
The Impact of Midterm Election Results on Real Estate
On Tuesday, November 6th, voters rejected two ballot initiatives…

1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges Demystified
One of the many benefits of owning real estate is the ability…

Hosted Rental Permit Now Required in Santa Cruz County
With the advent of AirBnB and other online property rental websites,…

Requirements for Residential Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
A few years ago, we published a blog about the established California…

Initiative for Property Tax Portability
Thanks to Proposition 13, since 1978 California homeowners have…

California Homeowner Bill of Rights
Five years ago on January 1, 2013 the California Homeowner Bill…

Net Neutrality
On December 14th, the FCC voted to repeal net neutrality protections,…

Impact of Proposed Tax Plan on Real Estate
The House and Senate recently approved versions of President…

Santa Clara County Launches Partial Payment Program for Property Taxes
Homeowners in Santa Clara County now have the option of making…

Proposition 58 & Transferring Real Estate
Over thirty years ago, Proposition 58 passed, providing property…

Homeowner’s Insurance Replacement Value
Whether you live in the Silicon Valley or Santa Cruz County,…

New State Law Relaxes Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units
On January 1, 2017, the state passed two new laws, AB2299 and…