expenses? By getting creative, your home can become an income producing property, allowing you to pay down your mortgage earlier than anticipated, or, open up funds to be invested elsewhere.   Over the years, we have seen countless ways homeowners have produced

  Septic systems are commonly associated with homes located in country-like settings however we do find homes on septic systems in some parts of Marin County.   What is a septic system?  Septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures, commonly used in rural areas in lieu of sewers where a public sewer utility does not

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? According to the American Planning Association, an Accessory Dwelling Unity (ADU) is a smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone (i.e., detached) single-family home. While the abbreviation of ADU is becoming more widely used, for many years ADUs were typically referred to

Thinking about building your own home? Here are some things to consider!  If you are considering buying land to build a home on you need to know a few things prior to starting the process. Land development is a segment of real estate Alicia and I have a bunch of experience in as we actively

Bridge Loans   Ok, home sellers. If you are considering buying a new home prior to selling your current home then you should know about bridge loans.   What is a bridge loan? A bridge loan offers you the opportunity to finance your new home before selling your current home.   Bridge loans traditionally require